10 Adverse Childhood Experiences

10 Adverse Childhood Experiences

Image Credit: Canva Have you heard about ACEs? ACE stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences. This is an acronym commonly used all over the country, but it is something that many people are focused on right here in Wayne and Union Counties. As a matter of fact, we...
Teacher Appreciation in Wayne and Union Counties

Teacher Appreciation in Wayne and Union Counties

May is dedicated to appreciating teachers in Wayne and Union Counties. More specifically, May 2-6 is teacher appreciation week. Especially during the last two years, teachers have been teaching through an unprecedented event that required them to change at a...
Indiana Has A High Infant Mortality Rate

Indiana Has A High Infant Mortality Rate

Baby Safety Education and Resources Did you know Indiana has a high infant mortality rate?  In fact, the Hoosier State had the 14th highest infant mortality rate. Sadly, this represents 6.5 infants dying per 1,000 live births. The Indy Star article reported 2019 was...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Community Care

Nonprofit Spotlight: Community Care

Every year our program partners work to offer resources to individuals and families in need. Within Wayne and Union counties, there are always families, especially now after the effects of COVID-19, who could use additional support. In the last two years, more...