Tuesday, October 25, 2011

CHOR Celebrates First Anniversary as a Certified Agency

On Friday, October 7th, The Children's Home of Reading hosted an event to mark the first anniversary of our Sanctuary Certification. 

To commemorate the occasion, State Senator Judy Schwank presented a Certificate of Recognition to our President and CEO, Dr. Vince J. LaSorsa.  Senator Schwank commented on the progress.  The Children's Home of Reading has made since her last visit eight years ago.  
 
 
 

The Children's Home Of Reading helps kids get creative


Author: Dwayne Parker, Reporter, dwayne.parker@wfmz.com
Posted On Oct 17 2011 11:52:04 PM EDT

For some students at The Children's Home of Reading, poetry is like a life line. 
Every week they get together around a table and recite poetic lines that allow them to cope with their emotions.Some have been victims of abuse, or suffer from behavior challenges.
The program is called Pen to Paper. It was created by writer, Nancy Kauffman.
"Sometimes the young boys that I think, this is really going to be a struggle, they end up writing things that are just simply profound," said Kauffman.
A few students were willing to read their poetry for 69 News. Due to the trauma that some have sustained 69 News is protecting their identities.
"I'm waiting to be lit, to be alive, to be in the world, to be helping someone see in the dark," read one student.
"Me and myself, what do you think about me?" read another student. "That's all people see is the outside of me."
"Have I gone crazy? I see people flying in mid air at the school play," reading another student.
Since the program began, the staff at The Children's Home of Reading say they have also noticed a change in the writing students.
"Their self-esteem is much higher. There's much more of a positive outlook. It helps them overcome some of the childhood traumas they have," said Jason Rains, Director of Residential Services and Admissions.
"The things that come from their heart, I don't know if it surprises them as much as it surprises me," said Kauffman.
Below is the link to the video news thread.
http://www.wfmz.com/news/Childrens-Home-Of-Reading-helps-kids-get-creative/-/121458/3917300/-/2e32hqz/-/index.html
Source:  WFMZ, Reading, PA