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 From the desk of...
Susan Herman, Executive Director
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Greetings!
We asked and you answered! In June, we made an appeal for your support to enable the ministry to hire much-needed administrative assistance to help us meet the needs of our fast-growing clientele. It is our pleasure to introduce Barbara Holloway! A  former foster child herself, she brings with her a wealth of information from her experience inside the social services system. Prior to joining the ministry staff, Barbara worked with Help One Child as a part-time contractor developing an Adolescent Support Resource Binder and an original teen curriculum, My Life, My Future, a prototype for group home residents participating in our Supper Club program. Barbara and her daughter, Cloe, are active members of WestGate Church in San Jose. Barbara can be found in our front office, distributing our growing donated goods and juggling the phones and emails in support of our dedicated staff. Many thanks to those of you who made this hire possible!
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RECRUITMENT
Please join us!  Wednesday, October 17th 7-8:30PM Coffee, Tea and Decadent Desserts Be inspired by an update on the impressive collaborations that are succeeding across the nation as agencies work creatively with community partners. Learn what steps Help One Child is taking to insure its delivery of quality care for all at-risk children and their caregivers. Find out how easy it is to become a part of the Help One Child network to receive specialized support, free parent education, donated goods and much more! To R.S.V.P. and reserve childcare contact barbara@helponechild.org or call 650-917-1210. |
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TRAINING
THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW! How the Terrible Twos Resurface in the Adolescent Years Our trainer Randall Ramirez, L.C.S.W, L.M.F.T Based upon the 40 Developmental Assets of Adolescents, Mr. Ramirez will delve into the difficulties encountered when our children experience early trauma, victimization or become perpetrators themselves and how to bring them to a place of health. He will explore: - The neurological outcomes of abnormal development
- Differentiating oppositional defiance or conduct disorder
- Time to change our strategy or seek professional help
- What to do if our teen is self-medicating or acting out sexually
- When to take a teen to the hospital or call the police
Saturday, November 10th 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Help One Child 858 University Avenue, Los Altos $25 per person / $40 per couple Free to Foster Parents Available with Advance Reservation: Childcare (0-12yrs) Teen Education Focus Group (13 -17yrs) For more information, contact: judy@helponechild.org 650-917-1210 Mr. Ramirez has over 30 years experience in both the social service system and private practice in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of early childhood, school-aged, and adolescent emotional disorders. He is founder and chair of the South County Roundtable on Attachment, an interdisciplinary professional and parent group studying the spectrum of attachment disorders and identifying research-based models of practice. Mr. Ramirez currently serves as Clinical Director at the Discovery Counseling Center in Morgan Hill. Visit his blog at www.randallurtherapist.blogspot.com |
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SUPPORT
Open Door Church, Mountain View recruited 35 volunteers  to host 40 children on October 6th. Babies to teens were treated to an evening of indoor and outdoor games, pizza dinner, storytelling, and just plain fun on the  playground! Highlights of the evening included a visit from the Baenzigers' Furry Friend and  Michelle Leavitt's creative craft that, combined with Martin Bayne's photography session, enabled each child to customize their portrait! Many thanks to ODC's Mission Lead, Bridget McNiel, and campus champion, Ruth Dhanaraj and her team who came together to make this a wonderful evening for parents and children alike! |
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To recruit, train and support
those willing to provide
a home or volunteer services
to foster children.
Learn more...
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Work with kids at ourupcoming events...10-17 Orientation 1 1-10 Parent Training
11-17 Edgewood Thanksgiving Celebration 12-8 Christmas Party 12-10 Social Worker Christmas Store
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| Involve Your Church! |
Host a
Christmas Giving Tree
Help us provide a gift for every foster child
in our region!
Contact
Barbara@helponechild.org
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Respite
Clothing
Toys / Books
Furniture
CPR/First Aid/TB Test
Student Tutoring
Parent Mentor
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