In September, the preschoolers visited the senior citizens at Westminster in Lake Ridge for a morning of storytelling, singing, and just enjoying each other's company. In October, the children celebrated the Fall season by going to the walking Small Pet Farm in Nokesville to see the exotic animals and pick out their own pumpkins. November's trips will include Kidsport and Skate City, both in Manassas. Special events included a visit from a children's librarian who shared flannel board stories, and firemen who brought their fire truck so the children could learn about fire safety. Enrollment is good at both centers, but we do have some openings.
Tuition assistance is available for qualifying families.
For more information, please call 670- 8808. The Transitional Housing Program has been making its own transition since new staff has been hired. Michelle Reeves, a Senior Social Work student at GMU has joined Marjorie and Patricia in working individually with client needs. This addition in personnel has enabled staff to work directly with clients on a daily basis to assist in case management and counseling on various issues. The clients seem to have benefited from the team approach that is now in place.