OPERATION JOY "Even though things have been hard, God always answers my prayers. Thank you for being one of those answers... One day when I am on my feet, I hope I can bring some joy to another family that is in need. I will never forget the ANGELS at Christmas!"   (read more Family Feedback) Operation Joy, Child & Family Focus, Inc. (CFF)'s annual fundraiser, is into its fourth year of generating smiles! 100% of the monetary and material donations received through Operation Joy are used to support local families in need during the holidays, and at crucial times of the year. In 2004 alone, Operation Joy helped 260 individuals, which included all past and present families in need that CFF had served to date, each having one or more children with emotional or behavioral disorders. Operation Joy has spurred on such an outpouring of support, that CFF has been able to extend help to local families at domestic violence shelters and residential centers as well. Please join CFF in supporting families through Operation Joy, by giving toward one of the following:     AUTISM FUND supports families that have children with autism. 2008 Goal: To raise $7500     ADOPT-A-FAMILY for Christmas by purchasing gifts from Wish Lists. 2008 Goal: Make wishes come true for 400 individuals     FOSTER CHILD FUND helps our foster children receive dental care, go to college, attend therapeutic camps, work toward reunification with families, etc. 2008 Goal: To raise $5000 How to make a donation: Checks should be made payable to Child & Family Focus, Inc. and sent to PO Box 365, Valley Forge, PA 19481. Please write "Operation Joy" in the memo line, and include the name of the specific support fund if applicable. Other ways you can help families: -     Adopting a family in an ongoing way, by providing year-round mentorship/support. -     Donating new toys or clothing. -     Donating a gift certificate for groceries/goods/services, etc. -     Volunteering time a CFF outreach event, such as Christmas in July! Child and Family Focus, Inc., is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit community based social service agency. All donations are tax-deductible. If you have any questions about supporting a family or making a donation, feel free to call us at 610-783-1788 or email phoenixville@childandfamilyfocus.org. MOM'S RETREAT CFF is pleased to have had two successful Mom’s Rejuvenation Retreats in 2006 and 2007! Each year CFF Moms have been treated to a relaxing, refreshing, rejuvenating time at the National Christian Conference Center in Valley Forge, PA in the early fall.  The retreats are open to all Moms who have a child or children with special needs.  Our second year we more than doubled our attendance.  Plans are being made now for the 3rd Annual Mom's Rejuvenation Retreat in the fall of 2008. You can help CFF continue this much needed weekend by donating: -   Gifts for the Moms. -   Pampering items. -   Pampering services. -   Financial support. We charge our Moms a minimal registration fee and use donations and fundraising to support the balance of the retreat. We are thrilled to have been able to offer scholarships to a few Moms who could not attend without financial assistance! For more information, contact Karen Brenneman at 610 783 1788, ext 223 or kbrenneman@childandfamilyfocus.org.