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Black Grief

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, Black stories, and Black love not just …
March for Highland Park Shooting

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.”

Turning Storms into Rainbows with, “The Colors of Life”

Blog Post By Guest Author: Michelle Vale My father left when I was 7.  I remember my mom laying in bed with the shades drawn, mid-day, the room dark. That darkness casted over my life for …

“The Candle” and “The Recipe”: Empowering the Children of Incarcerated Parents

By Guest Author: Jessie D. Mabrey The Impact of incarceration is a long-lasting domino effect. People are harmed, property is lost, families are destroyed, and some one male, or female is locked up as a result …
Project Avary

Project Avary and the Impact of Incarceration on Children

By Guest Author: Natasha Blakely-Berteloot Training and Engagement Specialist, Project Avary I was at a conference and the speaker Emani Davis mentioned that, “those that are in need are closest to the solution, but lack the …
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Rainbows Makes the “Best of Evanston,” at the Daily Northwestern

We made the “Best of Evanston,” at the Daily Northwestern! Check out this article about our work in the Evanston community and throughout the world. Article Here: https://ow.ly/gkQk50V4wcj Interested in getting involved? Thanks to the …
Rainbows Guest Writer

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Long Term Physical and Mental Health

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 a police raid on his house, …
Advocating for Guardians

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 every 12 youths finds their home in …
Children in Military Families

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 and bravery. They’re the rock-solid support system …
Divorce

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 loss. Building a family necessitates hope and …
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