Uncategorized Archives - Grafton https://www.grafton.org/category/uncategorized/ Grafton School, Inc. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:13:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Why Work at Grafton: Part Two https://www.grafton.org/why-work-at-grafton-part-two/ https://www.grafton.org/why-work-at-grafton-part-two/#respond Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:13:11 +0000 https://grafton.local/?p=8661 We recently asked a group of Grafton employees what they would tell someone considering joining our team. One of our favorite responses was from Kathy Jones, a Behavior Specialist at the Richmond campus. If you’re eager to grow your career and enjoy connecting with children with special needs, consider applying to one of our open […]

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Why Work at Grafton: Part One https://www.grafton.org/why-work-at-grafton-part-one/ https://www.grafton.org/why-work-at-grafton-part-one/#respond Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:11:50 +0000 https://grafton.local/?p=8589 We recently asked a group of Grafton employees what they would tell someone considering joining our team. One of our favorite responses was from Andretta Long, an Instructional Assistant at the Richmond campus. If you’re eager to grow your career and enjoy connecting with children with special needs, consider applying to one of our open […]

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Navigating Uncharted Waters During Covid-19 https://www.grafton.org/navigating-uncharted-waters-during-covid-19/ https://www.grafton.org/navigating-uncharted-waters-during-covid-19/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:41:56 +0000 https://grafton.local/?p=7949 During my eight-year tenure with Grafton, I have spent the last three as the Business Development Administrator. I consider myself the “connective tissue” between key stakeholders and Grafton. Nearly every day, I am traveling somewhere in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, or Pennsylvania, working to build relationships with local and state governments, fellow behavioral health providers, […]

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Five Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Race https://www.grafton.org/five-tips-for-talking-to-your-kids-about-race/ https://www.grafton.org/five-tips-for-talking-to-your-kids-about-race/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:45:55 +0000 https://grafton.local/?p=7877 With so much focus placed on the issue of race in our country right now, it’s very likely that the children in your life may be asking challenging questions. Many parents and caregivers are wondering what they can do help promote tolerance at home. Following are things to bear in mind, as well as useful […]

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) https://www.grafton.org/key-performance-indicators-kpis/ https://www.grafton.org/key-performance-indicators-kpis/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2019 22:26:55 +0000 https://grafton.local/?p=6944 Proposed KPI FY 2020 – GOAL Team 071019

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Grafton in Action – Spring 2018 https://www.grafton.org/grafton-in-action-spring-2018/ https://www.grafton.org/grafton-in-action-spring-2018/#respond Tue, 29 May 2018 15:48:21 +0000 https://grafton.local/?p=5946 Often, when we consider Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or intellectual and developmental disabilities, we immediately think about children. But there is a significant population of adults with these diagnoses, as well. At Grafton, our goal is to provide an integrated continuum of services for individuals with complex behavioral health challenges across every age range – […]

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Grafton Receives United Way NSV in Support of Early Intervention Services https://www.grafton.org/grafton-receives-united-way-nsv-in-support-of-early-intervention-services/ https://www.grafton.org/grafton-receives-united-way-nsv-in-support-of-early-intervention-services/#respond Thu, 17 May 2018 18:49:14 +0000 https://grafton.local/?p=5920 May 17, 2018 –  Front Royal, Virginia – Grafton Integrated Health Network is pleased to announce it has received a $3,100 grant from the United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley. These funds will support the Infant and Toddler Connection of Shenandoah Valley (ITC). Grafton supports Virginia families with early intervention services provided through the ITC. […]

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Grafton Webinar: Navigating Autism Services for Adults https://www.grafton.org/grafton-webinar-navigating-autism-services-for-adults/ https://www.grafton.org/grafton-webinar-navigating-autism-services-for-adults/#respond Thu, 10 May 2018 21:55:08 +0000 https://grafton.local/?p=5913 In the last two decades, diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder have increased exponentially. The enormous number of children now being diagnosed will grow into a large number of adults. In fact, there already is a significant population of adults with ASD. How do we support these individuals, when most of the services to do so […]

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The Show Must Go On https://www.grafton.org/show-must-go/ https://www.grafton.org/show-must-go/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:56:01 +0000 https://grafton.local/?p=5680 With the holidays well behind us, there are several fond memories of family and friends that I will take into the New Year. However, the one moment that has stayed with me is from Grafton’s holiday show in Winchester. For the past five years, we have hosted a musical holiday performance celebrating the talents, energy and spirit […]

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Winchester program gives those with disabilities chance to live a limitless life https://www.grafton.org/winchester-program-gives-disabilities-chance-live-limitless-life-2/ https://www.grafton.org/winchester-program-gives-disabilities-chance-live-limitless-life-2/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2018 23:03:09 +0000 https://grafton.local/?p=5828 In early January, Bethany Deitz, Grafton’s Director of Adult Services, and Jessica Judd, Adult Services Community Engagement Program Manager, had the chance to share the story of Grafton’s Adult Day Activities Program Team (ADAPT) with local television station, WDVM. Watch the interview here.

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