Camp To Belong Northwest

As spring approaches, many families begin thinking about camp! From soccer camps to art camps, the possibilities are endless for kids hoping to sharpen or develop their skills. But for many children in the Pacific Northwest, going to camp could mean so much more than sparking an interest in a new hobby, it could re-ignite a precious relationship among brothers and sisters.

“Camp To Belong” (CBT) reunites siblings who have been abused and/or neglected and are no longer living together as they work their way through the foster care system. 75 percent of children nationwide who are removed from their abusive homes are separated, making an already traumatic and heartbreaking event in their lives even worse.

“Camp To Belong” is now coming to the Northwest in June of 2006 and we are we are looking forward to welcoming up to 100 youth in foster care to camp this summer. For most of these children, this will be the first time they will see their brothers and sisters since being removed from their homes.

We cannot erase the tragedy of being removed from their homes, but for one precious week, we can keep these siblings from being removed from each other.

Help get the word out on “Camp To Belong” because brothers and sisters belong together.

To join in the effort, contact us at: ofpaoffice@aol.com or kschimmels@verizon.net