October 16, 2012

Printable Flyer

Fredericksburg, Virginia - YoungLives, a branch of the ministry of Young Life that mentors and supports teen moms in our community, is hosting a craft fair to benefit the Program for Teen Parents, a program of the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB). The craft fair is Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Riverbend High School (located at 12301 Spotswood Furnace Road, Fredericksburg). Admission is free.

All proceeds from the purchase of vendor spaces benefit the Childcare Assistance Fund, which enables teen parents to complete high school by supplementing the cost of daycare. Last year, a dozen students benefited from the Childcare Assistance Fund.

According to Parent Educator, Joan Gillis, “The community support for our annual fall craft fair has been wonderful. We are happy to have many returning, high-quality vendors.”

Participating vendors include (updated November 5, 2012):

• A & C Construction Co.
• Arbonne
• Avon
• Baby-bug Boutique
• B & B Crafts
• BCL Treasures
• Boa’s by Lisa
• Calico & Ribbons
• Compelling Creations
• Cool Scentz Wickless Candles
• CorseCrafts
• Dogs in Style
• E3 Kids International
• Earth Tones Jewelry by Pamela
• Flowers by LJP Jewelry
• In Stitches Embroidery
• Irish Mom Creations
• Jewelry by Pamela
• Karelie M Designs
• Karen’s Kitchen
• Longaberger Baskets
• Mary Kay Cosmetics
• Miche Bags
• Moon Light Creations
• My Heart's Delight
• Nana's Cozy Craft Corner
• Never Felt Better
• Pampered Chef
• Peacock Glass
• Pink Hibiscus Design
• Quilts by Krista
• Rappahannock Adult Activities (plants and ornaments)
• Relax with Wicks/Mia Bella Candles & Bath Products
• Scentsy
• Scrappe Totes & More
• Seaglass, Silver & Shells
• Silpada
• Simple Dashing Decor
• Stitch Sense Designs
• Sweets by Kristin
• Tastefully Simple
• Thirty-One Gifts
• This to That Gifts and More
• Vantel Pearls in the Oyster
• Vickie’s Crafts and Things
• West Wind Alpacas
• Additional items: baked goods; jewelry; crafts; hats/scarves; stuffed animals; pillow; Barbie and doll clothes; holiday gifts; NFL blankets; decorate paintings, wreaths, and more!

For nearly 20 years, the Program for Teen Parents has provided school and home-based education and support for pregnant and parenting teenagers in Spotsylvania County. Their mission is to facilitate healthier pregnancies, healthier babies, and nurturing relationships between parent and child. The program assists teens prior to the birth of their child and offers continued support until the child is three years old. Parent Educators offer educational groups, infant massage classes, and Lamaze classes. There is no charge for the programs. A total of 81 teen parents from Spotsylvania County benefited from the Program for Teen Parents in fiscal year 2012 (July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012).

Founded in 1970, the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) provides public mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, and prevention/early intervention services to the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. RACSB operates six outpatient clinics which provide individual, group and family therapy; specialized counseling and case management services; psychological assessment; 24-hour crisis intervention; and medication management services. RACSB operates 11 group homes for adults with intellectual disability providing 24-hour intensive and structured support. RACSB also offers mental health day support, residential services, and crisis stabilization The Sunshine Lady House for Mental Health Wellness & Recovery. The Parent-Education – Infant Development Program provides developmental, physical, occupational, and speech therapies as well as service coordination to infants and toddlers with developmental delays. Programs of RACSB include Kenmore Club, Rappahannock Adult Activities, Inc., Project LINK, Program for Teen Parents, Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block, DARE To Be You – Rappahannock Area, Second Step, Too Good for Drugs, and Healthy Families – Rappahannock Area. To learn more, visit www.racsb.state.va.us.

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