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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 593583" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Congratulations on being chosen for this hugely important group. I don't know what is already in place for your community so all I can do is share about activities that I've participated in that I believe were very valuable. You can pick and choose!</p><p></p><p>The GAL or CASA program is in most states and I'm a firm believer. I served in the "best interests of the child" for a number of years" and only met one volunteer who seemed not to be seriously motivated. I had newborn babies as well as teenagers who needed a buffer and expediter for placing them in the healthiest environment. Awesome program.</p><p></p><p>My favorite activity was Human Rights District and State work. People with various areas of education and talent were selected (by the Governor following background checks) to oversee childrens issues, elderly abuse issues, developmental delay issues as well as juvenile justice facilities. Sadly the State has cut back the empowerment but we had a private separate line in the District to accept complaints and questions and the Board members could actually go unannounced to inspect nursing homes, detentions centers. CPS records and homes for special needs children.</p><p></p><p>The toll free "We Care" system also helps alot of teens and kids who need to vent and sometimes want or need more than an interested ear.. Big Brothers/Big Sisters program does awesome work in helping kids supplement their family unit.</p><p></p><p>Yikes..........can you tell I'm interested? I won't go on and on but those are the favorites that came to mind. I am thrilled that you will be able to contribute. Hugs DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 593583, member: 35"] Congratulations on being chosen for this hugely important group. I don't know what is already in place for your community so all I can do is share about activities that I've participated in that I believe were very valuable. You can pick and choose! The GAL or CASA program is in most states and I'm a firm believer. I served in the "best interests of the child" for a number of years" and only met one volunteer who seemed not to be seriously motivated. I had newborn babies as well as teenagers who needed a buffer and expediter for placing them in the healthiest environment. Awesome program. My favorite activity was Human Rights District and State work. People with various areas of education and talent were selected (by the Governor following background checks) to oversee childrens issues, elderly abuse issues, developmental delay issues as well as juvenile justice facilities. Sadly the State has cut back the empowerment but we had a private separate line in the District to accept complaints and questions and the Board members could actually go unannounced to inspect nursing homes, detentions centers. CPS records and homes for special needs children. The toll free "We Care" system also helps alot of teens and kids who need to vent and sometimes want or need more than an interested ear.. Big Brothers/Big Sisters program does awesome work in helping kids supplement their family unit. Yikes..........can you tell I'm interested? I won't go on and on but those are the favorites that came to mind. I am thrilled that you will be able to contribute. Hugs DDD [/QUOTE]
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