3 Ways to Make a Difference to Foster Children in Dayton

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Ways to Make a Difference to Foster Children in DaytonFostering is heavy on my mind. Although it has taken a bit longer than expected, my husband and I will be fully certified foster parents by the end of the week! We want a big family. We love kids. We want to make a difference.
I know a lot of other families want to make a difference, too. But, sometimes, for whatever reason, fostering isn’t an option. There is a growing need in the area, but many do not realize that there are ways to help out other than fostering. Here are three options in the Dayton area:
  • The Timberline Project – This is a great organization that provides support to youth aging out of the foster program. My family and I attended the Yeck Trek event, and it was loads of fun! We followed a trail at the Bill Yeck park in Centerville, the kids did a scavenger hunt, and there were prizes and inflatables at the end of the hike. The Timberline Project holds fun events such as this to raise money for their program that supports youth aging out of foster care through mentoring, therapy and a week long camping trip in the Rocky Mountains. They are always accepting donations, too!
  • Cuddling drug addicted babies – Aching to hold a newborn? There are many who need some extra love waiting at Dayton Children’s. Check out their volunteer website here.
  • Decorating Duffle bags for foster children – Children enter the foster system in a very traumatic way. Often, these kids have nothing but a trash bag in which to pack up their personal items. This is a great program for families and even children to get involved and help make a difference in the lives of traumatized youth. Check out their website here.

Do you know of some other ways we can help foster children in the Dayton area?

We would love to hear them!

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Mary Beth Camillus
Hey Dayton Moms! I'm a stay-at-home mom of three amazing daughters (ages 3, 2, and 2 months). After earning my Masters in Education at OSU and teaching Kindergarten, substitute teaching, and tutoring ESL students, I quickly realized I needed something more! My own family! I joined eharmony.com and never looked back. My husband lived in Dayton since First Grade, so I have come to know a lot about the area through him and his wonderful family. Since I grew up on a farm, this city life still amazes me. There's so much to do! Don't get me wrong, playing in the creek and woods out back has its own charms, but I'm definitely getting used to the perks of living in Dayton. My faith and family are the most important things to me, yet I am very passionate about education. My focus is early childhood, and I have taken on some self study of the Montessori approach for my children. I have been developing activities for my in-home preschool. Full disclosure: I have a very strong connection with my laminator. My husband knows and respects this -- he doesn't have to like it. Favorite parts about being a mom: Unlimited hugs, daily giggles, and watching my blessings grow.