Posts Tagged ‘foster youth’
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 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 MoreCatch the vision, Help Spread Hope in Bakersfield
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Read MoreHope Defined and Lived
Hope Lives Here is a motto of Covenant Community Services, Inc.. It comes from our mission, “providing hope and love to abused and neglected children”. We extend hope to foster children, former foster youth and families on a daily basis through compassionate case management, unconditional love, genuine concern and personal investment into the life of each person served.
Read More“Headquarters of Hope” Wrist Bands Now Available!
The wait is over! Now you can take wear the message of hope where ever you go with Covenant’s “Hq of Hope” wrist band. They are available for $5 dollars at the Covenant offices 1616 29th Street in Downtown Bakersfield. They are also available for local shipping. Call 661-326-8304 for more information. Help us move…
Read MoreNew Shareholder Stops by to Deliver Hope
Jim Poteete of Central Valley Pluming in Bakersfield became today’s newest “Headquarters of Hope” Shareholder. While enjoying a cup of fresh Covenant Coffee Poteete said he was excited to be part of Covenant’s new mission to bring hope to Kern County!
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