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Children's Hope and Voice is an all volunteer child advocacy, non-profit registered in the Commonwealth of VA, USA, with a focus on education, child welfare and juvenile justice issues.

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Pray by Connie Talbot (HQ)

This is Connie Talbot's Pray, off her new album 'Beautiful World'. I do not own this song. No copyright infringement intended. All rights goes to Connie and ...
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Facebook page for Lost and Found Pets of Moore, OK

Facebook page for Lost and Found Pets of Moore, OK | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
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Facebook page for lost and found pets of Moore, OK

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/477306085682757/

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Moore, OK: Tetanus Vaccine Clinic for First Responders & the Public

Moore, OK: Tetanus Vaccine Clinic for First Responders & the Public | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it

Per Recovers: "Tetanus shots will be given to first responders and the public tomorrow, Wednesday, May 22, from 8am to 5pm at the Moore branch Cleveland County Health Department, 424 S. Eastern."

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Moore Tornado Lost and Found

Moore Tornado Lost and Found | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
Connect with loved ones on this Facebook page in the wake of the May 20, 2013 Moore tornado. Let...
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Helping with disaster in the heartland

Helping with disaster in the heartland | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it

"There are several organizations already mobilizing on the ground in Moore, and you can help as well through these groups:

 

 

The Red Cross

 

http://www.redcross.org/

 

 

The Red Cross of Oklahoma has activated its safe and well website for those who are trying to reconnect with loved ones. Red Cross officials and volunteers are also beginning to open shelters. The first is at St. Andrews Church. You can help their efforts by donating to the Red Cross online or by texting REDCROSS to 90999. 

 

The Salvation Army

 

 http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf

 

The Salvation Army has also jumped into action. It's in multiple locations throughout cities in Oklahoma providing food, hydration and emotional support to first responders and storm survivors. You can contribute to the Salvation Army by calling  1-800-SAL-ARMY  ( 1-800-725-2769 ), online on their website, by texting "STORM" to 80888 to make an automatic $10 donation or by mail:

The Salvation Army
PO Box 12600
Oklahoma City, OK 73157

 

Feeding America

 

http://feedingamerica.org/

 

Feeding America is responding by providing food, water and supplies to the residents of the devastated towns in Oklahoma. The group will continue to assess the need on the ground for more assistance as recovery efforts continue.

 

Samaritan's Purse

 

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/

 

Samaritan's Purse deployed a group of staff members to travel from its North Carolina headquarters to head to Oklahoma with a Disaster Relief Unit. The unit is a tractor trailer stocked with emergency supplies and equipment.

 

AmeriCares

 

http://www.americares.org/

 

Global health and disaster relief nonprofit AmeriCares is also mobilizing a team to help in Oklahoma. Its emergency response team is headed to the region to coordinate deliveries of relief supplies and medical aid for survivors. The team is expected to arrive by morning.

 

Team Rubicon

 

http://teamrubiconusa.org/

 

Team Rubicon, a group of military veterans who respond to disaster, have issued the call to members and is heading to the region. By Tuesday morning, initial assessment teams will be on the ground, and they will then mobilize a full response to help the people affected by these storms."

 

 

 

(The above information has been quoted directly from CNN.com at:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/20/us/iyw-how-to-help-moore/index.html?hpt=hp_t1  )

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Helping with disaster in the heartland

By Rebecca Angel Baer, CNN

Updated 7:30 AM EDT, Tue May 21, 2013

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2-mile-wide twister hits Oklahoma •Rescuers Dig for Trapped Students at Flattened Elementary School

2-mile-wide twister hits Oklahoma  •Rescuers Dig for Trapped Students at Flattened Elementary School | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
CNN.com International delivers breaking news from across the globe and information on the latest top stories, business, sports and entertainment headlines.
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CHILD TRAUMA Organizations & Resources

CHILD TRAUMA Organizations & Resources | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it

Organizations and resources to assist friends and families help children who have experienced a traumatic event.

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Please, share and circulate for the tornado survivors.

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National Nonprofit, KaBOOM, Helps Communities Build Playgrounds

National Nonprofit, KaBOOM,  Helps Communities Build Playgrounds | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
A national non-profit dedicated to saving play for America's children by creating great playspaces through the participation and leadership of communities.
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New Research Identifies Risks, Interventions for Children's GI Health

New Research Identifies Risks, Interventions for Children's GI Health | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
An increasing number of U.S. children are experiencing gastrointestinal issues that require interventions to resolve, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW).
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Hundreds at Celebration of Champions: Event raises money for Rady Children's Hospital cancer center

Hundreds at Celebration of Champions: Event raises money for Rady Children's Hospital cancer center | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
San Diegans on Saturday stepped up to help in the fight against cancer. Hundreds attended the 18th annual Celebration of Champions in the Embarcadero Marina Park North.
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5 NASCAR Personalities to Help Children - The Sacramento Bee

5 NASCAR Personalities to Help Children - The Sacramento Bee | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
Sprint Cup points leader Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne and Clint Bowyer, as well as NASCAR team owners Rick Hendrick, Michael Waltrip and Rob Kauffman will be raising money for children.
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ETS-CDF Achievement Gap Symposium - Children's Defense Fund

ETS-CDF Achievement Gap Symposium - Children's Defense Fund | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it

In 2011, CDF and the Educational Testing Service (ETS) started a multiyear initiative, the Addressing Achievement Gaps Symposia, a four-part series that focuses on improving the education and development of Black boys and young men in the United States. This year's ETS-CDF Achievement Gap Symposium, "Black Male Teens: Moving to Success in the High School Years," will focus on the potentially perilous high school years and the 1.7 million young Black men, ages 14−18, who are preparing for postsecondary education and careers.

We hope you are able to join us!

When:

Monday, June 24, 2013

Where:

National Press Club
Washington, D.C.

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Are Baby Carrots Actually Dangerous?

Are Baby Carrots Actually Dangerous? | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
Are baby carrots safe to eat? INSIDE EDITION uncovers the secrets and rumors about the popular snack that are sweeping America.
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Moore OK S OKC Lost and Found Pets

Moore OK S OKC Lost and Found Pets | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it

If you have lost or found a pet in the Moore and South OKC area, please post on this Facebook page.

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Other resources:

 

Facebook page for lost and found pets of Moore, OK

https://www.facebook.com/groups/477306085682757/

 

The City of Moore Recovers

https://moore.recovers.org/

 

Children's Hope and Voice homepage

www.childrenshopeandvoice.org

 

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Verizon Wireless Support Units for Moore, OK

Verizon Wireless Support Units for Moore, OK | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it

Per Recovers:

 

"Mobile Support From the Verizon Wireless News Page:


Verizon Wireless Mobile Support Unit

 

A 53-foot mobile support unit to for residents of Moore and surrounding areas will be located at the Red Cross Shelter located at 201 S Howard in Moore, OK. This unit is equipped with emergency phones, charging stations and internet capability.

 

Verizon Wireless Mobile Command Center


A mobile command center will be available to support public safety officials co-located with the FEMA command center in Moore, OK.

 

Verizon Wireless Charging Stations


Verizon Wireless is deploying multiple charging stations to central Oklahoma. Charging stations are equipped with emergency phones, Internet access, laptop computers and charging capability. Locations for these charging stations are:

 

Red Cross Shelter located at 201 S Howard in Moore, OKHome Depot parking lot in Moore, OK – SW 19th and Telephone RoadShawnee High School – 1001 North Kennedy in Shawnee, OK"
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UPDATED! Children's Hope and Voice: Tornado Help & Child Trauma Resources

UPDATED! Children's Hope and Voice: Tornado Help & Child Trauma Resources | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
Children's Hope and Voice is an all volunteer child advocacy non-profit registered in the Commonwealth of VA, USA with a focus on child welfare and juvenile justice issues.
Children's Hope and Voice's insight:

Please, share and circulate our homepage which lists important information for the tornado and severe weather survivors of Oklahoma and the Midwest. We have included a Moore Tornado Lost and Found Facebook page, links to 'How you can help', Links to the Red Cross and others, FEMA news and info related to this specific tragedy, Child Trauma Resources and much, much more!

 

Thank you in advance for helping to get this important information to those in need.

 

Tonya Meadows, Founder

Children's Hope and Voice

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Please, share and circulate our homepage which lists important information for the tornado and severe weather survivors of Oklahoma and the Midwest. We have included a Moore Tornado Lost and Found Facebook page, links to 'How you can help', Links to the Red Cross and others, FEMA news and info related to this specific tragedy, Child Trauma Resources and much, much more!

 

Thank you in advance for helping to get this important information to those in need.

 

Tonya Meadows, Founder

Children's Hope and Voice

Children's Hope and Voice's curator insight, May 21, 11:12 AM

Please, share and circulate our homepage which lists important information for the tornado and severe weather survivors of Oklahoma and the Midwest. We have included a Moore Tornado Lost and Found Facebook page, links to 'How you can help', Links to the Red Cross and others, FEMA news and info related to this specific tragedy, Child Trauma Resources and much, much more!

 

Thank you in advance for helping to get this important information to those in need.

 

Tonya Meadows, Founder

Children's Hope and Voice

Children's Hope and Voice's curator insight, May 21, 11:12 AM

Please, share and circulate our homepage which lists important information for the tornado and severe weather survivors of Oklahoma and the Midwest. We have included a Moore Tornado Lost and Found Facebook page, links to 'How you can help', Links to the Red Cross and others, FEMA news and info related to this specific tragedy, Child Trauma Resources and much, much more!

 

Thank you in advance for helping to get this important information to those in need.

 

Tonya Meadows, Founder

Children's Hope and Voice

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Federal Aid Programs for State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery | FEMA.gov

Federal Aid Programs for State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery | FEMA.gov | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
Release date: May 21, 2013

Release Number: HQ-13-049  

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Oklahoma.

 

 

Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families Can Include as Required:

(See FEMA website for more information.)

 

 

Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

(See FEMA website for more information.)




How to Apply for Assistance:

Those in the counties designated for assistance to affected individuals and business owners can begin the disaster application process by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling  1-800-621-FEMA  (3362) or by web enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov.  Disaster assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call  1-800-462-7585  directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call  1-800-621-3362 . The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice. Applicants registering for aid should be prepared to provide basic information about themselves (name, permanent address, phone number), insurance coverage and any other information to help substantiate losses.Application procedures for local governments will be explained at a series of federal/state applicant briefings with locations to be announced in the affected area by recovery officials. Approved public repair projects are paid through the state from funding provided by FEMA and other participating federal agencies.


FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.


For more information visit:

http://www.fema.gov/news-release/2013/05/21/federal-aid-programs-state-oklahoma-disaster-recovery

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Teen Who Wrote 'Clouds' has Passed

Teen Who Wrote 'Clouds' has Passed | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it

Zach Sobiech living his last days with grace, dignity and the support of a few familiar faces singing his song.

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View "Clouds" by Zach Sobiech on Children's Hope and Voice YouTube Channel at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/ChildrensHopeVoice

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DISASTER ASSISTANCE Resources

DISASTER ASSISTANCE Resources | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
Children's Hope and Voice is an all volunteer child advocacy non-profit registered in the Commonwealth of VA, USA with a focus on child welfare and juvenile justice issues.
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Please, share and circulate this resource page for disaster assistance for the tornado survivors.

Children's Hope and Voice's curator insight, May 20, 8:36 PM

Please, share and circulate for the tornado survivors.

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An Open Letter To Moms from Kid President

This one goes out to moms! Without them we wouldn't be here. Share this with the special moms in your life. Music: "Little Balloon" - Jenny and Tyler (http:/...
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Rockford Field for Children with Disabilities

Rockford Field for Children with Disabilities | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
A groundbreaking has been held for a ball field in Rockford that will hold games for children with physical and mental disabilities.
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Kansas Couple Charged with Locking Children in Room

Kansas Couple Charged with Locking Children in Room | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
Police say a woman and her boyfriend in Berea are charged with abusing four children by locking them in a room.
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Ride for Missing Children Raises Awareness, Builds Hope

Ride for Missing Children Raises Awareness, Builds Hope | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
The 17th annual Ride for Missing Children drew inspiration from the recovery of three missing Cleveland women this year.
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American kids have higher allergy risk

American kids have higher allergy risk | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it
New research suggests that a person's place birth affects the risk of developing allergies.
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Creating Schedules for Children

Creating Schedules for Children | Child Welfare Advocacy | Scoop.it

"Schedules create a sense of consistency and security for children. When children know what activities are part of their day, transitions and activities can be easier and less stressful. Schedules are useful at school, home, and in the community. This article discusses key elements of creating a useful schedule."

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