Before the Americans with Disabilities Act, there was Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and a group of young people who made it happen. If you have Netflix, you can watch the story in the documentary called “Crip Camp,” but if you want to feel inspired now, here are the details: In the 70s, a group of teens found empowerment and confidence at a camp for youth with disabilities. They went on to become participants in the famous Section 504 sit-ins, which led to the signing of important anti-discrimination legislation for people with disabilities. Their story shows us the amazing power young people hold when they feel supported and represented! Note: Crip Camp is rated R, so we recommend researching before watching with your family.
StepStone Family & Youth Services
Individual and Family Services
Louisville, Kentucky 767 followers
About us
We are a network of providers who support children and youth in need of alternative, safer living environments. We connect children and youth who need homes to families who care enough to give them a good home. Our foster families provide the quality of care they need to live better lives.
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https://www.StepStoneYouth.com/
External link for StepStone Family & Youth Services
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Foster Care, Residential Youth Services, Training for young adults and foster parents, Therapeutic Foster Care, and Family Preservation
Locations
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Primary
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805 N Whittington Pkwy
Suite 400
Louisville, Kentucky 40222, US
Employees at StepStone Family & Youth Services
Updates
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As a foster parent, you are an anchor. You give the children in your care an opportunity to find peace and be themselves. The love, safety, and reassurance you provide brings calm to a storm. Thank you! Your grounding presence means everything. #NationalParentsDay
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This is what happens when you hire 5,000 veterans in less than 10 years: 🏅 Standards raise: Our veterans and their deep sense of duty have truly enhanced how we care for others. 🏅 Solutions emerge: Our veterans are fantastic problem solvers who respond quickly to the needs of our families. 🏅 Collaboration soars: Veterans consistently uplift their fellow team members for the good of the entire mission. To the thousands of service members who have built their civilian careers with us: thank you for continuing to protect and serve our local communities. Start the next chapter of your career with StepStone: https://nuvi.me/cg8cb8
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Watch as our valued employee, Brittnay, tells us about their favorite part of the job. Join Brittnay and the rest of our team in helping people live their best life. Apply today at https://nuvi.me/ryhru3
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When you choose to foster a teen, you may just be starting one of the most important relationships of your life. You can lay the foundation to be their chosen family, their haven when they have time off, and a trusted resource for the rest of their lives. Take the leap: https://nuvi.me/mrp7d5
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We are hiring case managers across the nation! We offer a comprehensive benefits package*, daily pay options, flexible schedules, tuition discounts and reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities. Join our team today! Apply online at https://nuvi.me/nzcmnn *Benefits may vary based on position.
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Readying teens for their next stage in life and living independently is a job we take seriously. This is why we provide Life Skills Coaching as one of our services. Our curriculum, which differs slightly for every teen based on their goals, covers soft skills such as communication, life skills like housing and money management, and career skills including career searching and planning. Learn more here: https://nuvi.me/y5gigg
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Helping youth with disabilities is two-fold for our amazing case managers: They not only help find welcoming families for children to live with, but they also ensure that our foster parents have the resources they need to provide care with confidence. Thank you for helping youth with disabilities find the loving homes they deserve!
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We're proud to employ veterans like Kyle, who served in the U.S. Navy. Kyle’s dedication to duty is a value we cherish and seek in our team members. We're committed to honoring veterans and their families by providing meaningful employment opportunities. We offer flexible schedules, career advancement opportunities, a VETS Affinity Group, and nationwide transfer options should the need to relocate arise. Join our team in making a difference in people’s lives and communities. Learn more and apply at https://nuvi.me/njaa3d