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Worcester County G.O.L.D.

     Many of Worcester County's foster children live in treatment centers where they have few contacts with their natural families.  Social Workers from the Worcester County Department of Social Services visit the treatment centers regularly and try to normalize life for these children. Other children are placed with local foster families and relatives.  The State of Maryland provides limited funds for essential needs, but funds are not always available for EXTRA'S.

EXTRA'S may include:

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Birthday gifts

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Graduation gifts

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Special holiday or event celebrations

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Special clothing (prom, cap & gown, athletic shoes)

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Drivers education

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Fees

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Film/Photo developing 

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Expenses for orthodontist

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Phone cards

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Grooming needs (perm, nails)

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Sports fees

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School supplies

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Summer camp fees

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Special lessons (swimming, art, music)

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Club fees

     Social Workers at The Department of Social Services often seek G.O.L.D.'s help to provide EXTRA's for all of Worcester County's children in Foster Care.  G.O.L.D. has a special fund set aside and we are happy to be able to provide a a variety of help for local foster children.  

     "Life Books" are photo albums and scrapbooks which help adopted and foster children document their life stories and family connections.  These memory books help children deal with anxiety and adjustment issues and to process feelings of uncertainty about the future.

*G.O.L.D. continues to work with Social Workers, Case Managers and community sponsors to support the Foster Care Fund.

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