Champions for Children's Mental Health

01/07/2026

HUGE thank you to Kay's Kitchen 'N Krafts for this delicious donation for our Lunch With a Purpose/Coastal Delaware event today!

01/06/2026

We are ready for our Lunch With a Purpose/Coastal Delaware event tomorrow. Here is a sneak peak of all of our raffle items. HUGE thank you to everyone who donated to make this possible!

01/05/2026

🧠 Mental Health Monday
Transitions take time. Extra reassurance, patience, and understanding can go a long way for children returning to school.

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01/04/2026

📘 Advocacy tip:
A quick check-in email to your child’s teacher or care team early in the semester can prevent bigger concerns later.

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01/03/2026

💙 Winter blues check-in.
Shorter days and colder weather can impact moods for kids and caregivers. If this season feels heavy, you’re not alone.

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01/02/2026

🎒 Back-to-school transitions after winter break can be tough.
Starting small, earlier bedtimes, packed backpacks, and calm mornings can make a big difference.

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01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from Champions for Children’s Mental Health!
As we step into a new year, we’re here to continue supporting families through transitions, challenges, and new beginnings. 💚
What’s one word you’re hoping defines your year ahead?

12/31/2025

12/23/2025

🎄 A Holiday Message of Gratitude from Champions for Children’s Mental Health 🎄

As the holiday season is upon us, I want to take a moment, from my heart and on behalf of all of us at Champions, to speak directly to the families who make this work so meaningful.

To the families we are honored to serve today, to those who trusted us in the past, and to the families who may be quietly watching and wondering if it’s time to reach out, please know how deeply grateful I am for each and every one of you.

Thank you for trusting Champions for Children’s Mental Health with your family’s story, your challenges, and your hopes. Inviting support into your life takes courage and vulnerability, and it is a responsibility we never take lightly.

If you are a family who feels hesitant to reach out, I want you to hear this clearly: you are not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself. When and if you’re ready, we will be here, without judgment, with open arms, and with people who truly understand.

I also want to express my deepest gratitude to our incredible Family Support Providers. You give so much of yourselves every single day, your time, your empathy, your lived experience, and your hearts, to ensure families never have to walk their journey alone. The impact you make is felt more deeply than words can express.

This work exists because families matter.
Because lived experience matters.
And because no family should ever feel unseen or unsupported.

From my family to yours, thank you for being part of the Champions community. Wishing you peace, comfort, and moments of joy this holiday season. 💚

With gratitude,
Barbara Messick Broughton
Founder & Executive Director
Champions for Children’s Mental Health

12/17/2025

🚨 We Need You, Delaware Families! 🚨

Right now, more families are asking for support than we have Family Support Providers (FSPs) available to serve them. And that means some parents and caregivers are waiting longer than they should for the understanding, guidance, and connection they deserve. 💚

If you are a MOTIVATED parent or caregiver who has lived experience navigating your child’s mental or behavioral health journey, this may be your calling.

✨ We are actively recruiting Family Support Providers and would love to start a new training class in mid–late January.

Why become an FSP?
✔ Turn your lived experience into purpose
✔ Support other families walking a similar path
✔ Free training provided
✔ Contract position with the ability to set your own schedule
✔ Make a real difference in your community

Family peer support is powerful because it’s built on empathy, trust, and shared experience. When families support families, no one has to walk their journey alone. 🤝

📩 Interested or want to learn more?
Send us a message here on Facebook or email info@championsde.com to start the conversation.

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, or tagging someone who would be a great fit!

12/17/2025

🎉 Break Begins Soon!
As excitement ramps up, consider using a countdown calendar to help manage expectations and transitions.