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Parenting an ADHD Child (Part 4) by Paul Schandevel

March 27th, 2012

The following article is taken from the Spring 2012 “Spectrum” magazine by Children’s Homes, Inc. In the last issue, we explored two parenting tips for raising children diagnosed with ADHD. In this column, I’ll summarize five more. The first two tips were: 1. Consider medication but do your homework. 2. Stay positive and healthy yourself.[.....]

H.O.P.E. Water Project

March 23rd, 2012
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Last year CRF was very active in drilling wells in areas of famine. They want to continue giving clean water in 2012. One of the ways you can get involved is by organizing a H.O.P.E. Water Project. It’s the perfect project for a youth group or anyone. Give up the beverages you buy and drink[.....]

Mid-Western Children’s Home to Open an Independent Living Center Soon

March 23rd, 2012

Mid-Western Children’s Home is excited about the opening of a new house this year as the Independent Living Center is being completed. By spring 2012, this much needed capability will provide an opportunity to transition children from the Home into adult society while complying with the law that 18 year olds cannot live in group[.....]

Foster’s Home For Children Golf Classic – April 13th

March 23rd, 2012

Foster’s Home for Children mission is to “Heal the Wounds of Troubled Youth and Families”. We are giving you the opportunity to help us make this mission “come true” for around 50 children and 600 families. Your generous gift will enable us provide outstanding services for abused, neglected, and hurt-ing children. Thank you in advance[.....]

Christ’s Haven Equine Prograram For At-risk Youth

March 22nd, 2012
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QUEST is Christian Haven’s Equine Program for at-risk youth. Designed to promote respect, self-confidence and accountability, the QUEST program includes recreational riding, equine assisted psychotherapy, and our future goal of a therapeutic riding program. Our recreational riding program involves instruction in the care and maintenance of equines, care of equipment, and horseback riding instruction. Our[.....]

Christian Works For Children Events: Grief Works Seminar- April 4, 2012; Family Picnic – April 14, 2012

March 22nd, 2012
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Christian Works For Children is presenting a Grief Works Seminar with Alan D. wolfelt, PhD. For more information call 972-960-9981 or go to www.christian-works.org. ChristianWorks for Children cordially invites all of its adoptive, foster, and birth families to the 9th annual Family Picnic and Celebration “Celebrating the Spirit of Adoption” Saturday, April 14, 2012 10:30[.....]

Christian Homes and Family – “Call Her Blessed Luncheon” Featuring Anita Renfroe

March 21st, 2012
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Call Her Blessed Luncheon – Tyler Tuesday April 24th at 11:30am Location: Green Acres Crosswalk You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll break out in song. You’ll want the favorite women in your life along. 6th Annual Call Her Blessed Luncheon wtih celebrity mom Anita Renfroe benefiting Christian Homes & Family Services For more information go to[.....]

Texas Tech University Works With Children’s Home of Lubbock

March 21st, 2012

Mason Cottage Kitchen Renovation TTU MBA Students Community Involvement Project Each semester Dr. Cogliser, a management professor at Texas Tech University, challenges her Masters in Business Administration students to get involved with the community. One of the requirements of her class is a service-learning project, where the students are able to put their business skills[.....]

Cherokee Home for Children Schedules Cherokee Day and Annual Auction

March 21st, 2012
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Cherokee Day Cherokee Day is held the first Saturday in May and is the kickoff to our grocery drive. Each year the staff and children of Cherokee Home prepare good food and entertainments as well as opportunities to tour the campus. The 2012 Cherokee Day will be May 5th.Annual Auction Cherokee Home hosts an annual[.....]

Arms of Hope “Reaching Generations Gala and Auction” Featuring Ron Hall

March 21st, 2012

Date & Time 6:00 PM – Registration and Silent Auction 7:00 PM – Dinner and Program Location Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive San Antonio, TX 78251-4104 For more information Tim Ingram tel 830-755-2289 tingram@armsofhope.org