December 2021 Newsletter
NOAS IS CELEBRATING A SIBLING ADOPTION
Sweet sisters, seven-year-old Emily, and three-year-old Elsie, never have to worry about being separated because they were adopted on December 2, 2021. What better way to kick off the holidays - as a family!
VISIT FELLOWS RIVERSIDE GARDENS AT MILLCREEK IN DECEMBER
Team NOAS had a blast decorating our tree at Fellows Riverside Garden! Check it out and enjoy their annual Winter Celebration full of beautiful trees.
A FEW PERSPECTIVES TO KEEP IN MIND THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Kids who are melting down over the holidays don't mean:
• I'm trying to ruin your fun
• I'm trying to embarrass you
• You are a terrible parent
• I am an imperfect child
• I need you to meet my demands
• I need to learn a lesson
• I'm defiant and refuse to listen
• I hate you

Kids who are melting down over the holidays may mean:
• I'm overstimulated and need a break
• There's a lot of new people, and I'm overwhelmed
• I need your attention
• My brain is flooded with emotion; I can't think logically
• Please help me find a peaceful spot to hang out
• I feel safe to have these feelings with you
• This has been a big day for me
• I'm hungry, tired, or bored
• I need you to be my calm right now
• This is all new for me
• I love you and feel safe with you
MENTORS NEEDED
ANGEL TREE PROGRAM
We would like to thank the amazing donors, volunteers, and community partners who made our “Angel Tree” possible once again! Over 160 kids, teens and young adults will be receiving Christmas gifts because of YOUR kindness!
CAR DONATED TO NOAS
Cheryl Tarantino, Executive Director, and Cara Holko, Board Member, accept the keys to a beautiful Chevy Malibu car that has been generously donated to NOAS. This car makes a huge difference for our staff to visit current and former foster youth and families.
WAITING CHILD
Asia is a beautiful young lady who wants nothing more than a family to call her own. She is a girly girl who loves to do her hair and nails.