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Category: Good Health and Well-being

Rethinking Child Development

Child development, particularly as it relates to laying the foundation for good mental health, is a complicated and at times frustrating to understand and support. No discrete factor can determine the outcomes of the development of our young people, but we can make a significant, positive impact.

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Success Story: Sachelle Cuffy

As one of seven children in a single-parent household, Sachelle Cuffy thought success was out of reach. To ensure Sachelle could reach her full potential, she was paired with a United Way Full Service Schools therapist who helped her learn to cope with stress and set goals for her future.

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Success Story: Benjamin Gundlach

Benjamin was able to transition back home with the comfort of knowing he was supported by United Way’s Elder Care Advocates initiative, which provides coordinated services for elderly patients exiting the hospital to ensure a faster, healthier recovery without rehospitalization.

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Healthy, Wealthy Senior Living Fair

Engaging a vibrant senior population, RealSense’s Healthy, Wealthy Senior Living Fair brought together seniors for a day of physical and fiscal health.

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Success Story: Jessica Broadway

With the support of her family, Full Service Schools helped Jessica overcome depression and anxiety to be successful in her goals.

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Phoenix’s Success Story

When Phoenix faced mental health challenges, Full Service Schools provided individual counseling that helped him gain the communication skills he needed. Watch Phoenix’s story to learn more.

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Focusing on the Building Blocks

By developing initiatives that respond to issues in education, income and health, we are meeting deserving families at the places where they need it most.

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Mental Illness Awareness Week

In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week, we’d like to take a moment to focus specifically on United Way’s work in health, which strives to ensure everyone can lead a productive and engaged life.

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Meet Eric

Eric’s story demonstrates the transformational power of Full Service Schools, which seeks to meet the health and human service needs of local students.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

To celebrate Mother’s Day and all the wonderful parents out there, we’ve got a special message from George Robinson, our Born Learning coordinator!

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