Fun Facts about our House Parents:
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Phyllis Hackman is one of our foster moms living in our first Ballwin home, and she serves on the State Advisory Board for Foster Care.
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Debbie & Ben Clark, parents at our new Ballwin home, were honored at the Progressive Youth Connections Awards Dinner for their dedication and outstanding efforts as foster parents.
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Becky & Jesse Hughes were our first foster parents in our South County inagural home and have fostered over 70 Angels' Arms children since 2003.
Braggin' Rights from the mouths of our house parents:
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One of the boys from our Ballwin home received both academic & athletic scholorships to Benedictine College, and is currently enjoying his new college life.
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One of the girls from our new Ballwin home won 1st place in an art contest that was held during the holiday season by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce.
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A few of the children have recieved advanced belts in their karate classes.
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We are proud of the boys in Ballwin for their high academic achievements.
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One of our children from our Ferguson home recieved a "Championship of the Week" award for her hard work and determination at school.
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One of the girls at our homes won a DARE Award at her school.
Fun for all the Families:
Our Angels' Arms Family Activities Committee invites all five families, once a month, to a fun family outing. So far this year, the families have had a blast with the following:
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Dave & Busters
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Clayton Recreation Center
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Ice Skating
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Skate Port Plaza
Other activities the families have participated in over the years have included:
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Bowling party at Brunswick Zone
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Day at the Science Center
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Six Flags adventure
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Movie & lunch
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Trip to Swing Around Fun Town
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Fun-filled day at Chesterfield Sports Fusion
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Grants Farm
