News & Updates

December often brings on a time of reflection and gratitude. It brings days like Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that helps kick off the giving season, time with family and friends, shorter days and colder nights, gift-giving, and Christmas. As you gather with...

Did you know 3% of foster youth earn a college degree by the age of 26, compared to 30% of their peers who are not in foster care? (Source: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago) That is a large gap considering there are about 369,000 children in foster care...

Earlier today, Sunnybrook Children’s Home celebrated the groundbreaking of 'Renasant Bank Cottage, the sixth residential campus property serving adolescent youth ages 14-21. The ceremony, hosted in partnership with the City of Ridgeland and Ridgeland Chamber of...

With July 4th celebrations behind us, the campus of Sunnybrook is buzzing with excitement. The teens are eagerly anticipating the return to school in the fall. This time of year brings a renewed sense of hope, healing, and the promise of independence for the foster...

June, recognized as National PTSD Awareness Month, serves as a poignant reminder of the pervasive impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on many lives, including children in or exiting the foster care system. These children often endure traumatic...

June is National PTSD Awareness Month, a time to shed light on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its far-reaching effects. One group that often faces significant challenges with PTSD is youth aging out of the foster care system. These young adults, who...

Did you know? 60% of Americans have no will in place, and issues such as who will care for minor children and what will happen to the assets you’ve acquired over the years, are left unresolved. (Stat according to Focus on The Family, 2023) For more than 60 years,...

In recent years, there has been a growing chorus of voices advocating for the inclusion of personal finance education in high school curriculums. As the landscape of financial decision-making becomes increasingly complex, there is a heightened awareness of the need to...

As foster youth transition from the care system into adulthood, they face a myriad of challenges and uncertainties. Among the key factors that contribute to their successful integration into independent living is the role of dedicated houseparents. These individuals...

Foster youth experience a unique set of challenges as they navigate the transitions inherent in the foster care system. Amidst the uncertainties and upheavals, houseparents serve as beacons of stability and support, guiding these young individuals through the...

PRESS RELEASE (Jackson, Mississippi) As Mississippi and the nation mark the week of April 21 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Attorney General Fitch gathered with partners, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi, and Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic...

Each year an estimated 20,000 youth in transition exit the foster care system. National statistics report that 25% are immediately homeless, 70% enter the criminal justice system within 5 years, less than 3% obtain any type of degree, 70% remain unemployed.  As a...

Case managers play an important role in the foster care system for several reasons, especially at Sunnybrook where transition planning is a critical link for adult youth left searching for safety, stability, care, and a chance for a brighter future. Growing up just 10...

Evidence-based programs and interventions provide stability and valuable resources for young adults aging out of foster care to help them successfully navigate this critical phase of their lives. Many 16–24-year-olds aging out of the foster care system encounter...

Foster and adoptive families reconnect by unplugging and enjoying a weekend of respite at Sunset Hill, a unique Sunnybrook Cares program. A New Vision for Sunset Hill Foster parents have a difficult, but necessary job. They provide a home for children and youth that...