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VBS has recently begun a relationship with the Adopt A Child Abuse Caseworker
Program (ACAC) from the North Hollywood office of the Department of Children &
Family Services (DCFS). Our mission is to provide resources to abused, neglected
and impoverished children and their families in the local area. There are
presently 8 families in our social worker’s caseload, as well as 33 additional
children that our caseworker monitors.
Our partnership with DCFS includes providing emergency assistance for
children and families in crisis, as well as a birthday gift for these children,
food baskets for the families at Thanksgiving, and an age-appropriate holiday
gift for the children in December.
If your Live A Jewish Life group or Havurah is interested in “adopting” a
family or a child, please contact us. Individual members/families are also
welcome to participate.
We look forward to beginning a successful partnership with our friends at DCFS,
and in making a difference in the lives of these children and families.
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