Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

March is Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month – but what is CP? How does it affect the quality of life and one’s lifespan? Cerebral palsy is a neurological (brain) condition that affects body movement or muscle control. CP occurs when the brain develops abnormally, or there’s damage to the brain before, during, or after birth. […]

Read more »

Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Katy, Made Learning Fun at PHF

In honor of Occupational Therapist Month, we would like to highlight our very own Katy Everhart, MOT. Katy joined our Shepherd’s Field family when she and her husband, Dustin, moved to our campus in 2018. Katy served as the Occupational Therapist (OT) for our Bright Stars Therapy Program and was a fantastic addition!   The […]

Read more »
Brody enjoys a nutritious meal. Help kids like Brody on Giving Tuesday

2021 November Heartbeat

November is a month to recognize and express gratitude, especially for ordinary things. Share your gratitude on Giving Tuesday.

Read more »
tummy time for one year to improve body awareness senseold girl

2021 October Heartbeat

Learn about body awareness and balance senses and their impact on everyday life for kids with special needs. Bright Stars makes a difference!

Read more »
feeding infant with hydrocephalus

2021 September Heartbeat

September is hydrocephalus awareness month. Learn about hydrocephalus and how supporters changed the future of two orphans.

Read more »
kids celebrate CNY

2021 January Heartbeat

Orphan care in China has changed in the last 25 years. PHF continues to partner with other NGOs to meet the continuing needs of orphans.

Read more »
seven preschool boys and teacher

2020 December Heartbeat

From the Founder As we reach the end of our 25th year of serving China‘s orphaned and vulnerable children, we continue to wait for the next chapter to begin. Like most of the rest of the world, the coronavirus continues to affect our plans to move forward. None of us would have expected a year […]

Read more »
Wendy travels independently to Shanghai and celebrates at Disney with Lily.

2020 October Heartbeat

Local officials say the 7Acres project is unquestionably necessary to help teens. Wendy proudly demonstrates her independence by traveling alone to Shanghai. Levi needs a forever family – and we celebrate other milestones.

Read more »
To top