Why “Bluestem”?

The name Bluestem is inspired by a grass native to Colorado, called Little Bluestem.

Little Bluestem grows best in clusters and is known for its resilience to harsh conditions like drought, poor soil, and extreme temperatures. It is adaptive to periodic fire, which actually rejuvenates its growth. And when Little Bluestem has what it needs, it’s very low maintenance and it plays a key, protective role in its ecosystem.

We think Bluestem perfectly describes the vision for this program:

In our daily work, we see that children and parents do better in clusters— when each family member feels connected, safe and like they belong.
The families who will live here are resilient to all kinds of external crises— they are capable of weathering intense storms and with the right help, emerging stronger on the other side.
When they have the resources they need, we see that strong families stabilize whole communities— preventing the erosion that abuse and neglect cause. Those strong families become safe spaces for others to land.
And, we know that families won’t need our support forever— when they get the treatment, skills, and healing they need, they will become self-sufficient.