Gillis Stories
All of us have personal stories to tell. Happy
stories and sad stories. Funny stories. Serious stories.
Each story we tell is a part of our own history, and we
love to share them with others.
Gillis has stories about our children and our families.
And we love to share also. As you read the stories
remember that each story is a part of all of us here at
Gillis.
Our vision—to ensure that all children live in an
emotionally stable, safe and nurturing environment—comes
to life in these stories.
To protect the identity and confidentiality of our
children and families, all names have been changed.
Children's Stories
Jason's Story
Family Stories
Rachel's Story
Volunteer Stories
Runners in Touch
Story
Staff Stories
Becky's Story
Stories
Dustin was a boy with developmental disabilities and
behavioral challenges who didn’t like school. He tried
every excuse to miss school and as a result of his
determination was absent and frequently tardy and was
finally referred to Gillis.
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Gillis News
As part of their community service hours at Rockhurst
High School, two young men volunteered at Gillis,
working with the residential students. One day they
looked around and realized that the common areas were
not what they, as “typical” teenagers, would like to
look at every day. So, they undertook a cottage
renovation project.
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Gillis is part of Cornerstones of Care, a partnership of agencies providing therapeutic treatment services for children and families.
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