Why Work at Grafton: Part Two
We recently asked a group of Grafton employees what they would tell someone considering joining our team. One of our favorite responses was from Kathy Jones, a Behavior Specialist at… Read More
July 7, 2021
June 14, 2021
A New Partnership: Grafton & Salem Children’s Trust
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic last spring, Grafton’s Chief Operating Officer, Kent Houchins, became aware of a Maryland nonprofit that was closing its doors due to financial… Read More
June 4, 2021
Why Work at Grafton: Part One
We recently asked a group of Grafton employees what they would tell someone considering joining our team. One of our favorite responses was from Andretta Long, an Instructional Assistant at… Read More
May 31, 2021
How “High Fidelity Wraparound” Can Help Youth in Loudoun County
For families struggling to meet the needs of a child with a complex disability, High Fidelity Wraparound, or HFW, can be the missing ingredient. HFW streamlines and simplifies therapy services… Read More
May 7, 2021
Mental Health for Infants and Toddlers
Did you know that May is Early Intervention Awareness Month? Developmental specialists at Grafton’s Infant and Toddler Connection of the Shenandoah Valley (ITC-SV) are keen on helping families understand the… Read More
April 27, 2021
Grafton Success Story: John M.
We recently said goodbye to a very special client. We hope you will take a moment to watch John’s story and hear from his parents, Reeves and Ashley, about what… Read More
April 25, 2021
Teacher Spotlight: Garrick Adams
Garrick Adams teaches daily living skills to students in Grafton’s Transitions Class. He’s been working at the Richmond campus for two years, but the events of 2020 forced him to… Read More
March 3, 2021
Teacher Spotlight: Shante’ Morrison
Shante’ Morrison is a Career and Technical Education Teacher for Grafton. She’s been working at the Richmond campus for almost 9 years, but the events of 2020 forced her to… Read More
January 25, 2021
Why Board Chair Jerry Partlow Donates to Grafton
In 2020, as Grafton faced unprecedented challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many generous donors stepped up to offer financial support. One of our largest donations came from Jerry B…. Read More
December 3, 2020
Five Ideas for Boosting Play Skills in Children with ASD
This is a guest post from the Researcher & Editor of MuddySmiles.com Play is considered an integral focus of childhood for an important reason. When children play, they aren’t… Read More