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Ask Dr. Mommy |
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 question:
Dear Dr. Mommy,
Our baby girl is now 10 months old and she has never slept through the night! She joined our family about 6 months ago, and at that time was waking up every couple of hours to eat, be changed, or sometimes just to play. Back then we thought she needed lots of extra attention, so we were OK with it, and my husband and I took turns getting up with her. Now, it seems that no matter how much we feed her before bed, or how tired out she is by the time she goes down for the night, she pops up like a Jack-in-the-Box every few hours. We've raised two older kids and I don't remember the sleep issue being so tough. Please help!
Exhausted in Escondido
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| HALO Program - Healthy Attached Little Ones |
 Angels is excited to announce our new HALO (Healthy Attached Little Ones) Program. HALO was designed by Angels to work collaboratively with the county of San Diego in their goal of succesful reunification. This program is paving the way for a smooth transition from foster care to the family home. Angels recently received a grant from the First 5 Commission in support this new program and we are excited to launch this program in July 2008.
HALO Program includes 10 weekly one-on-one parenting sessions led by an Angels therapist involving the parent and child. The sessions are offered at a juncture of the case where reunification is likely and take place in the home of the parent (when appropriate). The sessions focus on reconnection and attachment betweeen child and parent, while also covering various topics including attachment and bonding; appropriate discipline; infant and toddler development; emotional health and empathy; and grief and loss.
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| New Angels Foster Family Website |
The Angels website has recently been refreshed and has a new look! Check it out! We have some new information about:
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| Donate to Angels by signing-up for EScrip |
 Donate to Angels Foster Family Network by shopping! Sign up online - it's quick and easy!
2. Click on "Sign-Up
3. Follow the quick and easy instructions
4. Angels Group ID # is 500018319
Once you have registered, when you shop at participating EScrip merchants, money is automatically donated to Angels Foster Family Network at no cost to you! Log on to www.escrip.com to see a long list of participating merchants. |
| Save the Date for the Annual Angels Luncheon |
Save the date for the annual Angels Foster Family Network luncheon on October 23rd, 2008 at the beautiful Rancho Bernardo Inn. If you would like to receive an invitation, please contact us.
For sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, please contact our Director of Development, Sandie Dewane, at 619-283-8100 ext 222 or email her at sandie@angelsfoster.com. |
