For visitors, we hope this information provides you easy access to news and information about our member associations and our organization.  If you are are part of an agency that could benefit from being a member of CCFSA this web site is just one example of the benefits of membership.  Click here for more info on CCFSA.

For members, we hope you will find the resources and community that this web site can provide valuable. 

If you work for an organization that is a member of CCFSA then you can access these resources. All you have to to is click on the Members tab on the right end of the menu bar at the top of the page and you will see the login page. If you don’t have a user name and password for this site then click the register link to start your registration for an online account. Once your account is approved (you will get a email) then you can log in to access the rest of the site.

The members only section provides access to:

• Articles - Articles on topics of interest to all child care professionals
• Job Postings  - Info on jobs available
• Internet Resources - links to other resources on the Internet
• Forums - A place to ask questions, get answers, and have discussions on lots of topics
• Presentations - recordings of past CCFSA conferences

All of these can be of great value to you and the other members of CCFSA if we all contribute.  If you have an article or link to add send it to  content@ccfsa.org.  You can also participate in the forums by asking and answering quesitons.

Cherokee Home for Children is looking for a bsw/msw level to work with the children in our program.  If possible we would desire applicants to be women ( but would consider a male).  Case load will be 16 girls at this time with future potential as the program is in new development to increase beds.  A foster care program is part of the program and opportunity to expand that program is possible.  Will work under the Director of Family Services and the Executive Director.  For more information call Danny Duggan at 325-622-4201.

Liberty Youth Ranch is a newly established church of Christ home for orphaned, abused, neglected and abandoned children. This 156 acre campus is centrally located in southwest Florida, between Fort Myers and Naples, and is nestled next to the sun drenched beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. We are actively recruiting for several new employment positions. (houseparents, development director, executive administrator)

Clinical/Program Director: An integral aspect of the Ranch is to provide our children the tools to break the cycle of abuse and neglect. The Clinical/Program Director will oversee, administrate and manage the Social Services Department, which includes Counselors and Houseparents. As a licensed Masters or Ph.D. level counselor, he/she will provide mental health expertise and professional counseling for our children. Please email your Cover Letter and Resume to HR@LibertyYouthRanch.org, or send a fax to 239.992.1432.

Agape Child & Family Servcies, a Christian-based agency, is seeking full-time and part-time Family Therapists who will serve adoptive families regionally throughout the state of Mississippi with a nationally recognized adoption support program model, upon confirming a contract with MS DHS,.  Interested applicants should send their resume to Agape Child & Family Services at P.O. Box 11411, Memphis, TN  38111.  Feel free to also call Nichole Love at Agape at (901) 323-3600 or email at nichole.love@AgapeMeansLove.org.

Part-Time Job available @ Children’s Homes!

Make extra household income while also helping our child-focused ministry!
Children’s Homes has an immediate opening for a part-time housekeeper on our Paragould campus. This position entails helping housemothers keep their cottages in tip-top condition. To learn more, contact Toga Broom at 870.239.9845.

 John Swanson, Brad Kaufman, Wren Hills and John Hill of Valero are part of the crew who will team up to support Agape Golf Scramble on August 15th.  The event will begin at 8:00 AM at North Creek Golf Course.  Valero graciously serves as Title Sponsor of this event.   
 
On Saturday, August 15, 2009, Valero will host the Valero/Agape Golf Scramble fundraiser at the North Creek Golf Course. Golfers can enjoy an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start, followed by a lunch in the clubhouse for the awards banquet. Immediately following the awards banquet will be the $1 Million shoot-off contest where someone will walk away with at least $1,000! 

This golf scramble, sponsored by Valero Refinery, will benefit Agape Child & Family Services. Interested parties should contact Agape at 901.323.3600 for more information.

Kevin McDonald, President & Chief Executive Officer of Arms of Hope Youth & Family Solutions (AOH), announced today the appointment of Joe Brazell to the position of President & Executive Director of Boles Children’s Home (BCH), a leader in child care and family services for over 84 years.

McDonald said that, in this position, Mr. Brazell will oversee and direct BCH’s daily operations of all programs including Residential Child Care, Mother-Child “Together Program” and Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center.

Brazell brings more than 20 years of management experience to BCH. He most recently served as Planning and Analysis Manager for Refinery Operations at Valero Energy Corporation in San Antonio, Texas. Brazell has also served on the board of directors of Medina Children’s Home, another Arms of Hope ministry, since 2004. McDonald said, “We are indeed fortunate to have Joe accept this very important position. He brings not only his varied management and business experience to Boles Children’s Home but also a passion and heart for the mission of Arms of Hope. I have known and served with Joe for a number of years and am so pleased to have a person of his characterand ability in this critical role.”

“I am excited about this opportunity to work with Arms of Hope

Youth & Family Solutions and the outstanding staff at Boles Children’s Home,” Brazell stated. “My wife Bridgette and I have always had a deep love for children and know that the Lord has been preparing us for this position for many years. We were humbled and uplifted when we were offered this opportunity to serve at-risk children and disadvantaged single mothers and realized that when God calls us, we need to answer.”

Brazell is a graduate of York College and Lubbock Christian University.

You are cordially invited to join in on the fun. Registration begins at 8:00am and ride starts at 9am.
There are 3 legs to the ride:
Family Ride: 8-10 miles
Short Ride: 25-30 miles
Metric Century: 62 miles
All rides will begin and end at SECH’s campus located at 115 Children’s Way, Duncan, SC.

Other amenities include: FREE food, FREE games, and DOOR PRIZES. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend. You and your family are sure to have a great time. Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or would like to get involved.  For more information email Christy at cnodine@SECH.org.

Agape Golf Tournament

We encourage you to join us for a day of fun, but also to support local foster children,

orphans and families.

Adam’s Drugs, one of our Double Eagle Sponsors, will sponsor a $10,000 Hole-in-One Challenge. The player receives $5,000 and Agape receives $5,000 for the first Hole in One on holds 4, 7, 11, and 17.

Please join us for the day!

Date: Monday, July 13, 2009

Location: Wynlakes Golf and Country Club

Time: Registration at 7 a.m., Shotgun start at 8 a.m.

Lunch and Awards: Noon

Evaluating today’s economy can be a frightening task for anyone, especially when it regards non-profit organizations. So, when people take the time and resources to find a way to work it in their budget to help the hurting and broken-hearted, it’s truly remarkable! Agape’s success at this year’s tournament is a sign that even though wallets may be getting smaller, people’s hearts are as big as ever! Agape thanks each and every player and sponsor.

Agape of Central Alabama has been changing lives since 1978. Our mission is to meet the needs of families and children through adoption, foster care, maternity services and counseling services with unconditional love. Agape’s main office is in Montgomery, Ala., with offices in Mobile, Enterprise, and Birmingham.

Thank you for your time,

Emily Webster Thames

Project Manager

ewthames@agapeforchildren.org

When:  August 1, 2009                                                                                                                                                                                      Where:  Fairfield Greens in Fairfield, Ohio                                                                                                                                                          For more information call 1-513-877-2141