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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

CITY NEWS GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY ALLOCATES MONEY TO AZDPS FOR SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT GOHS PRESENTS AZDPS WITH $10,000 TO HELP PAY FOR OVERTIME

THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY HAS AWARDED THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (AZDPS) A $10,000.00 GRANT TO PAY FOR OVERTIME AND OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO THE TWO WEEK BUCKLE UP ARIZONA ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN FROM MAY 21, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 3, 2018. According to the Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, 952 people died in automobile crashes in 2016, of which 333 (35%) were unrestrained. Children under the age of five accounted for 11 passenger fatalities in 2016, of which 3 (27%) were unrestrained. “The numbers tell the whole story. Drivers and passengers must put on their seat belts and make sure their children are properly restrained every time they get into a vehicle.

The lifesaving benefits from seatbelt use helps families and friends travel safely on Arizona roadways.

Thanks to support from Director Alberto Gutier of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, DPS Troopers will be able to educate drivers and enforce state laws. Reducing injuries and fatalities through seat belt use is one of our top priorities,” said Lt. Col. Wayde Webb, Assistant Director, Highway Patrol Division. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is a state-level law enforcement agency whose mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity and providing vital support to the State of Arizona and its citizens.

JOIN MIM’S PASSIONATE VOLUNTEER TEAM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS OVER SUMMER

AS SUMMER VACATION BEGINS, MIM IS ENCOURAGING FULL-TIME STUDENTS AGED SIXTEEN AND OLDER TO JOIN THE RANKS OF OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM. The Student Volunteer Program at MIM aims to enable young people to build leadership skills and gain experience while working with museum staff and volunteer team members. Volunteering at MIM is a great opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of a museum, explore possible careers in the museum field, and share a passion for music with others.

Student volunteers are required to complete two shifts per week, with a minimum of one month’s commitment during their summer break. Student volunteers will have the opportunity to help in the Experience Gallery, at Guest Service, and during Signature Events.

“I really enjoy socializing with the public, making new friends, and helping out wherever I can. Volunteering at MIM was the perfect opportunity for me to do this and express my love for music at the same time,” says Bergen Harmes, a former student volunteer team member.

For additional information and to apply, visit: mim.org/volunteeropportunities-available-to-students-over-summer/

FLOWER CHILD HOSTS JOB FAIR FOR NEW DESERT RIDGE LOCATION HEALTHY FAST-CASUAL CONCEPT SET TO OPEN THIS SUMMER IN NORTH PHOENIX

FLOWER CHILD IS LOOKING FOR PERSONABLE INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO JOIN A DYNAMIC, FUN AND HARD-WORKING TEAM WHILE BRINGING A LITTLE BIT OF HAPPINESS TO EVERYONE THEY SERVE. This summer, Sam Fox’s healthy-fast casual restaurant will open the doors to its fourth Valley location. Situated on Tatum Boulevard and the Loop 101 in the Desert Ridge Marketplace, the new restaurant is looking to fill 81 hourly positions. A job fair will be held starting May 28th and roles to be filled include fast-casual servers, expo, line and prep cooks, as well as dishwashers.

A new Flower Child is blooming in North Phoenix!

The 4,461-square-foot space will be bright and modern with the energy of a buzzing farmer’s market. The North Phoenix community can look forward to inspired flavors rich in nutrients, made fast. Flower Child’s entire menu is devoted to veggies, grains, fruits and healthy proteins in the form of bowls, wraps, grains and greens, all made from scratch daily.

Can’t make it to the job fair? Apply online at www. workforflowerchild.com. revitalize your body, mind, and soul. Whether you plan to pick up and peace out, or you’re content to settle into our cheery, colorful environment, you’ll be greeted with fast service and a warm smile. We’re all about happiness prioritized dining with nutritional food you’ll crave. For more information, visit www. iamaflowerchild.com.

FLOWER CHILD JOB FAIR

WHEN: JUNE 2, JUNE 4, JUNE 9 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.

About Flower Child

Flower Child has brought the best, fast-casual, healthy food into the world. We’ve developed an entire menu devoted to veggies, grains, fruits and healthy proteins – the things our bodies need the most. Our bowls, wraps, grains, and greens are all made from scratch daily with fresh ingredients that

WHERE: FLOWER CHILD 21001 N. TATUM BLVD., #16-1000, PHOENIX, AZ 85050

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

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,

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.” 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 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.