work Archive
What a Wild Ride! Ann Ward, FCNI Resource ParentVoice of a Foster ParentAugust 21st marks 30 years since the Family Care Network opened its doors to begin serving our community’s children, youth and families impacted by trauma. We’ve been celebrating …
A Parent Partner’s PerspectiveTony George, FCNI Parent PartnerVoice of an FCNI StaffWhy are our success rates and our quarterly progress indicator numbers so high at the Family Care Network, you might ask? And what does “success” really look like with …
As we reported last week, the Justice Department’s Inspector General exposed the fact that, from 2013 to 2016, the agency’s juvenile justice division – the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) – was willfully ignoring compliance standards on disproportionate …
In the summer of 2007, a woman was brought by ambulance to the emergency department of the Medical Center Haaglanden, a hospital that serves an inner city area of The Hague. The woman was drunk and had a severe …
For some time now Canada has welcomed immigrants from around the world to come live in this great country we call ours. It’s rich in its natural resources, expansive geography and of particular note our diversity. While some countries insist …
Many of us strive to be better; be it as a spouse or partner, leader, student, athlete, writer, employee or otherwise. We might have our sights set on eating better; perhaps living better generally. The word, ‘better’ though, while one …
Celebrating Our Youth’s SuccessesMarie Hughes, FCNI Education Support Services Manager Voice of an FCNI Staff“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” –Malcom X This quote comes to mind as I …
“So, how was your vacation?” Whenever you return from time off work; be it a week or more, you can bet you’ll be answering this question or some version of it upon your return. I know where I work, I …
Worker’s compensation is a type of insurance that secures compensation and medical assurance for workers and employees. This type of insurance kicks in thecase of an injury at the workplace. There are a lot of injuries and conditions that qualify …
I often have the opportunity in my line of work to look over and review cover letters written by job applicants. One of the most common trends I notice is the tendency to use passive language; words that often communicate …