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Naomi Watson of Montgomery County Demonstrates the Art of Family Engagement!
Naomi Watson of our Montgomery County office has really exuded the ‘Whatever It Takes’ mentality that JusticeWorks is founded on. On her weekend off, one of Naomi’s clients was evicted from her family home along with her two young children and newborn infant. Naomi promptly went and picked the family up and took them to get something to eat and discuss what happened. Naomi was able to get the mother to open up and tell the truth about what happened. After comforting the family, Naomi went back with them to their family home where she facilitated a meeting between Mom and Grand mom and was...
Recognition from Monroe County
Email received by Melinda Cruz of Monroe County’s supervisor: Hi Amy, I just wanted to reach out to explain how grateful I am for Melinda’s diligent work on the Dean* case. In the past, the kids have appeared sad and withdrawn at times. Since Melinda started working with them, I have noticed their personalities are blossoming. They are more talkative and appear more comfortable around their caregivers. I attribute this to Melinda working with the family since I have noticed this change since she was assigned the case. Melinda has really taken a creative approach to this case. When I made...
Praise from Monroe County Caseworker
Email received by Karen of Monroe County’s supervisor: Hi Amy, I just want to let you know how much I ADORE Karen (McKeown). She is doing so well with the Kraft family. Mom and even the kids express enjoying their visits more and how they have so much fun during their visits. Karen also comes up with amazing suggestions for locations of visits. I feel like these kids are having high quality visits with their mom and also together. I really appreciate all of the positive work Karen is doing with the family!! Thank you, Crystal Rivera Monroe County Children and Youth Services Thank you...
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ABC15 News Special Report: Raising Teens – An Interview with JWBC
Click here to watch the accompanying video. The teenage years are a time of dramatic changes in the way kids think and act. Experts say brain development can lead to behavioral and psychological changes, and as parents, you might find yourselves butting heads more often than not. Studies show family relationships are a key source of influence for teenagers. ABC 15 is working for you to help strengthen those relationships and ease the frustrations of raising a teen. "Disrespectful behaviors, acting out behaviors, and a lot of it is verbal aggression," said Kim Parsons, JusticeWorks...
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