People can find breakthrough, healing, and learn to live good lives. Children can find new beginnings in stable homes with people who love them. We’ve seen it and we are excited to share one example with you through our latest Victor Story of Hope. Entering ...
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March is Social Worker Appreciation Month, a time we honor and recognize the important role that social workers play in our society, and specifically, the Foster Care System. Social workers are crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of children in ...
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Life can take us in directions we never anticipated for ourselves. When you work in mental and behavioral health, you see some of the harder parts of life, but also powerful stories of hope, growth, and healing. Many of us are touched by these stories and may ...
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February is a time to celebrate Black History by highlighting black pioneers, the beauty of Black Culture, and take note of the progress forward in equality and civil rights. It’s also a time to reflect on our country. While we can acknowledge what we have to ...
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Teresa (not her real name) came to Victor Community Support Services in Lake Elsinore as an intern working toward her Masters in Social Work (MSW). For her very first client, she was introduced to a four-year-old girl who refused to speak to anyone who wasn’t ...
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Becoming a foster parent is a big decision, but it can also be one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. As a foster parent, you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on a child's life, and in turn, your own. Discover the top reasons ...
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Victor Perris' Family Holiday Party Returns There is a magic of the holiday season that comes from the spirit of giving. Victor Perris began cultivating that magic when they began their Family Holiday Party. This event is a labor of love put on by staff ...
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For those involved in foster care, the holiday season is a little complicated, but also full of hope. Foster families have children to take care of, which includes seasonal activities, shopping, and prepping for baking and meals. Nonprofits and other ...
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This is the time of year we are all reminded to be thankful for what we have. We have the holidays full of friends, family and good food. We have opportunities to be charitable to others less fortunate than us, which in turn helps us be more grateful for what ...
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November is National Adoption Month, and this year's focus is on increasing awareness for teens in foster care and their need for permanency. We can take small steps in the right direction to create opportunities for teens to be adopted and connected to a ...
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