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CHARGERS QB PHILIP RIVERS PROVIDES $25,000 GRANT TO ANGELS FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY, LOCAL NON-PROFIT FOSTER CARE ORGANIZATION
You can see the original post of this press Release at philiprivers.com, the Rivers of Hope Web site.
San Diego (June 24, 
2010) – San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers and his wife Tiffany have announced that their official charity, the Rivers of Hope Foundation, has provided a $25,000 grant to Angels Foster Family Network, a local organization that places babies and toddlers in the foster care system with loving and supportive foster families.
Rivers made the announcement on Wednesday June 16, at Petco Park, where he treated a group of foster children to a day at the Padres game.
Angels Foster Family Network is a unique San Diego non-profit, founded in 1998, that is contracted by San Diego County Health & Human Services to place babies and toddlers in quality foster care. Angels operates on the well-documented fact that early intervention can prevent a myriad of problems in later life. Angels places just one baby in a home with screened and well-trained primary caregivers to insure that secure attachment and bonding will take place—a key to later healthy development.
“Tiffany and I are thrilled for Rivers of Hope to be able to provide this grant to such a great organization as Angels Foster Family Network,” said Rivers. “Babies need to be loved and nurtured, and Angels makes sure that the innocent children caught up in foster care get the love and support they need.”
The Rivers of Hope Foundation focuses on helping foster children in San Diego County find permanent loving homes and to develop their own sense of self worth. This latest partnership with Angels Foster Family Network builds on its previously launched programs, such as the Rivers of Hope Birthday Club and the Something Special Fund, which provides birthday gifts and special opportunities for children waiting to be adopted.
“As the founder of Angels, I speak for myself and on behalf of the nearly 400 babies we have rescued over the past 10 years,’ said Cathy Richman, founder and director of Angels Foster Family Network. “We are so honored to be the recipient of a grant from the Rivers of Hope Foundation, knowing their mission and the mission of Angels is so succinctly aligned to help all abused, abandoned and neglected babies in San Diego County who fall victim to the foster care system. With the support of Philip Rivers and the Rivers of Hope Foundation, Angels will now be able to serve many more battered and abused babies who look to us for safe, loving families where they can heal and learn to trust again.”
CONTACT: Cathy Richman, Angels Foster Famly Network CEO
cathy@angelsfoster.com (619) 283-8100, ex. 224
Rivers of Hope Foundation
San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers and his wife Tiffany have announced that their official charity, the Rivers of Hope Foundation, will provide a $25,000 grant to Angels Foster Family Network, a local organization that places babies and toddlers in the foster care system with loving and supportive foster families. Visit the Rivers of Hope website and read more…
Salon Salon Event Benefits Angels
We are so glad to be a part of Salon Salon’s Re-Grand Opening event on July 31. Marcia Bigsby, a former foster mom, has organized the event and all donations will be given to Angels. Click here to find the PDF with more information.
Heels to Heal Fundraising Event
Heels2Heal was formed in 2009 to raise awareness and funds to benefit local charities that are making a difference in the lives of neglected and underprivileged children in our community. They are holding a fundraiser and fashion show on August 27 to benefit Angels! The seven board members of Heels2Heal have been actively involved in the philanthropic and business communities of San Diego, which has allowed them to draw substantial support to events geared towards providing an increased budget for our chosen charity – Angels Foster Network. Click here to see more information about the event.
Birdies Fore Babies Golf Tournament
Join us for Angels first annual Birdies Fore Foster Babies Golf Tournament on August 2nd at Morgan Run Golf Course. It is a 1:00 pm shotgun start with a dinner and auction after the golf game.
For more information or to sign up, please contact us at info@angelsfoster.com or call the office, 619-283-8100. We would love to have you join us!! We are not only looking for players but hole sponsors too!
June 2010 Dr. Mama Question
Dear Dr. Mama,
We have a 10-month-old Angels baby who has been with us since he was a month old. He’s a happy, smiley little guy who enjoys everybody and everything – except when he has a cold.
We’ve been through a few of them now, but this latest (and it isn’t completely gone yet) is really a whopper. Cough, congestion, and a runny nose that just won’t stop. We took him in to see his pediatrician, who says we just have to ride it out.
I know he’s too young for any of the cold medicines, but what can I do about the endless flow of mucous from his nose? Sometimes it’s clear, but sometimes it’s yellowish-green. He’s at the age where he fights and screams if I try to come at him with a tissue, and the crying just makes more mucous. Forget the nasal aspirator (I read a past issue of Dr. Mama where you mentioned that) – he’s not having it.
When we’re at the market or the park the other moms look at us like “why don’t you wipe that child’s nose?” I’m really mortified and feel like I’m falling down on the job.
Is there anything I can do about the snot?
Embarrassed in Eastlake
Dear Embarrassed,
Don’t be! Every mother has struggled with the snot monster, and I’ll bet they’re empathizing, not judging. At least they should be.
It can be frustrating to see your little guy with all that mucous flowing, and not be able to help. It looks so uncomfortable. To us, anyway. You just want to pull out that Kleenex and say “BLOW”. But your kiddo doesn’t necessarily feel that way. To him it just feels like a wet nose. No big deal. And in reality it’s the body’s way of flushing out that cold virus so he can get better. Give up the fight, it’s not worth it.
You’re right about the cold medicines. We no longer recommend them for children under age 4. The only over-the-counter exception is Benadryl, which is still considered safe as long as you follow dosing directions carefully. It may help dry up some of the flow, though it can have side effects and may make your guy sleepy OR more wakeful and cranky.
There are some other remedies that may help. Try running a cool mist humidifier in your little guy’s room during naps and overnight. This will keep things moist and flowing, which may not sound like what you want to do, but it will help things resolve sooner. Also, make sure he’s getting plenty of fluids. Your mother was right, it really does make a difference.
The color of the mucous isn’t all that significant, it’s more related to his hydration than anything. Well-hydrated mucous tends to be whitish or clear. Less hydrated may look more yellow or green. We often think it relates to a viral vs. bacterial cause, but that’s rarely it. Viruses cause colds. We only worry about bacterial infection if symptoms are worsening, last more than 10 days, and are accompanied by fever.
Small children will often swallow the bulk of their mucous when a cold hits. Since they can’t blow yet, sucking it down is often the easiest way to get rid of it. Don’t worry, it won’t do any harm. It’s mostly made up of protein and water, and will be broken down by the GI tract just like anything else. It can sometimes upset little stomachs, though, so if he seems to be barfing more than usual that may be why.
Bottom line, until your little guy gets older and learns how to blow his nose, let it flow. He may get over his trauma about having it wiped sooner than that, but to lower your stress you’re better off adjusting your own attitude. Don’t worry … be happy. And try a little chicken soup. It cures everything.
~ Dr. Mama
Adoption Story- The Moore Family
Congratulations to Betty Moore on her adoption of Christi Lou! Christi was welcomed into Betty’s home on October 20, 2008 and her adoption was finalized on April 28th. Betty has been an amazing part of Angel’s Foster Family Network over the last few years and we here at Angel’s are so excited for her and her forever baby girl!!
Angels Profile on Better Giving
Angels is excited to share that we have completed our profile on the Better Giving site that is provided through the San Diego Foundation. This site will give you details information about Angels (financials, board members, Programs, etc). Click here to view the site!
May 2010 Newsletter
Didn’t get a chance to read the May 2010 Newsletter yet? Click here to read it!
