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Enjoy our blog entries below to learn more about the care we provide at Flatrock, the people we serve, our dedicated staff, and the issues that are important to us as an organization.

Lifelong Learning in Adult Foster Care: Enhancing Careers Through Continuing Education

Continuing education in adult foster care helps caregivers enhance care quality, advance careers, and grow personally. Training in mental health, medication, and leadership equips them to better support residents' needs.

Making a Difference Every Day; Flatrock’s Impact on Community and Care

Flatrock fosters a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities, offering personalized care to promote independence. Through community engagement, special events, and partnerships, Flatrock enhances residents' quality of life while also contributing to the local community by creating jobs and providing career development for caregivers.

Why Choose a Career in Foster Care? A Comprehensive Guide to Entering the Industry

A career in adult foster care is deeply rewarding, offering personal fulfillment and a significant impact on lives. With high demand and diverse roles, opportunities for career growth are abundant. Flatrock provides person-centered care, a supportive environment, and comprehensive training, making it an excellent choice for starting a career in this field.

Building Resiliency Builds a Better Life

One of the most important keys to mental health is resiliency. Resiliency is the brain’s ability to adapt and reorganize in response to experiences. In other words, a resilient individual “bounces back” after adversity, changes and challenges.

National PTSD Awareness Month

Everyone experiences some kind of trauma during their lifetime. For some people, it may develop into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a serious mental health issue that can interfere with daily functioning and quality of life.

May is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month

The month of May marks Global Employee Health and Fitness Month, an annual celebration that aims to improve the health of our workforce.

May Brings a Spotlight on Mental Health Awareness

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to be mindful of our mental health and destigmatize mental health disorders. Mental health is often misunderstood, which leads to stigma and prejudice.

Occupational therapy can play key role in improving mental health

When we think about occupational therapy (OT), it brings to mind exercises and therapy to help those with a physical disability learn how to do everyday tasks more efficiently. While that is certainly a big part of OT, did you know that the profession is also used to help those with mental health challenges?

Overcoming the “Not in My Backyard” mindset

NIMBYism is a common reference to the resistance of local residents to the establishment of homes and other facilities for individuals with mental illness or disabilities in their neighborhoods. This resistance is most often fueled by fear, stigma and misconceptions about the residents in these care homes.

Light it Up Blue!

Today is World Autism Awareness Day and the entire month of April observes awareness of this common – and commonly misunderstood – condition.