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ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM

How the graciousness of others makes the holidays brighter for children in foster care in Westchester County.

Every December, the staff at the Family Program at WIHD collaborate with departments from the Westchester Medical Center, local organizations, churches and scout troops, as well as individual families, to provide gifts and food for needy families to help them celebrate the holidays. Because those who give the gifts "adopt" a particular child or family, they can fill their "wish lists", providing special pleasure to those who are giving the gifts.

The staff of the Family Program extend their most sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone who participated in the Adopt-a-Family Program.

DIRECTOR WENDY BREITNER HONORED AT THE 2002 ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

Wendy Breitner, Director of the Family Program, was honored on May 31st by the Westchester Foster Parent's Association.

Dr. Breitner was honored for all the work she has done at the Family Program supporting children and helping parents in foster care.

MS. REIMAN HONORED AT THE 2002 ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON

Ms. Beth Reiman, was honored at the Annual Awards Luncheon for the Westchester Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. She is a Social Worker with the Family Program at WIHD and works as a coordinator in the Parent-Child Program.

Ms. Reiman received the award for her commitment to permanency planning for children in foster care and their families. Ms. Reiman, along with another colleague, developed a parent training curriculum. This is a a guide for others who work with parents.

She has worked at the Family Program for 15 years and is a valued member of the treatment team. Ms. Reiman also works with students training them in the field.

Congratulations to Ms. Reiman!

Quote from Beth Reiman: "It was easy to be able to do this because I work with people who really are committed to child welfare goals; they are committed to helping children in foster care return to their birth parents."

Resources

What is Foster Care?
FAQ's on Becoming a Foster Parent
Parenting Tips
Internet Resources for Foster Parents
Parenting Books
Internet Resources for Adoptive Parents
Handbook for Families Adopting a Child with Developmental Disabilities

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