What Makes a Family
When you think about your family and growing up, what are the memories that stick out? Maybe you had a parent that read to you every night before bed. Maybe
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Connecting, Advocating Never Stops
By Tracy Cook, ProKids Executive Director A year ago, when COVID-19 began to spread and public health restrictions were put into place, we all had many questions. For us at
When Stress Becomes Toxic
Stress, for better or worse, is a normal part of life. It is something we all experience and isn’t necessarily a bad thing at times. But, when stress overwhelms our
Walking Each Other Home
Let’s talk about advocacy, the heart of the work of ProKids. Every single one of us is an advocate in some form or another — although we may not yet
The Roots of the Child Protection System
Child protection as it exists today is a relatively new concept. As late as 1920 in Ohio, for instance, parents could place their children in indentured servitude without legal repercussion;
An Unexpected Focus
You’ll see a word repeating a lot throughout this blog – “home.” The concept of home is central to the vision of ProKids. I’ve also inadvertently built a career around
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