Welcome to the first issue of Spaulding for Children’s Heartbeat E-newsletter.

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Spotlight on the Family
Kevin and Monica were making adoption plans when Monica found out she was going to have a baby. Find out how this couple welcomed two sons in two very different ways.

Tips From the Couch
Do you feel more like your kid’s personal assistant than her parent? How to avoid overbooking your child.

Blizzard of Giving
Hoping for an early snow – or any snow at all? You can help create a blizzard right here in Houston.

Farewell From Todd
President and CEO Todd Landry’s final CEO Corner.

College Tuition and Exemption for adoptees
Learn how your adopted or foster child may qualify for free tuition at Texas’ institutions of higher education.

Recent Events
Spring is the time we honor our families. Read about our scholarship luncheon, the foster parent awards dinner and the Spring Family Picnic.

We’re on Univision
Univision helps the agency reach the Hispanic/Latino audience by donating their resources and airtime.

South Texas Update
South Texas families are celebrating their newest members.

Volunteers of the Month and Volunteer Opportunities
Read inspiring stories about Spaulding for Children volunteers and how you can become part of the family.

For Our Families
Get the date and information on classes, support groups, Saturday Fun Clubs and fundraising events on our Calendar of Events.

How Can You Help?
Planned Giving
Wish List
Contributor’s List ~ March 2, 2004 through June 30, 2004
Favorite Aunts and Uncles
Board of Directors

Ofrecemos entrenamiento en Español
Los trabajadores bilingües de Spaulding for Children ahora ofrecen PRIDE, el entrenamiento requerido para ser un padre adoptivo, en Español. Existen muchos niños que esperan por el amor de alguien como usted. Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor llame Ana Pressler, al 713.681.6991.

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