Tag: families

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When the System Shuts Down, Hunger Doesn’t Pause

If the shutdown continues, SNAP benefits – the the very foundation of food security for millions of families across the country – may not be available as of November 1. For many, that means facing an impossible question: How do I feed my children without help?

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Gentle Warriors Academy Receives $6.5M Grant to Strengthen Fathers, Families, and Communities in Georgia

The grant award expands GWA’s ability to equip fathers, couples, and co-parents with the skills, coaching, and support that build resilient families — improving child well-being, enhancing relationship health, and advancing long-term household stability.

When Co-Parenting Works: Building Families Beyond Brokenness

Co-parenting isn’t about liking each other. It’s about loving the child more than you dislike the past, and that requires something deeper than shared custody or court agreements. It requires humility, maturity, and a commitment to partnership even when the marriage (or the relationship) didn’t survive.

The Empty Chair: Incarcerated Fathers and the Holidays

The impact of incarceration during the holidays goes far beyond the prison walls. It touches the hearts of children, the strength of families, and the fabric of our communities. We cannot afford to let these families feel forgotten. Healing starts with recognition and compassion.

When Schools Become Battlegrounds: The Tragedy of Failing Our Children

We must confront these school shootings with brutal honesty and a willingness to act. This isn’t just a policy problem. It’s a moral crisis. Gun control, mental health resources, and school security are all critical pieces of the puzzle, but they are not the whole picture. The whole picture must include the acknowledgment that, as a society, we have stopped prioritizing the well-being of its children.