The WE CAN Mentoring Program is always busy seeking dedicated volunteers, and in October we’re gearing up for major recruiting efforts! In September WE CAN was present at two community service/civic engagement fairs at Marietta College and we have three major events planned for this month. On October 17th WE CAN will address the Student Government at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Following that will be an informational booth and meet and greet with the employees of the Bureau of Public Debt for their annual Combined Federal Campaign. In 2009 our presence there secured one of our current mentors, so we’re hoping for some continued interest from this endeavor! Closing out the month on the 26th WE CAN will have a recruiting booth at Ohio Valley University to expose the students to the wonderful community service and volunteer opportunities available here at Children's Home Society!
For more information or if you are interested in becoming a mentor in the WE CAN Program contact Ashley Way: 304-485-0650 or away@childhswv.org
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
CHS Family expands...and it's a girl!!
Shauna Kelley and her husband John welcomed a new baby girl on Thursday September 29, 2011. Lillian Rose Kelley, 5 lbs 9 oz and 19” is welcomed into our CHS family and we cannot wait to meet the little bundle of joy! Baby and mommy are healthy and we extend the family our best wishes! Shauna started with us as an AmeriCorps VISTA in 2006 before signing on as a Relief Youth Care Worker in the After School Program. Continuing to show her dedication to our community and the children and families we serve she then evolved into the Academic Coordinator for the Midtown Family Resource Center working with both the McKinley After School Program and the CHS Summer Program. Shauna recently graduated from WVU-P with her Bachelor’s degree in Education and obtained her teaching certificate to substitute teach in the Wood County School System.
Congratulations to Shauna and John!
Posted by: Ashley Way
Congratulations to Shauna and John!
Posted by: Ashley Way
Monday, October 3, 2011
Foster Care Hosts Support Group
Foster Care Case Aide Greg Nicholson hosted a Foster Care Support Group here at CHS on October 1st. These support groups are designed for the foster parents to collaborate on upcoming group events, discuss future training opportunities, and offer advice and guidance on a peer-to-peer basis. CHS is grateful to those who attended, especially on a Saturday and in addition to their busy lives with their families and children! The next group is scheduled to meet on November 17th from 6-8 pm in Suite 5 of Children's Home Society—1739 St. Mary’s Ave.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
CHS Family to receive National Angel in Adoption Award
The Picciano Family—Nick and Jorun—have been loyally serving as foster parents with Children's Home Society since 2009. On October 5th in our nation’s capital they will be attending the Angels of Adoption Gala as West Virginia’s Angels in Adoption honorees. Angels in Adoption allows members of Congress to honor extraordinary individuals, couples, or organizations who provide to children in need of homes.
The Piccianos have been a dedicated and integral part of the Children's Home Society Family. Their first foster child placement almost immediately followed on the heels of their final approval process in 2009. Moments later three year old Joshua—who hailed from Wheeling and had already been shuffled through three foster homes—was placed with them and their four biological children: Jacob, Michaela, Jacynda, and Lucia.
In February of this year they adopted Joshua, providing him with a permanent and loving home—a family to call his own.
That is the mission of Children's Home Society and the Piccianos exemplify this by their continued commitment to their family and the children we serve in this area. Joshua is a very lucky boy; and we wish the Picciano Family our congratulations on this distinguished honor!
Posted by: Ashley Way
The Piccianos have been a dedicated and integral part of the Children's Home Society Family. Their first foster child placement almost immediately followed on the heels of their final approval process in 2009. Moments later three year old Joshua—who hailed from Wheeling and had already been shuffled through three foster homes—was placed with them and their four biological children: Jacob, Michaela, Jacynda, and Lucia.
In February of this year they adopted Joshua, providing him with a permanent and loving home—a family to call his own.
That is the mission of Children's Home Society and the Piccianos exemplify this by their continued commitment to their family and the children we serve in this area. Joshua is a very lucky boy; and we wish the Picciano Family our congratulations on this distinguished honor!
Posted by: Ashley Way
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Join Us for the Women of Americana Music Tribute!...
The 2011 Americana Music Series continues with our next event...The Women of Americana Music Tribute. On September 24 great local talent will take the stage for an all night concert featuring some of the greatest artists of the Americana genre! Smokestack Betty will be making a special appearance, followed by other great area female musicians! It's sure to be a great evening of fun and entertainment so don't miss out!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
9 pm
SixPence Pub & Eatery
1956 Seventh Street, Par
kersburg
$5 Donation at the Door
Saturday, September 24, 2011
9 pm
SixPence Pub & Eatery
1956 Seventh Street, Par
kersburg
$5 Donation at the Door
One Week Left to Register for the Golf Tournament!
We're almost a week away from the second annual Children's Home Society and Parkersburg Catholic Baseball Golf Tournament Fundraiser! There's still room to form your team and compete for cash prizes and much more! Please contact Ashley Way at 304-485-0650 or away@childhswv.org for more information or to register your team today!
McKinley Students Receive Free Books
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