Vol. 10, No. 1• November 2005
NC Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Update
NCFAPA Receives Grant
The North Carolina Foster and Adoptive Parent Association is proud and excited to be the recipient of a mini-grant from AdoptUSKids. The award was received in October 2005 and will assist with printing and postage costs related to strengthening membership and keeping foster and adoptive parents informed about educational and training opportunities. NCFAPA will also be able to offer several conference scholarships this year to members in need. Thanks, AdoptUSKids!!Thanks, Sheryl!
As our outgoing president Sheryl Ewing goes back to her “civilian” life, we want to thank her for everything she has done for NCFAPA. For five years Sheryl has given of herself and her time in efforts to really “Make THE Difference” in the lives of children and foster, adoptive, and kinship parents. We are very grateful for her leadership and we wish her continued happiness in life and success in any future endeavors.New NCFAPA Board Members
NCFAPA exists to serve all foster, adoptive and kinship parents in North Carolina. You are not alone in your challenges. There are support groups available and people who really want to help you in any way they can. Being a foster, adoptive and/or kinship parent is one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences anyone can ever have.
At our April conference we elected a new Board of Directors. At the subsequent board retreat new officers were elected. Please contact your regional representative today if we can do anything for you, or you have some time to help us with our mission.
President
Sheryl Ewing
Wilmington
910/792-6133
President-elect
Stacey Darbee
Apex
919/367-9301
Region 1 VP
Geraldine Fox
Charlotte
704/344-6113
Region 2 VP
Garry Martin
Greensboro
336/207-1008
Region 3 VP
Lenora Johnson
Raleigh
919/227-2101
Region 4 VP
Ann Levy
Washington
252/947-1060
Secretary
Dee Veerasurla
Troy
910/572-1891
Treasurer
Wanda Douglas
Charlotte
704/599-0052
Historian
Co-Wefa Lyda
Fletcher
828/684-6011
Region 1
Bobby Toms
Shelby
704/484-2888
Region 1
Russell Williams
Mt. Ulla
704/637-1411
Region 1 Alt
Claudia McLaurin
Concord
704/795-3912
Region 1 Alt
Paris Sexton
Concord
704/606-2888
Region 2
Ruth M. Kinley
Winston-Salem
336/784-1834
Region 2
Melanie Jennings
Milton
336/234-9244
Region 2
Gloria McMasters
Greensboro
336/274-1403
Region 2
Lori Land
Greensboro
336/834-0554
Region 2 Alt
Dona Rankins
Lexington336/470-1084
Region 2 Alt
Tyronna Hooker
Graham
336/376-9938
Region 3
Matt Davies
Durham
919/201-2265
Region 3
Joanne Holmes
Durham
919/544-1511
Region 3 Alt
Brenda Watkins
Durham
919/220-7664
Region 3 Alt
Tammy Mitchell
Raleigh
919/855-0074
Region 4
David Johnson
Greenville
252/321-9244
Region 4
Daniel Smith
Ahoskie
252/332-5435
Region 4
Jimmie Graham Jr.
LaGrange
252/566-3887
Region 4
Deborah Battle
Robersonville
252/795-4451
Region 4 Alt
Ruth Moody
Henrico
252/535-4403
Ex Officio
Jeanne Preisler
Omni Visions
336/314-9795
Ex Officio
Karen LeClair
Family Support Network
919/966-0330
Ex Officio
Joanne Scatturro
NC Div. Social Services
919/601-7832
Ex Officio
Beverley Smith
NC Kids
336/315-7450
Ex Officio
Dana Hagele, MD
919/419-3474
Ex Officio
Claretta Witherspoon
866/623-7248
NC Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
1-866-623-7248 (toll free)
www.NCFAPA.orgCopyright � 2005 Jordan Institute for Families
