7 episodes

Welcome to the Five Acres podcast, the first in-house, agency-produced program designed to provide inspiration, motivation and concrete action steps for families struggling with issues related to adoption, residential care, and mental health.
HOPE LINE: If you or a loved one are seeking help for mental health issues such as depression, hopelessness, anxiety, or behavioral problems, we’re here for you. You can start by calling or texting our Hope Line at 1.800.696.6793 or sending us an email at hope@5acres.org

FIVE ACRES WEBSITE: 5acres.org

Five Acres Podcast Welcome to the Five Acres Podcast!

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Welcome to the Five Acres podcast, the first in-house, agency-produced program designed to provide inspiration, motivation and concrete action steps for families struggling with issues related to adoption, residential care, and mental health.
HOPE LINE: If you or a loved one are seeking help for mental health issues such as depression, hopelessness, anxiety, or behavioral problems, we’re here for you. You can start by calling or texting our Hope Line at 1.800.696.6793 or sending us an email at hope@5acres.org

FIVE ACRES WEBSITE: 5acres.org

    Five Acres Podcast Episode 3 - Short Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP) Pt. 2

    Five Acres Podcast Episode 3 - Short Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP) Pt. 2

    Make a DONATION to support of FIVE ACRES! Your contribution will go towards supporting our mission of promoting safety, well-being and permanency for children and their families by building on their strengths and empowering them within communities.  LINKS: Five Acres Website | STRTP HOPE Line Five Acres Podcast Page

    Welcome to the Five Acres Podcast! The first in-house, agency-produced program designed to provide inspiration, motivation and concrete action steps for families struggling with issues related to adoption, residential care, and mental health.  Adam Haynes (Trainer of Evidence Based Practice), Brandon Ito (Associate Director of Development), and Jake Cashill (Director of Facilities) will be the team to introduce you to the wonderful and talented clinicians, residential treatment counselors, therapeutic behavioral specialists, case managers, adoption service specialist, and the many other staff members who work tirelessly to help our clients at Five Acres.

    Join the JAB team in their first Five Acres Podcast Clubhouse discussion with Jennifer Woolery (Program Manager, STRTP DCFS) and Melissa Spragg (Program Manager, STRTP DMH).  They dive deep in the nuts and bolts of our STRTP program.  The team will discuss what it takes to care for the children - from intake, to housing, to therapy, case management, safety, and ideally to permanency.

    • 52 min
    Five Acres Podcast Episode 3 - Residential/Short Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP) Pt. 1

    Five Acres Podcast Episode 3 - Residential/Short Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP) Pt. 1

    Make a DONATION to support of FIVE ACRES! Your contribution will go towards supporting our mission of promoting safety, well-being and permanency for children and their families by building on their strengths and empowering them within communities.

    LINKS: Five Acres Website | STRTP
    HOPE Line
    Five Acres Podcast Page

    Welcome to the Five Acres Podcast! The first in-house, agency-produced program designed to provide inspiration, motivation and concrete action steps for families struggling with issues related to adoption, residential care, and mental health.  Adam Haynes (Trainer of Evidence Based Practice), Brandon Ito (Associate Director of Development), and Jake Cashill (Director of Facilities) will be the team to introduce you to the wonderful and talented clinicians, residential treatment counselors, therapeutic behavioral specialists, case managers, adoption service specialist, and the many other staff members who work tirelessly to help our clients at Five Acres.

    Join us in this episode as Jake speaks with our Short Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP) team and how they play a specific role in guiding and supporting the children who on the Five Acres residential facility.  This incredible group will discuss what it takes to care for the children - from intake, to housing, to therapy, case management, safety, and ideally to permanency.  

    • 1 hr 21 min
    Five Acres Podcast Episode 2 - Permanency Pt. 2: "Fostering Love, Adopting Hope" Ft. Raquel

    Five Acres Podcast Episode 2 - Permanency Pt. 2: "Fostering Love, Adopting Hope" Ft. Raquel

    Welcome to the Five Acres Podcast! The first in-house, agency-produced program designed to provide inspiration, motivation and concrete action steps for families struggling with issues related to adoption, residential care, and mental health.  Adam Haynes (Trainer of Evidence Based Practice), Brandon Ito (Associate Director of Development), and Jake Cashill (Director of Facilities) will be the team to introduce you to the wonderful and talented clinicians, residential treatment counselors, therapeutic behavioral specialists, case managers, adoption service specialist, and the many other staff members who work tirelessly to help our clients at Five Acres.

    The title of this podcast episode speaks for itself.  Raquel is a "Super Mom" who knew she wanted to build her family through fostering and adoption.  Raquel shares her amazing journey and why she continues to support foster/adoptive parents.  

    Please make a DONATION  to support Five Acres' programs or services. Your contribution will go towards supporting our mission of promoting safety, well-being and permanency for children and their families by building on their strengths and empowering them within communities.

    LINKS:
    Five Acres Podcast Page
    Five Acres Website
    Foster Care & Adoption
    Five Acres HOPE Line 

    • 54 min
    Five Acres Podcast Episode 2 - Permanency Pt. 1: "Taking the Plunge" Ft. Gina and Dana

    Five Acres Podcast Episode 2 - Permanency Pt. 1: "Taking the Plunge" Ft. Gina and Dana

    Welcome to the Five Acres Podcast! The first in-house, agency-produced program designed to provide inspiration, motivation and concrete action steps for families struggling with issues related to adoption, residential care, and mental health.  Adam Haynes (Trainer of Evidence Based Practice), Brandon Ito (Associate Director of Development), and Jake Cashill (Director of Facilities) will be the team to introduce you to the wonderful and talented clinicians, residential treatment counselors, therapeutic behavioral specialists, case managers, adoption service specialist, and the many other staff members who work tirelessly to help our clients at Five Acres.

    Grab some tissues! This touching episode with Gina and Dana will definitely tug on your heartstrings and make you shed a few tears  This amazing couple shares their foster and adoption stories and how Five Acres supported them through their journey.  

    LINKS:
    Five Acres Website | Foster Care & Adoption
    Five Acres HOPE Line
    Five Acres Podcast Page

    Make a DONATION to support of FIVE ACRES! Your contribution will go towards supporting our mission of promoting safety, well-being and permanency for children and their families by building on their strengths and empowering them within communities.

    • 58 min
    Five Acres Podcast Episode 1 Pt. 2: Mental Health Featuring Jorden & Doncella.

    Five Acres Podcast Episode 1 Pt. 2: Mental Health Featuring Jorden & Doncella.

    Welcome to the Five Acres Podcast! The first in-house, agency-produced program designed to provide inspiration, motivation and concrete action steps for families struggling with issues related to adoption, residential care, and mental health.  Adam Haynes (Trainer of Evidence Based Practice), Brandon Ito (Associate Director of Development), and Jake Cashill (Director of Facilities) will be the team to introduce you to the wonderful and talented clinicians, residential treatment counselors, therapeutic behavioral specialists, case managers, adoption service specialist, and the many other staff members who work tirelessly to help our clients at Five Acres.

    In this episode, Jorden (Program Manager) and Doncella (Division Director) share a heart-wrenching but very hopeful story about a resilient client named K.  K, despite her ups and downs, leaned on Five Acres and their services to help her persevere in her endeavors.

    Thank you to Jorden and Doncella for being our guests on today's episode, and thank you to everyone for joining and listening.  For additional information on Five Acres, mental health services, therapeutic behavioral services, and all the services Five Acres offers, please visit the links below.

    LINKS:
    Five Acres Website
    Mental Health/Therapeutic Behavioral Services
    Five Acres HOPE Line
    Five Acres Podcast Page

    Make a DONATION to support of FIVE ACRES! Your contribution will go towards supporting our mission of promoting safety, well-being and permanency for children and their families by building on their strengths and empowering them within communities.

    • 21 min
    Five Acres Podcast Episode 1: Mental Health Featuring Doncella, Keith and Ruth

    Five Acres Podcast Episode 1: Mental Health Featuring Doncella, Keith and Ruth

    Welcome to the Five Acres Podcast! The first in-house, agency-produced program designed to provide inspiration, motivation and concrete action steps for families struggling with issues related to adoption, residential care, and mental health.  Adam Haynes (Trainer of Evidence Based Practice), Brandon Ito (Associate Director of Development), and Jake Cashill (Director of Facilities) will be the team to introduce you to the wonderful and talented clinicians, residential treatment counselors, therapeutic behavioral specialists, case managers, adoption service specialist, and the many other staff members who work tirelessly to help our clients at Five Acres.

    In this episode, Doncella (Division Director), Keith (TBS Coordinator) and Ruth (Therapeutic Behavior Specialist) share a story about a Five Acres client named “L” and her mother “D”. This was a very intense case with a lot of twists and turns but with the help of Five Acres, “L” and “D” are doing well and are in a very hopeful place right now.

    Thank you to Doncella, Keith and Ruth for joining our episode, and thank you to everyone for joining and listening.  For additional information on Five Acres, mental health services, therapeutic behavioral services, and all the services Five Acres offers, please visit the links below.  

    LINKS:
    Five Acres Website
    Mental Health/Therapeutic Behavioral Services
    Five Acres HOPE Line
    Five Acres Podcast Page

    Make a DONATION to support of FIVE ACRES! Your contribution will go towards supporting our mission of promoting safety, well-being and permanency for children and their families by building on their strengths and empowering them within communities.

    • 26 min

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