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“Our Commitment Today Impacts a Child’s Tomorrow!”

With 22 years serving as social worker

and director of Early Intervention and

Family Services, 8 years serving as the

Developmental Disability Director and

Community Services Director for OPC

Area Program and 8 years serving as

Executive Director at the Person

County Partnership for Children, I have

had a blessed career! I have completely

enjoyed the work! And I have had the

great opportunity to work alongside the

most dedicated professionals ever! I

cannot say anything but good things.

My career has been wonderfully fulfill-

ing! I am completely grateful.

The last 8 years have kind of zipped

by! When I was doing the research for

our recent Celebration, it was hard to

believe I had been here that long!

Thank you all so much for your support

and for your contributions to help the

Partnership for Children achieve so

much for our young children! If you

weren’t able to attend the Celebration,

I hope you will take a minute to take a

look at the accomplishment timeline

printed in the newsletter. Our county

should be very proud! There’s still

plenty to do, but there are many, many

people in Person County that are all

working to improve the lives of our

young children and their families! Keep

up the good work!

As I retire, please know that I am very

thankful for the opportunity to work at

the Partnership for Children. There are

many people, agencies, businesses, in-

dustries, civic groups, clubs, govern-

ment, churches, etc. that are commit-

ted to strong programs for our young-

est citizens. Person County is a great

place to work and raise our children.

Thank you all

for the great

opportunity to

work with you.

It has been a

great blessing!

Most

sincerely,

Judy R. Batten

Spring 2014

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Person County Partnership for Children Provider Recognition

This was written by Pam Woods from the Department of Social Services in recognition of our

Child Care Providers at our recent Celebration on 3/27/14.

Introduction to Recognition Activities

What a great evening this is. We are celebrating fabulous programs for preschool age children

and very importantly honoring and recognizing the excellence of our Person Co. child care

providers, the professionals who provide care of and offer stability for our children. It is

crucial to acknowledge that parents could not contently attend work or educational classes

and training without you. Many children would not be sufficiently prepared for school with-

out you. AND ... We could not have essential economic development in our County without

you.

Quality of Child Care

We have providers in this room who have:

Demonstrated commitment to children and the community by pursuing and completing

education in child development to build knowledge and skills to best serve our chil-

dren and families.

Attended many hours of training to provide safety, exceptional care, and quality daily

activities for children to learn and grow.

Successfully accomplish a higher level of quality of care in the NC Star rated system.

(1 Star meets minimum standards in Education and Program and 5 Stars meets the high-

est standards).

I very proudly report that 83% (33 out of 40 facilities) are a 3, 4 or 5 Star facility. Out

of these 33 facilities, 67% are 4 and 5 Star. That’s impressive.

Thank you

Child care providers serve our youngest citizens, our preschoolers and school age children to

age 13. Young children cannot always sufficiently express their thanks and appreciation to

providers in words. If they could, I think they would say:

Thank you for your love and nurturing. The hugs, touches, and smiles you give

just to me. I thrive on it.

Thank you for your attention. Those times when you listen to me, play with

me, and give me important instructions. You help me feel good about my-

self and motivate me to do my best.

Thank you for the basic care I receive. You answer my cries when I need a

diaper change, require sleep, or desire to eat. I love you because you

want to make me comfortable.

Thank you for your patience. I know I sometimes do things that make your

face become very stern, but you find a way to make that look quickly go

away so that you can move me along in a different and better direction.

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You are my role model and I see positive ways to handle my frustration.

Thank you for your vigilance. You keep a safe and clean environment, properly

prepare my meals and snacks, and tell my parent when you are concerned

about my health. I don’t suffer from neglect.

Thank you for talking to and reading to me. I like to learn new words. My mind

is imagining about people, animals, feelings and all kinds of new experiences

and explorations. You are teaching me about life and how to think, socialize

and enjoy books.

Thank you for allowing me to play. The toys, games, and exercise and singing

activities indoors and outdoors are fun. Because of you, I am learning valuable

skills and building a healthy mind and body.

And………… Finally

Thank you for having a genuine love of children. I know this because you are

friendly, positive, energetic, calm, and seem to handle everything with ease.

I am so grateful you enjoy spending time with me and taking care of me.

I personally would like to say to our providers this evening, thank you so much for choosing child

care as your career.

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Donate – Invest In Our Children’s Future

Financial contributions enable the Person County Partnership for Children to

make a significant impact in the lives of Person County’s children and their

families. Person County Partnership for Children welcomes all levels of dona-

tions. If you have any questions about making a donation, please contact Dawn

Howard at (336) 599-3773.

2013-2014 Campaign Contributors

The list on the following page includes contributors to our 2013-2014 Campaign.

We thank each & every one!

If we inadvertently left anyone off, please know that it was in error and that we do

appreciate everyone & every gift!

SMART START—PERSON COUNTY

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Johnny Lunsford

Studio You

Nancy Mangum

Warren’s Grove UMW

Prospect Hill Baptist

MWP Contractors LLC

Karla & Ted Peed

Roxboro Community School

*Judy & Carlton Batten

Piedmont EMC/Rachel Hawkins

Person Co. Farm Bureau

*Dr. & Mrs. James Owen

Wayne & Jane Clayton

Friendly City Kiwanis

Ronnie Dunevant

Friends of the Library

Walker Holdings/Wendy’s

Rick & Melinda Chambers

American Legion Auxiliary

Jean Andrews

Leigh Woodall

Phillip Allen, Jr.

Roxboro Chamber of Commerce

Claudie & Nina Taylor

Becky Oliver

James & Tania Edwards

Roxboro Women of the Moose

Charles & Brenda Reaves

Spuntech Industries

Electronic Solutions

Republic Services – Greg Duhon

Optimist Club of Roxboro

Piedmont Community College

*Duke Progress & Tanya Evans

*Wells Fargo & Tracy Harris

*Cindy & Alan Hicks

*Ron & Jayne Bremer

*Roxboro Kiwanis

Dawn & Donald Howard

Ann Garrard

Antoinette Villines

Careatha Williams

Jackie Thompson

Shannon Davis

Zac & Laura Painter

Louisiana Pacific/Reggie Carr

Heather & Frankie Bowling

Tom & Cornelia Loftis

Tarheel Chevrolet

Patrick & Tameka Faulkner

Maggie Whitt & George Harris

Martha Pickett

Walter & Melissa Bartlett

Cheryl Batts

Aspen Tucker

Lin & Terri Cates

Roxboro Civitan

Martin’s Body Shop

David & Pam Whitt

Tom Fitzgerald

Tommy Lawrence Electrical

Donna King

Nancy Lee Newell

Prudential Pointer & Assoc.

*Roxboro Savings

LaCocina Restaurant

Jim & Mary Jean Stovall

John M. Lee, Jr.

Kelly & Stacey Davis

Sam & Cathy Kennington

PMS, Inc.

Bowes Collision

EIFS-Person Co. Schools

Concord UMW

Sheriff Jones & Sheriff’s Dept.

Margaret & Dave Bradsher

Roger & Stella Nelson

David Forsythe

Cunningham Nelson Funeral Hm.

DuPre & Karen Sanders

Albert & Rebecca Pruitt

Thurs. Literary Club-P. Moore

Jimmy & Betsy Clayton

Tim & Ellen Rogers

Bob & Patricia Norris

Barbara Jones

Judi Akers

Judy Spivey

Sandra & Jackie Gentry

Chad & Kristy Horner

Terry & Sherry Wright

Oakland Ltd./Bonnie Meeler

Leo & Joyce Franke

Dan Craig

Tisha & Alan Duncan

Edwin & Beth Knott

Kay & Gordon Carver

Mark Galloway

Dr. Gary Sullivan

Doris W. Carver

Community Pharmacy

American Legion Post 138

Robert & Linda Timberlake

Carolyn & Paul Williams

GKN Driveline

Bacon Enterprises/KFC

*Person Co. United Way

Huff’s Insurance & Realty

James McAra

William (Jody) & Lisa Thacker

Tina C. Long

Jason & Katrina Talbott

John & Carolyn Stephens

Beverly Long

Stephen & Denise Lipscomb

Marcus & Brittany Thornton

Thomas Elliott

William E. Cole

Cathy & Carl Boyd

Gary Garrett

Samuel & Tiffany Carswell

Janis Bryant-Berry

Michael & Karen Barlow

Danny & Faye Chambers

Janet Lea Daniel

Bobby & Mary Harris

Merilyn Newell

DPC Pawn & Gun Shop

Duke Energy Vendor

Clayton & Hurdle Disposal

Brenda & Mike Hurdle

Earl Bradsher Preschool Staff

William Bullock

Furniture Mart/Larry Cole

Brooks & White Funeral Home/

Laurie Wrenn

*Wal-Mart

*Roxboro Rotary Club

Eaton Corporation

Jackie & Mike Wilkins

Kim & Scott Davis

McDonald’s/Holler Enterprises,

Inc.

Meg & Roy Holler

*Ronnie & Kay Bugnar

Bill & Barb Arel

Janie Clayton

Sandra Davis

Naomi C. Johnson

Pepsi Cola

David & Frances Cunnup

*Denotes Lead Gifts

Person County Children are a Wise Investment!

Over 1450 children in Person County currently receive books from the Dolly Parton

Imagination Library. With funding from Person County individuals, local businesses,

civic groups, industry, and United Way, this literacy initiative reaches out to all pre-

school children in Person County to instill a life-long love for reading and learning. In

order to assure that this valuable program continues to bring the joy of reading to

children, please consider making a donation to the Person County Partnership for Children.

For $30.00 a year, your tax deductible donation will fund one book a month for a pre-school aged child in

Person County.

Name: _____________________ Address: _______________________

Phone: _____________________

I would like to sponsor ____ (#) children at $30.00 each, for a total donation of ______.

Mail to: Person County Partnership for Children, PO Box 1791, Roxboro, NC 27573 or

contact Becky Oliver at (336) 599-3773!

Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the Charitable Solicitation Licensing

Section at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the state.

It is the mission of the Person County Partnership for Children that:

“All Person County children will receive the support, services, and resources they

need to lead healthy and successful lives.”

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Partnership Website and Facebook

Please check out our website to read about services, programs, and resources we have

available at the Partnership for all families in Person County. Please call us if you have

any questions at: (336) 599-3773. www.personpartnershipforchildren.org

Be sure to “like” us on Facebook!

Person County Partnership for Children