Grandfather Home NewsA Ministry Mending Families

PANGSHUA KHANG, EDITOR APRIL 2012

FROM THE CEO: HOPE FOR EACH CHILD

HOPE BLOOMS ACROSS NC

REACHING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

VOLUNTEER, SPECIAL EVENTS & MORE

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

C hild abuse is a difficult issue for individuals to talk

about. It is not because people do not care but because most of us care for children passionately. It is difficult to hear such horrid stories of abuse which are often accompanied by a feeling of “nothing can be done about it.”

Here are some statistics aboutchild abuse in America:

• A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. • The total number of child abuse reports has increased 49% since 1986. • An increase in child abuse, (mostly in infants) is linked with the recent recession, in new research that raises fresh concerns about the impact of the nation’s economic woes.• The long-term effects are equally devastating; abused children are much more likely to repeat the cycle of abuse and abuse their own children, and/orbecome involved in the juvenile justice system, or not complete high school and have a mental health illness.Abuse teaches children many

horrible lessons. They are often

told that the abuse is their fault and begin to accept this. Children believe they are unlovable and that there must be something inherently wrong with them. Often children believe there isn’t a God or if He does exist He must not love them. Of course all of these lessons are false, but our children believe that they are a certainty. Unlearning these lessons and learning new ones can be a difficult process for them.

There is no simple solution or a one-size-fits-all approach. Care requires a multi-pronged approach. Here are ways we are fighting to give hope for each child:

• Continuum of Care: It is a term used to describe an array of services provided in various locations across NC to allow us to meet the evolving needs of our children. Our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) on the Banner Elk campus provide our most intensive care. In addition, there are lower levels of residential care on the campus. Our six regional offices serve manychildren in foster care andadoption services. • Treatment: While every program provides a treatment plan, it is up to staff to provide an effective plan supported by evidence. Our staff has the

necessary expertise and just as important, time to meet each child’s specific needs.• Opportunities for growth and new skills: By providing opportunities for children to learn and heal, we show them they are loved and important.We strive to develop areas where they can gain a sense of accomplishment. Spiritual growth is encouraged through attending local churches, bible study, motivational speakers and most importantly, Godly mentors and staff who invest in their lives. • Continuous improvement: Through tracking outcomes and program planning, we are able to continually assess the strength of programs and services to improve them.

I believe we will reach an all-time census high in the next several weeks--meaning we will serve more than 315 children per day. We have been blessed with the opportunity to serve more children than we ever have in our history. It will be challenging in many ways but through your continual support and prayers we will continue to succeed for the children under our care.

What is your hope for each child? Join me in helping hurting children heal and thrive.

From the CEO: Hope for Each Child

Jim Swinkola, CEO

“ It will be challenging in many ways but through your continual support and prayers we will continue to succeed

for the children under our care. ”

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In February 2011, a beautiful 6-year-old girl named Asiana came to Grandfather Home for Children. She was admitted into the foster care program.

Prior to coming to Grandfather Home, Asiana was placed in two other foster homes with her two older brothers. In these last placements, she behaved aggressively toward her brothers and the other foster children.

To try and resolve her aggressive behavior, the Department of Social Services (DSS) decided to place Asiana into a foster home with no other children. She found her placement with one of our therapeutic foster parents, Alan and Laura.

At first, the placement went extremely well. The family was very excited to have her in their home and gave her the one-on-one attention she desperately needed. They worked on her academic skills to prepare her for kindergarten, as she could not write her

name. Because things were going so well, the clinical team decided that Asiana should start receiving letters from her biological mother, who wrote to Asiana while she was incarcerated. Soon thereafter weekly phone calls to her biological brothers were started. Unfortunately, even with the help of her foster parents and intensive in-home workers Asiana was not fully

prepared for

finding connection with her biological family again. She began to backslide in her progress.

Asiana started to act out. She threw many temper tantrums and became very disrespectful toward her foster parents. Things began to escalate once she started kindergarten. In addition to a new transition, intensive in-home therapy stopped. Asiana didn’t handle

these transitions very well. The tantrums became more intense, she started throwing things when she became angry. She would make very hurtful statements and would try to hit, kick and bite people. After the first month of school, Asiana began to settle back down.

Although the family has tried to keep her on a consistent schedule, Asiana will still go to the cabinets in the kitchen just

to make sure there is food

there. She has learned her colors and numbers up to 20 and now can write her name. She has made great progress in such a short

time period. Currently, a specialist

in attachment disorders is helping Asiana and

the foster family learn ways to deal with her issues in a healthy manner. Last October, plans for Asiana changed from reunification with her biological mother to adoption! Alan and Laura love Asiana and wish to adopt her. The clinical team’s goal is also to have her be with her siblings again. Today, Asiana is healing and thriving in this environment of security and unconditional love.

Asiana (right) enjoys playing with her neighbors, Madeline and Grace (above).

Child Now Before Us: A little girl’s healing journey This section of the newsletter is dedicated to children who have come into our care and need your prayers.

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Children’s Needs List: Helping Provide Care

We recently received a phone call about two 3-month-old twin boys, Mark and Zach. Little Mark had burns on the lower half of his body which resulted from a scalding bath. His current foster parents, the Hills, spent a great amount of time at the hospital with Mark. They fully embraced the challenge to learn how to treat his burns and eagerly received both infants home. Today, the two brothers are making great progress.

Can you imagine all the critical things that are needed to care for two children at one time? This challenge to provide for hurting children is not uncommon for our ministry. We ask that you prayerfully consider helping us meet the needs of the children we serve. Here’s how you can help us provide care.

You can purchase the items belowor send funds for these things:

Welcoming Bag $50Tote bag or backpack with essential items like a Bible, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, age appropriate toys, etc.

Basic Clothing Kit $100A welcoming bag to include items from first list items above, plus two outfits (shirts, pants, underwear and socks)

Full Clothing Kit $250A welcoming bag to include first list items plus four outfits (light jacket, shirts, pants, underwear, socks, slippers and pajamas)

Make an Impact: Reaching Your Neighborhood

Grandfather Home for Children provides services in six regions across North Carolina. We are reaching over 60 counties across the state! Here are some simple things that individuals, churches and service groups can do to help the children in local neighborhoods.

• Pray for our children, foster families and staff. • Make emergency kits for new children who often arrive in our care with no clothing!• Sponsor a child’s birthday party• Provide gift cards to major chain stores.• Collect arts & craft supplies for the children’s use.• Host a collection drive for school supplies.• Become an Ambassador (a special liason) from your church, neighborhood or organization to this ministry.• Consider starting a Grandparents Club chapter!• Participate in the Presbytery-wide, annual special offering for Grandfather Home (Father’s Day Offering or Thanksgiving Offering). • Have a speaker from Grandfather Home share our story with your church.• Attend a “Circle of Courage” event to learn more about this ministry and tour the Hayes Campus in Banner Elk.• Provide good books and DVDs for children and teens (nothing R rated).• Contact our ministry today to become a foster parent.• Volunteer or intern with us in your local area!

To learn more about how you can make an impact and get involved, please contact Mae Weed at 828-898-5465.

EVERLASTING TRIBUTES

Everlasting tributes are special gifts of $1,000 or more, which are able to significantly touch the lives of our children. Healing services, not otherwise afforded, are provided. Everlasting tributes are listed in the newsletter for one year.

Everlasting Honor Gifts

Mrs. Carl B. Brown, Jr.Pamela Brown Vinson

Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr.Milliken Foundation

Family and Friends at ChristmasEd and Susan HardinJosephine S. Leiser

Josephine S. Leiser FoundationJames M. McCarl

Lucy F. McCarlJo Morrison

Kevin and Jeanne PoormanCorinne Phillips

Jim Phillips and Cynthia PoortengaDr. Richard A. Ray

Regenia ClarkJim SwinkolaRegenia Clark

Everlasting Memorial Gifts

Evelyn BairdTruette Baird

Eleanor Hayes BarnhardtFred and Gwen Deaton

Dr. Ward B. BreidenthalMarietta E. Breidenthal

Joel BectonRose Holden Cole

Carl B. Brown, Jr.Pamela Brown Vinson

Jeff ByrdJohn and Judy Collins

L. Jack ClarkBob and Carol Allen

Regenia ClarkFred and Gwen DeatonM B Krupp Foundation

Gary A. and Kay M. SmithJudge Christopher McLauchlin Collier

Fred and Gwen DeatonIra K. Davenport

Allan DavenportRobert “Bob” Dick, III

Camilla DickEarl Durden

The Durden Foundation, Inc.Dale FilesDoris Files

Greg and Saundra FilesMildred M. Gee

Elizabeth Gee Frances Moore Hart

Isabelle Stowe

Jean HasekRobert Hasek

Maryann HasekRobert Hasek

Rev. Robert JohnstonFred and Gwen Deaton

Edwin Lee Jones, Jr.Lou Jones

Victor R. KellyBarbara Kelly

Carolyn H. KingKenneth KingRiley King

Cooper and Beth HagertyGeorge Laboda

Children and GrandchildrenLee Lundy

McKinley LundyJames S. Massarene

Jacqueline Massarene-LunardoniDale Michael

Jean MichaelFrancis Scott McElwee Nicholson

Fred and Gwen Deaton Claybon and Sue Perry

Greg and Saundra Files

Edna Church PiersonAda C. Phillips

A. Paul PriddyJane Priddy

Marye PriddyJ. Robert Roughton, Sr.

Marjorie RoughtonFlora Davis SalyerBob and Burma Lotts

Frank SchrumBetsy W. Schrum

Fred SlanePat Ebert

Katherine “Kitty” StroudFred and Gwen DeatonJohn Bynum Taylor

Susan CarterJane Madden Snyder

Bob SnyderPansy Louise StaffordLew and Margaret Webb

Charlie von SteinGloria von Stein

The Warriner FamilyDorothy Smith-Fox

Honor GiftsBob and Ann Abel

Barry and Bonnie SetzerJackie AdamsBarbara Lawrence

Margaret Eury AgleChris and Leslie Agle

Richard AgleRichard Agle

Chris and Leslie AgleDr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander & Cole,

Aiden, and Chloe AlexanderJohn and Jeannette Alexander

Mary Allissandratos and FamilyWade Stroupe

Chip and Suzanne AllranWade Stroupe

Armelda D. BarlowHoward and Jean Shannon

John and Josephine BeallBrian and Christina VanderbloemenBlair & Kim Beam and Grant

Wade StroupeH. L. Beam, III

Wade StroupeJack and Helga Beam

Barry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerJohn and Nancy Beard

Barry and Bonnie SetzerHazel Berry

Scott JonesAlex Bittler

Ralph and Denise Shell

Luke BittlerRalph and Denise Shell

Zach BittlerRalph and Denise Shell

John A. BleynatJohn F. Bleynat

John and Margaret BleynatTruette Baird

Kathy BlumMargaret Eury Agle

Kathy BooneDeloris Pickens

Scott and Christy BrannonEverette HobsonBill Brooks

Barry and Bonnie SetzerLee and Leslie BrownBarry and Bonnie SetzerElizabeth F. Buford

Marjorie WilkieDean Bullis

Barry and Bonnie SetzerBetty BurwellWynne Cottrell

Frances CampbellGeorge and Martha Copes

Margie CampbellShannon Osborn

Bob and Polly CappsBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Bruce and Debby CarltonBarry and Bonnie Setzer

John CarrierGlen and Nancy Brickey

John and Pat CarrierCharles and Kitty McBrideJohn and Boots Carter

Bob and Gwin DaltonJohn and Carol Carter

Bill and Melanie SlagleBruce and Gwynne Chadwick

Kathryn BerrongPhil and Sharon Brackins

Hunter and Brenda ChadwickLaura Chadwick Jones

Martin and Tina ChadwickRichard Chadwick

Tony and Paula TrivettHunter and Brenda Chadwick

Richard ChadwickLaura Chadwick Jones

Martin and Tina ChadwickHunter and Brenda Chadwick

Laura Chadwick JonesQuick Chadwick

Hunter and Brenda ChadwickLaura Chadwick JonesRichard ChadwickLaura Chadwick Jones

Reuben and Mary Ann ChrestmanAndy and Elisabeth McGuireRev. Dr. Martin Christian

Grays Chapel ChurchHarriett Coleman

Howard and Maxine NanceTom and Beverly Considine

Barry and Bonnie Setzer

David, Chad and Jansen CraigBarry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerDonald and Jacki Craven

David DeBruin and Elizabeth TaylorJim DavisVicki Heath

Warren and Joan DavisBrenda Chadwick

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur DeBerryFred and Alice Stanback

Ralph and Jane DenhamKent and Kittie Eubank

Ridge and Betty deWittBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Tony and Debbie diSantiBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Helen S. DuncanBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Penny EdwardsHarriett Coleman

Howard and Maxine NanceFamily and Friends at Christmas

Mac and Kathy GowinAnni Farmer

Barry and Bonnie SetzerDavid Fenner and Gloria Baird

Trey, Candee and Gabriel SpenceSergei and Dima Ferriera

Jack and Jane KingGreg and Saundra Files

Rick and Tori JannettaJoel Fleishman

Fred and Alice StanbackHarriet M. ForbisJerry and Kaye Morgan

HONOR/MEMORIALHonor and memorial gifts help support Grandfather Home for Children’s ministry to youth and their families. A memorial gift honors the memory of a

departed loved one—a perfect way to express sympathy and appreciation in times of sorrow. Honor gifts remember and thank the living. This expression of thoughtfulness honors friends and family on special occasions in their lives such as birthdays, anniversaries, promotions and retirement.

Investing in a young life through a memorial or honor gift is an appropriate way to remember someone and provide a lasting tribute to that memory.Received December 16, 2011 — March 15, 2012.

Honor Continued Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fraser

Bill and Kitty TaylorMr. and Mrs. Tom Fraser

Bill and Kitty TaylorBrenda Furman

Barry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerThe Garber Family

Joseph GarberThe Luis Garcia Family

Deanne GarciaJackie and Sylvia Garner

Nick and Marie WickerCarolyn Grady

Mike and Cathy GradyGrandfather Home Staff

Bodie and Jane ScottC. M. and Lynda Harris

Glenn and Kim DavisPricey Harrison

Fred and Alice StanbackTed and Tammy

Heavner and FamilyWade Stroupe

Jason and Lydia HobsonEverette Hobson

Gene and Brenda HollifieldBarry, Bonnie and Taja Setzer

Hoppy and Shirley HuffmanBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Susie HuffstetlerWade Stroupe

Doug and Betty HughesBarry and Bonnie SetzerStewart Humphrey

Broadus and Beth BrannonLaura Chadwick Jones

Richard ChadwickSydney and Shannon Jones

Bill and Lida JonesJoe and Duree JosephBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Joyce. Liza and unborn sister

John and Jeannette AlexanderJan Karon

Barry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerJustin King

Jack and Jane KingMatt and Sarah King

Jack and Jane KingSam and Kelley King

Jack and Jane KingBernice Kirkpatrick

Barry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerHans and Judy Kohler

Barry and Bonnie SetzerGary and Ann LeagoBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Mike LeagoBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Dennis and Margaret LehmannBarry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerHans and Pat Lengers

Barry and Bonnie SetzerMr. and Mrs. Micheal Leonard

Fred and Alice StanbackRick and Debbie LiddleAndy and Elisabeth McGuire

Dorothy LightfootRev. David Cagle

David and Ethel LoganBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Jim and Lucy McCarlJohn and Kinsey Brand

Brian McGuire & Joe Haban, IIAndy and Elisabeth McGuire

Jill McGuireAndy and Elisabeth McGuireMike and Ann McGuireAndy and Elisabeth McGuirePat and Debbie McGuireAndy and Elisabeth McGuire

Gretchen A. McLeanJimmy and Joyce McLean

Helen S. McLeanJimmy and Joyce McLean

Jimmy and Joyce McLeanRick and Judith McLean

Rick and Judith McLeanJimmy and Joyce McLean

Dr. and Mrs. Charles MidkiffBob and Carol Mattocks

Barbara Miller WhittonJohn Hearn

Gene and Laurie ModlinBarry and Bonnie Setzer

The Morrison FamilyJoseph GarberJo MorrisonJoseph Garber

Larry and Anne GarberTim and Samantha Moss &

Madison, Landis and ChapelWade Stroupe

Martha MullinsBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Joe and Georgia MullinsBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Clyde MurshisonTom and Margaret Fitz

Mr. and Mrs. Gary MurphyHelen Margaret Gaskins

Ron McLean and Carl MyrickJimmy and Joyce McLean

Maxine NanceHarriett Coleman

Peg NorrisJack and Jane King

Mike and Kaye OwenbyBarry and Bonnie SetzerBetty Ann Painter

Barry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerMary T. Parker

Liz ParkerAndy ParseKathy Parse

Christie Parse and Gary CookKathy Parse

Ken PeacockFUNN Sunday School Class

Ken and Rosanne PeacockGreg and Claudine Lovins

Pearce & Sarah’s Thanking FriendsRoger and Georgia Hayes

Mary Ann RileyMr. and Mrs. Clay Poindexter

Fred and Alice StanbackRichard and Patsy Pons

Barry and Bonnie SetzerJohn and Sallie Prince

Joyce GuffeySusan PrindleMary Lancaster

Mr. and Mrs. Bob PuettDon and Marion Stadler

Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. RayLarry and Mary McNeill

Louise RutherfordLydia Rayfield

Wade Stroupe

Gavin Hayes ReeseBonnie Reese

Mr. and Mrs. Hal RobertsonJerry and Kaye Morgan

Alice RoessBarry and Bonnie SetzerJim and Patsy RoseBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Michael and Tracie Ross, and Matthew and Stuart

Wade StroupeMr. and Mrs. Ray Ross

Bill and Kitty TaylorDotty Royston

Andy and Elisabeth McGuireBrian and Julianne Sandlin

Kathy ParseTerry and Heidi Sarantou

Barry and Bonnie SetzerMarie SchulkenTony and Gail Cole

The John M. Scott, III FamilyStuart and Pat MacLean

Mitchell and Nancy SetzerBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Taja Bleu SetzerBarry and Bonnie Setzer

Wanda SetzerBarry, Bonnie and Taja Setzer

Phillip ShivellTony and Gail ColeMary S. Shook

Nancy VestDon and Margie Smith

Lee and Scharme Prevost and FamilyMeredith Smith

Clay and Dianne QuerbesTom and Sarah Speed

Glenn and Kim DavisLinda Steen

Barry and Bonnie SetzerJim and Suzanne Stouffer

The Art Barnes FamilyMay Strain

Bee and Martha StrainSarah W. Strain

Bee and Martha StrainMary Sugg Styres

Richard and Anna BraceyLyn Sweet

Elizabeth ThompsonAshlin Kate Swinkola

Art and Lynne ScottBrian and Audra Swinkola

Art and Lynne ScottKiera Blaine Swinkola

Art and Lynne ScottCindy Taylor

Barbara LawrenceWill and Cori Thompson

Barry and Bonnie SetzerTim and Anne Timberlake

Bob and Carol MattocksMr. and Mrs. Bob Tonsfeldt

Bill and Kitty TaylorJim Townsend

Cullie TarletonJim and Margaret Townsend

Norman and Sandra CulbertsonJack and Catherine Trawick

Steve and Jeannine AlleyRandall and Libby Ward

Barry and Bonnie SetzerDamon and Elizabeth Waters

Barry and Bonnie SetzerRev. Rob Westlund

DT SavageBrenda White Wright

Larry and Lois ClarkeJim and Barbara Whitton

Fred and Alice StanbackChris and Melanie Wilcox

Glenn and Kim Davis

Ronnie and Karma WilsonGlenn and Kim Davis

Rilda WolfAndy and Elisabeth McGuire

Memorial Gifts

Robert E. “Bob” AgleChris and Leslie Agle

Richard AgleDale Gordon Anderson

Pete and Jeanne WilliamsMargaret Clark Arrington

Joe and Ruth WhiteIssac T. Avery, Jr.

Marybell AveryShirley Ballew

Faye PerkinsMartin S. “Scotty” Banner

Martin BannerMary Margaret Kiser Bausell

Richard BausellCarolyn Ann Behmer

Tony and Gail ColeDavid Robert “Rob” Black

Rosemary TroxlerGeorge H. Bleynat

Lois H. BleynatAudrey Perry Boynton

Walter and Jane HardinGary Boynton

Bill BoyntonMarilyn Boynton

Cyclone BrettSuzanne Cole

Golfing friends of Bill BoyntonEleanor Hoey BradshawSimon and Churchill Thompson

Billie Gabard BridgesVic and Sally MirandaJackson Buckalew

Ed and Marilyn GideonSally B. Bullock

Rev. Malcolm BullockCamille Bridger Bunch

Mary LampleyRobert Alexander Campbell

Karen CampbellMattie Carrier

Glen and Nancy BrickeyElizabeth “Beth” Cole

Jim ColeChristopher McLauchlin Collier

Don and Loretta HubbleMary Ann Viccora Connelly

Dick and Olive BairdDebby Crane

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Crane, Jr.Charles E. Crews

Mary CrewsIra Kay Davenport

Allan DavenportDaniel Armstrong Davis

Patsy MullenJohn Paul Davis, Jr.Richard and Nicki DavisRobert “Bob” DickJohn and Mary Wiley

Dale FilesRick and Tori Jannetta

William Edward “Ed” FosterPatricia Stouffer

Manfred FranzSandra FranzPhil Frasher

Mary StyresJames W. and Vivian S. Freeze

Jimmy and Joyce McLeanVictor H. “Vic” Garrou

Ann B. GarrouMr. and Mrs. J. A. Giles

Elease GilesL. S. “Bill” Gilliam, Jr.

Roy and Fran Campbell

William R. “Bob” GuffeyJoyce Guffey

John GuignardJerry Pressley

Lewis B. GuignardJerry Pressley

William “Bill” GuignardJerry Pressley

Margaret HallChris and Helen Baucom

Albert F. “Al” HardmanNancie Kurtz

Jack H. HindsPatricia Hinds

Douglas HodgesWanda Hodges Hindman

Ramona HoyleWinfred and Frankie MuseStephen Curtis Hoyle

Bob and Lois DodsonMajor Jimmy O. Huffman, Sr.

Truette BairdBennie J. Jones

Ralph and Denise ShellFrank J. Jones, Jr.

Ralph and Denise ShellRoy S. Jones

Mary StyresRuth Kerley

David and Gloria FennerLue S. Khang

Hal and Melanie FennerSam and Venus Kindle

Eula K. CarrollRobert Paul Lambdin, Sr.

George and Carolyn TerrellLois Jane Loeblein

Belden Tri-State Building MaterialsValerie Chandler

Diener Brick CompanyJim and Barbara NormanTerry and Susan Swaim

Jill Veber

Edward L. Loehr, Sr.Jim and Gina Bigger

Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson Dia NicholsHigh County State Bank

Mike LongardtDavid and Nancy Page

Robert “Kyle” MartinSteve and Mary Kelly

Jack MastersRobert and Lynne BassTom and Cindy Baur

Peggy BeamanGary and Sandy Brown

Ginger RutherfordJulie Maupin

Tony and Gail ColeMary Beth McCall

Tammy ClickBetty CombsJanet Day

Mary KnightNorthwest Basketball Officials

AssociationAbigail Blair “Abby” McLean

Jimmy and Joyce McLeanWebb A. and Violet C. McLean

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"I like being a big brother because I

get to help them." -Landon, age 8

"My dad says Im a Princess and princesses always have bubbles." -Cecelia, age 5

Memorial Continued

Charles Vernon & Martha Luther McLoudBarbara-Ann Zizzi

Martha Luther McLoudDennis and Susan Harvey

Sally KirbyDavid and Vicki Miller

Mary RolofsonChristophe and Tasha Roth

Florence SpiveyRobert L. Merian

Sadie MerianMr. and Mrs. Ro Millen

Mike and Carole SimpsonMary Cole Moore

Steve MooreEleanor Moss

Mary StyresAnn Murchison

Tom and Margaret FitzGeorge Donaldson Murphy

Ronald D. HartgroveBrian Anderson Nicholson

Cosmo Mendolla and Anntoinette RyalsLena Helen Carter Noe

Willie and Shirley CradicPaul and Linda Rutledge

Sherrie RutledgeAllie Holland OdumAllen and Celia Hunter

William George OwenThe Anna Mackley Family

Shirley PageDavid and Nancy Page

Claybon and Sue PerryRick and Tori JannettaEssie Lee Porter

William Porter

Clyde RhyneMike and Carole Simpson

Gladys RhyneMike and Carole Simpson

Herman RhyneMike and Carole Simpson

Linda RhyneMike and Carole Simpson

Loyd and Helen RhyneMike and Carole Simpson

Paul RhyneMike and Carole Simpson

Frederick Richard “Dickie” RibetKathy Parse

Margaret H. RidenCarol Parent

Jane RobinsonRichard ZakourDoris RossNancie Kurtz

J. Robert Roughton, Sr.Marjorie Roughton

George Barron RoweBill Boynton

Grace Newton SainLoyse Hull Smith

John M. Scott, IIIStuart and Pat MacLean

Nancy SegalCarol Parent

Harold N. “Bud” ShellRalph and Denise Shell

Nancy Cloer “Bo” ShellRalph and Denise ShellMyrtle Rose Shutt

Kaye ShuttRobert Lee Shutt

Kaye ShuttJesse Lee Smith

Harold and Alice Durham

Jane Madden SnyderJoanne Boswell

Bill and Louise MundenBetty Neu

Dr. William Gilbert SpencerBeaver and Daisy Robinette

Mabel StackJack Elledge

Dorothy StahlThe Art Barnes Family

Dorothy Elizabeth Huff StaleyBobby and Shirley Clodfelter

Marion StoneMarcelle Stone

Samuel B. Strain, Sr.Bee and Martha Strain

Frankie StreetJA Street Trust

Jearline Webster TalleyJoe and Ruth WhiteJoAnn Tenney

Dale and Linda PattersonRev. Willis Thompson

Neill and Marie SalmonPhoebe Wakefield

Ann WilliamsDr. Charles E. Waldner, Jr.

Marjorie WaldnerLois Inez WestbrookDon and Loretta Hubble

Mr. and Mrs. W. U. WhitlockMary Fleenor

Kenneth F. WiblitzhouserSue Wiblitzerhouser

Mr. and Mrs. John H. WilsonSteve and Pam Wilson

Fred S. and Elizabeth L. WrightCharles and Ann Wright

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HOPE ACROSS NC

The mission of Grandfather Home for Children is to find and support a safe family setting in which each child can remain free from abuse and hurt. Across the state there are dedicated staff and passionate foster parents who directly provide care for hurting children. Discover a few exciting ways how our ministry is making a big impact on many young lives.

• In the Smokey area, nearly 70 children are served.• The Winston-Salem team continues to hold a social skills group for our children. They are broken into their age groups and participate in age- appropriate activities. Through this experience, children are able to learn valuable life skills while having fun!• Youth, ages 13-21, participate in an Independent Living Program (based in Charlotte), which runs for 10 months. This program allows interactive activities like modeling, dynamic group discussion, and assessment. Other components include learning communication skills, daily living skills, money management and self-care.

Check out our 2012 Event Calendar (on right) to discover how you can get involved or support in this shared ministry.

Save the Date: Mark Your Calendars!

April 13, May 4, June 1 and September 7Circle of Courage

Saturday, May 26Wildcat Lake Opens

Friday, June 1Children’s Trust Society Dinner

June 23-24Tennis Tournament at Yonahlossee Club

Saturday, July 28Grandfather Home Festival

Sunday, July 29Homecoming Picnic

September 23-2422nd Annual Children’s Golf Classic at The Elk River Club

May 18, 2013Centennial Celebration Opening Kick Off

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Praise Report: Three Sisters Search for a forever HomeThis section of the newsletter is dedicated to children who have made tremendous strides in healing!

Kendra, Angel and Megan are a sibling group that came to us in October 2009. They were ages 4, 6 and 12. Their mother struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues. Due to problems with the home environment, the girls experienced severe neglect and abuse. Megan, the oldest, was often left alone with her siblings. At a very young age, she became the caretaker of her sisters. Angel had educational delays. Kendra dealt with extreme anger issues and would threaten and hurt younger children.

Soon all three girls were involved with therapy. Unfortunately, their progress in therapy was slow. They then moved into a pre-adoptive home

(outside Grandfather Home’s care) in August 2010. Eight months later, that family transferred to our agency. The gains that the girls were making in that home were remarkable! Megan was blossoming into a young woman and had many friends. Angel started receivingacademic awards in school for her great performance. Kendra began

learning to manage her anger in healthy ways.

All three girls made amazing growth but sadly a few months ago, their foster mom Jane discovered some major medical conditions which will prevent her from providing the girls with the special care they deserve. Earlier this year, we found a wonderful adoptive family who we hope will be able to care for these girls. Several visits were arranged to ensure that this would be a good

fit. A few weeks ago the girls moved into this new home. We are excited to see that these precious girls will be adopted into their forever family soon. Please continue

to pray for these girls.