by Carly Kristobek | May 22, 2026 | Human-Animal Connections, Programs
CBR Youth Connect joined the Institute for Human-Animal Connection to finish the academic year with the spring research seminar, bringing together students, researchers, and community leaders. This seminar honored the incredibly impactful partnership between PetSmart...
by Carly Kristobek | May 20, 2026 | Human-Animal Connections, Programs, Uncategorized
We’re excited to share highlights from our recent visit to DSST Aurora Science & Technology Middle School, where the Crazy Hair Alpacas joined approximately 200 students in celebrating the end of the school year! Throughout the day, primarily 6th-grade...
by Carly Kristobek | Mar 20, 2026 | Human-Animal Connections, Programs
CBR Youth Connect partnered with an incredible group of local animal organizations to host a unique Human-Animal Connection career fair at DSST Elevate Northeast High School on March 13th. The career fair gave students the opportunity to engage in meaningful...
by Carly Kristobek | Feb 27, 2026 | Human-Animal Connections
CBR YouthConnect was proud to sponsor the latest session in the Institute for Human-Animal Connection (IHAC) Research Seminar Series, “Green Chimneys: The Evolution of a Nature-Based Program.” The event highlighted how human-animal relationships can support healing,...
by Carly Kristobek | Dec 17, 2025 | HERO-WITHIN, Programs
Both Christian and Michaela have been an inspiration to others around them. Teachers say that despite the challenges that Christian has faced, he has shown extraordinary resilience, grit, and introspect while simultaneously being a role model to others through his...
