MISSION
Raise and distribute funds to answer unmet needs that are fundamental to the safety, security, health and well-being of Talbot County's children and adults.
TCC AWARDS MADE IN FY 2008
| Foster Care | $4,000 |
| Adult Emergency Services Grant | $5,000 |
| Local Respite Grant | $2,000 |
| Family Emergency Fund Grant | $3,000 |
| Fatherhood Program | $1,000 |
| Total | $15,000 |
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
TCC hosted its sixth annual community education program. Dr. Kathy Seifert and Sgt. Patrick McCrory spoke to 85 professionals from all over the Eastern Shore on the topic of Keeping Our Children Safe. Dr. Seifert described how violence in the family and problems in the home can significantly delay the normal development of a child. Sgt. McCory provided examples of how predators use the internet to find child victims.
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FUNDS RAISED
Talbot Community Connections (TCC), a small group of volunteers, was formed to raise funds to enhance the Talbot County Department of Social Services’ (TCDSS) capacity to respond directly to problems of safety and well-being of county citizens. The funds raised provide help to abused children through the Talbot County Children’s Advocacy Center, families in crisis, the unemployed, and disabled and frail elderly. TCC awards provided monies for respite care, prevention of evictions and utility disconnects, therapeutic activities for disabled foster care children, housing fuel, transportation, and prescriptions to prevent hospitalization. TCC funds were able to help keep individuals in the community, families united and others remain in their homes.
In 2008 TCC raised $ 27,476.00 through three fundraisers and a two-year pledge. The funds raised helped roughly 137 children, families and adults to experience a more safe and secure environment. With its all volunteer board, TCC has been able to hold expenses to an average of 9.6% over the last three years.
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2008