Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for all you are doing to help keep our children safe! Many of you are letting us know what your families need and so far we have been able to source all of your requests. We have heard from you that kids are bored and caregivers are doing their best to keep them busy and safe.
For the remainder of May, we will be sending out weekly emails to celebrate
National
Foster Care Month!
We want to make sure whether it is a foster parent, a relative, or a friend caring for our children, that they have the resources they need. We have curated the best virtual and non-virtual activities to keep your families and kiddos busy. If you are not on our mailing list, please sign up
here
.
We are also very excited to announce a
drive through distribution for caregivers on Wednesday, May 27
from 4:30-6:30 PM in three locations: Dade City, Largo, & Trinity. This event is first come, first served so be sure your families don't miss out by signing up no later than May 20th. There will be activity kits, games, food, hand sanitizer, and other giveaways provided.
Keep reading to learn more (
don't forget to download pictures for all the details on the distribution day)
and don't forget to share! Information is also provided at this end of this email about the Emergency Financial Assistance available for care giving families.
Sincerely,
Amy, Tawnee & Amanda
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Travel Around the World
Without Leaving the Couch
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Take a Trip to the Windy City- Without the Wind: From museums to architecture, Chicago's diverse and historic scene has something for all ages to enjoy. Take a tour of The Adler Planetarium, America’s first planetarium, or visit some adorable animals at Lincoln Park Zoo.
OK, maybe it's not really lava but this would be a fun game to play while virtually visiting volcanoes in Hawaii.
Take a step back into history. This structure is over 2,300 years old and 13,170 miles long.
LIVE: The Barracuda Cam: From barracudas to sharks, take a peak at what this camera, located 34 miles off the coast of Cape Fear, North Carolina, is currently viewing.
Skip the long flights and immerse yourself in the culture of Peru and Macchu Picchu, the lost city of the Inca Empire.
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Fun Activities for the
Whole Family
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Story Time With Dolly Parton:
Dolly is going live every Thursday night at 7pm y'all! If you can't make one of the live sessions, be sure to check out past episodes available on her website. This is perfect for getting those little ones settled before bed.
Virtual Playdate Ideas:
If you're running out of ideas of what to talk about on your next Zoom or FaceTime monthly check in, here is a great resource to get those creative juices flowing.
Magic Tricks for Kids:
Do any of your kids show an interest in magic?
Here are 12 magic trick lessons for children of all ages.
They can learn to "levitate" or make a coin disappear.
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Take a Virtual Trip To Disney
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#DisneyMagicMoments:
From "Draw with Pixar," where kids can learn to draw their favorite characters, to story times with Disney actors,
Disney Magic Moments
has something for all ages.
Happily Ever After-Disney Firework Show:
No trip to Disney World is complete with out the grand finale. This 20 min video of an actual Disney firework show will make everyone feel like they just visited the most magical place on earth.
Let's Eat!
Make it a theme night and try some of these Disney
classic recipes at home with the kids:
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We are grateful to all who have made donations during this time.
Special thanks
to Christine and Bruce Arians, Darren & Jocelyn Koenig, the Nash Foundation,
Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund
(a strategic collaboration of the Pinellas Community Foundation, Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg and United Way Suncoast),
TECO Energy
,
United Way Suncoast
,
United Way Pasco.
UPC Insurance
and
Wells Fargo
for their rapid response grants that ensure that we can continue to be there to help children thrive.
If you missed our announcement in the last newsletter about the new Emergency Financial Assistance Program for Caregivers,
learn more here
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Don't forget to like us on Social Media to get the latest
resources and information every day!
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