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December 12th, 2024
by Adam Jarrell, Senior Director of Staff Development and Resilience
Shifting to TBRI In 2022, Crossnore adopted the evidence-based philosophy of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). TBRI has over a…
December 5th, 2024
by Amy Price, Communications Manager
Winter can be tough, especially when you’re dealing with trauma—whether it’s your own or your child’s. The darker, colder…
November 21st, 2024
by Megan Boyles, Spiritual Life & Recreation Coordinator
Thanksgiving has always been a favorite time of year for me. I love time with family and friends; all…
November 14th, 2024
by Andrew Florence, Director of Experiential Learning and Peter Berry, , Miracle Heights Adventures Manager
Since launching the Miracle Heights Adventures program in 2022, we’ve aimed to offer inclusive, adaptive aerial adventure programming. With…
October 31st, 2024
by Angela Squire, Sr. Director of Prevention Services
Crossnore Communities for Children launched its Prevention Department in 2021. The goal of developing a continuum of programs to…
August 29th, 2024
by Dr. Sarah Norris, Chief Program Officer
Exciting times are unfolding at Crossnore Communities for Children as we reflect on our recent achievements and plan for…
August 22nd, 2024
by Melissa Morrissette-Hurst, Senior Director of Community Foster Care & Adoption
Six years ago, Crossnore expanded its reach to Hendersonville, North Carolina. What started as a foster care team of…
August 13th, 2024
by Andrew Florence, Director of Experiential Learning
As summer comes to an end and the routines of school start again, you might find that you and…
July 18th, 2024
by Patrick Cole, Adventure Specialist
All of us have learned, one way or another, that it’s often easier to give advice to others than…
July 10th, 2024
When I started working at Crossnore, I had zero idea how much “the kids at work” would become so…
July 2nd, 2024
If someone asked you today, “Do you see yourself as a leader”, how would you answer? Launching Leadership Academy…
April 25th, 2024
by Courtney Branch, Farm Coordinator
Spring is here! Or is it already summer? It sure does feel like summer here in the NC Piedmont…
April 19th, 2024
by Amber Rucker, Marysabel Vasquez
Earth Day is Apr 22, 2024 and it is often a time to appreciate the outdoors and reflect on…
March 14th, 2024
by Lina Pasquale, Amber Rucker
March is National Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month initially began as Women’s History Week in Santa Rosa, California.…
February 29th, 2024
See those daffodils beginning to bloom?! Believe it or not, it’s time to start your spring garden planning. If…
May 30th, 2024
by Peter Berry, Miracle Heights Adventures Manager
In the heart of Winston Salem, amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown, lies a hidden gem that has…
August 10th, 2023
by Dr. Dawn O'Malley, Vice President of Clinical Services
Heading back to school can be a time of great excitement for kids and parents. Getting new school supplies, buying…
June 1st, 2023
Do you remember the Staples television commercial with a father gleefully hanging off of the back of a shopping…
March 30th, 2023
There are many different definitions of a parent. Defining the word “parent” seems pretty straight forward at first. “Raising…
March 16th, 2023
by Kathy Waldrep, Residential Supervisor
I have been in Residential Care for 30 years. It has certainly been a unique journey, and there is…
March 2nd, 2023
by Meredith Martin, Vice President of Programs
March is Social Work Month – a great time to celebrate the wonderful profession of social work and Crossnore’s…
January 26th, 2023
Several years ago my grad school advisor, and all-around incredible researcher, thinker, and educator, Dr. Barry Garst shared with…
December 1st, 2022
by Lina Pasquale, CTRC
I recently participated in a live webinar with the leading expert on gratitude, Dr. Robert Emmons. The webinar was…
August 25th, 2022
by Jessica Camire
From the store aisles being lined with a multitude of school supplies, backpacks, and trendy clothes, it’s no secret…
August 3rd, 2022
by Crossnore Staff
Written by our Evolve committee, these commitments help guide our internal work to ensure that we are operating as…
April 28th, 2022
by Angie Strickland
During the past couple of years we've been invaded with stressors: worried about our health due to Covid. About…
May 15th, 2017
Just in time for spring-cleaning season, we've got the tips you need to keep your household tidy. We asked…
February 14th, 2017
When it comes to moving day, are you a list-making organizer or do you just throw it all in…
