EASTLAND COUNTY CHILD WELFARE BOARD
Our mission is to meet the needs of abused, neglected and underprivileged children in our county while assisting foster parents and Child Protective Services in helping the children under their care.
Hunter Beaton's hope is to give foster children a sense of belonging, comfort and dignity. The ability to arrive at a new home with something that is theirs; something they can control during an otherwise chaotic time.
~ Hunter Beaton is the founder of Day 1 Bags
WHAT WE DO
Because Every Child Matters
Eastland County Child Welfare Board wants people to be knowledgeable about the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
Our board members work at a grassroots level to serve the children placed under Child Protective Services in Eastland County.
We:
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Work to meet the tangible needs of children receiving CPS services by provide clothing, school supplies, toiletries and Day 1 bags through our “Rainbow Room”
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Host holiday celebrations and other special events for caseworkers and foster children
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Provide support for families
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Sponsor public awareness events to promote child abuse prevention and recruit foster and adoptive homes
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Coordinate with courts and judges in pioneering solutions that support children and families and work to eliminate abuse and neglect
HOST OUR NEW
TRAVELING BANNER
We're looking for businesses in Eastland County to display our Traveling Banner. Our mission is to educate people about child abuse and neglect as a way to advocate for our local children. The banner gives statistics for child abuse and neglect in Eastland County. We include our website on the banner as a resource for those looking for opportunities to help local children who are currently in foster or kinship care. Our website also provides current information on becoming a foster parent.
WHAT IS THE RAINBOW ROOM?
Our Rainbow Room is an emergency resource center available to Eastland County CPS caseworkers to help them meet the critical needs of abused and neglected children. Stocked with all new items, our Rainbow Room provides clothing, shoes, diapers, baby formula, Pack n' Play (with bassinet) Playards, carseats, school supplies, Day 1 bags and hygiene items to children entering foster or kinship care and underprivileged children in their own homes.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Every child deserves to grow up feeling loved!
RAINBOW ROOM
Emergency Resource
We provide emergency resources
to meet the critical needs of abused, neglected and underprivileged children in our county. The Rainbow Room is kept stocked with essentials such as; clothing, shoes, diapers, baby formula, carseats, Pack 'n Play Playards, hygiene items, etc.
CHRISTMAS PROJECT
Miracle on Main Street
Many of our children have not only never had a Merry Christmas, they have faced some of their greatest trauma at Christmas time. Children should be able to experience the magic of Christmas without fear. In partnership with our donors, we provide our foster children with what may be their first real Christmas experience ever.
DAY 1 BAGS
Hunter's Story
NO MORE TRASH BAGS FOR FOSTER KIDS
Last year, more than 19,000 Texas children were removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse or neglect. Taken from everything they know and placed in foster care due to no fault of their own, many of these kids arrived at their placements wide-eyed and overwhelmed – with a trash bag of hastily packed possessions, if anything at all.
But one remarkable young man is helping these children in his own unique way...
Pictured above: Hunter, 16, Hailey, 17, Halen, 10, Hudson, 8, and Holly, 5.
CONTACT US
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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Jayne Jones - President
Jeanne Scott - Vice President
Roberta Broussard - Treasurer
Sherry Beggs-Hayes - Secretary
Leeann Barron
Sandra Cagle
Betty Davis
Kathy Druesedow
Jody Francis
Benjamin McNabb
Bret Robinson
As board members, we are passionate about making a difference
in the lives of Eastland County's families.
For more information on the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards, visit: www.tccwb.org