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Pamela Pollard with adopted son Joshua. |
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Caring Homes Needed for Foster Children
Children's Bureau greatly appreciates and applauds the hundreds of foster families in our program. Their dedication, patience and willingness to help a child they don't know is truly admirable. Foster children are placed in Children's Bureau homes on a daily basis. Now, more than ever, there is a need to find those special individuals and families who are willing to help these precious children find a place to call home. Children's Bureau offers foster and adoptive parents a comprehensive, quality program that includes training, services, support groups and valuable resources needed to successfully care for the children in their home. Click here for more information about our program or to attend an information meeting.
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"I Didn't Know Help Existed for Fathers"
Santana Hernandez had to face a harsh reality that he was going to be raising his two children alone. He and his wife had marital problems that resulted in a domestic violence situation. He had to protect his children and now has temporary custody of them. Life for Santana has not been easy as he is a construction worker who is struggling financially. His children were also beginning to act out and he was challenged with how to handle the situation. Santana was referred to Corbin Family Resource Center in Santa Ana through social services and began work with a Children's Bureau family advocate. Santana says the family advocate helped to guide him and his children through some difficult times. They participated in family therapy and Santana is currently working with an in-home parent educator who is teaching parenting skills. Santana once felt alone and thought these type of services were for mothers only, not fathers. He now realizes that anyone can take advantage of the support offered by Children's Bureau and encourages those who need help to call. Click to hear more about how Santana is making it on his own as a parent. |
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Children's Bureau Now Partnered With Causecast.org
Children's Bureau is now a profiled organization on causecast.org. Causecast provides nonprofits with tools and services that help them find, communicate with and activate supporters. It is a unique online platform where media, philanthropy, social networking, entertainment and education converge to serve the greater purpose of helping members connect to the causes, charities and nonprofits they care about. Many thanks to Children's Bureau supporter Kristen Irving for introducing us to causecast.org and helping us to create our profile. Check it out at http://www.causecast.org/org/childrens-bureau!.
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Farmer's Brothers Coffee Golf Tournament Benefits Children's Bureau
Children's Bureau received a generous $25,000 gift from a recent golf tournament hosted by Farmer Brothers Coffee. The tournament was a huge success and several of the players were inspired to donate their prizes, including games such as Wii Sports and Xbox 360. Our thanks and appreciation to Farmer Brothers Coffee President & CEO Rocky Laverty, who also serves as a Children's Bureau trustee, for arranging this wonderful contribution that will benefit our child abuse prevention programs. |
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Farmer Brothers Coffee President & CEO Rocky Laverty presents $25,000 donation to CB President & CEO Alex Morales. |
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Annual Meeting of Volunteer Leaders
Children’s Bureau recognized and thanked volunteer leaders at its 105th Annual Meeting of Directors and Trustees held on June 25 at Magnolia Place Family Center in Los Angeles. More than 100 guests attended the inspirational event that included a cocktail reception, luncheon, program and tours of Magnolia Place Family Center. [More]
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Movie Night at Magnolia Place
On June 19, more than 60 families from Magnolia Place Family Center attended a slumber party-style movie night that featured a screening of Finding Nemo. In keeping with the event’s underwater adventure theme, the children were given a coloring book filled with fish and were encouraged to find those same fish in the Magnolia Place aquarium. [More] |
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Anaheim-Harbor Family Resource Center Opens its Doors
Children’s Bureau’s Salk Family Resource Center relocated to a newly renovated Anaheim-Harbor Family Resource Center in July, much to the anticipation of local families, community agencies and schools. The new location continues to help families living in the Anaheim, Buena Park and Stanton areas but in a larger space and with expanded services thanks to strong collaborative partners. [More]
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Family Field Trip to Venice Beach
In August, more than 15 families and staff from Magnolia Place Family Center’s Parent-Child Enrichment Program took a field trip to Venice Beach. The idea for the trip came about when parents saw how their children enjoyed splashing around at the Center’s water tables and sand areas in the playground. The staff thought it was a terrific suggestion and began working with parents to plan the day. [More] |
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