Chafee Foster Care Independence Program

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I think its fair to say that these are trying time we live in today. It is important that you think strategically.
The chafee program currently has funding to assist foster youth 18-23 with rent, utilities, car repairs, phone service, and so much more! Please contact your local chafee worker.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to utilize other funding so that the money you earn can be saved and used to achieve your bigger goals!!

Time to level up kiddos!

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Knowledge is power. Know your brain!

The amygdala stores every trauma you have ever had. It's job is to shut down the front of the brain which allows you to reason and process... And to turn on the back of the brain which kicks you into flight, fight, freeze response (survival mode).

Sometimes, trauma "memories" kick back in using our the 5 senses. When you feel something that is familiar, your amygdala immediately sends you back into survival mode.

The trick to retraining your amygdala is taking that exact moment to SLOW down your response. Slowing down forces your brain to switch back to the front where you can reason and process.

Questions to ask yourself: Is the trigger the initial trauma? Is my response lined up to the current stressor? Is the response rational or irrational?

The trauma was not your fault, but being aware of the "why" to your current responses will help in healing. Let's talk. ❤

It is that time a year again! The School Supplies Event!

From Now, July 26th to the end of August, Preferred Family Healthcare in Desloge will be collecting school supplies for the foster youth in our area to ensure that they will have the items to help them succeed this school year! If you are interested in donating some school supplies please get ahold of your local PFH Office or Chafee Worker!

Items needed are: backpacks, note books, binders, pencils, paper, calculators, ect.