tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50284852563382334422024-02-20T22:21:20.345-06:00Center for Children & Families, Inc. (CCFI)"...because every boy and girl deserves to grow up safe, nurtured, and loved.Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-91731325396989470642012-10-02T07:59:00.003-05:002012-10-02T12:28:55.671-05:00Staff Participates in Generational Leadership Training
During our September All Staff meeting we had a fun, interactive training presented by Jan Astani. With a staff of 25+ individuals we have just about every generation on board. Check out what Jan's morning with CCFI was like:
“Who did you see at your first concert” and “What was the
most popular girl’s name when you were in grade school?” Those were just two of
the fun questions that Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-78736106902865339892012-09-26T10:33:00.000-05:002012-09-26T10:33:06.721-05:00No act of kindness is too small.
Many stories come to us through our front doors, and for all of those who have helped a little bottom by donating to our Baby Pantry, THIS is your impact:
Dear Center for Children and Families,
Last winter, about every other week, I came to get pull-ups from your Baby Pantry for my grandson. I was out of work and felt really ashamed that I had to do this and I got really down on Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-55075049345418282532012-08-15T12:18:00.002-05:002012-08-15T12:26:31.666-05:00Bubbles over barriersI
like to listen to audio books during my daily commute. It makes me forget the stresses of my job and
pulls me into a story that’s more interesting than my own. Audio books are one of several ways I escape
the everyday pressures of life. I also love
sitting on my porch swing or taking a long walk. It’s easy to live life in a bubble when the
most challenging part of your Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-6627827103226394742012-08-15T12:16:00.000-05:002012-08-15T12:23:21.765-05:00The gift of summer smiles
Neighborhood Centers aquarium field trip!
Remember your childhood summers? Loading up the car for a family vacation, packing for church camp, spending hours at the pool, riding your bike to your friend’s house... Unfortunately, many of the children we serve at CCFI do not have memories of such carefree summers. Each child we serve deserves a chance to enjoy the summer and it is you — our Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-89436738510695838262012-07-31T11:56:00.003-05:002012-07-31T11:57:06.338-05:00Be careful what you wish for
In the fall of 2010 I was talking with an old friend who was inquiring on how things were going in my life. I happen to be very blessed because for a day job I get to fly business jets all over the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Alright, it’s not as glamorous as it may sound (at least, that’s what I tell people) but it does keep me from sitting behind a desk and it usually keeps me Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-32652420625590609212012-07-24T10:00:00.002-05:002012-07-24T10:00:50.290-05:00Sun Safety Information: Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek & Slide
Here is a fun, short video and catchy guidelines to help your family
remember the importance of protecting yourself from the sun. Click here to view the video!
• Slip on a shirt – Put your hand inside the shirt
to make sure you can’t see through it to ensure that it will screen out
harmful UV rays.
• Slop on sun screen – The American Cancer Society recommends an SPF 15 or higher.
• Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-31699775455419185882012-07-13T10:10:00.000-05:002012-07-13T10:10:20.338-05:00Healthy kids = happy kids!
Summertime is in full swing, which means kids are out of
school and parents often are anxious for ideas on helping their kiddos stay
busy. While the Oklahoma
heat sometimes makes it tempting to stay inside during the summer months, it’s
important to remember that regular exercise is something children need to be
happy and healthy.
Benefits of Kids Exercising Regularly:
Have stronger Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-25122335129185458222012-06-19T11:22:00.000-05:002012-06-19T11:22:38.351-05:00Bringing “April” to June and July
Kristi McClatchy during Neighborhood Centers field trip
I am the daughter of a preacher and a coach. It’s little wonder that my childhood summers were devoted to sports camps and vacation Bible school. I recall one vacation Bible school I attended in Orlando, Florida when I was 9-years-old; it was the ultimate Bible school experience. The camp was located in a five star hotel with Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-56644361487732762902012-06-15T17:05:00.000-05:002012-06-15T17:09:00.897-05:00The Power of DadI guess it
is fitting, as we approach Father’s Day, that I am reminded of the power of
Daddy in my children’s lives. A few days ago my husband and son left for
some male bonding at Boy Scout camp – a great father/son activity in and of
itself. This left me and the girls alone for a few days of girl-oriented
fun! Surely the girls would be as excited as I was - painting nails,
Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-2285355909838436542012-06-12T12:29:00.002-05:002012-06-12T12:33:08.001-05:0050 Rules for Dads of Daughters
With Dad's Day this Sunday we knew we HAD to share this with our followers - be sure to comment below and tell us which 'rule' is your favorite! Enjoy!
1. Love her mom. Treat her mother with respect, honor, and a big
heaping spoonful of public displays of affection. When she grows up, the
odds are good she’ll fall in love with and marry someone who treats her
much like you treated Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-11925752427808024922012-06-06T11:02:00.000-05:002012-06-06T11:05:18.501-05:00What I've learned from volunteering
Mollie pictured on right
I began volunteering for the Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) just a few short months ago, and oh has it been a ride! I came into the children’s play group on Tuesday night’s not having a clue what to expect. I was a little apprehensive, but felt immediately comfortable when I met the other volunteers. Everyone was so nice and seemed genuinely passionate Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI), 1151 East Main Street, Norman, OK 73071, USA35.226953701645641 -97.42495536804199235.225332201645642 -97.427422868041987 35.22857520164564 -97.422487868042tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-47438880779637213772012-05-16T10:20:00.000-05:002012-05-17T09:52:30.784-05:00Family Wellness MonthIt’s hard to believe that May is upon us, and with it of course comes spring weather. In Oklahoma, however,that actually means warm summer weather!
Memorial Day marks the return of family get-togethers which means lots
of good food, BBQ, fried chicken, potato salad, and yummy desserts. Which all
coincides with something May is a little less well known for -- Family Wellness
Month.
Never Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0Norman, OK, USA35.2225668 -97.439477735.0150263 -97.755334699999992 35.4301073 -97.1236207tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-27834126204646356172012-05-08T09:26:00.000-05:002012-05-08T09:26:23.408-05:00A Child's Wisdom!
First grade students were given the following proverbs and filled in their own wisdom and thoughts, enjoy!
As You Shall Make Your Bed So Shall You........ Mess It Up.
Better Be Safe Than........ Punch A 5th Grader.
Strike While The........ Bug Is Close.
It's Always Darkest Before........ Daylight Savings Time.
Never Under Estimate The Power Of........ Termites.
You Can Lead A Horse To Water Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-16971850358313041082012-04-12T11:39:00.000-05:002012-04-12T11:39:41.509-05:00Infographic: Preventing Costly Child AbuseThis is from the PEW Center on the States post (http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/report_detail.aspx?id=85899375913)
Some of our nation’s costliest social problems—like child abuse and neglect—are rooted in early childhood. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the proven policies that help break the cycle of abuse and that promote the social and emotional Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-79088823033277962232012-04-02T16:44:00.002-05:002012-04-17T15:52:32.200-05:00Healing FieldsSince the 1980s, millions of people across the country have participated in National Child Abuse Prevention Month activities including the Blue Ribbon Campaign by wearing and distributing blue ribbons, organizing community activities, and showing support for organizations, like the Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI), that help keep kids safe and families together.
CCFI Healing Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-81155987861246710792012-03-29T11:10:00.000-05:002012-03-29T11:10:54.045-05:00More than 2,000 expected to attend Block Party SaturdayOfficial CCFI News Release
The Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) is gearing up for its 12th annual “I Love My Neighborhood Block Party” this Saturday near Wilson Elementary School.
2011 Block Party
Jessica Hutchinson, senior program specialist for CCFI’s Neighborhood Centers after school and summer youth program, said the party will be noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-91869823245847651352012-03-14T14:59:00.005-05:002012-03-14T17:31:15.021-05:00Bottoms up.
CCFI Baby Pantry
Imagine everything it takes to be a parent.
Now imagine it without diapers.
Many families struggle to provide basic needs for their children. In fact, one in three mothers will struggle to provide clean, dry diapers for their babies. Contrary to popular belief, government programs do not assist with paper products, including diapers, and many daycare and child care Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-75540124050414362572012-03-13T15:39:00.002-05:002012-03-14T16:47:18.870-05:00This April...Promote Happier Childhoods
Across our neighborhoods, community and state we want to see love in place of the abuse that shatters the lives of more than 8,000 children in Oklahoma annually.Abuse is an epidemic affecting our entire state — taking the lives of too many children — yet no one wants to talk about the topic of child abuse. Moreover many people are just not aware of child abuse, its Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-58830987667780362302012-03-02T10:38:00.000-06:002012-03-02T10:38:30.813-06:00Seuss inspired ways to connect with children through readingIt's the National Education Association's Read Across America Day. How can you get kids to love reading? Dr. Seuss, whose birthday is today, may have some answers.
Sylvan Learning is offering some "Seuss-inspired" suggestions on how to make reading fun and how to inspire children to develop a lifelong friendship with books while connecting with caring adults.
Oh say can you say? Read aloud Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-24810091049127382862012-02-23T13:28:00.001-06:002012-02-23T13:29:21.873-06:0010 Compliments Kids Need to HearChildren look to adults for encouragement and compliments go a long way in giving kids the boost they need, especially during adolescent years.
1. Compliment their character.
We live in a world where integrity is neither consistently taught nor widely expected. When children and youth demonstrate honesty, kindness, trustworthiness and reliability, that’s a great time to take them aside and offerCenter for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-31684050842145512462012-02-14T11:20:00.001-06:002012-02-14T11:23:57.147-06:00Kindness... Pass it on.Today is Valentine's Day...Which automatically causes us to think of: chocolates, flowers, and sharing heartfelt expressions from, well...our hearts!
But, did you also know that it is: Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week?Yep. And here at the Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) we are no strangers to kindness. We see it every day from every corner of our community. It isCenter for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-48595524541534109872012-02-01T11:12:00.000-06:002012-02-01T11:12:02.173-06:00Will you be my... Volunteer?Here at the Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI), we offer rewarding volunteer experiences for people of all ages who want to make a difference in 2012!
As a leading resource for families in Norman and surrounding areas, we depend on our strong volunteer network to help mentor youth, staff therapeutic play groups, help with daily administrative tasks, and more. Fortunately for our Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-25196934092593576412012-01-30T13:08:00.000-06:002012-01-30T13:08:01.956-06:00Re-resolving in the New YearWell, it is January 30th and I can safely say that I am only one day away from spoiling one of my many New Years resolutions – to blog at least once per month.
Sad to say – most of my resolutions are in this state of “mediocre adherence.” More times than not the past three weeks I roll over when the alarm goes off at 5:00 a.m. – unable to get myself to the 5:45 a.m. workout I swore I Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-26415561779606121772012-01-18T15:51:00.001-06:002012-01-19T08:24:04.758-06:00Volunteers Defined 2011“Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
Webster defines a volunteer as one who offers himself freely or spontaneously. Technically, we agree. But the definition at the Center for Children & Families, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09243578106530250187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028485256338233442.post-25554726550744063522011-09-15T15:39:00.000-05:002011-09-15T15:39:22.627-05:002011: State of ChildrenOklahoma ranked43rdfor overall child well-being.
Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2011 Kids Count Data book is out, Oklahoma's children face worsening indicators of well-being:
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