In celebration of National Foster Family Week which took place from October 20-27 this year, Highland Shores Children’s Aid (HSCA) recognized their foster and kin families as well as their volunteers.
On October 17, a recognition dinner was held at Occasions by the Bay in Trenton for foster and kin parents as well as volunteers from Northumberland, South Hastings and Prince Edward counties. Foster parent Anne Dafoe from Hastings County was presented with the Board of Directors Award.
A recognition dinner was also held on October 25 at the Curling Club in Bancroft to recognize the dedication and commitment of foster and kin parents as well as volunteers from North Hastings.
Additional foster parents and volunteers who were honoured at the two events for their years of service were:
Foster Parents Recognized
45 Years of Service
Ann Dafoe – Hastings
35 Years of Service
Heather & William Vandrie – Hastings
Cyril & Elizabeth Johnson – Hastings
Darlene & Terry Clemens – Hastings
25 Years of Service
Shirley Roloson – Hastings
20 Years of Service
Laurie & Quentin Dorie – Northumberland
15 Years of Service
Carol St. Clair – Hastings
Craig Andrews & Carol Saunders – Prince Edward
10 Years of Service
Dianne & Kelly Nelles – South Frontenac
Fletcher & Tracey Dale – Hastings
5 Years of Service
Dana & Kevin Richardson – Northumberland
Kim Danks & Shain Kimbell – Northumberland
Tammy & Timothy McEwen – Hastings
Dan & Jennifer Thompson – Lennox and Addington
Bryce & Marnie Pilgrim – Hastings
Deborah Minifie & Martin Freeburn – Northumberland
Tammy Ruffo – Hastings
Volunteers Recognized
15 Years of Service: Jeanne Hines – Northumberland
10 Years of Service as Volunteers
Connie Cooney – Hastings Lorrie Haisma – Hastings
Article submitted by Highland Shores Children’s Aid Society
