When you walk into the Henderson County Guardian ad Litem office, you’ll see two walls. One has hearts with the names of children who have been removed from their home due to abuse, neglect or parental dependency (substance abuse), and whose future will be determined by the courts. The other has hands with the names of volunteers who stand in the gap for these children, representing them in court and speaking for them because they cannot speak for themselves. Right now, there are 30 young hearts in need of a hand.
Navigating the holidays
by: Emily Vickerman, Family Mental Health Navigator What can we do for our kiddos and ourselves to prevent some of these difficulties and negative feelings around the holidays? For kids: