GJR reflects on NAMI Keystone PA’s Youth Mental Health Conference, highlighting brave youth speakers, meaningful connections, and expert-led breakout sessions on today’s most pressing youth mental health issues.
Discover practical CARE language swaps that help staff set clear boundaries while supporting regulation and dignity. This post includes before and after phrasing for common situations, plus tailored examples for transitions, group time, school routines, and bedtime to strengthen relationships and reduce power struggles.
At George Junior Republic, Valentine’s Day is a time to recognize coworkers, not romance. For the third year in a row, staff across all GJR affiliates shared messages of encouragement and gratitude to strengthen connection, morale, and a CARE-centered workplace culture.
SN15 took a community outing featuring roller skating and rock climbing to practice teamwork, perseverance, and confidence—bringing CARE principles to life through healthy, supported challenges.
When winter weather keeps youth indoors, karaoke is a fun, structured activity that builds confidence, connection, and emotional safety. Youth in Special Needs 17 (SN17) recently hosted a karaoke night that encouraged self-expression, teamwork, and positive relationships through a trauma-informed CARE approach.
Behind the scenes at George Junior Republic, our warehouse and maintenance teams keep campus life running. From delivering clothing, meals, snacks, and essential supplies to maintaining our 500-acre grounds, buildings, and facilities, their work creates the safe, consistent environment that makes CARE possible every day.
Western Pennsylvania’s freeze–thaw winter cycle creates constant change: icy sidewalks, slush, cancellations, and shifting routines. Learn how unpredictability can increase stress and how steady routines, meaningful choices, movement, and connection help people stay regulated and supported through the season.
When winter keeps youth indoors, staff creativity becomes essential. In SN 17, a simple balloon volleyball game turned a long winter day into movement, laughter, and connection—an everyday CARE moment that supported regulation, teamwork, and relationship-building.
Discover how GJR’s Bigs and Littles mentorship program builds meaningful relationships through community connection and is gaining global recognition.
Creating a Sense of Home for the Holidays As the holiday season approached, cottages and units across campus were decorated, creating warm, welcoming living environments for the youth in our
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