CARRY Activities

In 2008 CARRY hosted a holiday party for girls from several of the foster homes. Inviting them to Yamashiro Restaurant in Hollywood, a good time was had by all. The most fun was watching the young people open presents and show appreciation for the gifts they received. CARRY continues to provide opportunities for foster care youth to explore a variety of activities outside of what they are accustomed to.

Growing Up CARRY...

Briana has been a part of the CARRY program since its inception and this year we watched her graduate from high school. When Briana first came to CARRY she was a withdrawn and standoffish child with a mild skin care condition. Dr. Grimes began her treatment with Briana on the inside and out by offering free skin care treatment and a little "tough love talk" to boot. Briana continued to visit Dr. Grimes and the CARRY team took a special interest in assuring Briana was staying on track for a successful life – inspite of the foster care situation. This summer Briana had dinner with Dr. Grimes and some of the CARRY team followed by a shopping spree for back to school items. Briana left with a big smile on her face and was certain of the direction she was headed in. Her biggest thanks went to the confidence CARRY provided by offering her ways to see herself in a beautiful way inside and out. That's what happens when you grow up CARRY!

Disneyland Is For Everyone...

20 youth from Maryvale took off on a trip to Disneyland sponsored by CARRY. The youth began distanced from the CARRY team but soon warmed up and chatted eagerly away about riding "It's a Small World" and "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride". "It was so exciting to see the spark in the children's eyes when we walked up to Disneyland but, then to talk with them about their first time visit there began to put tears in my eyes," said CARRY board member Kandra King. "It also proved that our mission to work with this population and try to reunite them with their siblings is right on target." Kandra continued, "Some of the kids enjoyed the trip simply because they had been reunited with a sister or brother." CARRY provides outside activities to foster care youth throughout the year.