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Team Spotlight:Gregg Ashbrook

Gregg Ashbrook II is the Mentoring Team Lead, a Wraparound Facilitator, and a Group empowerment facilitator. Gregg loves adventure and is always looking for new opportunities to grow as an individual. He really enjoys hiking, geocaching, theatre, and spending time with his family. Gregg’s favorite song is “It’s My Life” By Bon Jovi. Gregg does not really have a favorite movie, but he is happy to sit down to just about any comedy.

Programs: Wraparound Services

What is Wraparound? Wraparound is a process which develops and carries our plans for children, individuals and their families who have very complex needs. Families who have used traditional services may find Wraparound helpful in meeting the family’s identified needs. The Wraparound process is implemented with the involvement of those people important to the family. Wraparound improves the lives of families by building on their strengths. It encourages them to make helpful, caring connections in the community. The Wraparound process ensures…

Celebrate Kids ’22 – Ohio CASA Conference

Our CASA Team of Volunteers, CASA Program Staff attended the recent Ohio CASA Celebrate Kids! Conference. The team joined with other CASA’s from around Ohio, child welfare professionals, attorneys, and juvenile court professionals for a two-day training event focused on serving the best interest of Ohio’s children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

LifeSkills – Equine Experience

For the past number of summers, Parenting Plus has offered a unique 2 week experience with daily seminars on practical skills that all young adults should know. Each day the participants begin with a light lunch and then lean into a theme for the day. Topics include communication car repair with a visit to Bill Harris Dealerships leadership training through Equine Therapy with Ginny Telego at Collaborative Partners a college campus visit at Ashland University working in a wood workshop…

CASA program uses volunteers to advocate for kids

ditor’s Note: The article originally appears on 1/4/21 in www.knoxpages.com. Reprinted here with permission. MOUNT VERNON — Cheryl Splain, Correspondent For children involved in abuse, neglect, and dependency cases, safe, permanent housing is critical to their long-term well-being. Knox County Juvenile Judge Jay Nixon is charged with determining whether these children should return to their family, be placed with a family member, or go into foster care. As of Dec. 29, 152 abuse/neglect/dependency cases were filed in Knox County Juvenile…
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