Free Family Portraits for Vermont Adoptive Families
November 04, 2011Contact:
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802.296.8900
November is National Adoption Month. In honor of this important observance, Casey Family Services, the direct service agency of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is hosting free photo portrait sessions for families who have adopted children in the state of Vermont. Professional photographer Karen Pike of Burlington – an adoptive parent herself – will bring her studio equipment to Casey’s two Vermont locations during the month.
Winooski Office, 46 Main Street
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, November 12
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, November 13
White River Junction Office, 35 Railroad Row
3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, November 18
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, November 19
Each participating family will receive one free five- x seven-inch color print and may order and pay for additional prints from the photographer online. Advance registration is required. To reserve a photo session, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at Casey Family Services at 802.296.8948.
“Our families come from all walks of life,” said Casey Division Director Nita Lescher. “What they have in common is a desire to help young people succeed and a commitment to forming lasting, loving relationships with them. Casey Family Services wants to honor Vermont adoptive families and encourage others who may be considering adoption or foster care to take the next step.”
Since 1984, Casey Family Services has been providing foster care and permanency planning services to youth and families throughout Vermont. The direct service agency of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the organization serves youth age nine and older and helps children thrive in safe, nurturing and strong families. To find out how to become a foster or adoptive parent, contact Casey Family Services at 802.296.8900 or visit www.caseyfamilyservices.org. For more information on Karen Pike Photography, visit www.KPikePhoto.com.
