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Welcome to our Blog! We post weekly articles written on a variety of topics from a variety of people, including our staff, volunteers, community members, and our parents and youth. The Voices of our Blog are opinion pieces, reflecting the diverse experiences and viewpoints of our community. These articles are not meant to represent the views of everyone at FCNI, our Board of Directors and staff, or present a definitive policy statement, but are designed to be informative and thought-provoking.

A Special Calling

by
Jim Roberts, Founder/CEO
May, 6, 2021 -
Voice of our CEO

As I have sojourned through seven decades of life, I have been in awe of the individuals who have been gifted with skills and abilities so beyond the norm. There are musicians, scientists, athletes, writers, artists; people in all walks of life who have a Special Calling to bless humanity with their unique gift. The contributions of the uniquely gifted make life rich, more meaningful and better for everyone. But, let’s not forget – each one of us has unique gifts and skills to contribute to the grand scope of life.

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foster care, foster parent, Foster Care Month, National Foster Care Month, foster care month 2021, national foster care month 2021, foster youth, foster child, foster kid, foster, adopt, adoption, special calling, Family Care Network, San Luis Obispo, FCNI, stranger care, compassion, Trauma, trauma informed care, foster parenting

Growing Safe & Healthy Kids!

by
Jim Roberts, Founder/CEO
April, 29, 2021 -
Voice of our CEO

April is our national “Child Abuse Prevention” (CAP) month. This is truly a meritorious focus since children are our most valuable resource. When our children grow up Safe and Healthy, there is an 85% chance that they will become positive contributors to society, and not consumers of public resources. Let’s face it, child abuse and neglect is unconscionable and produces severe damage through the trauma impact on the children who’ve been victimized.

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National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, CAP month, child abuse, child abuse and neglect, adverse childhood experiences, ACE, prevent child abuse America, community, community responsibility, safe communities, Family Care Network, FCNI, San Luis Obispo

Future-Focused: Lottie’s Journey

by
Sarah Davenport, FCNI Director
April, 21, 2021 -
Voice of an FCNI Staff

Lottie didn’t have a typical childhood. Growing up with her dad who lived with a medical condition that left him physically challenged meant that Lottie had to carry more of the caregiving duties because he wasn’t able. Everything in Lottie's life took a backseat to her dad's condition and needs, including school and her own social development. Eventually her dad’s condition worsened and he was moved into a full-time care facility. Without any family, Lottie was placed into foster care at the age of 14. 

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Family Care Network, Child Abuse Prevention, FCNI, Child Abuse Prevention Month, CAPM, childhood, foster care, foster youth, foster kid, purpose, foster parent, foster parents, Foster Family, Juvenile justice system, hall's coastal valley academy program, Mentor, tutor, Independent Living Program, ILP, Transitional Age Youth, skills for life, skills for life book, mental wellness, mental health journey

The Privilege of Gratitude

by
Jazzlynne Allensworth, FCNI TAY-FAP Administrator
April, 14, 2021 -
Voice of an FCNI Staff

“There is a feeling I’ve been getting lately and I want to tell you about it. I don’t know what it’s called, but I think you will because I know you and you know everything.” Hannah abruptly interrupted our budgeting chat, which had grown a bit complicated. In all honesty, I think we both needed a little break from that business. 

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budgeting, Family Care Network, family care, FCNI, Be The Difference, BTD, BTDMonth, comfortable, vulnerability, tragedy, privileged, suicidal, Trauma, bravery, gratitude, post traumatic growth, Adversity, growth, positive growth, low confidence, academic dismissal, mindfulness, confidence, Courage, Social Services, San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services, San Luis Obispo, be the difference campaign

Be the Difference

by
Jim Roberts, CEO/Founder
April, 8, 2021 -
Voice of our CEO

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson 

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purpose, make a difference, Be The Difference, FCNI, Family Care Network, positive, positive change, transformative, transformational, compassion, Kindness, self sacrifice, wellbeing, transformative action, Success

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