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UPCOMING
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June 1,
2009SCAN's 13th Annual
Golf Tournament: Tee-Off FORE
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A NEW YEAR WITH NEW
CHALLENGES
Just as 2008 drew to
a close, the Washington Post ran an
article on the increase of child abuse
and neglect in our region due to economic
influences. (Read
the full article here.) We've
just started to see the impact that added stress
from employment, housing and finances can have
on families. With this in mind, we have a
renewed energy - and responsibility - to spread
the word about our many parent education
programs in 2009.
Please share information with people
you know about our FREE Educational Parent Support
Groups, safe places where parents
can share their daily frustrations and triumphs
in a supportive environment and learn new
strategies from each other to deal with these
challenges.
Don't forget that SCAN also publishes the
Parent
Connection Resource Guide, a
comprehensive listing of parent resources across
Northern Virginia offered by SCAN and more than
40 other organizations. This is another
great source of support for parents!
As a new year begins, we hope you'll have a
renewed commitment to SCAN and the
unique opportunity we have to support
parents and prevent child abuse before it ever
starts. Take a moment to explore
SCAN's volunteer opportunities
and donation
options, and have a very Happy New
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JANUARY2009
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 DO YOU HAVE YOUR 2009
SCAN CALENDAR? SCAN recently published its
2008 Annual Report, and has once again combined it
with a beautiful 2009 Calendar. It's the
perfect way to keep SCAN in mind all year
long. The combination report and calendar is
available to download
online, or contact the SCAN office to
request your own copy at 703-820-9001.
Looking for a quick glance
at what we accomplished in our 20th anniversary
year? Check
out our new "Year at a Glance" card, which offers
quick statistics for the past year, as well as a
20-year timeline of our accomplishments. Download the card online
here. Or contact the SCAN office for
your own copy.
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PARENTS: START 2009 WITH
SCAN!
January is a great time of year
for parents to reach out for support. With a
fresh start, they can find services, programs and
people who can help them improve their parenting
skills. An even better way to start the
year: with a positive outlook! Join SCAN
for: Positive Mental
Health Workshop
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CALL FOR ALLIES AWARD NOMINATIONS:
SCAN's Allies in
Prevention Coalition
is calling for nominations for the
2009 Allies in Prevention
Awards. The awards offer a
unique opportunity to recognize the often unsung
heroes who are fighting every day to protect
children and support families across Northern
Virginia.
Do you know someone who is making a
difference for children in our community?
Nominations are due by February 16,
2009.
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DOWNLOAD THE NOMINATION FORM
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SAVE THE DATE: SCAN'S GOLF
TOURNAMENT
 The date has been set for SCAN's
13th Annual Golf Tournament: Tee-Off FORE Children
& Families. Mark your calendars
for this popular event, and plan to join us for a
beautiful day of golfing and fundraising on
June 1, 2009!
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