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Empowering Refugees Through Family Mentorship
Thanks to CCC’s incredible volunteers, families are not alone as they navigate their new communities.
Jan 17
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Back to School Blues? Mental Health Tips for a New School Year
As the new school year begins, it’s important to prioritize both our children’s and our own mental health . Below are some tips...
Aug 28, 2024
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Perseverance Paid Off: One Woman’s Journey out of Debt and into a Home of her Own.
It was a journey that required patience and perseverance, but she remained committed throughout
Jun 18, 2024
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Resettled and Reunited: A Refugee Journey
Roshan was 12 when the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Chaos and fear filled the streets. Twice the Taliban interrogated Roshan’s...
Jun 13, 2024
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How to Use Mindfulness to Strengthen Relationships
Mindfulness in simple terms is the ability to become aware of our thoughts, behaviors and emotions in the present moment without...
Oct 23, 2023
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A Very Happy Birthday
Andrew had a difficult beginning in life, experiencing homelessness with his mother and father who both struggled with substance abuse....
Jul 15, 2022
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Adjusting to a New Life and Culture
Abdul and Fatima came to Newport News from Afghanistan in August 2021. Their 10 children, six daughters and four sons ranging in ages...
Jul 12, 2022
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Rewritten Past
As a child in foster care who moved frequently, Taylor sometimes felt hopeless. But when she came to CCC and was placed with a family who...
Jun 1, 2022
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Ethan's Forever Home
Ethan, who lives in southwestern Virginia, entered foster care when he was 10-years-old after witnessing his mom's battle with addiction....
May 13, 2022
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The Power of Love
In 2015, a little boy was born in China. He was born with Down syndrome and placed into the care of an orphanage where he lived for three...
Jun 25, 2021
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A Family of his own
While Justin and Maike Doty were in China to adopt their daughter, an unexpected thing happened...a little boy captured their hearts too.
Nov 20, 2020
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