Junior League Announces New Project!
Of the approximately 900 children in foster care in the Cedar Rapids area, roughly 40% are teens. Every year, at least 25 of these teens turn 18 and graduate high school while in the foster care system. These teens often lack the support and resources that young adults need to live independently.
To...
Posted by Ann Tiernan | Dec 19th, 2011
Register Now-Butterfly Kisses 2012...
When:
Sunday, Jan. 29th
Time:
1:00-4:00pm
Where:
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Cost:
$75 per father/daughter couple; $15 for each additional daughter
Fathers and daughters, grandfathers and granddaughters,...
Posted by Ann Tiernan | Nov 11th, 2011
Fourth Speaker Series- AMP (Achievin...
Members from AMP (Achieving Maximim Potential) spoke to the JLCR chapter on Tuesday, November 8th 2011. AMP is a youth-driven, statewide group that seeks to unleash the full potential for personal...
Posted by Ann Tiernan | Nov 3rd, 2011
Third Speaker Series- Foster Care Re...
On Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 JLCR was granted the priviledge of listening to Senator Charles Grassley discuss his advocacy regarding foster care reform. In addtion to Senator Grassley, we had three...
Posted by Ann Tiernan | Oct 28th, 2011
Second Speaker Series- CASA (Court A...
On Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 JLCR was granted the opportunity to listen to CASA representatives regarding Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA. CASA is a program in Iowa that operates under...
Posted by Ann Tiernan | Sep 1st, 2011
Junior League Announces New Project!...
Of the approximately 900 children in foster care in the Cedar Rapids area, roughly 40% are teens. Every year, at least 25 of these teens turn 18 and graduate high school while in the foster care system....
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