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Orangewood Foundation’s Youth Connected Program Virtual Tours + Information Sessions
12.08.20
Have you considered becoming a foster parent, but are unsure what it involves? Would changing the course of a teen’s life add meaning to your own? Orange County-based Orangewood Foundation has just launched the Youth Connected Program (YCP), an innovative new program that supports teens in foster care and their foster parents and caregivers (also known as” resource parents”).
Through Friday, December 11, interested individuals, couples and families can tune in to learn more about the YCP program and take a virtual tour of the campus where students will live during the school season when not at home with their foster families.
The goal of Orangewood Foundation’s new Youth Connected Program is to provide a world-class education at the organization’s Samueli Academy in Santa Ana, stable living arrangements for foster youth in on-campus dorms in a “family style” setting, and resource parents to house and connect with the teens on weekends, holidays and any time in between. Resource parents in the program receive 24/7 social worker support, training on relevant topics, in-home teaching models to assist and parent partners to help navigate life as a foster parent.
To learn more about fostering a local teen, visit orangewoodfoundation.org and click here to register for your virtual tour and information session.
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The Find Consignments Food, Toy and CLothing Drive
12.08.20
The Find Consignments offers the largest and best selection of consignment home furnishings in Orange County. They're receiving new furniture, lighting, rugs, patio furniture, art, and accessories daily at both locations-- on Newport Boulevard and Superior Avenue in Costa Mesa.
This week, they're giving back by adopting a local elementary school (K-6th Grade) this Christmas. Normally, the students ask for unwrapped toys and clothes. This year, they’ve asked for food for Christmas. With so many parents unemployed and school lunches not available, the kids are suffering from hunger. The Find’s owner, Kitty Canada is collecting donations Thursday, Dec. 10, Friday, Dec. 11, and Saturday, Dec. 12.
There’s also a list of toys and clothes, yet every student requested food as the most asked for item. They can accept non-perishables only.
Other items needed:
Walmart gift cards
Albertsons gift cards
Target gift cards
Dolls
Barbie
Fragrant markers (
Hot Wheels
Super Action heroes
Dinosaurs
Books
Soccer
Nurse toy/doll
Ninja toy
Craft/color books
Girls clothing ranging from Size 6 children’s to medium adult
Shoes from size 3-12
Boys clothing ranging from 6 to medium adult
Shoes from size 1 to 13
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
1714 Newport Blvd Costa Mesa. 949.650.3463.
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