June 2023 Newsletter

After spending over 9 Years in Foster Care Ja'Cary Finds his Forever Family.

Ja’Cary was adopted on May 17, 2023. His NOAS recruiters were able to be there with him on his special day. We are so happy for Ja’Cary and his new family.

OH/PA GIVING WEEK HAS STARTED

NOAS can use your donation

The Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern OH will once again be matching gifts to NOAS during GIVING WEEK – June 17 through June 23. To give during this time and help NOAS receive a match, visit www.paohgives.org. We appreciate you and the help you provide to allow us to make a difference by inspiring and nurturing connections for children and young adults in foster care. Because of your generosity, we are able to continue to provide quality programs and services for the foster children and families we work with.

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JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH

Visit NOAS this Saturday in Downtown Warren

NOAS is proud to say we work with all children and all families. As advocates for these youth and families, we are always looking for ways to improve the policies and practices that impact them. NOAS will be celebrating Pride Month on Saturday, June 17 in downtown Warren on Courthouse Square from 11:00am to 6:30pm. We would love to see you there.

NOAS STAFF HIGHLIGHT

"I'm a Wendy's Wonderful Kids Recruiter and currently I work with 23 youth in the foster care system. Since I started working at NOAS in November 2021 I have matched 11 children with potential adoptive families. Recently, a teenager on my caseload told me that I have changed her life for the better because I kept trying to find a family for her and never judged her for her past. That really opened my eyes to how the work I do every day impacts the youth on my caseload."

Madeline Ciriello holds a Bachelors and Masters in Criminology and Justice Studies from Kent State University. She has several years of experience as a case manager at Northeast Ohio Community Alternative Program (NEOCAP).

PLAY IT FOR THE KIDS GOLF OUTING

a huge success

Our 30th Annual Play It For the Kids Golf Outing was held on Monday, June 5, and we would like to thank our sponsors and golfers for joining us. Golfing, networking, and mingling were all part of an enjoyable day. The event was a great success thanks to all who participated.

WELLNESS CORNER

June is National Employee Wellness Month. Employers, and organizations are encouraged to implement proactive measures to improve physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing during wellness month.

NOAS Wellness Committee strives to raise awareness about the benefits of a healthy workforce. To encourage staff to get up and move and reinforce the importance of self-care, monthly activities include yoga, meditation, walking Wednesday, games and more.

Meet Marcus

Age 12

Marcus “Jay” enjoys being active. Jay loves science and enjoys intricate toys like models or science-based toys. Jay enjoys Pokemon and collecting cards. Jay wants to be loved and accepted. Read more

See more children who are waiting for a family just like yours.

FOSTER CARE

VIRTUAL Q&A

Are you flexible, nurturing, open-minded, and patient? Have you ever considered becoming a foster caregiver? To provide potential foster caregivers with the information they need, NOAS is hosting a series of VIRTUAL Foster Care Virtual open houses every other Tuesday from 6pm to 7pm. Do you have questions? We have answers. Find out more. Join us via Zoom on June 20th.

Zoom Link

To learn more about NOAS please visit www.noas.com

Phone: 800-686-6627 ext. 126

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