2008

July
Behavioral Specialist
We asked Behavioral Specialist Jesse Kleckner to introduce us to his job at DePaul Family Services.

Now Service Location in South Boston
DePaul Family Services expands with a new office in Halifax to serve areas east of Danville with Treatment Foster Care and Clinical Services.

The summer issue of Caring Chronicle
The brand new issue of our quarterly publication is out now. Download the digital version here.

Director's Corner
A New Year, New Opportunities - A few thoughts from our Executive Director.

June
Adoption Lifebooks: A Child’s Story
doption Lifebooks create “childhood memories” while helping a family through the adoption process.

May
Samuel & Lenora Mitchell
Being foster parents has become a personal mission for this family.

Skiing with Christopher
Ten participants at the Day Support Center in Madison Heights went skiing this winter.

Adoptive Family Preservation training opportunities.
Adoptive Family Preservation support groups and training offered in summer & fall 2008

OPTIONS Participant Spotlight
Going to OPTIONS is not just about having a fun and educational place to attend during the weekdays. It is about taking part in the community!

April
New Charing Chronicle issue
The latest issue of DePaul's quarterly publication.

March
Annual Ribbon-Tying Ceremony
Kick Off National Foster Care Month in Charlottesville.

Expanding our OPTIONS
The past month was eventful at the Waynesboro OPTIONS Day Support Center.

Foster Parent Spotlight
Mark and Becky Sellers family in Christiansburg has worked with our organization for 10 years.

February
A visit to the newest Group Home
We take a short visit to our organization's 4th group home.

Director's Corner
A New Year, New Opportunities - A few thoughts from our Executive Director.

January
The first issue of Caring Chronicle for 2008
Download the latest issue of The Caring Chronicle, our quarterly publication.

Adoption Family Preservation
Support groups/training offered to parents and/or children.

Foster Parent recognized with award
DePaul Foster Parent Janet Theimer awarded by Our Health Magazine.

Care Provider Spotlight:
Pat Cooper has had a life long dedication of service to her community.

Foster Parent Pre-Service Training
Training sessions for individuals interested in becoming foster parents and/or adoptive parents.

2007

December
Happy New Year!
DePaul Family Services will be closed Tuesday, January 1.

Budget Initiative to Find Foster Children Permanent Homes
DePaul featured in local ABC affiliate story on Governors initiative to find foster children permanent homes.

The Film, Waiting Children, Opens to Positive Reviews:
DePaul Family Services collaborates with Va Tech filmmaker to produce a film about adopting from the foster care system.

Independent Living Spotlight:
Holidays In The IL Program.

A Home for the Holidays
Guided tours of the Independent Living apartments.

November
Tim and Josette McCoy
An Abingdon family opened up their home to five siblings in need of foster parents.

Office Closures
Ensure you know when we are open during the Holidays.

Hints For A Reduced Stress Holiday
Remember that the holidays are stressful for everyone in the family.

Directors Corner
In Memory - A few thoughts from our Executive Director.

New Caring Chronicle
The latest issue is available for download now.

National Adoption Day
There will be celebrations on November 17th in the New River Valley and in the Roanoke area.

October
A fun trip to the Safari Park
During a warm summer day OPTIONS day-support in Waynesboro invited friends and family to visit the nearby Safari Park.

Care Provider Spotlight: Pam Lester
Pam Lester has the kindness and experience to make her a wonderful care provider with the developmental disabilities program.

Adoptive Family Preservation training opportunities.
Adoptive Family Preservation support groups and trainings offered October - December.

September
Art Contest
The 2008 DePaul calendars will feature artwork submitted by the clients and families we serve.

Directors Corner
New Beginnings - A few thoughts from our Executive Director.

New Caring Chronicle
The latest issue is available for download now.

August

Adoptive Family Preservation Trainings
Adoptive Family Preservation support groups and training offered this fall.

Foster Parent Spotlight:
Social Workers Frannie Gaeta and Patricia Ronk tell us the story of the Besser Family.

Care Provider Spotlight:
With plenty of experience and an open heart, Sandra Keiser is a fantastic care provider.

Community Volunteer Project
This summer has been a very busy time for our 30 years, 3000 hours community service campaign.

July

All Day Training Report
This all day lecture presented by DePaul and Beyond Consequences Institute focused on love based techniques.

July and August issue of Caring Chronicle
The latest issue is available for download now.

Directors Corner
School's out!

Foster Parent Spotlight
Paul and Margie Bird have provided years of service to the community.

June

DePaul Worker honored by Special Olympics
Social Worker Jim Strock received “Coach of the Year” honors

Volunteer Campaign
For the last few months, we have been involved in many community projects

Foster Parent Spotlight
Thomas and Debra Cook have been foster parents for 6 years

May

The Heart Gallery presents:
A Photography Exhibition of Children in our Region Who Are Available for Adoption.

Take a look at the new Caring Chronicle issue
This latest issues spotlights Foster Care Month among other features.

April

Open House - May 10, 2007
Directions to the Rustburg Group Home.

Art Exhibit Grand Opening
This exhibit will feature art work by our OPTIONS Day Support Clients.

Back In The Day
Three long term organization employees share their memories from their yearly ears with DePaul Family Services.

March

All Day Training Event:
Beyond Consequences.

Directors Corner
March is anniversary month.

Download The March issue of The Caring Chronicle is here!
The new issue spotlights this organization's anniversary.

Adoptive Family Preservation Trainings
Celebrating our 30th Anniversary

Shop DePaul Mats Online!
Doormats created by our clients in the work based OPTIONS program are now for sale on the web.

January

Director's Corner
Celebrating our 30th Anniversary

New Caring Chronicle!
Adoptive Family Preservation support groups and training offered in March.

Adoptive Family Preservation Trainings
Adoptive Family Preservation support groups and training offered in January & February.

Hong Kong
DePaul Family Services holds presentation at international event.

2006

December

Foster Parent Spotlight
A Grandmother’s Story

Happy Holidays!
Office Closures

DePaul Enters a New Partnership
Two agencies collaborate to provide preservation services.

November

National Adoption Day
A national effort to raise public awareness of the children waiting to find permanent, loving families

Every Child Deserves a Home
The Story of The Skinner Family.

Director's Corner
As fall is coming and the days are getting shorter and cooler, we begin to think of the holiday season.

The November-December issue of The Caring Chronicle
The latest issue of DePaul's bi-monthly publication.

Keeping Our Children Safe
DePaul and Christiansburg Police Department to co-host workshop

October

In Memory of Fred Smith
"We Will Miss You Fred" By Nancy Cooper

Two Generations of Care Providers
Care Provider Spotlight by Jim Hall, Branch Director, Waynesboro

A Fast Growing Program!
A presentation of DePaul's Clinical Services Program

September

The New Caring Chronicle is here!
The latest issue of DePaul's bi-monthly publication.

Directors Corner.
As summer comes to a close, we start thinking about school and fall activities. A few words and thoughts from our Executive Director.

Art Contest
The 2007 DePaul calendars will feature artwork submitted by the clients and families we serve.

August

Foster Parent Spotlight - Charlottesville Office
Barbara and Maurice Wells celebrated their 10 year anniversary as foster parents with DePaul this year!

MDA Charity.
DePaul staff raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Jail and Bail.

Training Opportunity -
"What do you stand for?"
Tuesday, September 12, 2006

July

Directors Corner
A few words and thoughts from our Executive Director.

Care Provider spotlight
By Carrie Young, MR Program Social Work Supervisor - Lynchburg Office.

Thanks Dr. Bob!
Sue Bently thanks Dr. Bob Allen, President of DePaul's Board of Directors. His term of office as president ended June 30, 2006.

The Special Build Project
Lynchburg, VA – DePaul’s OPTIONS Day Support partners with Greater Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity and Genworth Financial in building a home.

June

New Caring Chronicle
The latest issue of DePaul's bi-monthly publication.

Foster Parent spotlight:
Connie and Sammy Collins

Care Provider spotlight
By Michelle Osborne, MR Program Social Worker - Roanoke Office.

May

Directors Coner
Spring and almost summer are upon us.

National Foster Care Month
Imagine a world in which the concept of "family" is turned on its head, a world in which you are forced to pack your few belongings and move to a new home and a new family.

Concert Report - Chris Burke
Over 200 people danced to the beat at the "Singer With The Band" concert that featured Chris Burke and Joe and John DiMasi.

The New and Improved Caring Chronicle
DePaul Family Services re-launches its bi-monthly publication The Caring Chronicle this May with a new modern design and interesting content.

April

DePaul receives award.
Independent Living Program awarded $10,000 by CACF

March

Chris Burke in Concert!
The young actor who starred as Corky on the ABC TV hit series "Life Goes On" will perform with his band.

New Service: Mental Health Support
DePaul Family Services is now licensed to provide Mental Health Support Services

DePaul Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner
A Chance to Honor Those Who Open Their Hearts.

LINK - The News & Advance
Two families honored for helping kids in need.

February

Dazzle Day!
A report from the DePaul Family Services Day at the Roanoke Dazzle Basketball Game.

"The Gift"
In memory of Mark Stephen Mallory By Patricia Ronk.

Director's Corner
A few words from Sue Bentley, our Executive Director.

January

Foster Parent Spotlight
Johnny and Jeanette Taylor have been DePaul foster parents in the Roanoke office for five years.

KOVAR grant
Knights of Columbus awards DePaul Family Services with grant check.

2005

December

Dazzle with DePaul
February 18, 2006 is DePaul Family Services Day at the Roanoke Dazzle Basketball Game.

Cedar Bluff Office
On January 3, 2006, DePaul Family Services expanded into Tazewell County by opening our Cedar Bluff office.

Director's Corner
A few words and thoughts from our Executive Director.

Martin Luther King Day
DePaul Family Services will be closed Monday, January 16, 2006 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

October & November

Director's Corner
A few words and thoughts from our Executive Director.

Welcome, Dogwood Place!
We are adding a new group home for individuals with mental retardation to our organization.

Office Closures
Ensure you know when we are open during the Holidays.

National Adoption Day
Coast-To-Coast Communities will celebrate on November 19, 2005.

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