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| Monthly Newsletter Volume 6, Issue 3 | March 2012 |
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Greetings!
As a non profit agency, Angels truly relies on a multitude of vibrant partnerships, from foster families and Santa Barbara County Courts and Social Services to private foundations, donors and community supporters, to meet our mission of providing excellent care and nurturance to very young children. One integral part of this support system is the Angels' Board of Directors who oversee the operations of Angels while also helping to plan for Angels' future.
I'm happy to introduce this year's Board of Directors:
Michelle Richardson, President
Sue McCollum, JD, Vice President
Susan McMillan, Secretary/Treasurer
Carol Brown
Jeff Lipshitz, MD
Peter Mueller
Leanna Moore Watson
Meichelle Arntz
Angels' Advisory Board:
Charish Barry, MD
Margot Clarke, Volunteer Coordinator
Lucy Ortega, Medical Liaison
Hugh Spackman, JD
Many thanks to these individuals for their commitment and service to Angels. It is greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Jennifer
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| Angels Announcements
New Placements: None to report this month..
Adoptions: Congratulations to Aaron & Emily on their adoption of Sadie in late February!
Angels in the Community
We're looking for opportunities throughout Santa Barbara County to speak about Angels Foster Care and the urgent need for foster families. If you know of a local club, group, church or synagogue that would be interested in a presentation about Angels, please contact Ellen.
Facebook: Please become a friend of Angels today and receive frequent posts about our latest news.
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Private Shopping Event benefitting Angels Foster Care
Monday, March 19, 4-8pm
Dressed and Ready, 1253 Coast Village Rd., Montecito
Shop, sip some bubbly and treat yourself to something sweet from Recipes at this trunk show featuring Kelly Wearstler. 10% of proceeds go to Angels.
Angels Foster Parent Training
Tuesday, March 20 - 5:30-9:00pm
Thursday, March 22 - 5:30-9:00pm
Tuesday, March 27 - 5:30-9:00pm
Thursday, March 29 - 5:30-9:00pm
If you know of anyone who may be interested in joining our next series of training classes in March, please have them call the Angels' office or give us their name and number and we would be happy to call them.
Mid-Morning Parenting Circle
We hope to see you and your Angels baby at a gathering soon!
South County Circle
Tuesday, March 27, 10-11am
Victoria Court office, upstairs in Suite 207B
North County Circle
Wednesday, March 28, 10-11am
Orcutt office, 210 E. Clark Ave., Suite D
Community Environmental Council Earth Day
Saturday, April 21, 10-7pm
Sunday, April 22, 10-6pm
Alameda Park, Santa Barbara
Visit Angels at the Earth Day Kid's Zone, where there will be great information and fun activities for your little ones, plus live music, cool cars, booths, food and demonstrations galore. A classic Santa Barbara event! If you are interested in volunteering for a short shift with us to help recruit new foster parents, please let our Volunteer Coordinator, Margot Clarke, know.
Kite Festival
Sunday, April 21, 11-4pm
Rotary Centennial Park, Orcutt
Come fly a kite and experience the kaleidoscope of colors at the annual festival! This is a great family event. Bring your own kite or purchase one at the event. Angels will be there with a booth to meet and greet prospective foster families. If you have some free time, we would love to have some volunteers work short shifts and help us with our booth. Please contact Margot for more information.
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Angels Contacts
(805) 264-4470
Lead Social Worker (805) 884-0012 RecruiterOutreach CoordinatorNewsletter EditorEllen Dameron ellen@angelssb.com (805) 884-0012
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A message from Stacy
As many of you know, I have been in the midst of a season of crisis and loss. I was uprooted from my work at Angels suddenly in early January as I began experiencing severe pregnancy complications. My husband, Jon, and I welcomed a precious baby boy, Drake William Peterson, into the world on January 31, 2012. Three days after his birth, he passed away on February 3, due to heart failure.
We have relied on our faith and the support of others during this very difficult time. Jon and I are both deeply grateful to be surrounded by such a loving community. I'm especially grateful to work with an amazing team of women who have graciously stepped up to fill in the gaps and carry my load. Also, I've been touched by many of you, members of the Angels family, who have reached out to express care and concern. I can't thank you enough.
Day by day, I am experiencing healing, both physically and emotionally. I look forward to returning to work and plan to resume my position within the next month.
-Stacy Peterson, MSW
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Angels Funding News
We are pleased to announce that the following foundations and trusts chose to support Angels Foster Care in 2011. We are deeply grateful for their support.
Crawford Idema Family Foundation
Hutton Parker Foundation
James S. Bower Foundation
Latkin Charitable Trust
Rudi & Berta Schulte Angels Charitable Trust
Sangham Foundation
Santa Barbara Foundation
Schlinger Family Foundation
The Roy & Ida Eagle Foundation
The Valley Foundation
Towbes Foundation
Wood-Claeyssens Foundation
Angels Foster Care would also like to thank the many private donors who contributed to our program through individual gifts, and attendance and donations made at our special events.
Angels is entirely supported by grants, donations and fundraising events.
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The Last Word
"When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses."
~Joyce Brothers
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