Spring 2014 - Person County Partnership for Children

Spring 2014
With 22 years serving as social worker
and director of Early Intervention and
Family Services, 8 years serving as the
Developmental Disability Director and
Community Services Director for OPC
Area Program and 8 years serving as
Executive Director at the Person
County Partnership for Children, I have
had a blessed career! I have completely
enjoyed the work! And I have had the
great opportunity to work alongside the
most dedicated professionals ever! I
cannot say anything but good things.
My career has been wonderfully fulfilling! I am completely grateful.
should be very proud! There’s still
plenty to do, but there are many, many
people in Person County that are all
working to improve the lives of our
young children and their families! Keep
up the good work!
The last 8 years have kind of zipped
by! When I was doing the research for
our recent Celebration, it was hard to
believe I had been here that long!
Thank you all so much for your support
and for your contributions to help the
Partnership for Children achieve so
much for our young children! If you
weren’t able to attend the Celebration,
I hope you will take a minute to take a
look at the accomplishment timeline
printed in the newsletter. Our county
Thank you all
for the great
opportunity to
work with you.
It has been a
great blessing!
As I retire, please know that I am very
thankful for the opportunity to work at
the Partnership for Children. There are
many people, agencies, businesses, industries, civic groups, clubs, government, churches, etc. that are committed to strong programs for our youngest citizens. Person County is a great
place to work and raise our children.
Most
sincerely,
Judy R. Batten
“Our Commitment Today Impacts a Child’s Tomorrow!”
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Person County Partnership for Children Provider Recognition
This was written by Pam Woods from the Department of Social Services in recognition of our
Child Care Providers at our recent Celebration on 3/27/14.
Introduction to Recognition Activities
What a great evening this is. We are celebrating fabulous programs for preschool age children
and very importantly honoring and recognizing the excellence of our Person Co. child care
providers, the professionals who provide care of and offer stability for our children. It is
crucial to acknowledge that parents could not contently attend work or educational classes
and training without you. Many children would not be sufficiently prepared for school without you. AND ... We could not have essential economic development in our County without
you.
Quality of Child Care
We have providers in this room who have:
Demonstrated commitment to children and the community by pursuing and completing
education in child development to build knowledge and skills to best serve our children and families.
Attended many hours of training to provide safety, exceptional care, and quality daily
activities for children to learn and grow.
Successfully accomplish a higher level of quality of care in the NC Star rated system.
(1 Star meets minimum standards in Education and Program and 5 Stars meets the highest standards).
I very proudly report that 83% (33 out of 40 facilities) are a 3, 4 or 5 Star facility. Out
of these 33 facilities, 67% are 4 and 5 Star. That’s impressive.
Thank you
Child care providers serve our youngest citizens, our preschoolers and school age children to
age 13. Young children cannot always sufficiently express their thanks and appreciation to
providers in words. If they could, I think they would say:
Thank you for your love and nurturing. The hugs, touches, and smiles you give
just to me. I thrive on it.
Thank you for your attention. Those times when you listen to me, play with
me, and give me important instructions. You help me feel good about myself and motivate me to do my best.
Thank you for the basic care I receive. You answer my cries when I need a
diaper change, require sleep, or desire to eat. I love you because you
want to make me comfortable.
Thank you for your patience. I know I sometimes do things that make your
face become very stern, but you find a way to make that look quickly go
away so that you can move me along in a different and better direction.
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You are my role model and I see positive ways to handle my frustration.
Thank you for your vigilance. You keep a safe and clean environment, properly
prepare my meals and snacks, and tell my parent when you are concerned
about my health. I don’t suffer from neglect.
Thank you for talking to and reading to me. I like to learn new words. My mind
is imagining about people, animals, feelings and all kinds of new experiences
and explorations. You are teaching me about life and how to think, socialize
and enjoy books.
Thank you for allowing me to play. The toys, games, and exercise and singing
activities indoors and outdoors are fun. Because of you, I am learning valuable
skills and building a healthy mind and body.
And………… Finally
Thank you for having a genuine love of children. I know this because you are
friendly, positive, energetic, calm, and seem to handle everything with ease.
I am so grateful you enjoy spending time with me and taking care of me.
I personally would like to say to our providers this evening, thank you so much for choosing child
care as your career.
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SMART START—PERSON COUNTY
Donate – Invest In Our Children’s Future
Financial contributions enable the Person County Partnership for Children to
make a significant impact in the lives of Person County’s children and their
families. Person County Partnership for Children welcomes all levels of donations. If you have any questions about making a donation, please contact Dawn
Howard at (336) 599-3773.
2013-2014 Campaign Contributors
The list on the following page includes contributors to our 2013-2014 Campaign.
We thank each & every one!
If we inadvertently left anyone off, please know that it was in error and that we do
appreciate everyone & every gift!
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Johnny Lunsford
Ann Garrard
Cunningham Nelson Funeral Hm.
William E. Cole
Studio You
Antoinette Villines
DuPre & Karen Sanders
Cathy & Carl Boyd
Nancy Mangum
Careatha Williams
Albert & Rebecca Pruitt
Gary Garrett
Warren’s Grove UMW
Jackie Thompson
Thurs. Literary Club-P. Moore
Samuel & Tiffany Carswell
Prospect Hill Baptist
Shannon Davis
Jimmy & Betsy Clayton
Janis Bryant-Berry
MWP Contractors LLC
Zac & Laura Painter
Tim & Ellen Rogers
Michael & Karen Barlow
Karla & Ted Peed
Louisiana Pacific/Reggie Carr
Bob & Patricia Norris
Danny & Faye Chambers
Roxboro Community School
Heather & Frankie Bowling
Barbara Jones
Janet Lea Daniel
*Judy & Carlton Batten
Tom & Cornelia Loftis
Judi Akers
Bobby & Mary Harris
Piedmont EMC/Rachel Hawkins
Tarheel Chevrolet
Judy Spivey
Merilyn Newell
Person Co. Farm Bureau
Patrick & Tameka Faulkner
Sandra & Jackie Gentry
DPC Pawn & Gun Shop
*Dr. & Mrs. James Owen
Maggie Whitt & George Harris
Chad & Kristy Horner
Duke Energy Vendor
Wayne & Jane Clayton
Martha Pickett
Terry & Sherry Wright
Clayton & Hurdle Disposal
Friendly City Kiwanis
Walter & Melissa Bartlett
Oakland Ltd./Bonnie Meeler
Brenda & Mike Hurdle
Ronnie Dunevant
Cheryl Batts
Leo & Joyce Franke
Earl Bradsher Preschool Staff
Friends of the Library
Aspen Tucker
Dan Craig
William Bullock
Walker Holdings/Wendy’s
Lin & Terri Cates
Tisha & Alan Duncan
Furniture Mart/Larry Cole
Rick & Melinda Chambers
Roxboro Civitan
Edwin & Beth Knott
Brooks & White Funeral Home/
American Legion Auxiliary
Martin’s Body Shop
Kay & Gordon Carver
Laurie Wrenn
Jean Andrews
David & Pam Whitt
Mark Galloway
*Wal-Mart
Leigh Woodall
Tom Fitzgerald
Dr. Gary Sullivan
*Roxboro Rotary Club
Phillip Allen, Jr.
Tommy Lawrence Electrical
Doris W. Carver
Eaton Corporation
Roxboro Chamber of Commerce
Donna King
Community Pharmacy
Jackie & Mike Wilkins
Claudie & Nina Taylor
Nancy Lee Newell
American Legion Post 138
Kim & Scott Davis
Becky Oliver
Prudential Pointer & Assoc.
Robert & Linda Timberlake
McDonald’s/Holler Enterprises,
James & Tania Edwards
*Roxboro Savings
Carolyn & Paul Williams
Inc.
Roxboro Women of the Moose
LaCocina Restaurant
GKN Driveline
Meg & Roy Holler
Charles & Brenda Reaves
Jim & Mary Jean Stovall
Bacon Enterprises/KFC
*Ronnie & Kay Bugnar
Spuntech Industries
John M. Lee, Jr.
*Person Co. United Way
Bill & Barb Arel
Electronic Solutions
Kelly & Stacey Davis
Huff’s Insurance & Realty
Janie Clayton
Republic Services – Greg Duhon
Sam & Cathy Kennington
James McAra
Sandra Davis
Optimist Club of Roxboro
PMS, Inc.
William (Jody) & Lisa Thacker
Naomi C. Johnson
Piedmont Community College
Bowes Collision
Tina C. Long
Pepsi Cola
*Duke Progress & Tanya Evans
EIFS-Person Co. Schools
Jason & Katrina Talbott
David & Frances Cunnup
*Wells Fargo & Tracy Harris
Concord UMW
John & Carolyn Stephens
*Cindy & Alan Hicks
Sheriff Jones & Sheriff’s Dept.
Beverly Long
*Ron & Jayne Bremer
Margaret & Dave Bradsher
Stephen & Denise Lipscomb
*Roxboro Kiwanis
Roger & Stella Nelson
Marcus & Brittany Thornton
Dawn & Donald Howard
David Forsythe
Thomas Elliott
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*Denotes Lead Gifts
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Partnership Website and Facebook
Please check out our website to read about services, programs, and resources we have
available at the Partnership for all families in Person County. Please call us if you have
any questions at: (336) 599-3773. www.personpartnershipforchildren.org
Be sure to “like” us on Facebook!
Person County Partnership for Children
It is the mission of the Person County Partnership for Children that:
“All Person County children will receive the support, services, and resources they
need to lead healthy and successful lives.”
Person County Children are a Wise Investment!
Over 1450 children in Person County currently receive books from the Dolly Parton
Imagination Library. With funding from Person County individuals, local businesses,
civic groups, industry, and United Way, this literacy initiative reaches out to all preschool children in Person County to instill a life-long love for reading and learning. In
order to assure that this valuable program continues to bring the joy of reading to
children, please consider making a donation to the Person County Partnership for Children.
For $30.00 a year,
your tax deductible donation will fund one book a month for a pre-school aged child in
Person County.
Name: _____________________
Address: _______________________
Phone: _____________________
I would like to sponsor ____ (#) children at $30.00 each, for a total donation of ______.
Mail to: Person County Partnership for Children, PO Box 1791, Roxboro, NC 27573 or
contact Becky Oliver at (336) 599-3773!
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the Charitable Solicitation Licensing
Section at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the state.
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