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Aiden ‘buddy’ to local foster children
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On June 1 Aiden Poore made another donation of bookbags 270 to be exact along with blankets and water bottles.
Aiden has continued his mission to ensure foster children have something to carry their belongings, and he made another stop at Clinton County Job and Family Services Child Protection to give his generous donation.
He continues to use his own money along with donations from family, friends and businesses.
Since he started Aiden’s Buddy Bags five years ago, Aiden says he has been able to donate more than $15,000 in bookbags and blankets to several county children services agencies.
April is ‘Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month’ in Clinton County
Clinton County commissioners proclaimed April 2021 as Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month. The written proclamation states the Child Protection Unit of Clinton County Job & Family Services (JFS) is the leading community agency in responding to, and preventing, child abuse and neglect. The Child Protection Unit “encourages a proactive approach to engaging families in order to find resolution to difficult issues and trauma for children,” according to the proclamation. “This is accomplished in partnership with community agencies, the courts, law enforcement, prosecutor’s office, foster parents and local Clinton County citizens,” it adds. Wearing blue from left are Clinton County Commissioner Brenda Woods, JFS Deputy Director Amanda Barrera, Commissioner Mike McCarty, JFS Director Nicole Rodman, and Commissioner Kerry Steed.