Award Recipient, Schooley Mitchell Conference
Congratulations, Jeff, on winning the award for Good News Contributor at our 2025 conference in Punta Cana! Thank you for all your hard work!
[Webinar] The Era of Tariffs – June 19, 2025
Tariffs continue to impact the cost structure and profitability of businesses across both the U.S. and Canada. With the right strategies, you can reduce exposure, maintain competitiveness, and protect your bottom line.
Watch Schooley Mitchell’s free, value-packed webinar where we’ll break down:
- The current tariff landscape and what’s likely ahead
- How tariffs are affecting supply chains and pricing
- Actionable steps to mitigate cost impacts
- Tools and services available to help you navigate these challenges
Who Should Watch: Business owners, CFOs, operations managers, procurement professionals, and decision-makers concerned with cost management and global trade.
Schooley Mitchell Spotlight for The Sanctuary Foster Care Services
The Sanctuary Foster Care Services
“We don’t ever give up; it doesn’t matter what a child throws at us, it doesn’t matter how entrenched their behaviors are, we just don’t give up on kids. It’s not what we do.” These are the words of Amanda Boyd, founder
and executive director of the grassroots organization, The Sanctuary Foster Care Services, in Texas.
The organization provides essential mental and physical support to foster children and families who would otherwise be left to fend for themselves throughout the fostering process. The Sanctuary Foster Care Services is committed to understanding why the fostering process was failing so many children.
Amanda and her team found that many foster children in the United States were heading down negative paths, such as homelessness and drug use, because
they’d aged out of the foster care system and were left to figure things out on their own.
“There are all kinds of reclamation organizations out there that work in prison ministry, sex trafficking, or with addicted populations, and we were like, ‘OK, but how do we prevent this from happening in the first place?’”
This research, combined with her own experience, led Amanda to discover significant gaps in the foster care system… the very system that her children grew up in. “My husband and I have adopted six children from foster care. Each one of those children showed me a different issue with the broken system,” she said.
In less than five years since its inception, The Sanctuary Foster Care Services has grown to a team of 44 across two offices and has served over 400 children. A true testament to the severe need for their unique services, which Amanda hopes will become the new norm for foster care. The Sanctuary Foster Care Services offers support in four main areas:
• Mental Health Therapy: Not only for foster children but also for foster families. Many foster families come from traumatic backgrounds, and when dealing with a foster child with a similar history, difficult feelings can
come up, and foster families may need help in navigating them.
• In-home Therapy: Sometimes, in-office visits aren’t enough. A clinician assesses the at-home situation to provide tailored guidance, helping the family and child move forward together.
• 24/7 Crisis Intervention: A clinician responds to any location at any time of day, assisting the foster family and child in working through the issue together and teaching them valuable skills to bring into their relationship
going forward.
• Community Support: The organization enlists members of the community to help provide physical assistance, such as meal trains, clothes, etc., taking these
burdens off the shoulders of the foster families.
Amanda’s hope is that these services will no longer be ‘unique’ and will become commonplace for foster care services nationwide. “We could see the entire landscape of society change- we could see the prison population actually go down, we could see the homeless population go down, the addicted population go down, the sex trafficking go down… because now you have healthy kids growing up and becoming productive members of society.”
The Sanctuary Foster Care Services continues to support foster children and families in ways they have never been supported before, even dipping their toes into the advocacy side of foster care by researching the legislature around it. They hope to start speaking with those who make decisions about the foster care system in the near future.
For more information on The Sanctuary Foster Care Services, visit the website.
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Recommendation for The Sanctuary Foster Care Services
To whom it may concern:
It is an absolute pleasure to write this letter of recommendation on behalf of an important organization, The Sanctuary Foster Care Services. Located in Houston, Texas, The Sanctuary Foster Care Services is a child placement agency that is trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention, offering Wraparound Services to its foster families.
The mission of The Sanctuary Foster Care Services is simple – once a child enters its care, it makes a commitment to work with that child towards healing until they are either returned to their families of origin or to permanency, such as adoption. It strives to stop the cycle of multiple placements that so severely hurt the children in care by providing 24/7 crisis intervention, counseling services for both the children and families, and much more.
At The Sanctuary Foster Care Services, it is truly the staff that makes all the difference. Not only is each one kind-hearted and compassionate, but they genuinely care for those they serve and their community as a whole. They go above and beyond and work tirelessly to ensure the children, and the families they work with, feel safe and supported.
The Sanctuary Foster Care Services is an amazing organization that provides vital support and services to children and foster parents. I commend it staff and volunteers for the good work they do and support them wholeheartedly in their mission.
Sincerely,
Jeff Deurlein
Strategic-Partner
Schooley Mitchell
Recommendation Letter for Hartford Services
To whom it may concern:
I would like to take this opportunity to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of a great business, Hartford Services in Stafford, Texas. For over 20 years, Hartford Services has been a reliable and trustworthy name in the A/C, heating, and plumbing industry.
Hartford Services provides exceptional service and custom-tailored solutions suited to the needs of each client. This includes, but is not limited to, installations, repairs, routine inspections, scheduled maintenance, and emergency services.
From the moment you contact Hartford, you are met with professionalism and exceptional customer service. Its staff is courteous, responsive, and eager to address your specific concerns. They promptly respond to customer inquiries and are quick to schedule in-person visits to assess any issues. This level of transparency is hard to come by in this industry and they make sure there are no hidden surprises down the line.
I highly recommend Hartford Services to anyone in need of HVAC and plumbing services. Its commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and superior customer service will ensure your home is in tip-top shape all year round.
Sincerely,
Jeff Deurlein
Strategic-Partner
Schooley Mitchell
Recommendation Letter for Bar Boheme
To whom it may concern:
I am more than happy to write this letter in recognition of the exceptional bar and restaurant, Bar Boheme. Located in Houston, Texas, Bar Boheme offers an eclectic wine selection, a full bar with craft cocktails and beer, and worldly bites.
This hidden gem in Montrose has quickly become a go-to destination for all kinds of events, especially given the remarkable combination of attributes that makes it stand out. Decorated with authentic steel frame windows, original brick walls, and cozy couches, the atmosphere has an old-world charm, hard to find at other establishments in Houston.
What sets Bar Boheme apart is its diverse and eclectic menus, offering a wine selection that is nothing short of impressive, craft cocktails, and beer choices that are equally outstanding. The food menus are a unique combination of cultures, offering dishes such as handcrafted Argentinian empanadas and Vietnamese fries.
Lastly, the availability of private and semi-private party spaces is another feature that makes Bar Boheme stand out. Whether you’re hosting a networking event, celebrating a birthday, or holding a corporate meeting, Bar Boheme is the perfect setting for all your event needs. Its amazing team goes above and beyond to make every visit special.
I highly recommend Bar Boheme to anyone who wants to have a memorable night out in the Houston area. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy an evening full of good food and great drinks.
Sincerely,
Jeff Deurlein
Strategic-Partner
Schooley Mitchell
Featured Client The Sanctuary Foster Care Services
Located in Houston, Texas, The Sanctuary Foster Care Services is a child placement agency that is trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention and offers Wraparound Services to its foster families. This includes providing 24/7 crisis intervention, counseling services for both the children and families, and more.
Check out The Sanctuary Foster Care Services
If you want to make a difference in your community, consider becoming a foster parent or donating to The Sanctuary Foster Care Services. It’s an amazing organization that strives to stop the cycle of multiple placements and instead trains, retains, and supports foster parents through Trust-Based Relational Intervention and offer Wraparound Services.
Featured Client Bar Boheme
Located in Houston, Texas, Bar Boheme offers an eclectic wine selection, a Montrose hideaway with a subtle old-world vibe, a full bar with craft cocktails and beer, and worldly bites. It also hosts regular events and offers a variety of spaces to rent.