We officially have a website! You can visit us at https://franklincountymocares.weebly.com/ On there, you can find our contact information, a list of agencies involved in the initiative, and of course, a link to our page here on ACEs Connection. If you would like to become more involved in making Franklin County a trauma-informed community, please feel free to contact us through social media or at franklincountycaresinfo@gmail.com

“DINNER!” The calls rang out as students at Life House Youth Center rushed into the kitchen. The area was newly decorated for the holidays, and a Yule Log was burning on TV. Before each nightly dinner, program director Stefan Wehmeyer usually takes time to make announcements. Yesterday, Wehmeyer wanted to talk with the youth about something different: Anxiety. “Sometimes in our lives and in our homes, we have stuff that’s not easy.” This statement holds true for students, staff, and...

Very exciting!