Rebuilding Families Through Family Centered Treatment In early 2024, one family found themselves at a crossroads, grappling with challenges that felt insurmountable and facing the heartbreaking...
A Second Chance
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Trust, Connection, & Transformation
Christopher Morris, an Education Supervisor at HopeTree Academy, has spent his career building meaningful relationships with students. One such connection, with a 12-year-old boy from HopeTree’s residential program, underscores the transformative power of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®). After the boy struggled with emotional regulation and refused to attend school, Morris took a compassionate approach—sitting with him, listening, and offering support. This simple yet powerful act of connection led to the boy returning to school and beginning to thrive. With guidance from Dr. Challen Mabry, this story highlights how personal care and intentional relationships can create lasting change for children who have experienced trauma.
Fall into Giving
As the end of the year approaches, HopeTree is reaching out to supporters one last time to help us continue transforming lives.
From Foster Care to Future Lawyer
At just ten years old, Rocky Belcher and his siblings entered the foster care system. After receiving support from HopeTree, he now attends Ole Miss.
Branches of Hope: The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
The remnants of Hurricane Helene recently uprooted a beloved pecan tree on our Salem campus, revealing memories that stretch back more than six decades. Jackie Dee Cunningham is pictured holding a...
HopeTree Awarded Grants from Multiple Foundations
Grant contributions awarded for HopeTree programs that enhance quality of life for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and expand educational programs.
HopeTree Academy Graduation 2024
Please join us in congratulating HopeTree Academy's graduating seniors! Graduation was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 and we are so proud of these students and what they have accomplished. We also...
HopeTree Shines Light on Foster Care Awareness Month: Urges Community Action in Becoming Foster Parents
SALEM, Va. (May 15, 2024) – As May marks Foster Care Awareness Month, HopeTree Family Services is calling attention to the critical need for foster parents and inviting individuals and families to...
HopeTree Appoints Paxton to Vice President and Chief Operations Officer
HopeTree Family Services, a leader in mental and behavioral health services, has appointed Randi Paxton as Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. In this role, she is responsible for leading the agency’s programs and services lines that include Therapeutic Foster Care, Therapeutic Group Homes, Developmental Disabilities Ministry, HopeTree Academy, and Family Centered Treatment.
HopeTree Appoints Estrada to Director of Foster Care & Adoptions
HopeTree Family Services, a leader in mental and behavioral health services, has appointed Maggie Cox as Director of Family Centered Treatment (FCT). In this role, she is responsible for growing the FCT program and its reach across Virginia through collaborative work with the different Departments of Social Services, CSA localities, and referring organizations.
HopeTree Honored As 2023 Nonprofit of the Year
Organization recognized at the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Business Awards Breakfast.
Johnnie Nash Retirement Cookout
After 40 incredible years of dedication, hard work, and countless memories, Johnnie Nash is retiring! Thank you to everyone that joined us on Tuesday, March 12 for his celebratory cookout to honor his remarkable career!
HopeTree Appoints Cox As Director of Family Centered Treatment
HopeTree Family Services, a leader in mental and behavioral health services, has appointed Maggie Cox as Director of Family Centered Treatment (FCT). In this role, she is responsible for growing the FCT program and its reach across Virginia through collaborative work with the different Departments of Social Services, CSA localities, and referring organizations.
HopeTree Promotes Updike To Chief Compliance Officer
HopeTree Family Services, a leader in mental and behavioral health services, has promoted Shannon Updike, LCSW to the position of Chief Compliance Officer. In this role, she is responsible for the agency’s compliance, risk, quality, and privacy efforts to include compliance with HIPAA laws. In addition, Updike oversees HopeTree’s accreditation processes and the performance, training, and outcomes of the Electronic Health Record.
HopeTree Appoints Director of Therapeutic Group Homes
Brandon Rose, LCSW to oversee organization’s therapeutic group home cottages and development of the daily living program.
HopeTree Presents HopeGrows Fundraising Event
HopeGrows is an annual fundraising event to benefit the many programs offered at HopeTree Family Services including Foster Care and Developmental Disabilities Some of those that benefit from this ministry will be in attendance. On Thursday, September 7th at The Taubman Art Museum in Roanoke, a VIP Reception begins at 5:30pm and the seated semi-formal dinner event starts at 6:30pm. National speaker Tori Hope Petersen will speak about her book Fostered and Jenna Zibton from WSLS will MC.
HopeTree Appoints Chief Compliance Officer
Jessie Woods to oversee organization’s compliance measures, accreditation processes, and Electronic Health Record operations.
HopeTree Appoints Director of Business Development
Erik Robinson, Director of Business Development, to oversee organization’s strategic partnerships with referral sources and facilitation of inbound lead generation.
HopeTree Appoints Chief Advancement Officer
Lisa Clause, Chief Advancement Officer, oversees HopeTree's strategic planning and execution for development and marketing. SALEM, Va. (December 6, 2022) – HopeTree Family Services, a leader in...
HopeTree Showcases Emergency Housing For Displaced Children With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Open House
HopeTree Family Services, a leader in mental and behavioral health services, is addressing the need for safe placements for children in foster care with the unveiling of temporary housing for...