Chi  News about Christian Child Care

New Pathways For Children, Inc (6/08)

NPFC will host their Annual Golf Scramble on July 19, 2008.  This year it will be held at Drake Creek Golf Course in Ledbetter. More to come.

Maude Carpenter Children's Home (6/08)

MCCH will hold it's Annual Fundraising Dinner at the Sedgwick County Extension Building located at 21st and Ridge in Wichita, Kansas.

 Shults-Lewis Child & Family Services, Inc. (6/08)

  On May 1, 2008 Harry and Donna Potter retired after 20 years of serving children at Shults-Lewis.

The Fall golf Tournament is scheduled for September 12, 2008,and September 20th will be Shults-Lewis' Annual Day or Open House.

Georgia Agape, Inc. (6/08)

Georgia Agape will host a Foster Care Picnic on Saturday, June 7, 2008.  The event is for foster parents, foster children, board members, staff and prospective foster parents.  Their Annual Celebration Banquet will be held on Thursday evening ,October 2, 2008. Location:  Westin Atlanta North at Peremeter.  The banquet is to be an encouragement to all who care about and support Georgia Agape.  More information:  Bernard Bable 770-452-9995.

13 year old death (6/08)

Sam Thomsen a 13 year-old member of the Southwest Church of Christ in Omaha, Nebraska was killed late Wednesday when a tornado struck a Boy Scout camp in Iowa.  Sam was adopted as an infant through Nebraska Christian Services.  His parents are Larry and Sharon Thomsen. Let us keep the Thomsen's and Nebraska Christian Services in our prayers. Click here for the story in The Christian Chronicle.

Agape Villages (6/08)

Agape Villages is celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year.  40 years as Sierra Children's Home and the last 10 years as Agape Villages.  They have served more than 5,000 children over the past half century.  There will be a celebration on October 4, 2008 in Stockton at the Central Church of Christ.  "Fairways For Foster Kids" will be held September 12, 2008 at Manteca Golf Course.  All proceeds benefit  Agape Villages Foster Family Agency.

Attention All Child Care Agencies (5/08)

There is a company that sells software to nonprofit organizations for a tremendous discount.  Some of our agencies have used this company for years.  Just to to www.techsoup.org to view their website.  It costs nothing to join.

Cherokee Home For Children(5/08)

September 2008 marks 50 years since the home began.  A formal rededication will be held on the second weekend of September 2008.

Boles Children's Home (5/08)

August 1, 2008  is the day for the Webb Hill Golf Tournament, beginning at 8:30 AM.  Location:  Webb Country Club.  For more information call903-883-2204.

Southeastern Children's Home & Counseling Center, Inc. (5/08)

Congratulations to SECH as they celebrate 40 years as a children's home in 2008.  Throughout the year they will be looking back on their history and celebrate, and also look forward with a greater vision for the future.

Children's Home of Lubbock (5/08)

Since its beginning in 1954,

The Children’s Home of Lubbock

has completed

the adoptions of 750 children!

Celebrate with us at a reception

Saturday, the ninth of August

two thousand and eight

two to four o’clock in the afternoon

at the Heath-Roberson Life Skills Center

on the Home’s campus

For more information: 806-762-0481

Special Message from CCFSA President: (5/08)

Please click on the following links to read a letter and brochure from CCFSA President Vickie Russell concerning the new consulting group.

Christian Child Care Resources Brochure (PDF)

Christian Child Care Resources Brochure Inside (PDF)

Consulting Group Letter from CCFSA (Word Doc)

Christian Family Services (5/08)

CFS recently celebrated their 265th adoption placement.  Also the 22nd Timothy Campaign is underway.  This campaign collects money in cans to help provide for the medical expenses of children in their foster care adoption program.

Albuquerque Christian Children's Home (5/08)

ACCH will host their annual "Fund Raiser/BBQ/Open Home" on August 16th. More information to come.

Agape Child and Family Services, Inc. (5/08)

A recent article in Memphis' "Commercial Appeal" newspaper was "Awards Honor 10 for Selfless Service"  One of those 10 was Randy Lillard who works with children in Foster Care as part of Agape Child  and Family Services.  Lillard and his wife have also fostered more than 20 children in their home.

Cherokee Home for Children (5/08)

May 3rd was a day of celebration at Cherokee Home For Children.  They had 800 in attendance at their Annual Cherokee Day Food Drive.  Over $60,000.00 was raised. The Day included an open house, dedication of buildings and feeding the crowd with 600 lbs of brisket, 250 lbs. of chicken, 150 lbs. of ham and 150 lbs. of sausage links.  The feast also included potato salad, coleslaw, beans and all the trimmings. 

Agape Villages (5/08)

Richard Blythe who has been involved in one way or another with Sierra Children's Home/Agape Villages for the entire 50 years of the childcare organizations existence, has resigned as President of Agape Villages.

Sunny Glen Children's Home (5/08)

Recently the administration building used for community service at Sunny Glen Children's Home, was named the Williams Administration Building in honor of Jay and Dee Williams for their service to children.

Agape of Central Alabama(3/08)

July 21, 2008 will host a Golf Tournament to raise money at Wynlakes in Montgomery, Alabama. For more information contact Emily Thames at (334) 272-9466.

Social Work Program (3/08)

There is a new Social work and Family Studies program at York.  Here is the information.  http://www.york.edu/news/2008/programs_0131.asp

Health Care Announcement:

Any child care agency associated with Churches of Christ is notified that Abilene Christian University is organizing a nationwide health care group made up of congregations and organizations associated with Churches of Christ.  For more information, check out these resources.

1. www.clbabenefits.org                                                                                                                                                                                                   2.  The current issue (December 2007) of The Christian Chronicle.

New book of interest to those in Christian Childcare

The Adoption Decision by Laura Christianson is now available from Harvest House Publishers.  Laura Christianson is the host of the award-winning Exploring Adoption Blog. Go to www.harvesthousepublishers.com for more information.

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