By Dr. Cathy Humikowski, Lurie Children’s Hospital Chicago Early during my career as a pediatric intensive care physician, I admitted a little boy who had suffered severe neurologic injury during… Continue reading Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Long Term Physical and Mental Health
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Fostering Generations: Advocating for Guardians and Youth
By Sharena Sigmon for Rainbows for All Children April 25, 2024 Elaine Williams, author of “The Sacred Work of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren,” was floored by a staggering reality: 1 in… Continue reading Fostering Generations: Advocating for Guardians and Youth
Empowering Military Families: Answering the Call to Support
By Sharena Sigmon for Rainbows for All Children March 28, 2024 In the world of service, military families stand out as real-life superheroes, holding it all together with sheer resilience… Continue reading Empowering Military Families: Answering the Call to Support
Navigating the Complexities of Black Grief
By Sharena Sigmon for Rainbows for All Children February 22, 2024 As we near the end of Black History Month, it’s vital to acknowledge the significance of honoring Black life,… Continue reading Navigating the Complexities of Black Grief
Amicable Divorce: Fostering Hope and Faith
By Sharena Sigmon for Rainbows for All Children January 25, 2024 The aftermath of a divorce is a journey of self-reconstruction and self-discovery, often accompanied by feelings of grief and… Continue reading Amicable Divorce: Fostering Hope and Faith
The NCSMH Conference in New Orleans and Working Alongside Dr. Andrea Roberts, PhD
By Stephanie Garrity When you are asked to present a joint program at a national conference with Andrea Roberts, PhD, you should definitely say, “YES!” Rainbows for All Children began… Continue reading The NCSMH Conference in New Orleans and Working Alongside Dr. Andrea Roberts, PhD
Rainbows for All Children Celebrates 4 Years of Platinum Status on GuideStar!
This provides our community of volunteers, donors, participants, and advocates a clear look at the impact of their work and how we are expanding to reach as many youth as possible with crucial peer-support resources.
Fourth of July, TW: Gun Violence
“…thousands of Highland Park and Highwood residents, along with those of neighboring communities, gathered to walk the parade route. To remember, to honor, to gather and to grieve in community.”
Co-Parenting in the Face of a Pandemic
Families with children who are dealing with (or have dealt with) divorce are facing a myriad of concerns in how to co-parent in light of the global challenges keeping us… Continue reading Co-Parenting in the Face of a Pandemic
Rainbows Alumna Shares Her Journey
I’m thinking about starting a company called … “Widow Wear” or heck, I could probably call it “Grieving Garb” and include everyone. Lily took this picture this morning and said… Continue reading Rainbows Alumna Shares Her Journey
