ADVISORY, Dec. 7, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: 'Be an Angel for Our Kids' is Canyon Acres' annual holiday
campaign.
Canyon Acres has officially begun accepting unwrapped
gifts and gift cards for children and families in the
agency's care. Funds raised will support Canyon Acres'
cutting-edge programs like Creating Family Connections
(CFC) and Foster Care & Adoption.
Individuals and corporations can also make cash donations
at www.canyonacres.org.
CFC searches for and engages long-lost family members of
children who have been in the child welfare system for many
years. Since its 2004 inception, CFC has located 3,545
family members and has connected 1,601 of those family
members to youth in the agency's care. Foster & Adoption
services are dedicated to finding children a healthy,
happy, Forever Family.
WHO: Canyon Acres Children and Family Services has been serving
children throughout Southern California since 1980,
providing the highest level of care and therapeutic
treatment to children who suffer from a variety of
emotional and psychological disorders. Canyon Acres
gives children nurturing, treatment, and opportunities that
they need to grow up in safe, loving, and stable families.
WHEN: Now through December 31st.
For more information, please visit www.canyonacres.org or call (714) 383-9323.