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WATCH THE VIDEO HERE GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Chefalo family has taken a lot of trips over the past few years for...

I live in a world full of people with giant hearts. Its true. Everywhere you look in the world of Human Services and Child Advocacy you...

Six years ago, our family gave up Christmas! That's right, we gave it all up: no tress, no decorations, no fancy ham dinner and...

Sorry I’ve been silent. I’ve been brooding, angry over the system, policies and government. I find it is best that I don’t write when I’m...

Last year at this time, I received a private Facebook message from an individual who was struggling. She was a professional who was...

I was working on this month's blog and then realized that I had to set it aside. Someone shared a Time Magazine article with me that...

Since the release of Garbage Bag Suitcase, I have had some interesting human encounters. I have traveled around the country and even into...

When I speak to audiences, I often end my keynote with an exercise: I ask you to begin to notice the strangers seated around you. The...

Most people are only one or two personal connections from a foster child but don't know it. Statistically, there is one foster child for

I was speaking to an elementary teacher the other day and she provided some insights into how her job relates to the child welfare...