Preparing Kids to Transition Back to School After Winter Break
The holiday season has just wrapped up and for children and parents, that also means the end of a long winter break period. Children are returning to school and for some, this can be an exciting time to see friends again and continue learning. For others however, the return to school can be difficult and […]
Providing a Safe and Affirming Space for LGBTQ Teens
Importance of Relationships in Therapeutic Foster Care Over 20 years ago, Gladys welcomed her first foster children into her home. With four biological daughters of her own, adding three more young girls to the family made for a very full house with love and laughter. Since that first placement, Gladys and her family have cared […]
Alexander is Now a Care Management Agency
The Whole Solution for Childrenâs Mental Health. Alexander Youth Network has passed all mandated reviews with the state of North Carolina, and we are happy to announce that we are now officially considered a Care Management Agency (CMA). Currently, Alexander Youth Network provides case management to our clients through our enhanced services such as our […]
Mental Health Minute: Venus Williams on Mental Health: Being Tough Means Taking Care of My Whole Self
How do we fight the stigma surrounding mental health? In a blog post, NAMI leads with the importance of talking openly about mental health. With this in mind, it has been encouraging to see some of our âstrongestâ athletes talk about their mental health journey, the importance of reaching out for support, and the fact that it […]
Volunteer Corner: Impacting the Lives of Others and Our Own
Websterâs dictionary defines volunteerism as âthe principle of donating time and energy for the benefit of other people in the community as a social responsibility rather than for any financial rewardâ. This definition, however, doesnât begin to define the profound impact a volunteer can have on the lives of others.  Rebecca McLaughlin is a former […]
Mental Health Minute: Take Care of Yourself and Others
Since early 2020, it seems like the world around us has been in chaos. If economic hardship, political protests and recurring natural disasters werenât already enough to cause distress, add a global health crisis to the mix. We end up with a well-documented increase in stress levels and feelings of depression for people across the […]
Creating Calming Rooms
A Calming Room is a space that is meant to be a supportive therapeutic environment which assists children in self-calming efforts by offering them a designated space to relax and self-regulate. It is a designated place designed to calm the senses where the student can experience calming visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli. Items that should […]
A New Way to Reach Out for Help: 988
As of July 16, 2022, people experiencing a mental health crisis have a new way to reach out for help in the U.S. They can now call or text 9-8-8. It is modeled after the 911 emergency assistance line. The new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is an easy way to connect people who are suicidal or […]
How Safe is our Donor and Volunteerâs Information?
As the Database Administrator for our donor relationship management application â The Raiserâs Edge (RE), I understand how important it is to take your data seriously. It is our top priority at Alexander Childrenâs Foundation to make sure your digital information is protected from unauthorized access or theft. Below are some of the steps that […]
Alexander Pilots New Program to Recruit Foster Parents to Serve LGBTQ Youth
 Guilford County Foster Care System to Benefit from New Alexander Youth Network Program to Support LGBTQ Youth Blue Cross NC and the Guilford Green Foundation & LGBTQ Center are funding a pilot program to help recruit and train foster families to serve LGBTQ youth Alexander Youth Network, an organization serving children with emotional and behavioral challenges […]
