In the demanding field of mental health, we often speak to our clients about the importance of boundaries, balance, and self-compassion. Yet, as practitioners, we frequently relegate our own well-being to the bottom of the priority list. We treat self-care as a weekend luxury rather than a professional necessity. But what if self-care wasn’t just…
Plan to join us for our April Collaborative Meeting! In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, we’ll have several agencies presenting on important topics related to prevention, awareness, and support for children and families. Participating organizations include White County Family Connection, South Enotah Child Advocacy Center, and Department of Family and Children Services. These presentations…
May Kinship Care MeetingDate: May 14Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.Location: New Rec Center Café We’re honored to welcome two special guest presenters: Chief Magistrate Judge Corey Hyde and Juvenile Court Judge Jeremy Clough. These judges will share helpful information and answer your questions related to the legal system and kinship care. Submit Your QuestionsTo make the most of this opportunity,…
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland SAVE THE DATE for our next free food distribution! Drive through the parking lot of First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland and we’ll load your car with boxes of food for your family. Items include fresh food, dry goods and frozen food. All…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland SAVE THE DATE for our next free food distribution! Drive through the parking lot of First Presbyterian Church in Cleveland and we’ll load your car with boxes of food for your family. Items include fresh food, dry goods and frozen food. All…
White County Family Connection is proud to announce the launch of Grand Connections, a kinship care support network launching March 12. This new program was created specifically for grandparents and non-biological caregivers raising children due to parental absence, crisis, or instability. Across our community, many grandparents and relatives have stepped into full-time parenting roles. While…
As parents and caregivers, our instinct is often to protect our children from mistakes. We want to shield them from discomfort, disappointment, and consequences. But sometimes, the most powerful lessons don’t come from lectures or punishments—they come from experience. Natural Consequences Build Accountability Natural consequences happen when children experience the direct result of their choices—safely…
In the busyness of everyday life, it’s easy for families to fall into problem-solving mode. Homework struggles, busy schedules, behavior challenges, and stress can take center stage. While addressing challenges is important, there’s something just as powerful—often more powerful—that can get overlooked: focusing on what’s going right. Strong families aren’t perfect. They’re intentional. They take…
The holiday season brings so much joy—twinkling lights, school parties, family traditions, and the excitement of a long break just around the corner. But it also brings something else: a whole lot of hustle and bustle. Between extra events, packed schedules, later bedtimes, and the general energy of the season, kids can easily start to…
As parents and caregivers, our instinct is to jump in and fix things the moment a problem pops up. Missing shoes? We look under the couch. Sibling argument? We break it up. Homework frustration? We start giving solutions. But what if the best way to help our kids grow is to help them think? One…
