The
Brandon Moeller
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Messages from
Richard and Cheryl |
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We've Found
A Wonderful Organization Called
kids
incorporated of the big bend |
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Kids Incorporated is a United Way
agency that has served as the big bend's child care connection since
1972. The agency provides leadership to ensure the accessibility
and affordability of quality child care for big bend families.
Kids Incorporated now operates two
child care centers. One of them is Brandon's
Place at Lincoln Children's Center,
a nationally accredited child care program for
children from 6 weeks through age 5. The program uses the School
Readiness Express curriculum and was chosen as a SRE "Site Of The
Month".
Click here to learn more about
Brandon's Place
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A List of
Accomplishments During 2000 - 2001 |
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Financial Aid
6,730 children received financial aid
1,374 children remained on the waiting list for tuition assistance as of
June 30.
65 children received REACH Scholarships
2,441 child care referrals were made.
Family Partnerships
1,109 referrals to community organizations were
provided to families in order to help them access needed services.
Early Head Start
96 infants and toddlers were
served by Early Head Start in Jefferson and Madison counties.
21 at-risk pregnant women received help through Early Head Start's
pre-natal program.
Professional Development
150 students earned their CDA credentials or
renewals
2,640 people attended various early childhood education classes,
trainings and workshops
Resource Mobile
8,054 items were checked out by
child care providers from the Resource Mobile
The Resource Mobile traveled 12,144 miles
Screening and Referrals
952 children were screened (for age-appropriate and health development)
139 children screened were referred for speech, health, and other
services.
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We
know that every act of love and kindness that touches these children's
lives brings joy to Brandon--and that knowledge helps us go
on. If you would like to join us in sharing life's blessings
with other families, you can send your donation to:
The Brandon
Moeller Memorial Foundation
c/o The Community Foundation of North Florida
322 Beard Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Attention: Joy Watkins
Please make checks payable to:
Brandon Moeller Memorial Foundation
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March 2002
The death of a child is any parent's worst nightmare, and there are
many days and nights that we just do not know how we are going to
survive another day.
However, God has given us more strength than we ever
knew was possible, and we keep reminding ourselves that Brandon is
truly in a better place now that he is in heaven. We know we will see
and embrace him again someday.
In Brandon's short life, he touched so many people. He had so much
compassion and a smile that would melt anyone's heart. He could make
even the saddest person smile, and Brandon truly cared about everyone.
In an effort to make something good come out of this horrible tragedy,
we will be raising money throughout the year, and it will go towards
helping less fortunate children. We are currently looking at various
ways to best utilize this money, and we will establish a Brandon
Moeller Fund. Brandon was always concerned about poor, sick, and less
fortunate children, so we feel this is something he would be very
proud of.
We appreciate your prayers and support and welcome your suggestions
that will enable us to carry on. Please email us
at Chery29@aol.com. If you would like to
contribute, please make checks payable to the Brandon Moeller Memorial
Fund and send them to:
Brandon Moeller Memorial Foundation
C/o The Community Foundation Of N. Florida
322 Beard Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Attention: Joy Watkins
Telephone: 850-222-2899
We pray that we will be able to fill this page with news of the hope,
help and comfort we can provide by joining together.
May the Lord bless and protect you and those you
love.
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Richard and
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