The New Year is already busy here at Angels; we're energized and ready to spread that loving feeling!

We've just completed another training session of new families - a wonderful group of parents who are now prepared to welcome our little ones and offer the care and nurturing they need to heal. It is gratifying to see their excitement and anticipation, awaiting the phone call about a child who desperately needs them.

One of the great pleasures of my job is the afternoon I spend with each group, delving into the challenges our babies have faced in their short lives, the effects on their health, and the strategies that keep them well. Part of the curriculum is a game we play called "No Child in ... JEOPARDY," during which spouses match wits in friendly competition to learn the particulars of keeping our babies safe. It adds levity and fun to what could be dry and forgettable information.

We will have another class starting in early March. It is great news that this class is already almost booked more than a month out! Don't get me wrong - we will always find room for a qualified family who's ready to get started, and it's wonderful to know we will have a class full of exceptional families. One more step towards our goal: the day when no child is turned away from an Angels home.

Hoping love is in the air for all of you this month. Hold your little ones close and let them know they are adored.

With Love,

Rachel