What: CHORs 3rd Annual Matching Event
Host by: Childrens Home of Reading (CHOR) Youth and Family Services, Inc.
When: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Time: 5:00pm 7:30pm
Location: CHORs Cardy Building
1040 Nicholls Street,
Reading, PA 19601
Please register by February 3, 2012 with Tammy Brumbach at 610-478-8266 x 401
Youll enjoy bags of goodies, games, food, fun and door prizes, including a drawing for affiliate agencies.
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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS!!!!!
We have a group of teens who will turn 18 soon and are anxious to have a family adopt them.
They are: Cheilin C5101442, Israel C2007663, Nicholas C6707946, Mercedes C2208914, Gerald C05AA04, & Wilson C22AC36.
They won't be children much longer, but they will always need a family.
Is there a place in your home for them?
Read more about these teens in the Photo Album. Using the Search feature, type in the ID number to find their page.
Make their next birthday a REALLY BIG CELEBRATION!! |
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There is a new resource for foster / adopted kids in Mercer County, PA:
Adapt: A group for foster & adopted kids, ages 8-12 and 13-18 yrs
Providing support, acceptance and knowledge for kids in foster care and/or adoptive homes, covering topics such as coping strategies, emotional regulation, anger management, family issues and others, using discussion, art, movie clips, games, and stories. The group will be held weekly, beginning January 13, 2011.
Where: Behavior Health Services, Hermitage PA
When: Thursdays 4:30-5:30 (8-12 yr olds) 5:30-6:30 (13-18 yr olds)
Cost: Most insurances accepted
Facilitators: Drew Krantz, MA, LPC, NCC
Melanie Broadwater, MA, LPC, NCC
For more information or to schedule an intake to begin the program, please call: 724-983-5454, option #3.
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What: 6th Annual Growing Families Through Adoption Matching Event
Hosted by: Project STAR at The Childrens Institute
When: Saturday March 24, 2012
Time: 1:00pm 2:00pm Guest Speaker
2:00pm 4:00pm Matching Event
Where: The Childrens Institute, 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Guest speaker, Bob Brinker, works as a parent, therapist and community educator. His presentation will focus on the importance of introducing positive male role models into a childs life. Hell also discuss the different effects of positive male and female role models on both boys and girls.
This event is free and open to the public and will include matching moments, refreshments and giveaways!
For more information on how to participate or attend this free event, please contact Bethany Leas at (412) 244-3075.
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