August 2011

 
Bestselling Author Ashley Rhodes-Courter at Little Hands Need Big Help" 

Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent almost ten years in foster care, living in 14 placements
before being adopted at age 12. At the age of 23, she published her memoir, "Three Little Words,"
about her experiences in foster care. The book quickly became a New York Times bestselling
novel. Ashley has received national awards from the North American Council on Adoptable
Children, the Child Welfare League of America, and the Congressional Coalition on Adoption
Institute. She has also been featured on "The Today Show," "Good Morning America," CNN and
 "Montel Williams."

Ashley will speak at a fundraising reception hosted by Children's Aid and Family Services and
the PGA TOUR Wives Association. "Little Hands Need Big Help" will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison, NJ. Bestselling
author Harlan Coben will emcee the event.

Proceeds from this champagne cocktail reception will benefit the agency's Medical Services and Advocacy Center for children in foster care and the PGA TOUR Wives Association's designated charities, including "Blessings in a Backpack."

For more information on sponsorships, call 201-261-2800. Ticket prices start at $50. To purchase tickets, visit www.cafsnj.org.

Wine and Food Tasting Event to Honor Marion and Bob Jones

 

The agency's annual Wine and Food Tasting Evening is Friday, November 4, 2011 from 7:30 – 11:00 p.m. at The Women's Club of Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ. We will be honoring Marion and Bob Jones for 25 years of dedication to Children's Aid and Family Services. For more information, visit www.cafsnj.org or call 201-261-2800.

Agency News....


Madinah Grier


We are saddened to share the news that Madinah Grier, vice president of special projects for Children's Aid and Family Services, passed away on August 8, 2011. Madinah endured a two-year battle with cancer with courage and dignity. She was a trusted colleague and friend to the staff at Children's Aid and Family Services and will be truly missed.





Children's Aid and Family Services has a 110-year history of helping vulnerable children and families. Our services include adoption, foster care, child care and early education, alcohol and drug abuse education and prevention, eldercare and community educational programs and workshops. There are so many ways for you to get involved and make a difference. Adopt. Foster. Donate. Volunteer. For more information, call 201.261.2800 or visit www.cafsnj.org.