Shenandoah ChefaloMay 144 min readBeyond Awareness: Understanding the Interconnections of Foster Care and Societal ChallengesMay is foster care awareness month, and this year, I'd like to increase awareness about the foster care system and how it ties into other...
Shenandoah ChefaloOct 24, 20233 min readThe Science of Substance Use: Trauma and AddictionThere is a strong connection between childhood trauma and addiction, which is why preventative trauma-informed interventions are crucial...
Shenandoah ChefaloMay 30, 20233 min read9 Surprising Facts About Foster CareThese fast facts might change your perspective on the foster care system. Most people in the US don’t have a solid understanding of the...
Shenandoah ChefaloJun 7, 20223 min readTrauma-Informed Leadership in the Law: And Why It MattersAlthough trauma-informed leadership is gaining traction in the education and healthcare sectors, it is not a topic reserved for these...
Shenandoah ChefaloAug 2, 20171 min readIncarceration, Homelessness & Addiction: The Foster Care ProblemI was recently asked to be on the Incarcerate US podcast that is hosted by Dante Nottingham, an inmate who has been locked up since the...