by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 19, 2023 | Events, Hephzibah, Hephzibah in the Community, News
It’s no secret. The mental health crisis for today’s youth has reached epidemic levels, with depression, self-harm and suicide all on the rise. Finding solutions and maneuvering the path to intensive services can be confusing and overwhelming to parents, educators,...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 12, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, News
It’s Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week. Hephzibah has many child welfare worker heroes among us, and caseworker Brianna Lane is one of them. Her incredible journey from foster child to foster care caseworker inspires us all: How long have you worked for...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 7, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, News
Just what is an auxiliary board, you ask? Great question! At Hephzibah, auxiliary boards are groups of volunteers who collectively raise funds and increase awareness in the wider community – all in support of Hephzibah’s mission. Our three auxiliary boards...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Aug 8, 2023 | Auxiliary News & Events, Events, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community, News, Volunteer News
There are endless benefits that come from a lifetime of volunteering. Volunteering gives individuals a sense of purpose, improves physical and mental health, helps people engage in their community and simply makes people happier. However, one long-time volunteer for...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jul 24, 2023 | Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community, News
There’s not much Molly Pyne can’t do. As the Behavior Interventionist at Hephzibah Home she is quick on her feet when it comes to running her programs. This is helpful when you work in child welfare where unexpected twists and turns are the norm. For over 10 years,...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jul 18, 2023 | Auxiliary News & Events, Events, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community, News, Volunteer News
Every summer, at a campsite not so far away, magical memories are made. For over 20 years, Hephzibah has organized Camp HepSIBah, a summer camp experience that reunites siblings separated by the child welfare system. Approximately 75% of siblings in foster care are...
