Epiphany House News

A Future for Kids:

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Recently Epiphany House presented a vision about creating a network of adoptive homes or communities for children. We are basing this vision on the belief that in God’s eyes caring for the orphan is fundamental to our faith. (James 1:27). To launch this vision Epiphany House is working with local and regional churches to develop a strong grass roots foster/adoptive ministry. In creating this network of churches committed to the care of orphans and displaced children, we will build an affiliation of adoptive homes to assure forever families to kids with special needs.

Too often children, because of age, medical or emotional challenges or disabilities never find the permanency and stability that a loving family provides. Epiphany House believes an affiliation of communities specifically dedicated to be foster and adoptive families will significantly impact and reduce the numbers of waiting children. The Epiphany House homes are also intended to be places of welcome and support for families and friends, volunteers, neighbors, churches and other social service groups. We anticipate that you will join us in this new venture with your insights, prayers, volunteering and financial support. Join us in providing kids a forever-family future.

Introducing “The Epiphany House Network:”

Epiphany House, through its recruitment, outreach, counseling and support efforts is building a network of foster/adoptive families. These are families that have, in some manner, been supported by Epiphany House in their commitment to foster/adoptive care. With this newsletter we introduce “In the Epiphany House Network” as a feature to introduce and provide regular updates about our families and their children on our website. In addition to presenting the impact that Epiphany House is making, we hope this feature will also plant seeds of inspiration to others who may consider becoming foster/adoptive families

In this edition, we pleased to introduce Nicholas Quigley whose adoption was completed last year. His adoptive mom, Kathryn Quigley, is a single parent and journalism professor. She keeps a wonderful blog about her son.

Nicholas Quigley: AKA “Little dude”

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“The Little Dude mixes up his "V" sounds and his "W" sounds. He likes to say "Go away!" a lot. But it comes out "Go 'vey!"
As in: "Go 'vey, shoes!" "Go 'vey, medicine!" "Go 'vey, milk!" It is like living with Frau Blucher from Young Frankenstein.” (From Nicholas’s blogspot)

Other Epiphany House Update

Congrats to board members Kevin and Regina Raiford-Babcock:

James "Jay Jay" Babcock's adoption was finalized on March 31st. His parents Kevin Babcock and Regina Raiford Babcock are overjoyed by the new addition to the family. His big brother Quincy Babcock is happy as long as he does not have to share his toys.

It's hard to be religious when certain people are never incinerated by bolts of lightning.

– Bill Watterson, comic strip artist of Calvin & Hobbes

Jay Jay at recent Epiphany House pancake breakfast

Nicky O’Keeffee:

A hearing to grant the Lanctot's petition for legal guardianship of Nicky is scheduled for June 22nd in NJ. Funds from the Bringing Nicky Home Concert are underwriting the legal expenses. We are committed to “having Nicky’s back” and to assure he has a family watching out for him.

Camp Epiphany:

The dates for this year’s session of Camp Epiphany are August 10th, 11th and 12th. There will be a limited number of applicants accepted. Children from foster adoptive placements between ages 5 to13 will be given priority. Anyone interested in enrolling a child should contact us for application. epiphanyhouse@comcast.net or call 610 626-3744.

Featured Child
Kristina Kristina is an active young lady and enjoys riding bikes, swimming, and most recently, playing basketball. She loves going to the mall, flea markets, and the movies. Kristina also likes going out to eat at McDonald's and going for ice cream and pizza. Kristina likes to keep busy by doing arts and craft projects and reading. Kristina likes school and enjoys spending time with the other children and teachers. She earns average grades on her report card. For the most part, Kristina has a good relationship with the adults around her. It may take her some time, but she will warm up to you. Kristina enjoys individual attention. Kristina wants to be adopted by a family. She says when she grows up she would like to help kids. Kristina would like to remain in contact with her brother who is already in an adoptive home. All families will be considered for Kristina. She is legally free for adoption. Click here for further details.

To View other children from the Philadelphia region who are waiting for a forever family see Heat Gallery Philadelphia http://www.heartgalleryphiladelphia.org