February 2025 Newsletter

A NIGHT OF BOURBON TASTINGS, LAUGHS AND DERBY MAGIC!

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Join NOAS on Saturday, April 12th for a spectacular fundraising event celebrating the annual Run for the Roses!

Dust off your finest derby hat and join us for an unforgettable evening of high-stakes excitement, delicious dining, and giving back! This event will take place on Saturday, April 12 at 6 PM at Hollywood Gaming in Austintown. Enjoy a night filled with dinner and drinks; live and silent auctions; and the thrill of the races; and all of the proceeds benefit the foster children and families served by NOAS. Join us and help us make a difference. Don’t miss out—bet on a night of fun for a great cause!

BOURBON & BAGS BINGO Thank you for your support

Thank you for making Bourbon, Bags & Bingo a huge success! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered, and donated to Bourbon & Bags Bingo on January 30 at Ciminero’s! Thanks to your generosity and support, guests enjoyed an exciting evening of bingo, winning top-shelf bourbons and high-end purses, all while making a meaningful impact. Every dollar raised helps NOAS recruit, train, and find safe, secure, and nurturing families for foster youth in our community. Your kindness and commitment bring hope to children who need it most! Thank you for being part of this unforgettable night—we couldn’t do it without you!

TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING PROGRAMS

Struggling with parenting a child who has experienced trauma? We can help! Parenting a child or teen who has been through trauma comes with unique challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone. NOAS offers FREE, trauma-informed parenting classes designed to help foster parents build strong, trusting relationships and navigate difficult behaviors with confidence.

Our evidence-based programs include: TBRI® (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) – Learn proven strategies to connect, empower, and correct behaviors in a way that fosters healing and trust; and CORE Teen – Gain essential tools to support and guide teenagers who have experienced trauma, helping them develop resilience and life skills. Join now and receive practical real-life techniques you can apply immediately; and a supportive community of foster parents who understand your unique experiences. Take the first step in transforming your parenting journey and creating a safe, nurturing environment for your child. Check out the schedules, or to learn more, register today.

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CHANGE A LIFE - Become a Foster Parent with NOAS!

Are you open-minded, nurturing, and flexible? Do you want to make a life-changing impact on a foster child or help keep siblings together? Now’s your chance! Our next Pre-Service Foster Parent Training begins on April 17, 2025! Complete the state-required training in just 3 weeks with our flexible virtual format, making it easier than ever to open your heart and home to a child in need. Join a supportive community and take the first step toward making a difference! 

Register today by contacting Sarah Moreton at 330-984-0873 or smoreton@noas.com.

BOARD MEMBER HIGHLIGHT

Carol Kerr

Ms. Kerr is a retired technical software and hardware course developer for enterprise storage products. Carol is the oldest of eight children and is empathetic to children entering foster care, especially sibling groups. Carol is passionate about foster youth that age out of foster care. Carol previously served on the Children’s Rehab Board.

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