The Week of May 7, 2023: Starfish Family Services joins with other providers and families across the nation to lift up Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day & Month! Good mental health is an essential part of the health development of any child. Today, 1 in 5 children struggle with mental health or a learning disorder. At Starfish we support children and families to heal – as well as – build skills and resilience to focus on overall wellness. Building a strong foundation of self-fare and positive coping skills help children, youth, and families stive for mental, emotional, and physical health. Early discovery, diagnosis, and appropriate services for children, youth, and their families make a lasting difference in the health outcomes for everyone. Starfish provides in-person, home-based, and telehealth options with trained mental health professionals. To connect to our Behavioral Health Team directly --- call 800-355-5433. Additional learning resources: … [Read more...]
Talking to children about racialized violence: Tips & Support from Starfish behavioral health and DEI experts
Racialized violence can be scary and confusing for kids. The recent murder of Tyre Nichols and following media coverage and exposure may have the children in your life asking questions or feeling powerful emotions. As caregivers it's important for us to talk with our children to help them process their feelings and what happened, but how can we do that if we feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable ourselves? Check out some helpful tips to help you feel prepared and in control of your emotions when talking with kids about racialized violence. … [Read more...]
Starfish announces selection of next CEO!
We are so honored to announce the next CEO of Starfish Family Services! Following a national search, unanimous approval from the search committee, and enthusiastic support from the Board of Directors – Roxanne Brinkerhoff has been named the incoming Chief Executive Officer. She will begin her role on January 17, 2023. For more than 20 years, Brinkerhoff has brought significant leadership to children-focused nonprofits. Roxanne is the out-going CEO of Detroit Institute for Children and a past executive at The Guidance Center, a strong and collaborative partner to Starfish. Brinkerhoff considers outgoing Starfish CEO, Ann Kalass, a mentor and the two have worked in partnership in the community for more than a decade. “I am incredibly honored to welcome Roxanne to the CEO role at Starfish,” Kalass shared. “I have witnessed Roxanne to be an unrelenting advocate for families, community, and innovation. She has a powerful determination, and I have no doubt that her … [Read more...]
Juneteenth, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day
Juneteenth, short for June 19, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived at Galveston, Texas, with news that the war had ended and that enslaved Americans were now free. This came two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which became official on January 1, 1863. (Source: https://www.juneteenth.com/history/) On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed into law: S. 475, the “Juneteenth National Independence Day Act,” declaring June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day and a federal holiday. It was the first new federal holiday enacted since the establishment of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 1983. "Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, or Emancipation Day) is a day to honor and celebrate liberation. The holiday is all about celebrating Black culture, history and life, and bringing people … [Read more...]
Healing our children, community, ourselves
Over the last several weeks, our world and our emotions have been rocked again by inexplicable violence and the unfathomable killing of innocent children and adults in what should be safe places. Watching news reports, as well as hearing about these shootings, have the potential to activate a trauma response (especially fear or anxiety) in children, families, and the larger community. There is no easy answer. No single remedy for healing. But, as dedicated champions for children and families, we have compiled strength-based tools from multiple trusted and respected sources. And, please, never forget that Starfish is here for you. Methods for healing High profile acts of violence, particularly in a school, can confuse and frighten children who may feel they're in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are in jeopardy. This is true even if the incident didn't occur locally. Children identify with other children regardless of location---which may trigger signs of … [Read more...]
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