May 20, 2011

Adopted Teen Bowling Event

Teen Bowling Extravaganza
For Adopted Teens

Ages 14-18



Drop off your teen for a night of food, socialization, and bowling! Your teen will be able to interact with other adoptees while engaging in social skills games and bowling!



Wednesday, June 15

5:30-7:30pm

Brunswick Woodmere Lanes, Montgomery AL

RSVP by June 10 to jsexton@childrensaid.org or call 334-409-9477

May 10, 2011

The Flagship Theatre Summer Theatre Scholarship

This opportunity is available for families located in the Dothan area...

"The Flagship Theatre is offering scholarships to children associated with Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections. One scholarship will be awarded for each of the 8 camps for Summer 2011. Children ages 4-18 years old are encouraged to participate.

You can see the camps for your age group listed on The Flagship Theatre website. Only those serious about theatre need apply.

The scholarship will be awarded on a first come first served basis. So call right away for more details.

I look forward to seeing your children on stage this Summer. We will be doing the country version of Cinderella called Cinderelly!"

Thank you,
Sharon Lewis-Saliba
Artistic Director of
The Flagship Theatre
965 Woodland Drive
Dothan, AL 36301
334 699-FLAG 3524 or 701-5449

May 5, 2011

Scholarship Opportunity

Below is information about a college scholarship opportunity.

"Opportunity for two possible scholarships through UMPS Care Charities! Mr. Lee Ross along with the Dave Thomas Foundation is leading this effort and has indicated the desire to identify an Alabama youth for one of the scholarships. The scholarships may be used for either undergraduate or graduate education and are for one- or two-year institutions will range from $2,000 - $5,000 and scholarships for four-year institutions will total $10,000. The criteria for apply includes a child in or who has been in the foster care system and who is over the age of 12 years old. The application is relatively easy to complete.

Click here for the application.

All applications must be post marked by May 10th to be included in considerations. Because of the short turnaround time, completed applications may be emailed to Mr. Lee Ross via email at lross@slatexp.com

Please assist and encourage your college bound youth to make an application as this is a very generous offer."

May 2, 2011

Happy Foster Care Awareness Month!!

May is Foster Care Awareness Month and we want to thank all of our foster parents out there!

To show our appreciation to all of Alabama's foster families, APAC encourages you to leave a comment about your favorite part of being a foster parent! If you leave a comment, you will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Gift Certificate to Outback Steakhouse.

We appreciate each of you and love working with the adoptive and foster families in Alabama!

Sincerely,
Jill, Lisa, Kai, Michael and Jennifer
Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections