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Local Adoption Agency Hosts 5th Annual Fundraiser

On October 3rd, Forever Families Through Adoption, Inc. (FFTA), a NY and CT-authorized non-profit adoption placement agency and resource center based in Rye Brook, hosted “An Evening at Crawford Park Mansion,” its fifth annual gourmet food tasting and silent auction event. Generous local sponsors and auction item contributors were vital to the evening’s success.

 

FFTA’s Executive Director, Joy S. Goldstein, LCSW, ACSW, who founded the agency in 2007 with her husband and adoption attorney, Michael S. Goldstein, Esq., LCSW, was inspired by the generosity and dedication of attendees, community volunteers and contributors. “These collective efforts greatly enhance our ability to sustain and expand our outreach and education efforts in the community for which FFTA receives no fees,” said Mrs. Goldstein. Proceeds raised enable FFTA to develop new programming with the continued goal of increasing knowledge and understanding of adoption issues. “Our mission is to increase positive adoption awareness, empower families and serve the community and we pride ourselves on offering services and support to those who need it,” she said.

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In addition to FFTA staff, members of its Board, and committed volunteers, also lending support to the event was notable guest Judge Kathie E. Davidson, Supervising Judge of the 9th District of the Family Court, and Maria Recine, Esq, Court Attorney and Referee.  The Judge, who is running for re-election unopposed, spoke about the valuable work of FFTA and the positive impact the agency has on those served.

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The event also featured a powerful presentation of families that FFTA helped create, as well as the number of children waiting for permanent homes in the foster care system. The presentation reinforced a simple fact—children belong with families—and highlighted the critical fork in the road when states and government attempt to become substitute parents to these 125,000+ children.  

 

Several local restaurants prepared delicious tasting dishes for the event. Participants included Rye’s Morgan’s Fish House and Ruby's Oyster Bar; Roasted Peppers in Mamaroneck; California Pizza Kitchen in Scarsdale; Blue Moon Café in Bronxville; and Acuario’s in Port Chester.  The wine was provided by Aries Wine and Spirits in White Plains. All Star Beverages and Yonkers Brewing Company, both in Yonkers, provided the beer. Gourmet desserts were provided by the Melting Pot in White Plains, and Cerbone’s in Rye Brook.  Music for the evening was provided by Fred A. Hudson, lll of South Carolina.  Additional sponsors transforming the Mansion with graceful finishing touches included White Plains Linen and Frank’s House of Flowers in Mamaroneck, who contributed stunning floral arrangements.

 

FFTA, founded and staffed by social workers, attorneys, adoptees and adoptive parents, believes that every child regardless of racial or ethnic background, age, or physical or emotional challenge, has the right to grow up in a loving, nurturing, secure, and forever home.  To learn more about adoption and FFTA, call 914-939-1180 or visit FFTA on the web at www.ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org.  

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