And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. —Luke 2: 7-14
In This Issue
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Major Guy and Henrietta Klemanski
DHQ Salvation Army of Greater New York held the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Railton Hall and kicked off the holiday season. Read all about the celebration under Divisional Announcements.
We hosted two more doctors from the Arthur Ashe Foundation on 11/10/06: Dr. Ramirez from the Dominican Republic and Dr. Khatiwada from Nepal.
During this meeting, one of the clients we provide services for discussed how our agency has assisted him in the process of “living with HIV.” When he came to our agency four years ago, he was homeless, actively using, and had a CD4 < 20. He discussed how he has benefited from our case management, treatment education, and mental health services. He is currently drug- free for two years. His CD4 is above 250 and Viral Load undetectable; he continues to access his medical care (HIV and Hepatitis C), and is enrolled in a peer education training program. Once he completes the peer education program, he would like to provide peer education about HIV, Hepatitis C, and Substance abuse.
Respectfully submitted by HIV Services
Returnable Girl, written by Pamela Lowell, a social worker in private practice in Rhode Island, is about a teen in foster care and her journey to adoption. Ms. Lowell said, “In the novel, I wanted to present a realistic yet hopeful depiction of the foster-to-adopt experience.” The book depicts the life of a 13-year-old girl who has gone through a succession of foster families; she spends three years in nine different foster homes before she moves in with a family that wants to adopt her. Returnable Girl is a realistic journey of what foster care is like for a child and how healing can occur in even the most difficult of circumstances.
—Carla Conforto
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. —Luke 2: 7-14
In This Issue
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Divisional Announcements
Our History
Success Stories
Foster Boarding Home
Helpful Information
The Salvation Army Starts The Holiday Season
Major Guy and Henrietta Klemanski
DHQ Salvation Army of Greater New York held the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Railton Hall and kicked off the holiday season. Read all about the celebration under Divisional Announcements.
Divisional Announcements
The Salvation Army’s Christmas season began December 1 at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Railton Hall. The festivities commenced with Major Lauren Hodgeson leading everyone in hymn singing accompanied with a horn band. The ceremony continued with Gavin Whitehouse playing the piano to the melodious voice of Yolanda Rodriguez who sang so beautifully that no one made a sound.
Simon and YolandaMajor John Hodgeson came to the podium and led us through a sermon about how the process of restoration with God will help you find peace and how you can sow the seeds for inner peace now with a renewed relationship with God. He also read lines from Luke Chapter 2 while reminiscing about how his father would read the same chapter ever year to his family at Christmastime. If you’ve been neglecting your bible study, you may recall Linus’ powerful soliloquy in A Charlie Brown Christmas as Luke 2. Which answers the question: Does anybody know the meaning of Christmas?
The Horn BandOur Divisional Commander, Major Guy Klemenski, took the podium to wish everyone a joyous season with inspiring words of prayer. Then, he lit the over 6-foot tree with the assistance of Captain Francis.
All attendees received a dove as a parting gift and refreshments were served. It was a lovely way to begin the holiday season.
—Carla Conforto
Simon and YolandaMajor John Hodgeson came to the podium and led us through a sermon about how the process of restoration with God will help you find peace and how you can sow the seeds for inner peace now with a renewed relationship with God. He also read lines from Luke Chapter 2 while reminiscing about how his father would read the same chapter ever year to his family at Christmastime. If you’ve been neglecting your bible study, you may recall Linus’ powerful soliloquy in A Charlie Brown Christmas as Luke 2. Which answers the question: Does anybody know the meaning of Christmas?
The Horn BandOur Divisional Commander, Major Guy Klemenski, took the podium to wish everyone a joyous season with inspiring words of prayer. Then, he lit the over 6-foot tree with the assistance of Captain Francis.
All attendees received a dove as a parting gift and refreshments were served. It was a lovely way to begin the holiday season.
—Carla Conforto
Our History
The Red Kettle Campaign is underway and you have many opportunities to toss a coin in or volunteer to be a bell ringer. While the kettles are considered a typically American part of The Salvation Army, they are used around the world in places like Japan and Latin America.
Shirley TempleThe kettle originated 1891 in San Francisco by Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee. He wanted to provide a free Christmas dinner to the area’s poor, but didn’t have the funds to do so. Thinking back to his days as a sailor, “he remembered a large pot displayed on a Stage Landing, called ‘Simpson’s Pot,’ where a passersby would toss charitable donations.” Thus inspired, he received permission from the city and hung a large “crab pot” on a tripod and placed it at the Oakland ferry landing at the foot of San Francisco’s Market Street. There he would tell citizens to “Keep the pot boiling” with their contributions. The success of the fundraising effort spread rapidly on the West Coast and later came to Boston in 1897. That year the kettle fundraiser nationwide raised enough money to provide 150,000 Christmas dinners for the poor.
The kettle funds are still used to feed the hungry, elderly, and homeless. Families receive grocery vouchers to prepare meals at home and the homeless are invited to share their holiday dinner at one of Salvation Army shelters and centers nationwide. In the United States, The Salvation Army annually aids more than 6 million people at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
If you would like to contribute to the effort, contact our Kettle Coordinator: Amanda Shephard at 212-337-7470 or via email: Amanda_shepard@gmail.com
—Carla Conforto
Shirley TempleThe kettle originated 1891 in San Francisco by Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee. He wanted to provide a free Christmas dinner to the area’s poor, but didn’t have the funds to do so. Thinking back to his days as a sailor, “he remembered a large pot displayed on a Stage Landing, called ‘Simpson’s Pot,’ where a passersby would toss charitable donations.” Thus inspired, he received permission from the city and hung a large “crab pot” on a tripod and placed it at the Oakland ferry landing at the foot of San Francisco’s Market Street. There he would tell citizens to “Keep the pot boiling” with their contributions. The success of the fundraising effort spread rapidly on the West Coast and later came to Boston in 1897. That year the kettle fundraiser nationwide raised enough money to provide 150,000 Christmas dinners for the poor.
The kettle funds are still used to feed the hungry, elderly, and homeless. Families receive grocery vouchers to prepare meals at home and the homeless are invited to share their holiday dinner at one of Salvation Army shelters and centers nationwide. In the United States, The Salvation Army annually aids more than 6 million people at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
If you would like to contribute to the effort, contact our Kettle Coordinator: Amanda Shephard at 212-337-7470 or via email: Amanda_shepard@gmail.com
—Carla Conforto
Success Stories
Prior to Hurricane Katrina, Mr. L worked steadily as both a contracted Art Teacher for New Orleans Public Schools and a successful storyboard artist and live action animation filmmaker. He was renting an apartment with his two teenage sons in New Orleans, LA, and was providing for his family. Hurricane Katrina caused major damage to their home and Mr. L reports that virtually all of their personal property, including his laptop, software, and artwork, were either lost or destroyed. They initially evacuated to Memphis, TN, but soon relocated to New York where they stayed with family members. Catholic Charities placed them in the Kensington Hotel in December 2005, and they found permanent housing in Brooklyn in March 2006. Since coming to New York, Mr. L has worked several temporary positions in art education. This employment has not been constant, so he has attempted to pursue the creative jobs that he previously held while living in New Orleans. Unfortunately, the lack of a computer and necessary creative software made it impossible for him to obtain such jobs. When I first met with Mr. L in September 2006 he was underemployed, behind in his rent, unaware of his FEMA case status, and he expressed his need for a computer.
I first assisted Mr. L with his FEMA status. We called the FEMA hotline and found out that they were missing proof of his pre-disaster income. I assisted Mr. L with obtaining such proof from the IRS and submitting it to FEMA. I then presented Mr. L’s case to the NYC Hurricane Katrina Unmet Needs Roundtable at the end of October 2006, and after more than a month of deliberation they agreed to purchase a new laptop and three crucial software packages for Mr. L. Once this was approved, I requested financial assistance from The Salvation Army of Greater New York to help Mr. L with a portion of his rental arrears. He was approved for $850.00 in rental assistance in order to prevent his landlord from pursuing eviction proceedings while he waits for a decision from FEMA.
The laptop and software packages were shipped to my office and Mr. L picked them up last week. He plans to start working on creative art and animation projects immediately and he will soon be able to pursue film industry jobs as he will once again have the means to create storyboards and live action animation. His laptop will also provide him with the ability to continue to sell his artwork via the internet as he has done in the past by allowing him to update his website and keep connected with his online customers. Moreover, Mr. L has enrolled in The Salvation Army Job Readiness Training Program for Website Design to provide him with the skills necessary to obtain additional employment opportunities designing websites on the side. Mr. L is eager to reestablish himself as an artist and filmmaker and he is confident that he will soon regain self-sufficiency.
By Julianne Pannelli
I first assisted Mr. L with his FEMA status. We called the FEMA hotline and found out that they were missing proof of his pre-disaster income. I assisted Mr. L with obtaining such proof from the IRS and submitting it to FEMA. I then presented Mr. L’s case to the NYC Hurricane Katrina Unmet Needs Roundtable at the end of October 2006, and after more than a month of deliberation they agreed to purchase a new laptop and three crucial software packages for Mr. L. Once this was approved, I requested financial assistance from The Salvation Army of Greater New York to help Mr. L with a portion of his rental arrears. He was approved for $850.00 in rental assistance in order to prevent his landlord from pursuing eviction proceedings while he waits for a decision from FEMA.
The laptop and software packages were shipped to my office and Mr. L picked them up last week. He plans to start working on creative art and animation projects immediately and he will soon be able to pursue film industry jobs as he will once again have the means to create storyboards and live action animation. His laptop will also provide him with the ability to continue to sell his artwork via the internet as he has done in the past by allowing him to update his website and keep connected with his online customers. Moreover, Mr. L has enrolled in The Salvation Army Job Readiness Training Program for Website Design to provide him with the skills necessary to obtain additional employment opportunities designing websites on the side. Mr. L is eager to reestablish himself as an artist and filmmaker and he is confident that he will soon regain self-sufficiency.
By Julianne Pannelli
M is a 48-year-old American male, who has been living in Kissena Park in Queens for approximately one month. According to M, during the duration of his stay in the park, he’s been calling various places seeking assistance with no success. Finally, someone gave him the telephone number for The Salvation Army Street Outreach Program.
M contacted us for assistance and we meet with him to determine his needs and how we could be of service. During the assessment, we discovered that the consumer had been living out of his car for quite some time; he disclosed to the team that he was a homeowner who lost his home due to eviction/ foreclosure. He’s been living out of his care since he lost his home because he had nowhere else to go.
He was seeking shelter services. We explained his options, and offered to drive him to Bellevue Shelter for men in Manhattan. The consumer explained that he called there seeking assistance and the staff wasn’t helpful. We then offered to take him to a drop-in center where he could get a shower, food, and be assisted by a case manager. He stated that he was more than happy to go there because he hadn’t had a shower in about a month. M further stated that the only thing of worth that he had was his car, although he couldn’t afford gas or a place to stay. He further stated that he suffers from a chronic medical condition, but was unable to take his medication for about 2 months because he did not have the money to purchase it.
We brought him back to the citadel and gave him food, and then we took him to Camba. He was very happy with the services provided to him. M was not a typical Street Outreach client. Here was a man who was a homeowner and luxury car owner, who one day found himself homeless, and living out of his Audi after some unfortunate financial setbacks. As a team, we learned that there by the grace of God go I: any person could find himself or herself a consumer of Street Outreach. One day you could be sitting on the top of the world helping others, and then the next day, you could be in need of help. M was very thankful for the services that we provided.
Respectfully submitted by The Queens Team
M contacted us for assistance and we meet with him to determine his needs and how we could be of service. During the assessment, we discovered that the consumer had been living out of his car for quite some time; he disclosed to the team that he was a homeowner who lost his home due to eviction/ foreclosure. He’s been living out of his care since he lost his home because he had nowhere else to go.
He was seeking shelter services. We explained his options, and offered to drive him to Bellevue Shelter for men in Manhattan. The consumer explained that he called there seeking assistance and the staff wasn’t helpful. We then offered to take him to a drop-in center where he could get a shower, food, and be assisted by a case manager. He stated that he was more than happy to go there because he hadn’t had a shower in about a month. M further stated that the only thing of worth that he had was his car, although he couldn’t afford gas or a place to stay. He further stated that he suffers from a chronic medical condition, but was unable to take his medication for about 2 months because he did not have the money to purchase it.
We brought him back to the citadel and gave him food, and then we took him to Camba. He was very happy with the services provided to him. M was not a typical Street Outreach client. Here was a man who was a homeowner and luxury car owner, who one day found himself homeless, and living out of his Audi after some unfortunate financial setbacks. As a team, we learned that there by the grace of God go I: any person could find himself or herself a consumer of Street Outreach. One day you could be sitting on the top of the world helping others, and then the next day, you could be in need of help. M was very thankful for the services that we provided.
Respectfully submitted by The Queens Team
We hosted two more doctors from the Arthur Ashe Foundation on 11/10/06: Dr. Ramirez from the Dominican Republic and Dr. Khatiwada from Nepal.
During this meeting, one of the clients we provide services for discussed how our agency has assisted him in the process of “living with HIV.” When he came to our agency four years ago, he was homeless, actively using, and had a CD4 < 20. He discussed how he has benefited from our case management, treatment education, and mental health services. He is currently drug- free for two years. His CD4 is above 250 and Viral Load undetectable; he continues to access his medical care (HIV and Hepatitis C), and is enrolled in a peer education training program. Once he completes the peer education program, he would like to provide peer education about HIV, Hepatitis C, and Substance abuse.
Respectfully submitted by HIV Services
Foster Boarding Home
Trends in U.S. Foster Care Adoption Legislation: A State-by-State Analysis
http://www.urban.org/publications/411380.html
This study from the Urban Institute provides a first look at state legislation since 2002 dealing with the adoption of children from foster care. While legislatures are active in foster care adoption, laws may not adequately address barriers to adoption. The authors also examine how legislation supports families after they adopt children.
http://www.urban.org/publications/411380.html
This study from the Urban Institute provides a first look at state legislation since 2002 dealing with the adoption of children from foster care. While legislatures are active in foster care adoption, laws may not adequately address barriers to adoption. The authors also examine how legislation supports families after they adopt children.
Returnable Girl, written by Pamela Lowell, a social worker in private practice in Rhode Island, is about a teen in foster care and her journey to adoption. Ms. Lowell said, “In the novel, I wanted to present a realistic yet hopeful depiction of the foster-to-adopt experience.” The book depicts the life of a 13-year-old girl who has gone through a succession of foster families; she spends three years in nine different foster homes before she moves in with a family that wants to adopt her. Returnable Girl is a realistic journey of what foster care is like for a child and how healing can occur in even the most difficult of circumstances.
—Carla Conforto
Helpful Information
December 1—22: The Fortune Society presents “Insider Art—The Seventh Annual Prisoner Art Show at the Film Society of Lincoln Center” Monday through Fridays, 1:30—10:30 p.m., The Film Society of Lincoln Center, At the Walter Reade Theater , 165 West 65th Street, Plaza Level. For information and to confirm viewing hours call 212-875-5607.
December 17, 2006: Radio City Christmas Spectacular. 1260 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 8:30 PM
December 12—21: Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights The zoo lights up for the holidays with sculptures of flamingos, frogs and animated monkeys in the treetops being only a few of the 150 visible light sculptures. At the zoo, kids rule with events just for them: a special butterfly garden exhibit, storytelling hour (6pm, 7pm and 8pm), live reindeer, ice carving, roving costumed characters, stilt dancers and tiger demonstrations. Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road Bronx, NY
January 6: Jewish Child Care Association's 2nd annual "Tree Grows in Pleasantville" to benefit The Cottage Schools of Pleasantville; 6-8 PM, The Cottage Schools, 1075 Broadway, Pleasantville, Tickets: $85. Call 212-558-9946 for reservations or more information.
January 25: Morgan Stanley will be hosting a breakfast, "Planned Giving Strategies.” Will be discussing how to increase charitable contributions while reducing estate tax liability, the transfer tax system, personal trusts and transferring highly appreciated stocks to the next generation. 8:00-9:30 a.m. Morgan Stanley Corporate Headquarters-1585 Broadway (at 47th Street). RSVP required. Contact Stephanie Kelly 212-883-8120.
December 17, 2006: Radio City Christmas Spectacular. 1260 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 8:30 PM
December 12—21: Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights The zoo lights up for the holidays with sculptures of flamingos, frogs and animated monkeys in the treetops being only a few of the 150 visible light sculptures. At the zoo, kids rule with events just for them: a special butterfly garden exhibit, storytelling hour (6pm, 7pm and 8pm), live reindeer, ice carving, roving costumed characters, stilt dancers and tiger demonstrations. Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road Bronx, NY
January 6: Jewish Child Care Association's 2nd annual "Tree Grows in Pleasantville" to benefit The Cottage Schools of Pleasantville; 6-8 PM, The Cottage Schools, 1075 Broadway, Pleasantville, Tickets: $85. Call 212-558-9946 for reservations or more information.
January 25: Morgan Stanley will be hosting a breakfast, "Planned Giving Strategies.” Will be discussing how to increase charitable contributions while reducing estate tax liability, the transfer tax system, personal trusts and transferring highly appreciated stocks to the next generation. 8:00-9:30 a.m. Morgan Stanley Corporate Headquarters-1585 Broadway (at 47th Street). RSVP required. Contact Stephanie Kelly 212-883-8120.
Sibling Connection Powerpoint
www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/info_services/siblings.html
Lynn Price of CampTo Belong and Karyn Schimmels of the Oregon Department of Human Services developed this presentation and use it at a variety of trainings and conferences to educate on the meaning and importance of sibling bonds. Visit our Siblings webpage to access the PowerPoint and for contact information regarding its use.
Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community: 2007 Resource Packet
www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preorder/
The Children's Bureau's Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, along with Child Welfare Information Gateway and the FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention, are pleased to invite you to preorder bulk quantities of this resource packet for service providers and others who work to promote healthy families and prevent child abuse and neglect.
About Adoption: A Children's Views Report
www.csci.org.uk/PDF/Adoption%28Tagged%29.pdf
This report from Children's Rights in the United Kingdom looks at what adopted children themselves think about adoption -- about the way they got adopted, about being an adopted person and whether that makes a difference at home or at school, and about what might be special about being adopted. This is a report of what children said. The authors did not add any of their own views as adults, and they did not leave out things that children said that they might disagree with. .
Design Guides: Supports for Parents of Children and Youth, Birth Through Age 20
www.cwla.org/parenting/cprcdesignguide.htm
These design guides from the Child Welfare League of America's Creating Parenting-Rich Communities Initiative contain readily accessible information about parent supports. The guides connect users with current online research information about topics related to parent support.
Relatives as Parents Program Funding Announcement
www.brookdalefoundation.org/relativesasparents.htmThe Brookdale Foundation is accepting applications for Local, Regional and State Seed Grant Initiatives for the year 2007. The deadline for the submission of local proposals is Thursday, January 11, 2007; the deadline for state proposals is Thursday, February 8, 2007..
The Importance of Attachment in the Lives of Foster Children: Key Messages from Research
www.community.nsw.gov.au/documents/research_attachment.pdf
This research article from the Centre for Parenting and Research in Australia is intended to help those who work with children in care understand the key messages from attachment theory and research. It outlines the concept of 'working models' that people use to make sense of their interactions with others and that underpin their different responses. Attachment in the context of multiple caregivers and the importance of attachment in childhood and adolescence are also discussed. The article is intended to help foster caregivers and others close to foster children use attachment theory to understand children's needs and challenges and to build productive, new relationships that can safeguard their future.
From the NRCFCPPP Weekly Update
www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/info_services/siblings.html
Lynn Price of CampTo Belong and Karyn Schimmels of the Oregon Department of Human Services developed this presentation and use it at a variety of trainings and conferences to educate on the meaning and importance of sibling bonds. Visit our Siblings webpage to access the PowerPoint and for contact information regarding its use.
Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community: 2007 Resource Packet
www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preorder/
The Children's Bureau's Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, along with Child Welfare Information Gateway and the FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention, are pleased to invite you to preorder bulk quantities of this resource packet for service providers and others who work to promote healthy families and prevent child abuse and neglect.
About Adoption: A Children's Views Report
www.csci.org.uk/PDF/Adoption%28Tagged%29.pdf
This report from Children's Rights in the United Kingdom looks at what adopted children themselves think about adoption -- about the way they got adopted, about being an adopted person and whether that makes a difference at home or at school, and about what might be special about being adopted. This is a report of what children said. The authors did not add any of their own views as adults, and they did not leave out things that children said that they might disagree with. .
Design Guides: Supports for Parents of Children and Youth, Birth Through Age 20
www.cwla.org/parenting/cprcdesignguide.htm
These design guides from the Child Welfare League of America's Creating Parenting-Rich Communities Initiative contain readily accessible information about parent supports. The guides connect users with current online research information about topics related to parent support.
Relatives as Parents Program Funding Announcement
www.brookdalefoundation.org/relativesasparents.htmThe Brookdale Foundation is accepting applications for Local, Regional and State Seed Grant Initiatives for the year 2007. The deadline for the submission of local proposals is Thursday, January 11, 2007; the deadline for state proposals is Thursday, February 8, 2007..
The Importance of Attachment in the Lives of Foster Children: Key Messages from Research
www.community.nsw.gov.au/documents/research_attachment.pdf
This research article from the Centre for Parenting and Research in Australia is intended to help those who work with children in care understand the key messages from attachment theory and research. It outlines the concept of 'working models' that people use to make sense of their interactions with others and that underpin their different responses. Attachment in the context of multiple caregivers and the importance of attachment in childhood and adolescence are also discussed. The article is intended to help foster caregivers and others close to foster children use attachment theory to understand children's needs and challenges and to build productive, new relationships that can safeguard their future.
From the NRCFCPPP Weekly Update