Staff, families, and friends of Adult & Child’s Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) team gathered recently to celebrate the holiday season.
“Thank you all who attended our 2023 Holiday Party. It was a huge success!” said Megan Trible, Director of Child Welfare Services. “We thoroughly enjoyed spending our day with you and we hope that you enjoyed it too.”
The holiday cheer was amplified this year by the generous donations of those who supported TFC’s Winter Gift Drive. Donors provided gifts for youth in TFC homes through in-person donations and purchases from an Amazon Wish List.
Chrystal Smith, of Chrystal’s Book Buzz, made a large donation of brand new books to A&C foster youth.
“Helping kids through books is my passion. I am thrilled to have been able to partner with an organization that supports foster children this year. I chose books that I felt would be fun but also supportive for individual needs that children in foster care might be experiencing,” Chrystal said.
Several books featured themes of bravery, resiliency, positivity, and strength. She included guided journals and workbooks, as well as a variety of fiction titles.
“I am a firm believer that children from all walks of life need to have books to call their own. Book ownership has both educational and emotional benefits,” she said. “The gift of a book is a gift that keeps giving and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Adult and Child and plan to do so again in the future!”
The team also received support to make the holidays brighter through sales of an “ugly sweater” Bonfire Apparel design. This particular design will be available through February 2, 2024, but other items will remain available on the store for anyone looking to support TFC and other Adult & Child teams.
The team also received support to make the holidays brighter through sales of an “ugly sweater” Bonfire Apparel design. This particular design will be available through February 2, 2024, but other items will remain available on the store for anyone looking to support TFC and other Adult & Child teams.
“During a time of year when spending time with family is often a priority, children in foster care can feel forgotten and alone. When communities come together, we can all help children remember they are special and loved,” said Trible. “Thanks to the efforts of our community, we brought smiles to the faces of children who may have been struggling.”
