Allies with Families

11/17/2021

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that Allies with Families has closed. It has been our honor and privilege to serve and work with the families in the state of Utah.

01/15/2021

01/14/2021

We are hiring in Weber County!

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12/29/2020

Check out this Family Resource Facilitator spotlight from Salt Lake County Youth Services!

Meet one of our amazing Family Resource Facilitators: Brooke! Brooke wants to live in a world where mental health services meet the needs of youth and families and make sure those
services are easily accessible. Brooke’s favorite part of being an FRF is inspiring hope in families and that there is someone who hears them, can relate to them, and genuinely wants to help. Family Resource Facilitators are no cost to the client. You can find out more here https://www.slco.org/youth/programs/family-resource-facilitators/ or call 801-631-1086

12/28/2020

Family Links is having a virtual conference January 20-21. Pre-registration is required—register at https://bit.ly/ConexionesFam.

12/09/2020

Allies with Families Welcomes Jenn Oxborrow as the New Executive Director

Salt Lake City, UT — After years of leading Allies with Families, and advocating for youth and families around the state, Lori Cerar is retiring as executive director. Local long-time advocate Jenn Oxborrow has been selected to replace Cerar. They will work side-by-side until January 2021, when Cerar officially retires.

“We are very excited to welcome Jenn to our non-profit family,” said Lori Cerar, outgoing executive director. “We look forward to the continuing success Allies with Families, and those for whom we advocate, will achieve under her stewardship.”

Oxborrow brings extensive knowledge of the many agencies that serve children and youth with complex needs and their families. She also has personal experience of raising her two children who grew up in Utah’s mountains and deserts and are now both pursuing college educations. Oxborrow’s most recent professional experience includes directing the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, a nonprofit where she successfully raised awareness and quickly became the statewide authority to support families and individuals experiencing domestic violence and its devastating effects.

“As someone with lived adverse childhood experiences, I have firsthand knowledge of the value of organizations that support children and families—all children and families,” said Jenn Oxborrow, new executive director of Allies with Families. “I intend to use my experiences, education, government and public relations, and my deep affinity for this work to promote and advocate for safe and loving homes and communities throughout Utah, and I am thrilled to join the Allies team.”

12/05/2020

Family Resource Facilitators' mission is to help parents and/or primary caregivers with children experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse challenges which are resulting in trouble at school, with the law and/or that put the child at risk of out of home placement. Family Resource Facilitators are no cost to the client. You can find out more here https://www.slco.org/youth/programs/family-resource-facilitators/

12/02/2020

The National Federation of Families is looking for help in completing this survey:

"How is everyone doing? I find myself asking that question of everybody I talk to because it’s been such a crazy year! We’re attempting to ask this question of families across the country. We want to know how our families and their children are coping and how successful virtual and hybrid education are proving to be. We need your help!"

Here is the link to the survey:

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11/12/2020

UPDATE: As of 11/13, Allies with Families email server is fixed. Thank you!

Just a heads up for anyone trying to reach Allies employees: We are having technical difficulties with our email server at the moment. If you need to reach us, please feel free to call our office at 801-433-2595. Thank you for your patience!

11/06/2020

Sign up at bit.ly/expungementday by November 8th.

10/30/2020

Feeling a little burned out? Click here for some more tips on how to manage burnout: https://bit.ly/3oJNZzd

10/29/2020

Are you looking for meaningful employment? The Provo City School District is hiring a full-time classroom aide at Spring Creek Elementary School for a child with autism. For more information about the position and to apply, please visit: https://provo.applicantportal.com/job-detail-view.php?jid=4744