Foster care

Plumbing Express’s Commitment to Community: Sarasota Plumbers Raise Over $25,000 for Children in Foster Care

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The renowned plumbing company recently sponsored Bridge a Life’s annual Superhero Race, which saw nearly 1,000 runners participate in the event and raised over $25,000 for children in foster care.

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  • The renowned plumbing company recently sponsored Bridge a Life’s annual Superhero Race, which saw nearly 1,000 runners participate in the event and raised over $25,000 for children in foster care.
  • The sarasota plumbing company was one of 100 companies, community groups, religious and civic individuals who signed up to sponsor children.
  • The employees at Plumbing Express each sponsored a child in foster care before personally going shopping to purchase gifts that could be distributed to the foster families.
  • The main outlet we found for this is the underserved area of local adopted and foster children and their families.

Last Chance to be a Secret Santa to a Child in Need!

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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It's no secret that ongoing economic hardships are challenging many families across the Nation.

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  • It's no secret that ongoing economic hardships are challenging many families across the Nation.
  • So, I value the chance to give back and show these kids the possibility of a brighter future," he says.
  • You too can make a difference to a disadvantaged child by being a "Secret Santa.
  • "  Your donation to Toys for Tots will ensure that every child in need receives the gift of hope this Christmas.

Comfort Cases Awarded $10,000 Grant from TowerCares Foundation

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TowerCares Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization that supports children in need, as well as the brave men and women who protect our freedom and their families so that they all may have a brighter future, announced that a grant of $10,000 has been awarded to Comfort Cases, an international non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that promotes hope and dignity to youth in foster care.

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  • "The TowerCares Foundation was honored to provide a grant to Comfort Cases to support their mission of bringing dignity and hope to children in foster care," states Mary-Brigid McCauley, Marketing Programs & Community Relations Specialist for Tower Federal Credit Union.
  • "Comfort Cases is a favorite charity of our employees, who are ardent supporters of TowerCares.
  • We are proud to support Comfort Cases and the tremendous work they are doing to provide comfort and caring to children in need."
  • Comfort Cases aims to eliminate the demoralizing practice of placing children in foster homes with their belongings in trash bags.

Manhattan Borough President’s Office and Literacy Inc. Partner to Bring Reading Event to Cayuga Centers’ Foster Youth

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine remarked, "As we celebrate National Reading Month, it's essential to recognize the magic of teaching children the joys of reading from a young age.

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  • Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine remarked, "As we celebrate National Reading Month, it's essential to recognize the magic of teaching children the joys of reading from a young age.
  • Reading opens up a world of imagination and knowledge, empowering our youth to dream big and explore new horizons.
  • Let's continue to foster a love for reading in our children, for it is the foundation of a brighter future for all."
  • The event was in celebration of National Reading Month, which occurs every March and is part of the Cayuga Centers’ Foster a Love of Reading Book Drive .

The International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. and Amerigroup Georgia Partner for Workforce Development Program

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Amerigroup Georgia and the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO) today announced a partnership to train individuals from underserved communities across Atlanta, including youth transitioning out of foster care, to become basketball officials.

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  • Amerigroup Georgia and the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO) today announced a partnership to train individuals from underserved communities across Atlanta, including youth transitioning out of foster care, to become basketball officials.
  • This latest partnership is part of Amerigroup’s ongoing efforts to address critical priorities across the state, including health equity and workforce development efforts.
  • GF360 has deployed a team of employment specialists who maintain relationships with employers, focus on workforce development and understand the needs of transitioning youth seeking employment.
  • These specialists manage external client facing relationships, partner with corporate and regional business areas, and develop partnerships to address local and system workforce needs.

Planet Depos Welcomes Sandi Wilson as Senior Director of Litigation Technology

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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WASHINGTON,  Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Planet Depos, a leader in the court reporting and litigation technology industry, is excited to announce that Sandi Wilson, CSR (CA), FPR, CER, CDR, has joined the company as Senior Director of Litigation Technology. Ms. Wilson will be responsible for leading the Litigation Technology division at Planet Depos and serving as a representative of the company on various industry boards and committees. Sandi will play a crucial role in industry outreach, client education, and recruiting initiatives and will ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Planet Depos, a leader in the court reporting and litigation technology industry, is excited to announce that Sandi Wilson, CSR (CA), FPR, CER, CDR, has joined the company as Senior Director of Litigation Technology.
  • Ms. Wilson will be responsible for leading the Litigation Technology division at Planet Depos and serving as a representative of the company on various industry boards and committees.
  • Sandi Wilson, formerly known as Sandi Estevez, started her career in the court reporting industry as a stenographer and firm owner.
  • Planet Depos provides court reporting and litigation technology services throughout the United States and abroad to international law firms, worldwide corporations, and government entities.

Second Nurture Columbus Hosts a Comfort Cases® "Packing Party"

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Local and international organizations are joining forces in Columbus on Sunday, November 6 to support local youth in foster care. At a "packing party," volunteers from Second Nurture's Broad Street Interfaith Alliance will fill 300 Comfort Cases® backpacks and Comfort XL duffle bags with essential items which will then be donated to The Buckeye Ranch for foster youth ages birth to 18.

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  • At a "packing party," volunteers from Second Nurture 's Broad Street Interfaith Alliance will fill 300 Comfort Cases backpacks and Comfort XL duffle bags with essential items which will then be donated to The Buckeye Ranch for foster youth ages birth to 18.
  • states Courtney Keys, Director of Second Nurture Columbus.
  • Founded in 2017, Second Nurture has just opened its first affiliate branch in Columbus and has implemented programming within three local partner communities.
  • Founded in 2013, Comfort Cases has distributed more than 185,000 Comfort Cases and Comfort XL duffel bags to children in the foster care system in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

UnitedHealthcare Selected by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to Serve Medicaid Beneficiaries

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska has been selected by the state of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, as one of three managed care organizations to administer the Heritage Health Medicaid program statewide.

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  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Nebraska has been selected by the state of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, as one of three managed care organizations to administer the Heritage Health Medicaid program statewide.
  • The collective goal is to improve the overall health and well-being of Nebraskans by making the health system work better for everyone.
  • Since the beginning of the pandemic, UnitedHealthcare has introduced new and innovative programs focused on maintaining and growing the health care safety net in Nebraska.
  • The company invested in federally qualified health centers, health departments, rural health clinics, critical access hospitals, food pantries and homeless shelters statewide.

Children's Home Society of North Carolina Expands Career Opportunities

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Built on a foundation of growth to best promote the well-being of our community's children and families, Children's Home Society of NC (CHS) is further expanding the breadth and depth of its innovative services and is seeking qualified professionals to be a part of its impact.

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  • As part of CHS' recently launched five-year plan outlining a better future for North Carolina children and families, CHS will experience significant growth across the state in several key program areas.
  • For more information about career opportunities at Children's Home Society, please call 1-800-632-1400 or visit chsnc.org/about/careers .
  • Children's Home Society offers a network of services and support throughout North Carolina to help establish and sustain healthy, loving relationships in every family.
  • Children's Home Society believes in the importance of family, not only in the life of a child, but also in the foundation of a community.

Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, NFYI and iFoster Raise the Voice of Foster Youth on the National Mall on May 17, 2022

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth (CCFY), National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI) and iFoster are partnering to amplify the voices of children and youth in foster care at a public exhibition and recognition to be held May 17, 2022 at 11:30 on the National Mall, between 4th and 7th streets, in Washington, DC.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth (CCFY), National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI) and iFoster are partnering to amplify the voices of children and youth in foster care at a public exhibition and recognition to be held May 17, 2022 at 11:30 on the National Mall, between 4th and 7th streets, in Washington, DC.
  • The backdrop for the event is a mural celebrating the foster care community created by world-renowned Getty street artist (and former foster youth) ENKONE, generously commissioned for iFoster by the James Irvine Foundation.
  • "The work we do at the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth is vital to creating change within the lives of youth with lived experience.
  • Launched in 2012, National Foster Youth Institute was created to organize foster youth and families, foster care alumni, and allies across the country to mobilize around transforming the child welfare system.