<strong>the</strong> Piano Lounge are attached, along with fact sheets on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Watch</strong> V<strong>is</strong>itation<strong>Program</strong> and <strong>the</strong> Failure to Thrive Clinic.We eagerly look forward to having you join us for <strong>the</strong> v<strong>is</strong>it and we will be callingyou in a few days to confirm your participation.Sincerely,CHll..D WATCH VISITATION PROGRAMCOMMITTEE ofBOSTON:AARP Intergenerational <strong>Program</strong>sJunior League of BostonUnited Church ofChr<strong>is</strong>t, City M<strong>is</strong>sion SocietyMassachusetts <strong>Child</strong> Welfare LeagueProject BreadMassachusetts Leg<strong>is</strong>lature <strong>Child</strong>ren's CaucusLo<strong>is</strong> Aronstein, DirectorAARP New England Region?~75~yPhyll<strong>is</strong> BaritzIntergenerational <strong>Program</strong>s98
North CarolinaDepartment ofAdmin<strong>is</strong>trationes G. Martin, Governores S. Lofton, SecretaryYouth Advocacy and Involvement OfficeThealeta D. Monroe, Executive Director"Oratinga&rw 10""""",· by Makingo,ildrm:md Youth ourPriority MlChy."October 13, 1992Ms. Jean NelsonCouncil for WomenNew Bern OfficeDear Ms. Nelson:We are writing to inform you about a cause we feel deeply about-<strong>the</strong> waiting children.Currently, <strong>the</strong>re are over 500 foster children in th<strong>is</strong> state who are legally cleared for adoptionand are without permanent homes. These children of all ages and races will linger in <strong>the</strong>foster care system until we as concerned county officials, business and community leadersrespond to <strong>the</strong>ir call.The Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office, Raleigh, N. C., cordially invites you toattend our adoption awareness tour scheduled for Friday, October 23, 1992 beginning at lOam.The tour <strong>is</strong> sponsored by <strong>the</strong> Craven County Department ofSocial Services. We will meet at<strong>the</strong> Craven County Department of Social Services, County Office Building, 403 George Street,New Bern, N. C. You will have an opportunity to meet with adoptive and foster parents tohear first hand about <strong>the</strong> challenges of parenting <strong>the</strong>se special needs children. Lunch will beprovided. The media will also be invited.I certainly hope you will able to join us and make th<strong>is</strong> tour something that will greatlyimpact on <strong>the</strong> lives of waiting children. Please contact me or my office ass<strong>is</strong>tant, CindyHoward (919) 733-9296 to RSVP your participation, or for more information.Sincerely,I look forward to seeing you on October 23, 1992 at lOam.~;t/ ,.fp~~~~Ruth AmerssonProject DirectorSpecial Needs Adoption Projectjemor', AJ"""C)' Council on ChilJm> anJ "t...th; N.c. Fund {,n <strong>Child</strong>ren and F.mili", C.'mm<strong>is</strong>,ion; Srwcn" Agaimt Dri"ing Drunk; N.c. Inrcm,hir Council;h AJ"i...,,,·wunc,l; State )(,uth Council; G
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