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A 501 (c)(3) non profit organization
"serving foster children and the families who care for them"
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Music Together Classes
We will begin 10 weeks of "Music Together" classes in April.
This amazing family music program uses music and movement to facilitate the musical development of children. Every child has the ability to keep a beat, sing in tune and participate in music with enthusiasm ad confidence.
Annual Birthday/St. Patricks Day Party and BBQ Picnic
Saturday, March 17, 2012
We had a blast!! Thanks to everyone who came out to join us. 68 birthdays, a record setting party!! In spite of the rain, we moved indoors to the Escondido Joslyn Center and even had a Mardi Gras Parade. This was a wonderful family event full of good good and socialization, games, crafts, flower planting, plenty of food, followed by cake and ice cream. Thanks to Diane Jackson for wrapping all of those birthday presents and the City of Escondido for helping us out with a location at the last minute.
Annual Whale Watching Trip
The boat was full when it took off from the Oceanside Harbor for our annual whale watching trip on February 20, 2012. A great time was had by all. Thanks to Helgren's Sportfishing for helping us put together this amazing annual event.
Thanks to all Volunteers who worked at the Farmers Insurance Open Concession Stand with us during the PGA tournament in January
We couldn't have done it without you!!!
New After School Tutoring Session Has Begun
A new tutoring session began in February at our resource center.
This is a collaborative effort with the SD County Office of Education, Cal State San Marcos and The Tutor Connection.
Eye Exams for Foster Children
If you have a foster child in need of an eye exam, we are partnered with LensCrafters and the OneSight program for children in need. Email or call us to schedule an appointment.
Respite Day
Saturday, December 17
Emmanuel Faith Community Church
Thanks to an awesome group of volunteers at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, our foster parents enjoyed 5 hours of time for themselves, while their kids are well cared for in a wonderful setting.
Christmas Appreciation Party and Pajama Giveaway on December 10th
Families enjoyed a photo with Santa, gifts and stockings, new pajamas, decorated cookies and ornaments, made Christmas necklaces, played games, socialized and enjoyed lots of great food including a fountain overflowing with chocolate.
Thanks to the many community organizations who helped us make this event happen:
Leez PJs 4 Kids
Mission Hills Church
Emmanuel Faith Community Church
Sun Deo
Costco
The Robertson Family
Heidi McLain
The Escondido High School AVID Club
Mattell
Starbucks
Home Depot
Knights of Columbus
2012 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines
Thanks to everyone who purchased $17 discount tickets to this event. CTK will keep $15 of each ticket sold. Thank you for supporting our organization through this fundraising opportunity.
Thank You to Damian Santiago
for donating $1 of each of his gem ornaments to CTK
For more information or to purchase one of these ornaments visit his website at
www.onetouchgemnjewelry.com
BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR FOSTER KIDS
Do you have a school age foster child in need of a backpack and/or school supplies? Thanks to the generosity of some local community organizations we can help with this need. Contact us at information@connectedthroughkids.com to arrange a time to stop and get one.
Girl Scout Troop #4947 Has Room For More Girls
If
you have a child who would like to be a part of our Group Troop (age 5 -
18 yrs.) please contact our Troop Leader, Janice Evans a (760) 519-9857
for more information. Our troop meets once per month at our resource in Escondido.
Notary Public Services
If you are a foster parent or kinship caregiver, we have Notary Public service available to you at "no charge". Call us at (760) 716-4824 to make arrangements to have a signature notarized.
CTK Group Camping Trip at Carpinteria
July 31 - August 7, 2011
65
of us traveled to the beach at Carpinteria for a week of camping,
socializing and relaxing in the sun. We experienced a treasure hunt,
sea life in tide pools, dolphins, sea lions, squirrels, raccoons and the
kids participated in a Junior Ranger program. Families joined in
campfires at night with smores, and participated in a ranger campfire
program at night. One of the best experiences about our trip is cooking
for 65+ people. Both a fun and learning experience at the same time. We will do this annual trip again next year!!!
"Child and Babysitting Safety" Class for Teens
Ages 11 and up
Saturday, August 13, 2011, 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Dinner provided
13
Teens participated in this excellent training and each one received a
CABS booklet and starter first aid kit to take home. Upon completion of
the course, participants also received a Babysitting Certificate and
Pediatric CPR card. Thanks to Sue Lockhart of Lockart Training for this
excellent training for our teens.
A Day At Wild Rivers
June 28, 2011
Amazing fun for kids and adults alike!! We spent the day sliding, floating in the lazy river, socializing under the cabana while watching the little kiddos splash in the toddler pool. Ahhh....fun in the sun.
Foster Family Night Out
May 22
at The Church at Rancho Bernardo
Our families were treated to a presentation of The Wizard of Oz performed by church youth and then served a dinner by church members at The Church of Rancho Bernardo. Thanks to all of you who helped make this a great night out for our foster families.
CTK Birthday Party & Picnic
April 16th
at Felecita Park
We had a barbeque lunch and celebrated birthdays for those kids in foster families celebrating birthdays between October and April. 22 kids celebrated birthdays and each birthday child received a gift. It was a great day.
Skin Care Class for Teens
April 11, 2011
Hope Baca, a former foster youth developed her own line of skin care products, Now There's Hope. She provided a skin care training at CTK for our teen girls and each girl received product to take home. Thank you Hope!!!
Annual Whale Watching Trip
Monday, February, 2011
Connected Through Kids sponsored another annual whale watching trip in February. 100 foster family members filled the boat for a great day. Thanks to Diane Jackson for organizing this event and to Helgren's Sportfishing in Oceanside for helping us make this event possible.
Channel 10 Leadership Award presented to
Barbie Caldwell of Connected Through Kids.
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