Part of my Purpose
“Can you cut up my food?”—A question most parents hear at meals. A question that Margaret will admit, she hears often at her own dinner table. This time, though, Margaret’s…
Blog Posts
The Gift of a Better Quality of Life from the Community Fund Management Foundation
Written by Jenny McAllister OhioGuidestone operates a special needs cottage on our Residential Treatment campus that exclusively houses boys with developmental disabilities. These children have unique needs and rarely, if ever,…
5 Things I Would Tell Myself as a New Foster Parent
Written by Sarah Hihn This year marks my 10th year as a licensed foster parent. It’s hard to believe that ten years has passed since I first began my fostering…
An overview of Autism
Written by Ashley Cunningham, RN BSN Autism. What does it really mean? The DSM-5 or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, defines autism as persistent deficits in social communication…
PLAY Project at Work
Life with Dhameer is never boring–his energy is contagious, and his love of play keeps his family busy. “He likes to play until he’s tired. Then he rests for two…
Take Care of Yourself First
Written by Savannah Heck Taking care of another person, in any capacity, can be exhausting. Whether you are a parent or a friend, we’ve all helped someone else in their…
How to Support Loved Ones with a Mental Illness
Written by Jennifer McAllister The burden of mental health concerns continues to grow worldwide, with 1 in 5 adults suffering from mental or neurological disorders at some point in their…
Possible Signs of Someone Struggling with their Mental Health
Written by Savannah Heck Half of American adults will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Chances are, someone in your life is struggling with mental illness right now. Having a…
Three Myths, and One Simple Truth, for National Social Work Month
March is National Social Work Month! This month-long celebration provides an excellent opportunity to educate the public about the profession, dispel prevalent myths, and recognize the incredible contributions of social…
Sometimes, Traditional Schooling Doesn’t Work
Written by Savannah Heck Continuing Education Students in traditional schooling often fall through the cracks. They don’t find their niche, they lose confidence and motivation, and they eventually drop out…