Why give?

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    The Tapestry partners with licensed and highly qualified mental health professionals who specialize in working with youth and families. Our therapists utilize evidence-based practices, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), to provide effective, developmentally appropriate care.

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    According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation website, We know what helps kids thrive: stable homes, strong schools, nutritious food, supportive relationships and real opportunities to learn and grow. These aren’t luxuries, they’re basic needs, shared by all children in all communities, and meeting them is a shared responsibility. We need action at every level — backed by data, shaped by what families say they need and committed to ensuring that all young people have the chance to succeed.

    When we get it right, we’re not just helping children — we’re strengthening the workforce, reducing long-term costs and building a better future for everyone. https://www.aecf.org/resources/2025-kids-count-data-book

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    What are ACEs?

    ACEs stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences. ACEs are potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood (before age 18) and can have lasting effects on a young person’s mental, emotional, and physical health.

    Why Do ACEs Matter?

    Research shows a strong, dose-response relationship between ACEs and long-term outcomes. The more ACEs a child experiences, the greater their risk for challenges later in life, including:

    - Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
    - Substance use and risky behaviors
    - Difficulty in school and lower graduation rates
    - Chronic health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes
    - Increased involvement with the justice system