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| Coweta FPA Newsletter |
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| Sharing the Love |
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| Volume 2, Issue 2 Feburary, 2004 |
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| ANGEL HOUSE |
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| RESOURCE CENTER |
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| January 8th was the grand opening of the Angel House in Coweta County. The house still will not be open to occupants for a couple more weeks. There were several in attendance including Mrs. Sonny Perdue who was the guest speaker. Also, Mrs. Alan Jackson spoke at the event. As you know, Alan and Denise Jackson have been big supporters in constructing the Angel House. Alan has performed concerts to raise money as well as donate a car for raffle. In the audience were staff members of DFACS, Coweta County Health Department workers, press from local paper, local businesses, and individuals from the county. Once the formalities were complete, everyone was invited indoors to tour the beautiful new house. There is a designated wing for the boys rooms and a separate wing for the girls. There are a total of eight bedrooms (four for each sex). Between each bedroom is a large bathroom with two sinks. Each bedroom contains two twin beds, a dresser, two closets, and other miscellaneous furniture. Every room is decorated differently in bold, bright colors. An additional wing for the house parents includes two private bedrooms that contain a private bath in each. There is another den for the private use of the house parents and two offices. In the main lobby of the home, which is located between each wing of bedrooms, the family room and large kitchen area can be found. Downstairs is the recreational area, with activates such as ping- pong, foosball, air hockey, and television. Downstairs is a private interview room where the children can talk about their life, and feelings to a therapist/social worker. This room is equipped with the ability to tape these therapy or visitations sessions if needed. Throughout the house are displays of angel artwork to coordinate the theme of “Angel House”. Everyone in attendance was excited about the new home and the positive influence that the community has had with the project. |
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| FPA Members … Would you Like to announce your garage sale or “For Sale” items? Do you have a home business or service to share? We are pleased to announce you can now advertise in our newsletter. The cost is 2$ per month per newsletter. Please contact Danna Keith via phone or E-mail. www.Fosterparents.com this is a useful website that offers online training, articles, and chat sessions. Feb 2, 04 10PM Est. Topic: Why Kids Lie and what we can do about it. Speaker Dr. Rita Laws. Feb 16, 04 Topic : Family movie night, 100 titles to choose from. Speaker Dr. Rita Laws. * * * * * In need of something for your child? Boy clothes sizes 3T –5 winter/summer Boys 5-6 winter clothes Toddler Bed Girls 2-4 winter /summer clothes Girls dresser Glider rocker Please contact Danna Keith |
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| WIC Reminder Most foster children under the age of five will qualify for WIC. WIC provides specific age appropriate food items. (This includes baby formula) For more information phone 770-254-7405 Appointments take 3-4 weeks call as soon as possible. |
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| Let’s get connected! If you have an email address please drop an e-mail to Danna Keith at CowetaFPA@yahoo.com |
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| Eye on the Calendar Feb Training/meeting is the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Deserts and drinks will be served. There will also be a drawing for spa services. (must be a paid fpa member) FEB 20th A reminder from the accounting dept @ DFCS board bills need to be turned in by the 20th of every month or they risk not get paid until the next billing cycle. FEB 27-29 FPA Conference Jekyll Island http://www.afpag. org/annual_conference.htm * * * * * Think Spring: One of the projects for the spring will be a swap/sale. Details in future newsletter. Please start setting aside any items you would like to include in this sale. * * * * * Easter Picnic is planned for Plant Yates… date to be announced. * * * * * $*$*$*$*$*$*$*$*$*$*$ January Treasurer’s Report Beginning balance $5,126.94 Income: Dues… $230.00 Expenses: Stamps Web site fee Christmas reimbursement Total $150.00 Ending Balance $5,206.94 |