Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Family Pool Party
War Memorial Pool 220 N. Maple Street, Mooresville, NC, United StatesJoin us for a summer pool party! All foster, adoptive and kinship families are invited. Pizza and soft drinks will be served. Please do not forget to RSVP and reserve your families spot. Call or Text: 980-553-1110.
Trauma Informed Parenting Training/Counseling Class
Williamson's Chapel 575 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC, United StatesWe are beyond excited to partner with New Mentality to offer a 6 week therapeutic training/counseling class on trauma informed parenting led by Mental Health Intern, Randy Wales. We will be covering topics including but not limited to lying, food hoarding, self harm, anxiety, depression, and coping skills. This will be an interactive group with limited spots available to allow us to address specific circumstances and behaviors that are important to you. Read some of Randy’s bio below.n Reserve your spot today by calling or texting us at: 980-553-1110 Introduction: Randy Wales is a passionate and empathetic intern counselor who believes in the transformative power of human connection. With a background in psychology and a desire to help others, he brings a fresh perspective to the counseling field. After spending 27 years as a sales manager at a global technology company, Randy is excited to embark on his journey in mental health counseling. Early Years and Education: Born and raised in a small town in Idaho, Randy served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years. Driven by a keen interest in understanding people’s emotions and motivations, he pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Developmental Psychology at Liberty University, where he excelled academically and participated in mental health research projects. He is currently completing his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, also at Liberty University, with an expected graduation date of May 2025. Internship Journey: Randy’s counseling journey will begin at New Mentality, where he will assess, diagnose, and treat mental health issues under the careful supervision of Tracy Alston. His warm demeanor and active listening skills make him an excellent fit for clients and the team. Areas of Focus: Randy has a long-standing passion for working with parents, families, and couples, having facilitated workshops on parenting, couples; relationships, and healthy coping mechanisms. His ability to connect with diverse individuals allows him to create a safe space for clients to express their feelings and fears. Approach and Techniques: Randy’s counseling approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and mindfulness practices. He tailors his interventions to each persons unique journey and incorporates the latest neuroscience insights to inform effective treatment methods for a range of issues, from trauma to anxiety and depression. If you would like more information about New Mentality or bio-neuro feedback, please visit their website: NewMentalityInc.com
August Thrive Meet-Up
Selma Burke Center 781 Agape Center, Mooresville, NC, United StatesA meet-up for girls and young women who have been affected by foster care and/or adoption. Pre-Teen Girls Ages: 11-14 Teen Girls Ages: 15-19 Come and enjoy our back to school bash! We will have open gym time, ice cream sundaes and we will be distributing some fun school supplies.
August Driven Meet-Up
Selma Burke Center 781 Agape Center, Mooresville, NC, United StatesA meet-up for boys and young men who have been affected by foster care and/or adoption. Pre-Teen Boys Ages: 11-14 Teen Boys Ages: 15-19 Come and enjoy our back to school bash! We will have open gym time, ice cream sundaes and we will be distributing some fun school supplies.
September Thrive Meet-Up
Carrigan Farms 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC, United StatesA meet-up for girls and young women who have been affected by foster care and/or adoption. Pre-Teen Girls Ages: 11-14 Teen Girls Ages 15-19 Join us for a hayride and apple picking. Please arrive promptly at 2:30pm, so we can make our scheduled hayride time. We are estimating we will be finished by 4:30pm. Please make sure you wear proper, close toed shoes to be walking around a working farm. Please RSVP Asap.
September Driven Meet-Up
Carrigan Farms 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC, United StatesA meet-up for boys and young men who have been affected by foster care and/or adoption. Pre-Teen Boys Ages: 11-14 Teen Boys Ages 15-19 Join us for a hayride and apple picking. Please arrive promptly at 2:30pm, so we can make our scheduled hayride time. We are estimating we will be finished by 4:30pm. Please make sure you wear proper, close toed shoes to be walking around a working farm. Please RSVP Asap.
Foster/ Adoptive/ Kinship Support Group
Williamson's Chapel 575 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC, United StatesNo childcare will be provided this month. Please RSVP if you plan on attending. Call or Text 980-553-1110 In-Service Training Hours will be provided. **NOTE: NEW TIME
October Thrive Meet-Up
Williamson's Chapel 575 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC, United StatesA meet-up for girls and young women who have been affected by foster care and/or adoption. Pre-Teen Girls Ages: 11-14 Teen Girls Ages 15-19. Join us for a pressed flower pumpkin decorating party. Please be sure to RSVP.
October Driven Meet- Up
Williamson's Chapel 575 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC, United StatesA meet-up for boys and young men who have been affected by foster care and/or adoption. Pre-Teen Boys Ages: 11-14 Teen Boys Ages 15-19. Join us for pumpkin decorating, assorted fall snacks and outdoor recreation time. Don't forget to RSVP.
Dinners Done!
Williamson's Chapel 575 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC, United StatesMark your calendars and consider your Wednesday night dinner done! Join us for an amazing meal and dessert! Our FLAR team will be there serving and we look forward to seeing you. All are welcome! You must register at the link below. All proceeds will be donated to help us continue our mission of meeting the needs of children in foster care. You can also bring a donation of new pajamas (all sizes) or new socks and underwear (all sizes).
Foster/ Adoptive/ Kinship Support Group
Williamson's Chapel 575 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC, United StatesWe are excited to announce childcare is available this month BUT space is limited. You MUST RESERVE your child(rens) spot in advance. Please RSVP if you plan on attending. Call or Text: 980-553-1110 In-Service Training Hours will be provided.
You “DONUT” want to miss this… Foster Parent Info Meet Up
Edgemoor Park 630 Ridgecrest Drive, Mooresville, NC, United StatesHave you ever considered becoming a foster parent or do you want additional information on ways you can volunteer and make a difference in the life of a child? October 20, 20241:00-2:00pmEdgemoor Park (630 Ridgecrest Dr. 28115) Foster and adoptive parents as well as a social worker will be present to answer any questions you may have. Come out, enjoy a donut and some family friendly casual conversations about foster care and how you can help! The whole family is welcome to join us for this free event. There will be some giveaways and other family friendly activities.