provided by grandparents. To focus the nation's attention on this
phenomenon and provide grandparents with the recognition they deserve,
the national children's charity KidsPeace, Humana, Mattel, Beaches
Resorts and GRAND Magazine are launching the third annual national
search for an example of extraordinary care worthy of the title of
GRANDparent of the Year. Any member of the American public can
nominate a GRANDparent of the Year. Nominating forms are available in
the May/June issue of GRAND Magazine and online at
http://www.grandmagazine.com . Children should use the kid-safe site
-- OPENING YOUR HEART AND YOUR HOME TO A CHILD IN NEED
Got extra love to share? Think about creating a family or expanding
the one you've got. May is also National Foster Care Awareness Month
and more than 600,000 children nationwide currently need foster homes.
Unfortunately, the number of foster homes falls far short of meeting
the need. A supportive, caring foster family can give kids a
sanctuary where they can be safe, heal from their emotional scars, and
experience a sense of home and family they may never have had before.
The face of foster care is changing, with older children, youngsters
with disabilities, and kids who not only need a loving home but help
to overcome crises such as abuse. To learn more about foster care and
adoption, or find events in your area, go to http://www.kidspeace.org ,
http://www.fostercare.com , or
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