FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 4, 2010

Contact: Sharon McCarthy

800-25-PEACE

KidsPeace Foster Care in Raleigh Plans “Silly Summer Field Day”

Raleigh, NC – Although National Kids Day was August 1, families and organizations may celebrate the holiday any day and in any way that seems fitting and allows families to recognize how wonderful their children are.

The KidsPeace Foster Care and Community Programs office in Raleigh, NC, is sponsoring its second annual “Silly Summer Field Day” on Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00p.m. at Spring Forest Park. “The day is organized to encourage adults to spend more quality time with their children,” explains KidsPeace Family Resource Specialist Geraldine Craig.

Activities will include games, races, relays, crafts and music. Families are asked to form four-person teams of at least one adult and two children to participate in the festivities.

The day will be free to all participants, but attendees are asked to donate new school supplies that will be given to less fortunate children in the community. Those making a donation will receive a tee shirt and an e-photo of their team.

To register a team, email adults’ and children’s names and tee shirt sizes to sillysummerfieldday@yahoo.com or call (919) 872-6447.

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About KidsPeace

Founded in 1882, KidsPeace is dedicated to serving the behavioral and mental health needs of children, preadolescents, teens and young adults, offering a comprehensive range of residential treatment programs; accredited educational services, and a variety of foster care and community-based programs to give hope, help and healing to children, families and communities. KidsPeace offers services in Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the District of Columbia.