🎙️Summary & Show Notes:

Episode Summary

In this impactful episode of The ParentCamp Podcast, host April F. Draine and ParentCamp President Julie Pile sit down with Matthew Morrison, Executive Director of the Delaware Regional Dream Center. Matt shares his inspiring journey from pediatric trauma care to leading a nonprofit focused on food security, mental health services, and community outreach. Learn how partnerships with schools, ParentCamp, and local organizations are making a tangible difference in the lives of families, providing vital resources like food, counseling, and support for those in need.Discover how the Dream Center’s Boxes of Hope initiative has expanded, offering critical aid to students and families, and how their mental health programs are addressing post-pandemic challenges. Tune in to hear how small acts of service can create lasting change in communities!The Delaware Dream Center “finds the forgotten, helping them to build a firm foundation so they can flourish,”  Matt Morrison, Executive Director.

Key Takeaways:
- The Power of Community Partnerships
- From Trauma Care to Community Care
- Food Security Through the 'Boxes of Hope' Program
- Addressing Mental Health and Trauma Support
- Breaking the Cycle Through Parent and Family Engagement
- The Importance of Volunteers and Community Involvement


Show Notes:
- Episode Title: The Power of Partnerships to Build Stronger Communities with Matthew Morrison of the Delaware Dream Center
- Hosts: April F. Draine
- Guest: Julie Pile, President, ParentCamp and Matthew Morrison, Executive Director, https://dreamcenterde.org/
- Topics Discussed:  Community Partnerships
- Resources Mentioned:  
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-morrison-mas-bsn-rn-231968b/ on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-morrison-mas-bsn-rn-231968b/
- https://dreamcenterde.org/ - https://dreamcenterde.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/dreamcenterdelaware on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dreamcenterdelaware
- https://www.instagram.com/dreamcenterde on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreamcenterde
- https://www.dreamcenter.org/ - https://www.dreamcenter.org/
- https://aspiraacademy.org/ - https://aspiraacademy.org/
- https://www.missional.life/ - https://www.missional.life/
- https://nmrde.org/ - https://nmrde.org/
- https://www.newarkstarrotary.org/ - https://www.newarkstarrotary.org/
- https://www.rotary.org/ - https://www.rotary.org/
- https://www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/interact-clubs - https://www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/interact-clubs
- https://naamancenter.com/delaware-dream-center/ - https://naamancenter.com/delaware-dream-center/
- https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ilgud-courtyard-newark-university-of-delaware/overview/ - https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ilgud-courtyard-newark-university-of-delaware/overview/

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Call to Action:
- Whether through volunteering, attending ParentCamp sessions, or supporting local initiatives, listeners are encouraged to take action in their communities.
- Small efforts, such as donating food or helping at community events, can create lasting change.
- Visit the https://www.parentcamp.org/ https://www.parentcamp.org/ to learn more and bring ParentCamp to your school or district
- Sign up for the http://cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=1999 - http://cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=1999
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- Share your experiences with family-school partnerships on social media using #ParentCamp #TheParentCampPodcast

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