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The Daily Referral Program
assists at-risk children with food, shelter, clothing,
medical care and educational needs. Our primary purpose is to
provide those children at-risk are in need of, as efficiently
as possible. PANDA Program
(Department of Public Health) In conjunction with the Bonnes
Meres Auxiliary, The Perinatal/Alcohol Drug Risk Assessment
Program has provided infant kits with diapers, formula and bottles.
Child and Adolescent Health
(Department of Public Health) The Smile in Style program was
assisted with Dental Hygiene Items to assist with Oral Health
Education for children enrolled in the First 5 School Readiness
Programs throughout San Bernardino County. Shine
A Light on Child Abuse Awards Breakfast (Children's Network)
In conjunction with the Children's Network of San Bernardino
County, Children's Fund recognizes those individuals that go
an extra mile to assist at-risk children and raise awareness
of child abuse in San Bernardino County. The
Children's Assessment Center was established in 1994
to reduce the trauma to the child victims of sexual abuse by
implementing a multi-disciplinary approach during the investigative
phase. The Education First
Program for Homeless Children combined educational support
and case management by providing all the services for the child
and family, which include transportation, breakfast and lunch,
clothing, school supplies and family support (shelter and employment
counseling/training). Annual
Celebration of Giving is Children's Funds campaign to
collect toys, through donations of product and dollars to brighten
the holidays for underprivileged children in San Bernardino
County. The Children's Coalition
is a partnership with Children's Fund, Children's Network and
Loma Linda University to serve as a united voice for children
and to raise funds to prevent child abuse. The
Cal State Scholarship Endowment is a partnership between
Children's Fund and Cal State University, San Bernardino to
serve as a safety net for four foster care youth entering their
sophomore year at the University. The
Community College Scholarship Endowments are partnerships
between Children's Fund and four local Community Colleges to
serve as a safety net for eight foster care youth perusing the
path of higher education. Children's
Fund 20 Year Accomplishments
1986
Children's Fund is established by the Board of Supervisors as
a non-profit component of the San Bernardino County's model
agency, Children's Network. 1988
Children's Fund began to educate California Lawmakers on children’s
issues and worked with them to enact state policy changes to
assist at-risk children and families.
1st Celebration of Giving Campaign in conjunction with the U.S.
Marine Corp Toys for Tots Campaign. 1989
Enactment of the Interagency Children's Services Act, Senate
bill 997. 1991
Under the leadership of the late A. Gary Anderson, the President's
Circle was formed.
Organization name changed from First Fund of Children's Resources
to Children's Fund. 1992
1st Rubber Duck Race
A. Gary Anderson Memorial Golf Classic. 1999
Children's Fund takes on the task of raising the funds to purchase
and refurbish a 5000 square foot building to house the Children's
Fund Assessment Center. 2001
2nd Annual Poker Run held by the law enforcement motorcycle
club The Choir Boys to benefit the Children's Fund.
Children's Fund presents a Christmas concert by Inner Voices
to benefit the Celebration of Giving. 2002
Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation dedicates a new $1.2
million dollar building to house the Children's Services Center
and name the building the A. Gary Anderson Children's Services
Center.
Bonnes Meres Holiday auction raises $53,000 to benefit Children's
Fund. 2005
Superior Court Judge Patrick Morris partners with the Glen Helen
Rehabilitation Center in Devore and announces the launch of
the Comfort Quilt program to benefit Children's Fund.
A. Gary Anderson Memorial Golf Classic nets $368,000.
Bonnes Meres Holiday Auction raises $?? to benefit Children's
Fund. 2006
The A. Gary Anderson Memorial Golf Classic is now in its 14th
year and should exceed the $3 million dollar mark in funds raised.
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