The final frost of the spring appears to be behind us! I know many of you use this point in the year to begin your gardening and landscaping in earnest. I want to remind everyone that CASA of Franklin County is participating in the Kurtz Cares program.
According to a Kurtz Bros. representative, the “response has truly been unbelievable.”
Recently, the folks at Kurtz Bros. have sweetened the pot. The organization that has the highest total will get a bonus contribution amount of $250! And, any organization with just one purchase on their account will be placed in a drawing to receive a $100 contribution.
Remember at check-out simply mention CASA of Franklin County and/or our account number, “4.” Specific CASA affiliation is not necessary. Please tell any of your friends about this opportunity. Your friends in NE Ohio can help out—Kurtz Bros. have locations there, too.
There’s still time to participate. The first quarter of the program ends on May 31st. If you have any inclination at all to playing in the dirt, I ask you to consider buying your gardening/landscaping materials at Kurtz Bros. this year. There are central Ohio locations in Alexandria, Dublin, Groveport, and Westerville (full nursery there). Same day or next day delivery is available on most orders.
For more info visit www.kurtz-bros.com or www.kurtzcares.com.
As always, thank you for your involvement with CASA of Franklin County.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Lauren's Story
Make a difference!
Lauren's Story is a personal account from a former foster child about what a difference a CASA/GAL made in her life. Check out the full story here!
Lauren's Story is a personal account from a former foster child about what a difference a CASA/GAL made in her life. Check out the full story here!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Links between economy and abuse
Grim statistics out recently, which further link economics stresses and child abuse.
MSNBC is reporting on higher rates of shaken baby syndrome.
The study cited in the article includes cases at Nationwide Children's Hopital here in Columbus.
Also called Abusive Head Trauma, indicators of this type of abuse include:
- retinal hemorrhages
- multiple fractures of the long bones
-subdural hematomas (bleeding in the brain).
Victims of SBS may display irritability, failure to thrive, alterations in eating patterns, lethargy, vomiting, seizures, bulging or tense fontanels (the soft spots on an infant's head), increased size of the head, altered breathing, and dilated pupils. (wikipedia.com)
As this abuse become more common, we will see more in our own cases here at CASA of Franklin County.
MSNBC is reporting on higher rates of shaken baby syndrome.
The study cited in the article includes cases at Nationwide Children's Hopital here in Columbus.
Also called Abusive Head Trauma, indicators of this type of abuse include:
- retinal hemorrhages
- multiple fractures of the long bones
-subdural hematomas (bleeding in the brain).
Victims of SBS may display irritability, failure to thrive, alterations in eating patterns, lethargy, vomiting, seizures, bulging or tense fontanels (the soft spots on an infant's head), increased size of the head, altered breathing, and dilated pupils. (wikipedia.com)
As this abuse become more common, we will see more in our own cases here at CASA of Franklin County.
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