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December News From Angels...
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For many children in foster care, the holidays are often a stark reminder of what it means not to have a family. They miss the comfort of knowing they have a place where they are always
welcome, year after year. They don't know the family traditions of mom's best tablecloth and china, carving the turkey, grandma's famous stuffing recipe and family games in the den with the cousins.
At Angels, we are working to change that predicament by bringing children into the arms of a welcoming foster family during infancy. Every child deserves a place, a home, a family. Every child deserves love and stability. This holiday season, as always, we are sincerely grateful for your continued support of the young foster children in the Angels Foster Care program. Wishing you and yours all the wonders of the season.
Sincerely, Jennifer Mills, LCSW Angels Foster Care Program Director
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A number of Angels families finalized adoptions in recent weeks and we're so happy that the gift of a forever family became a reality for several Angels children during the holiday season! Congratulations to the following Angels families for their recent adoptions...Kyle & Brittney and family (Nora) of South Santa Barbara County, Johnna & Jorge and family (Addie) of North Santa Barbara County, Robert & Julie and family (David), Danny & Sarah (Georgia) of South Santa Barbara County and Scott & Chelsie (Kate).
Congratulations also to Deborah & Steve for North Santa Barbara County for their recent placement of a baby boy.
Angels would like to recognize the amazing efforts of Angi & Jay of North Santa Barbara County as our December Foster Parents of the Month. We are very grateful for the time you spend as foster parents, and for the love and support you have given your Angels children!
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HOLIDAY FUN
Join us for the Orcutt Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 12, 11:00-2:00 pm (parade starts at noon).
200 block of E. Clark Avenue in front of the Angels office.
RSVP to Kelly. We'll have the Angels hospitality tent, treats and beverages, holiday goodies for the kids and reserved seating (first come, first served).
Bring your family, folding chairs and blankets, and meet us at our spot along the parade route for great views of the holiday parade! We will save a limited number of curbside spots for those who arrive early.Otherwise, stake out your own spot along the route and stop by the adjacent Angels hospitality tent to say "hi" and enjoy holiday treats and a special gift for your kids.
SAVE THE DATE
Empowered to Connect Conference in a LIVE SIMULCAST
April 8-9, 2016
Hosted by Calvary Chapel of Santa Barbara
The two-day conference will feature researchers from Texas Christian University and experts in the field of research-based interventions for children from hard places, led by Dr. Karyn Purvis. It will be an invaluable experience for professionals & families alike who seek to provide hope and healing to children who have been adopted or are fostered. More details to follow.
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In this season of thanksgiving, we at Angels Foster Care are thankful for you and your past support of the babies and toddlers we find homes for. As you spend time with your family and friends during the holiday season, we hope you will think about the many young and vulnerable children in Santa Barbara County, who have suffered abuse, abandonment or neglect and are facing a future in foster care. With your financial support, Angels Foster Care can continue to help these wounded angels heal and grow by recruiting, training, certifying and supervising stable and nurturing foster families to care for them.
Every day in our local community, Angels foster families, along with the guidance of the Angels social worker team, provide foster infants and toddlers with every healthy resource and emotional connection they need to reach their full potential. Our focus on reaching them during the critical window of brain development that occurs before a child reaches two years of age is a significant factor in the successful outcomes of the children in our care. Will you help support this important work by donating today? A gift of $100.00 is a wonderful start in helping us find a new family to care for a young baby in need.
It costs our agency about $6800.00 to find, train, and maintain a foster home for one year. We need to add about 20 new foster homes to our roster every year to maintain our level of service. Any amount you can give is welcome and will be leveraged with the other donations, grants, and private funding we rely on to keep our agency active and thriving.
Every day, we at Angels imagine a future where every vulnerable child has a loving family to count on. Please make a gift today to support programs and services for the courageous foster families who are caring for foster babies and toddlers in our community this holiday season and all throughout the year.
Thank you for helping us to build families and best wishes to your family this holiday season.
Sincerely,
Meichelle Arntz Executive Director
P.S. Right now, there are almost 200 children under the age of two in foster care in Santa Barbara county. We need your help to find loving homes for them in 2016.
ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN. Support Angels far into the future and provide financial stability to the agency as the fund grows and pays out profits annually to support Angels' work. Our goal in 2015-2016 is to bring in $50,000 to qualify us for matching funds. Make a personal contribution , have your business
donate a portion of sales or host a small gathering to secure further contributions.Contact Executive Director
Meichelle Arntz to get started!
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FOUNDATION NEWS. Thank you to Roy & Ida Eagle Foundation for their recent grant award of $20,000, and the Linden Family Foundation for their grant award of $10,000. The Mosher Foundation for their recent $1,000 grant contribution, and Schlinger Family Foundation for their $6,000 grant award. We are very grateful for your support!
ANGELS/SBCWS BABY GIFT DRIVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Angels is coordinating holiday gifts for several young mothers who are in county foster
care through Measure AB12, which provides continuity and child welfare for foster youth between the ages of 18-21. We are putting together holiday gift baskets for the babies and children of these young mothers. A list of the 18 children who will benefit:
Girls Baby girl (due January), 3-month-old girl, 6-month-old girl (size 12), 10-month-old girl (size 12), four one-year-olds (size 12-18 months), three 1 1/2 years olds (size 18-24), 4 1/2 year old girl (size 7).
Boys Two baby boys (Due December), 10-month-old boy (size 12-18 months), one year old boy (size 12), 20-month-old boy (size 18-24), 3 1/2 year old boy (size 5). Suggested items: -Warm winter clothing (jackets, hats, gloves, rain boots, pajamas, clothing) - Diapers -Educational books/toys
If you would like to contribute any items (new or like new), please bring them to the Angels office in Santa Barbara or Orcutt and we will include them.Thanks for sharing your support during the holidays! If you have any questions, please contact Ellen.
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Visit our web site for full details on requirements, training, support and adoption. Now is a great time to begin the process in order to take advantage of our January Foster Parent Training Series. Note that pre-screening and certain paperwork are required before prospective foster parents may enroll in parent training classes. Please contact Angels as soon as you are ready to begin the process. If you can't foster, please consider a donation.
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