New BIST Book Delivers Powerful Strategies and Interventions for Educators

For nearly four decades, the impactful methods of the Behavioral Intervention Support Team (BIST) program have transformed schools and classrooms, and now, these groundbreaking practices are unveiled in book form for the very first time.

Co-written by Marty Huitt, Director of BIST, this comprehensive book provides principals, teachers, mental health practitioners, and caregivers of all types with tangible tools and tips to manage "out-of-bounds behaviors" and collaborate with students and other adults to create lasting change.

Learn the strategies behind the successful model, which has been implemented in more than 300 schools in nine states, and order your personal copy today!

Calling all supporters of Cornerstones of Care! Have you volunteered for Cornerstones of Care or attended a special event like Savor the Sound, Tee It Up, or the Spirit Gala? Do you own a super-soft Charlie Hustle Tee or a custom-made wooden Build Trybe product? Or have you ever made an in-kind donation or a financial gift to one of our programs?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, we think 2024 is the moment to take your support for Cornerstones of Care to the next level and become a monthly giver.

Monthly giving is essential to the longevity of Cornerstones of Care because your regular donation provides a consistent, reliable contribution that helps to ensure that the children and families we serve feel the love all year long. This January, join our list of committed monthly givers and make a difference in your community through this one small step.

Updates from the Organization

As we reflect on the transformations within our organization this year, we find solace in the unwavering commitment you’ve shown to supporting children and families. We’ve outlined 23 significant ways your contributions have fostered safe, healthy, and joyful communities in 2023.



From safely reuniting 117 children with their families to facilitating the licensing of 356 new foster homes, these accomplishments were made possible through the collective efforts of community partners, volunteers, and compassionate donors like yourself. Thank you for being an essential part of our mission and making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

New Foster Parent Information Sessions Launch This January

If you’ve ever considered fostering youth or want to contribute to the betterment of children, Cornerstones of Care is now offering virtual information sessions to help you learn more about the process and determine your next step forward. Information sessions will be held once a month.

Our next Foster Parent Information Session is scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please email our Kansas Resource Family Development Recruiter, Merle Bowers, or call 913-295-0539.

NASB North Pole Provides Hundreds of Families with Gifts to Round out 2023

Thanks to the overflowing generosity of our incredible community of volunteers, donors, and supporters, NASB North Pole was a smashing success.

The annual holiday gift-giving extravaganza kicked off with our Stuff the Stocking Happy Hour and concluded just two weeks later with gifts under the tree for 1,462 kids in foster care and 200 families in our programs.

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s NASB North Pole such a joyful occasion. Together, we’ve made the holiday season brighter for so many deserving children and families.

Cornerstones of Care Receives EPA Grant to Provide Conservation Training

BIST Program Brings Principles of Grace and Accountability Into the Home

Building Bonds and Expertise: Kinship Path Course Offers Support to Kansas Caregivers

Balancing Traditions and Transitions: Navigating the Holidays in Foster Care