Blog Posts
Meet the Chaddock Learning Network
Big news! The Knowledge Center’s social media and email presence is changing a bit! As part of our continued commitment to equipping professionals with tools to support children and families impacted by trauma, The Knowledge Center at Chaddock is becoming the Chaddock Learning Network. We understand that change brings a lot of questions. As…
2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Helpers and Healers
Today, we’re here to help you with one of the season’s most delightful (and sometimes daunting) tasks—gift giving! Whether you’re looking for thoughtful gifts for colleagues, clients, or even yourself, we’ve got you covered with products and activities that foster healing, growth, and joy. Sensory Items: Calm…
Responding to Resistance in Therapy
Despite the increased awareness of mental health care, and the often media-hyped status of therapy and having a therapist, it can still be a challenge to engage a child or young person in therapeutic services and activities. The reasons for this are varied but understanding them can help to determine the best course of action…
A Chance to be Loved
This month’s post is written by Erin Flesner. Erin is a counselor for Chaddock’s Foster and Adoption Services. Outside of work, Erin loves cuddling and playing with her two dachshunds, spending time with her fiancé, reading, enjoying the company of friends, nieces, and nephews, going on long drives, and traveling to new places. You can…
A Cog in the Wheel
November’s Guest Blog is written by Sara Peterson. Sara is Chaddock’s IT guru. In her spare time Sara enjoys watching movies, cooking and being outdoors with family. Sara loves being (badly) crafty and planning parties! When I was young, a friend’s mom worked at Chaddock 15 years ago (she’s still here going on 30 years!),…
The Culture of Chaddock
This month’s blog post is written by Brett Bottorff. Brett is the School Principal for Chaddock’s Satellite Special Education School based in Carthage, Illinois. When I began working overnights at Leathers Cottage, I only planned on making Chaddock a temporary stop on my way to becoming an English teacher: that was 25 years ago. Instead…
Every Child Deserves a Chance – in Every Part of Our Organization
This month’s post is written by Troy Bruner. Troy is a teacher at Chaddock’s Special Education School. Outside of the classroom, Troy enjoys jogging, absorbing as much sports as possible, and occasional Netflix binges! The first encounter I had with Chaddock was in the winter of 2016 via a “youth worker” job post on Indeed.…
Open Communication Opens the Doors to Success
This month’s post is written by Abby White. Abby is a Para-Professional at Chaddock’s Special Education School and has worked there since August, 2017. Abby grew up outside of St. Louis, Missouri and has a BA degree in Arts Management from Culver- Stockton College. Abby has recently been accepted to Western Illinois School of Graduate…
Giving Space Gives Chances to Grow
This month’s post is written by Anne Konen, Workforce Development Manager with Caregiver Connections. Outside of her work at Chaddock she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young kids, exploring local farmers markets and playgrounds, reading, and having family dance parties. I began working at Chaddock in January of 2022 as the Workforce…
Our Kids are Just Kids
This month’s blog was written by Taylor Flint, Chaddock’s marketing coordinator. Taylor spends her time outside of work baking, knitting, going to church, and spending time with her fiancé, family, and friends! Taylor is always up for grabbing a good cup of coffee, going to a concert, or thrift shopping. I’ve worked in Chaddock’s marketing…
It Takes a Village to Create Chances
Brodie Mann works in Chaddock’s Marketing Department as the Multimedia Coordinator, producing video content and TKC’s podcast, Attachment Theory In Action. In his spare time, he loves going to the movies, traveling with his wife, and relaxing on the couch with his dogs and a book. I came to Chaddock after spending over a decade…
Hope and Healing for Even the Tiniest of Beings
This month’s post is written by Jenna Kelly, Associate Director of Caregiver Connections. When she’s not busy with all the work things, Jenna’s other hobbies and passions are about health, wellness, travel, nature and yoga. Jenna is also a mom to one son and two doggies. Jenna says her husband keeps her laughing all the…
