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 sixth 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 450 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.

    2009-2010 Goal: To raise $7500
  		•     ADOPT-A-FAMILY for Christmas by purchasing gifts from Wish Lists.

    2009-2010 Goal: Make wishes come true for 400 families
  		•     FOSTER CHILD FUND helps our foster children receive dental care, go to college, attend therapeutic camps, work toward reunification with families, etc.

    2009-2010 Goal: To raise $10,000
    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.

    To make a donation using your Paypal account, please click the secure Paypal link at the bottom of this page.
    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 to CFF outreach events,

    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 cff@childandfamilyfocus.org.

    MOM'S RETREAT

    CFF is pleased to have had three successful Mom’s Rejuvenation Retreats in 2006, 2007 and 2009! 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 kbrenneman@childandfamilyfocus.org.