Modern family: Rejected by foster parents for being trans, this teen found a home with a trans dad
Pink hearts were practically circling high school junior Bryceson Sanders’ head when he got called to the school office in December 2018. Since being removed from his home and moving in with family friends, he had cut his hair and come out as trans. That morning, he’d finally talked to the girl he’d been Snapchatting with […]
Blue Cross NC reports over $4M in child welfare investments
Blue Cross NC officials say that since 2019, the organization has directed funding to programs and initiatives that support children, youth, and families involved with the state’s child welfare system. They say that their advocacy has helped grow the number of available foster families, address mental health needs, and create paths for youth transitioning out […]
Alexander Youth Network Mini Pitch | Sponsored by Daimler Truck North America
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Charlotte FC and its founding partner, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), unveiled a new mini pitch at the Alexander Youth Network. This marked the 12th pitch in the club’s Pitch for Progress initiative and the second developed in partnership with DTNA. Charlotte FC executives Natalee Jarrett and Joe LaBue were […]
Checkers’ annual Teddy Bear Toss set for Nov. 30th
The Checkers’ annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Novant Health, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 30, during the 4 p.m. game against the Iowa Wild. Fans are encouraged to bring new stuffed animals without breakable components to throw onto the ice following the Checkers’ first goal. The Checkers and Novant Health will then donate […]
The Reiney Family Wants to Have the Hard Talks About Suicide
Tennis was more than just a game for Mike Reiney and his younger brother Chuck. It was a lifelong bond. In February 2023, Chuck’s suicide at 53 broke that bond and left his family and friends shocked that a man who seemed to have everything—a successful and lucrative banking career, a loving family, a strong connection […]
Local Girl Scouts earn Bronze Awards
The members of Girl Scout Troop 13187 in Mooresville recently earned their Bronze Award. Sydney, Olivia, and Stephanie decided to support foster kids who often don’t have a lot to call their own. The partnered with Alexander Youth Network to donate 71 backpacks and duffle bags filled with personal hygiene and other items. “We wanted […]
How Troubled Teen Found a ‘Forever Family’ After 29 Foster Homes
There are cases of hellish abuse – and then there was Jed. Born to severely mentally ill parents, he was found in rural Robeson County, N.C., at age 3, emaciated and chained to a bed, eating from a dog bowl on the floor. Child protective services tried to place him in foster homes – some […]
‘The way behavioral health was administered was problematic’ | A first of its kind health crisis center opens in Greensboro
Mental health issues don’t get better on their own, in fact ignoring them could lead to a person harming themselves or others. Through a first of its kind behavioral health crisis center, Guilford County hopes to bridge the gap in mental health care. The 60,000 square foot Greensboro facility keeps folks with mental challenges out […]
Mental Health Resources: Programs and organizations helping children, teens
Some experts call the state of children and teen’s mental health the next wave of the pandemic. One in six children have experienced a mental health disorder, and suicide is the third-leading cause of death among people ages 15 to 24 in the United States. Channel 9 is committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding […]
Behavioral Health Center Expands Care for People Experiencing a Mental Health or Substance Use Crisis
People experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis now have expanded access to care in Guilford County with the launch of additional longer-term services at the Guilford County Behavioral Health Center (GCBHC). The center has been providing mental and behavioral health care for all ages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week since […]