Tag: foster
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Santa Claus stopped by West Cinema for a special free movie night for foster families in the community. (Contributed) Foster Youth enjoy a Movie Night at West Cinema
The West Cinema had a fun night for local youth and their families on Monday night thanks to owners who wanted to provide a holiday treat for foster children. Santa Claus made an appearance as well as foster families got to enjoy a free movie night during the 6 p.m. showing, along with concessions. The…
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Police: Drugs and gun seized, youth relocated as a result of a traffic stop and search of a house
Foster youth listed as missing person in Cobb County returned home as well; two jailed in early Tuesday morning incident A traffic stop Monday night in the Rockmart area saw a strange set of events end with youth being taken from their home in the middle of the night on Tuesday, a foster parent finding…
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Get Pump’d campaign fundraiser for foster care back on for October
Want to do some good in the community this Halloween, and ensure that youth who need a treat get one? Then look no further than a fundraiser going on right now. Polk Family Connection is working to support local children in Polk County again this year in their “Get Pump’d for Kids” campaign. The organization…
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Blessings for new family as Rockin Rooster & Happy Hen’s Street Market continues
Business on North Piedmont making a move to East Elm Street in coming months Note: Rockin Rooster & Happy Hen are sponsors of Polk.Today content. – KtE Rockin Rooster & Happy Hen owner Helen Riley has always made a priority in her business to give back to the community. That’s why she’s been doing her…
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(Contributed by Capitol Beat News Service) Tax credit boost for Georgia foster parents clears General Assembly
Beau Evans of Capitol Beat News Service provided this content for Polk.Today and other readers around Georgia to enjoy. Find additional state and political news at Capitol-beat.org. State lawmakers passed a tax credit increase Thursday for foster parents in Georgia to incentivize more adoptions, advancing a key plank in Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislative priorities this year.…
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Rhonda Heuer and Susan Ollis loaded pumpkins with candy and toys purchase with funds from the "Get Pump'd for Halloween" fundraiser. Polk Family Connection sells 125 signs to provide candy for foster youth
Some good news coming out of the close of October: a whole lot of foster youth in Polk County got sweets for Halloween thanks to the generosity of the community. Polk Family Connection Executive Director Rhonda Heuer said reported on Facebook on Friday that 125 of the Get Pump’d for Halloween signs were sold over…
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Get Pump’d for Halloween providing foster youth with treats
One local organization needs your help to ensure that youth in foster care in Polk County have a Happy and fun-filled Halloween. Polk Family Connection has partnered with Harbin Clinic to support children in foster care in Polk County for Halloween, and are asking for donations to purchase a sign for someone’s yard, and for…