Author: ACH Staff

Proud Moment: Jayme’s Leadership

Leading in LIFE

This week our proud moment is focused on Jayme*, a passionate young woman in ACH’s LIFE Project who displays leadership and found creative ways to utilize her skills in the program.

Jayme recently took the initiative to create a survey for her peers to find out their favorite colors, candy, types of food, etc. She used the survey results to plan a birthday celebration for her friend in the program to include activities, food, beverages, and decorations. The celebration was a huge success!

“We have watched her become more connected to the LIFE Project and are excited for her as she continues to develop her leadership and event planning skills amongst her peers,” said Cassandra Morgan, Jayme’s LIFE Mentor.

*Client’s name has been changed.

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April is Counseling Awareness Month

Did you know ACH’s Real Help for Real Life program is open to ACH & OCOK employees?

Real Help for Real Life provides help and support for youth and their families through Youth and Family Counseling and Skill-Building Classes.

Whether it’s anxiety, depression, conflict at home, bullying, anger issues, behavior problems, school attendance, or thoughts of running away—Real Help for Real Life is here and ready to help youth, ages 6 to 17, and their families by providing youth and family counseling and skill-building classes.

These services are provided at convenient locations in the following counties: Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hill, and Palo Pinto.

Call 817.336.HOPE (4673) to schedule an appointment.

Be sure to share these important resources with your clients, friends, and family!

COVID Heroes

At ACH, we know kids can’t wait, even during a pandemic. We are so proud of our staff who continued to provide the best care for our children and families, despite the many challenges COVID-19 brought our way. We are honoring our employees through a video series, COVID Heroes.

Each week this month they will tell their stories of how they were able to persevere and help those with the most need.

CEO Wayne Carson is kicking off this series in the video below:

Hear how Nick Little and Tia Magee led their teams during the pandemic and provided support to staff in direct care with ACH’s young adults.

Hear how Matthew Day consistently showed up for the youth in ACH’s Youth Emergency Shelter to provide care, safety, and comfort throughout the pandemic.

Danny Pectol, Kaitlyn Smith, Valerie May-Brown, and Angela MacLeod from ACH’s Wedgwood Campus share their experiences taking direct care of COVID-19 positive children.

Ryker Hampton and Crystal Arvie share their experiences of conducting foster care trainings for parents in their homes.

Proud Moment: Jane’s Growth

A new start in LIFE

When Jane* entered ACH’s LIFE Project last year, she was determined to build a better life for herself. Even after years of abuse from her mother, Jane was ready for a new start.

Things took a turn for Jane when the pandemic started, and she began to struggle with old wounds. These challenges brought her to a deeper understanding of herself and the trauma she went through. She started taking more time to focus on her mental and emotional health, and has found mindfulness and exercise to be hugely beneficial to her.

“Jane went through a huge transformation in the last year in setting healthier boundaries for herself and developing a more positive outlook for herself,” said LIFE Mentor Cassandra Morgan.

Jane recently shared with staff that she now recognizes the abuse for what it was, and is more aware of all the pain she had bottled up. She’s more optimistic about her future than ever before and feels she is no longer hindered by the abuse from her past.

“I am so proud of her for coming to a place where she can acknowledge the abuse and experience freedom from the lies she had believed for so long,” said Cassandra. “Hearing her talk now, there is a deep conviction and determination of someone who has survived deep pain and who wants to inspire others in their journey towards healing too.”

*Client’s name has been changed for this story.

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