Articles written by Stephen Raburn

Certainly this is a tricky time to start a business. Even when the economy is flourishing, most new businesses struggle getting out of the gates. Many fail.

Sep 27, 2010 - Stephen Raburn

The 2009 Report on Household Food Insecurity in the US paints an alarming picture of the pervasiveness of hunger in our nation, including children.

May 12, 2010 - Stephen Raburn

Some nonprofits are adapting just fine to today's economic realities. Others are doomed for extinction. It's survival of the fittest.

Apr 26, 2010 - Stephen Raburn

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Blue Ribbons are popping up like dandelions as a way to bring attention to this important issue.

Apr 11, 2010 - Stephen Raburn

Healthy self-esteem is one of the critical and fundamental building blocks for positive mental health and overall success in children.

Mar 30, 2010 - Stephen Raburn

Interested in adopting? International and domestic adoptions provide unique challenges and opportunities.

Mar 6, 2010 - Stephen Raburn

Investment in early childhood development has huge economic payoffs. Simply put, capable children become the foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society.

Feb 24, 2010 - Stephen Raburn

A recent report indicates that child homelessness in the US is getting worse. Today, one in every 50 American children is homeless, totaling 1.5 million children.

Feb 15, 2010 - Stephen Raburn

Running a nonprofit organization is similar to running any business. There are some differences, however, which should be kept in mind.

Feb 1, 2010 - Stephen Raburn

The exact number of children with autism is unknown, although it is widely accepted that autism and related disorders are more common than once thought.

Jan 22, 2010 - Stephen Raburn

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a mental health disorder common among children who were subject to severe neglect during critical stages of brain development.

Dec 16, 2009 - Stephen Raburn