Where do I find foster children to participate in my school's Children's Festival??
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Department of Children and Family Services can point you in the right direction.  Their website is: http://dcfs.co.la.ca.us/\n\nThere are also many individual foster care agencies that might be interested in participating in your event.\n\nHere are a few (I would recommend avoiding Hannah's Childrens' Homes - they've had some issues lately).\n\nOlivecrest: (818) 955-9895\nChildrens Bureau: (323) 644-3900\nPenny Lane:  (323) 887-1917\nKoinonia:  (310) 217-0930
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Well there is the salvation army.  They give out food hampers and gifts for the kids.  If you find anything else could you let me know.  Much appreciated.....
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I don't know where you can get information but I would suggest a Children's charity like Children in Need (I am a sponsor) or Great Ormond Street.
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There are a lot of camps in California. Try searching for camps through the American Camping Association http://www.acacamps.com As far as the foster child issue as someone that works in that area, it's up to the county and the juvenile court. Most counties do allow for the kids to go to a summer camp as long as the camp is ACA certified I believe. Talk to your foster child's social worker they should also be able to guide you. They might even allow for an out-of-state camp as well.
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You might want to try looking in all surrounding cities and your city at their recreation listing I work with a power soccer team and a a sport camp for handicap children through the city I live in.  The recreation departments usually have teams or camps for special needs children.
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http://www.answers.com/Where%20can%20I%20find%20info%20about%20specific%20public%20schools%3Fwake%20county%20North%20carolina%20
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http://www.cistarrant.org/\n\nMission: Communities In Schools (CIS) connects needed community resources with young people in schools to help them successfully learn, stay in school, and prepare for life.\n\nhttp://www.unitedwaytarrant.org/home/HowtoGetHelp/Partners.htm\n\nThis is a list of local non-profit places on the area where I live but you might want ot check out your local UnitedWay and see who they partner with and get more info like that. You might also want to consider working for an organization or volunteering. I've worked for 3 local places and the benefits are pretty good.
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see if your community has a Shriners' Club, an affiliate of the Masonic Lodge.  You may be able to get assistance through the Shriner's Hospitals for children.  You can check out their website at www.shrinershq.org
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Church children's welfare services vary in different locations.\n\nCheck out local notice boards at public places like library. Also use your local yellow pages and ring the local churches. Do not be worried about making an enquiry, if that church does not run a service they may be able to guide you to one that does.\n\nAlternatively, i would suggest that you pop into your local connexions branch, they should have up to date information for numerous child welfare services, including church based ones.\n\nYour local council should also be able to help. Many have a children and families department with a one stop shop, again containing a wide range of information on child services and contacts for specialists involved. They may also produce a local council council newsletter with details of such services.\n\nHope this information is helpful.
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Try the Salvation Army, Gospel Mission, your local Marine Corp will sponsor a Toys for Tots program.  Many churchs have giving trees and you don't need to be a member.  Our local newspaper does a Mr. Goodfellow fundraiser.  Try calling your newspaper or local TV stations.  Also call any shelters in your area or schools and someone should be able to point you in the right direction in your community.  Good Luck!  God Bless.
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Try friends reunited, they have a school link on it
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http://www.childrensuniversity.com/
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http://www.craigslist.org/edu/\nhttp://www.cocokids.org
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Here is there website.  Best bet is to catch them at one of the festivals or local clubs.
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Well, any decent sized town should have a church or non-church based day-care or preschool.  If your kid(s) are school aged, consider hitting up a neighbor with whom you and your child are both familiar.
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Try this group run by PFLAG\n\nhttp://www.pflagdayton.org/youthquest.html
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If you want to connect with other home school families I have found the library is a great place to start. Talk to the librarians. Most of the time they will know of the home school families. They may have a contact name and/or number. If you are concerned about social skills get them involved in activities and church. \nIf you are looking for curriculum do a search and start researching what would be best for you children. Also try EBay to help with the budget.