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FEATURED CHARITY OF THE MONTH ADOPTIVE FAMILIES COALITION

Every year in the U.S., more than 135,000 children are welcomed into families through adoption. Creating a family through adoption is an amazing journey—one filled with joy—but sometimes also paved with significant, life-altering challenges. While most adoptive families soon begin to settle in with one another, children who have been exposed to neglect, trauma or abuse may have a hard time adjusting to their new home. Genetic disorders or drugs and alcohol consumed by the birth mother may cause developmental or behavioral problems. A child may have trouble learning to trust, love and live without chaos—which some have never experienced.

One family in Phoenix, Arizona discovered how difficult the journey could be after adopting their son. It quickly became evident that their son would need specialized, professional treatment in order to heal. Seeking answers, they found there was a lack of support and few financial resources available for essential care. Prescribed treatments were expensive yet minimally covered by insurance—if at all. Help for hurting families like theirs was hard to find. As a result, they founded Adoptive Families Coalition (AFC) and their quest began to fill a gap in post adoption support.

The effects of childhood trauma can be devastating to the new family. They can present as: explosive behaviors, disruptions in family life, struggles at school, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation (ED), Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), and a host of other diagnosable conditions.

Adoptive Families Coalition is passionate about advocating for some of the most vulnerable of our society, helping to prevent childhood trauma, providing a sponsorship program and initiating support groups. AFC believes that every child deserves the opportunity for healing and every family deserves support for their well-being and preservation. AFC offers extensive resources for parents at adoptive.org and one-on-one encouragement through personal communication. Until improvements are made to better assist children living with deep wounds—to help them heal and thrive—AFC services will continue to help fill this unique gap in our culture.

The majority of parents who reach out to Adoptive Families Coalition urgently need financial assistance to provide the appropriate treatment for their hurting child—treatment that is often not covered or only partially covered by insurance. To these families, AFC offers their sponsorship program so money can be raised to help afford healing opportunities. Financial partners make possible the AFC services so that they are offered at no cost to the families.

Stories like Spencer’s compel Adoptive Families Coalition to do everything possible to help families in need: Five-month-old Spencer* (name protected for privacy) was taken to the hospital with a broken arm. There, the doctor also found evidence of earlier breaks—a result of neglect and abuse prior to his adoption. After 10 years, six therapists, psychiatrists and multiple hospitalizations, Spencer’s adoptive family reached out to AFC in desperate need for help for their wounded son. His early childhood trauma had resulted in behavioral challenges, putting the whole family at risk. Out-of-home placement for therapeutic treatment was prescribed but the costs were beyond their means. Through an AFC sponsorship, they now have financial assistance that is giving their son the opportunity for specialized care and healing.

Families are very grateful to find Adoptive Families Coalition: “Thank you for all you do for families like mine. Really, thank you doesn’t begin to express my appreciation!” —J.H. “Thanks to this great organization we have been able to pay for my son’s residential treatment this past year.” —R.F.

Adoptive Families Coalition is a non-profit 501(3)(c) organization dedicated to the holistic support of families with adopted children who demonstrate emotional, behavioral or psychological challenges.

FURTHER INFORMATION FOR BOTH PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS IS AVAILABLE AT ADOPTIVE.ORG

PARDON OUR DUST - PV SCHOOLS SUMMER CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

IN JUNE, STUDENTS WILL BE ENJOYING THEIR MUCHDESERVED VACATION; HOWEVER, PVSCHOOLS WILL BE EXTREMELY BUSY WITH SUMMER CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. During the 74 days of summer vacation, 40 schools and support sites are slated for various construction projects.

These projects are being funded with the 2015 voter-approved bond and would not have been possible if it weren’t for the continued support of our community. Thank you for supporting public education and the students of PVSchools! Some of the projects will include: • Sunrise Middle School’s cafeteria will receive a new walk-in cooler-freezer, a reconfigured restroom in the stage area that meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, renovated locker rooms, and a renovated nurse’s station to create an ADA accessible water closet. • Hidden Hills Elementary School will receive demolition and removal of existing cabinets, plumbing fixtures, lighting and existing flooring and replacement with new cabinets, ARIZONANS WHO PLAN TO USE THEIR DRIVER LICENSE OR ID CARD TO GET THROUGH SECURITY CHECKPOINTS at U.S. airports and other restricted, federally controlled facilities should take action to get an Arizona Voluntary Travel ID through the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. The Transportation Security Administration will provide MVD informational flyers at its airport checkpoints in Flagstaff, Phoenix Mesa-Gateway, Phoenix Sky Harbor, Tucson International and Yuma International. The flyers advise passengers that starting Oct. 1, 2020, plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, carpeting and polished concrete. Building A and the Multi-Purpose Room will receive new paint.

• Elementary schools, middle schools and high schools will receive new stage and Performing Arts Center curtains.

• Shadow Mountain High School, Shea Middle School and Desert Cove standard credentials won’t be accepted by the TSA. “Now is a great time to get a Voluntary Travel ID because the federal deadline gets closer every day,” said MVD Director Eric Jorgensen. “MVD is making this process simple. Customers can go to ServiceArizona.com and make an office appointment. The website provides information about what documents that customers should bring with them to meet the REAL ID requirements for the Voluntary Travel ID. Appointments also help MVD offices run more efficiently, helping to get customers out of line and safely on the road.” Elementary will receive new outdoor signage for the North Valley Arts Academies.

• Other projects include new generators, mechanical upgrades, flooring updates, fire alarm and security updates, roofing repairs, interior paintings, card readers/ID badge updates, PA systems upgrades, restroom upgrades and concrete work. The Voluntary Travel ID is an Arizona driver license or ID card that meets the additional identification requirements of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. Standard Arizona licenses or ID cards do not conform to the federal REAL ID requirements because of a state law that says those steps must be taken voluntarily by the license or card holder. The cost is $25 for renewals and first-time issues. Per federal law, the credential is valid for eight years, in most cases. Customers whose photos need to be updated in the near future may wish to While summer construction projects are exciting and expectations are raised, inconveniences can occur. Even with a well-choreographed plan, issues arise during these projects that can affect the outcomes. The Facilities Department does their best, but with an ambitious schedule, the patience of the staff at the various sites has always helped them achieve

MVD URGES ARIZONANS TO CONSIDER GETTING VOLUNTARY TRAVEL ID AS 2020 DEADLINE APPROACHES, AIRPORTS AND TSA HELP SPREAD THE WORD

their goals. get the Voluntary Travel ID.

Forms of identification required for a Voluntary Travel ID include one document such as a birth certificate or a passport that proves identity; one document that proves a Social Security number such as a Social Security card or W-2 form; and two documents such as utility bills or bank statements that prove Arizona residency.

For a list of examples of identification documents and for additional information, please visit the Voluntary Travel ID section of the ADOT website at azdot.gov/TravelID.

NEWS FROM PHOENIX DISTRICT 3 COUNCILWOMAN STARK

MORE THAN 200 HIKERS ANNUALLY ARE RESCUED FROM CITY OF PHOENIX DESERT AND MOUNTAIN PARKS AND PRESERVES. This simple checklist can help keep you from becoming a statistic.

• Watch the Weather – Yes, “it’s dry heat” – but Arizona’s temperature can be deceiving and deadly. Hike when it’s cool outside, try early mornings and evenings when there’s more shade.

• Dress Appropriately – Wear proper shoes, clothing, hat and sunscreen.

• Bring Water – Hydrate before you go. Have plenty of water, more than you think you need. Turn around and head back to the trailhead before you drink half of your water.

• Keep in Contact – Carry a mobile phone.

• Team Up – Hike with others. If hiking solo, tell someone your start and end times and locations.

• Be Honest – Do you have a medical condition? Asthma, heart problems, diabetes, knee or back problems? Don’t push yourself! (Even trained athletes have been caught off guard by getting dehydrated on Arizona trails.)

• Don’t Trail blaze – Enjoy the Sonoran Desert’s beautiful and undeveloped landscape, but please stay on designated trails.

• Take Responsibility – Don’t be “that person” – the one who wasn’t prepared, shouldn’t have been there for health reasons or ignored safety guidelines. Be the responsible hiker, who takes a hike and does it right!

KEEP PETS SAFE IN THE HEAT

The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous— for pets and people. It’s difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with tragic results.

TRAIL RESTRICTIONS FOR DOGS - DOGS PROHIBITED ON TRAILS WHEN TEMPERATURE IS 100 DEGREES OR WARMER

Dogs are prohibited on ALL city of Phoenix hiking trails when the temperature is 100 degrees or warmer.

Respectfully,

Debra Stark

Councilwoman City of Phoenix Council District 3 #phxD3 602-262-7441 council.district.3@phoenix.gov phoenix.gov/district3

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