ADVISORY, Nov. 18, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: 'Be an Angel for Our Kids is Canyon Acres' annual holiday
campaign.
Starting now, individuals and corporations can make cash
donations at www.canyonacres.org.
Starting on December 1, Canyon Acres will begin accepting
gifts and gift cards for children and families in the
agency's care. Funds raised will support Canyon Acres'
cutting-edge programs like Creating Family Connections (CFC)
and Foster Care & Adoption.
CFC searches for and engages long-lost family members of
children who have been in the child welfare system for many
years. Since its 2004 inception, CFC has located 3,545 family
members and has connected 1,601 of those family members to
youth in the agency's care. Foster & Adoption services are
dedicated to finding children a healthy, happy, Forever Family.
WHO: Canyon Acres Children and Family Services has been serving
children throughout Southern California since 1980, providing
the highest level of care and therapeutic treatment to children
who suffer from a variety of emotional and psychological
disorders. Canyon Acres gives children nurturing, treatment,
and opportunities that they need to grow up in safe, loving,
and stable families.
WHEN: Now through December 31st.
For more information, please visit www.canyonacres.org or call (714) 383-9335.