Easterseals PORT Health

Foster care is a system filled with complexities. At the heart of this system are children who carry the weight of circumstances beyond their control. ESPH's Child Placement team is committed to understanding all aspects of foster care to ensure that the child's best interests always come first 🧡 Autumn, a Child Placement Supervisor in Jacksonville, NC, shares, "Being in foster care is never the child's fault, yet unfortunately, they are the ones who bear the majority of the burden. They carry the weight of trauma while trying to adapt to new environments and relationships. We must remember their resilience and vulnerability." This month reminds us to show grace and understanding to everyone, as we never know their circumstances. Learn more about our Foster Care services at https://lnkd.in/eJRpJd6g #fostercaremonth #fostercare #fo #childadvocacy #supportfosterkids #childplacement #eastersealsPORThealth #nonprofit #communityimpact #teammemberspotlight

⭐The People Behind the Purpose!⭐ Carmen is an Individual + Community Services (ICS) Supervisor in Winston-Salem, NC. She shares her personal experience of being on the receiving end of our services and is now dedicated to supporting others. “What better way to express my appreciation than by being part of an agency like Easterseals PORT Health, which has given so much support to my family and me in the past!” 🔗Learn more about our services at https://lnkd.in/e4M9mPZs. #PeopleBehindThePurpose #DisabilityServices #TeamMemberSpotlight #MeetTheTeam #EastersealsPORTHealth #NonprofitLife #CommunityImpact #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealthCare #CareWithCompassion #CommunityImpact #TeamSpotlight

“Fostering is not just something I do, it is something I deeply believe in. One of the most rewarding aspects of being a foster parent is witnessing the growth in a child from the moment they enter my home to the moment they leave.” Ida has been fostering since 2015 and officially adopted her child in 2020. We thank Ida, and all our foster parents, who have stepped up and provided the love and support all children need! 🤗 Read Ida's full story at eastersealsPORT.com/fc2026 #eastersealsPORThealth #fostercare #adoption #foster #fostercareawareness #fosterfamily #fosterparents #fosterlove #family #fostercarejourney

🌟Join Our Team. Make a Difference!🌟 This month we’re spotlighting job opportunities across North Carolina for roles in HR, nursing and professionals who support mental health, substance use services and developmental disabilities. Help us create a positive impact in the lives of others 💙 🔗Apply now at https://lnkd.in/essqr4em #JobOpportunities #MakeADifference #MentalHealth #NorthCarolina #eastersealsPORThealth #nonprofit #hiringNC #DisabilityServices

We ❤️ our Foster Parents! In honor of Foster Care Month, we are highlighting some of our amazing foster parents like Courtney. We cannot do the work we do without them! "The best part about fostering is seeing the children thrive! It’s rewarding to watch them transform from feeling fear and anxiety to gaining confidence and assurance," says Courtney. Read Courtney's full story are eastersealsPORT.com/fc2026 #eastersealsPORThealth #fostercare #adoption #foster #fostercareawareness #fosterfamily #fosterparents #fosterlove #family #fostercarejourney

May is Early Intervention Awareness Month in Virginia. Easterseals PORT Health’s Early Intervention services help families build the skills and confidence needed to support their child’s growth. “Early Intervention Month gives me the opportunity to reflect on how proud I am of our team and the work we do. We offer families hope, reassurance, resources and partnership," shares Emily, ESPH's Early Intervention Program Manager. Learn more about Early Intervention at https://lnkd.in/e2UtPzAX #eastersealsPORThealth #EarlyInterventionAwareness #EarlyIntervention #VirginiaAwareness #ChildDevelopment #EarlyInterventionMonth #CommunityHealth #FamilySupport

This Foster Care Month, we are celebrating our incredible foster parents who open their homes and hearts🏠💓 Meet Amanda! She shares, "The best part of being a foster parent is witnessing real change. Watching my foster placements transform from struggling and feeling unsafe to growing into who they are meant to be is an experience like no other." Read Amanda's full story at eastersealsPORT.com/fc2026 #eastersealsPORThealth #fostercare #adoption #foster #fostercareawareness #fosterfamily #fosterparents #fosterlove #family #fostercarejourney

Running for a cause! 🏃 Easterseals PORT Health’s VA Regional Education Assessment Crisis Services Habilitation (REACH) was a Silver Sponsor for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Active for Autism 5K & Kids Dash for the third year in a row. The team took part in the 5K event on April 19 in Alexandria, VA, showing their support for the autism community. Way to go team! #eastersealsPORThealth #5k #run #runningforacause #autismawareness #ActiveForAutism #OAR5k #communitysupport #autismcommunity

May is Foster Care Month! Easterseals PORT Health’s Child Placement team helps place more than 270 foster children in loving homes each year. We cannot do this work without great foster parents who are willing to open their home to a child. This month, it’s our pleasure to highlight some of our incredible foster care parents like Eugene. "Being that steady presence to help teens build confidence, trust, discipline and hope for their future is one of the most meaningful aspects of this journey,” says Eugene. Read Eugene's full story at eastersealsPORT.com/fc2026 #eastersealsPORThealth #fostercare #adoption #foster #fostercareawareness #fosterfamily #fosterparents #fosterlove #family #fostercarejourney

May is Military Appreciation Month! Easterseals PORT Health is proud to honor the military service of our team members. This month we’re highlighting two team members from our Outpatient Services team: Donna and Marlow. We extend a heartfelt thank you to all our team members who have served in the military for their honor, duty and commitment to our country’s freedom. Read their full story at https://lnkd.in/eT_FTjzN #eastersealsPORThealth #MilitaryAppreciation #outpatientservices #teamwork