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May 2008 Newsletter
 
In This Issue
National Foster Care Month
Ask Dr. Mommy
Angels New Video
Donate by shopping at Ralphs
Babies Rescued
 
Babies Saved PhotoSince Angels was founded in 1999, we  have rescued  245 babies from abuse and neglect.
 
This year we have placed 19 babies! Our goal for 2008 is to rescue at least 60 babies.
 
Calendar Of Events

May

Orientation on May 7th at 6:00 pm. To get more info, please send us an email.
 
Kiwanis Golf Tournament benefitting Angels at Riverwalk Golf Course on May 21st at 12:30. To learn more or sign up, click here.
 
National Foster Care Month
 
June
 
Orientation on June 4th at 6:00 pm. To get more info, please send us an email.
 
July
 
Orientation on July 9th at 6:00 pm. To get more info, please send us an email.
 
August
 
Orientation on August 6th at 6:00 pm. To get more info, please send us an email.
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Mother's Day Baby

Dear Angels Friend: 

As Mother's Day approaches, there are over 7,000 foster children in San Diego County who are deprived of a mother's love. One-third of these children are under the age of 3 years. As you may know, Angels Foster Family Network is the only California licensed foster agency that focuses on, and exclusively meets, the critical need for babies from newborn to 24 months old. Angels also focuses on allowing the child to bond and attach to one set of parents.

Would you be willing to donate $1 a day for a year to ensure that a baby will have the opportunity to experience a mother's love? If the answer is yes, then we would like to invite you to join us as we kick off the Angels "Club 365" Mother's Day campaign.

Please reflect upon someone in your life who deserves to be honored because she's a great mom! This special person may be your mother, mother-in-law grandmother, sister, friend, or co-worker. By making a gift in her honor to Angels, your meaningful donation will literally give a baby the opportunity of a lifetime for a stable, loving and nurturing environment - one day at a time.

To donate online, click here or visit www.angelsfoster.com and select donate. When you fill out your online donation,  select "other" donation, type in $365 and submit your payment information. Your designated honoree will receive a specially designed card during the month of May and she will also be honored on our Mother's Day page on the Angels website.

 

Please make a positive difference in the life of a child this Mother's Day! Your honoring gift will help ensure that a baby won't have to face another day alone.  

 

Warmly,

 

Cathy Richman

Founder and Director

www.angelsfoster.com

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May is National Foster Care Month

RosieAngels Foster Family Network would like to take this month, National Foster Care Month, to thank those who have truly made a difference in a child's life - our foster parents!  Angels Foster Family Network would never have been able to change the lives of over 240 innocent children without the wonderful foster parents who have unselfishly opened their homes and hearts.  Angels Foster Family Network thanks you for making a difference in the world. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please contact us today!
 
Did you know that on July 1st, 2006 over 78,000 children were in the foster care system in the state of California. Most of these children were placed in the temporary foster care system due to parental abuse or neglect. Of those 78,000 children in the foster care system in 2006, 30% of them are under the age of 5 years old.*
 
Again, Angels would like to thank your foster parents for their love and support! And if you know someone who is currently a foster parent or has been in the past, make sure to thank them!
 
*Source: National Foster Care Month www.fostercaremonth.org

Ask Dr. Mommy 

  

Dr. Mommy Photo
Angels is very excited to introduce our new Dr. Mommy column!
 
Dr. Mommy is better known as Rachel Zahn, MD, a pediatrician and local mom of three kids, ages 20, 18, and 14. All three were born during her medical training, earning her the title. Rachel is also one of our newest Angels Board members. She attended our annual luncheon last year and says "I was so impressed with the organization, and so moved by the kids and their stories that I had to offer to help. The more I learn about Angels, the more passionate I become about our goals."
 
 
Angels wants to give you the opportunity to send in your questions and have them answered by Dr. Mommy.
 
Please read Dr. Mommy's first question:
 
Dear Dr. Mommy,

Two days ago our family welcomed  an adorable 3 week old little boy who, we understand, tested positive for illegal drugs at birth. We aren't sure which drugs are involved, or in what amounts. He is the cutest little guy, and seems normal, but we're worried. What should we expect?

 

Watch the Angels Foster Family Network Video 

 
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Angels has a new video! To learn more about Angels Foster Family Network and watch the video, click here (scroll down to the bottom of the webpage). Or you can view the video on You Tube at www.youtube.com/angelsfoster. Click on the Angels Foster Family Network video.

Donate to Angels by shopping at Ralphs 

  Ralphs
 
Help Angels Foster Family Network earn money just by shopping at Ralphs grocery stores! When you join the Ralphs Community Contributions Program a portion of your money spent on groceries will automatically be donated to Angels Foster Family Network.

To sign up, simply follow these steps:
1. Sign up for a Ralphs Club Card at any Ralphs grocery store or, if you have a card already, you will need the card number to register.
3. Enter your information and the Angels Foster Family Network's "NPO number": 90730
4. Click "submit" and you are finished!  Be sure to use your Ralph's Club Card each time you shop.  Angels Foster Family Agency only receives donations if the Club Card is swiped upon checkout.
 
If you do not have a Ralphs club card, you can sign up at your local store, or call 800-660-9003.

Happy Mother's Day 

 
We would like to acknowledge all our Angels mommies on this Mother's Day. The Angels program would not exist without you! Since the beginning of time, there never has been, nor will there ever be another mom as special as you!