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Child Abuse and Neglect Month Thoughts and Action Points
April is declared National Child Abuse and Neglect prevention month in the United States. http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth/ The month of April usually ushers in Spring and celebrates Easter. April is also a somber month to reflect upon the Giant of Child Abuse and Neglect in our communities. Child abuse and neglect is a horrible plight throughout the…
Read More“Hope” Revealed in the Life of Former Foster Youth; “Kayla”
As you read this story of hope from Lindsay Long, watch the video clips before continuing on. Judging a book by its cover is never a good thing to do. The day I met Kayla she seemed like she had it together, she was cool, calm and had a good sense of humor. She greeted…
Read MoreMentoring Provides Hope, Future for Foster Youth
Hope can come in a variety of ways…The Jeremiah Mentoring Project delivers hope through you..the mentor. The Project’s Director, Michael Moustakis explains who a mentor is, and the difference it can make in the life of a youth. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD , “plans to prosper you and…
Read MoreFormer Foster Youth face the challenge of responsibility
Former foster youth face an uphill battle after leaving the care and supervision of the child welfare system. Most youth that exit foster care do so to independence that is thrust upon them rather than prepared. In fact, statistics show that former foster youth are ill-prepared to face the challenges of life including the educational,…
Read MoreHelp fight for former foster youth in California
This message is urgent in nature and was compiled from the John Burton Foundation. The THP-Plus Budget is being Considered in Budget Conference Committee and your advocacy for vulnerable former foster youth is needed. The Budget Conference Committee will be voting on the THP-Plus budget tomorrow, February 25th. The purpose of the Conference Committee is…
Read MoreHope Can Come “Full-Circle”
Many of you know our mission at Covenant Community Services is to end the cycle of child abuse and neglect and see foster youth walk in spiritual wholeness, today I experienced that vision in a very “real” way. This afternoon I took Lajoy Gentry, a former foster youth and Covenant employee along for an on-camera…
Read MoreCoffee Training at Rosito Bisani in Los Angeles
For three days Covenant Coffee Interns Luis and Jeremy underwent rigorous technical training at Rosito Bisani, a professional espresso distribution company in Los Angeles. Their time there was spent studying in the classroom, getting hands on training and most importantly growing in life and spirituality. This is one video of a series about their…
Read MoreHope Is In The “Little Things”
I had the opportunity to take two of our former foster youth to Los Angeles this week, where they would be training to become coffee service technicians for a professional espresso company called Rosito Bisani. Our goal is help the youth find employment, all the while building upon our continued mission to grow Covenant Coffee.…
Read MoreHope is growing
Hope is growing. Daily, more individuals, families and businesses are partnering with Covenant Community Services to provide hope and love to abused and neglected children and youth. The community response to the Headquarters of Hope Campaign is continuing to grow despite tough economic times. The Headquarters of Hope (HQ of Hope) campaign was launched late…
Read MoreGrabbing hope … A former foster youth succeeds!
On a recent morning, Jeremy awoke and began a busy day with Covenant Coffee. The destination after the 6:00am pickup by roastmaster, Isaac Dennis, was to a Cyclocross race that Jeremy would work. Jeremy is a former foster youth from Kern County and is employed with Covenant Coffee through the ACT program. At the end…
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