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Program teaches dangers of substance abuseBy Times staff writer © St. Petersburg Times, published January 31, 2001 Family Resources Inc., a non-profit family service provider that works in conjunction with the James B. Sanderlin Family Center, offers the Kinship Care Family Heritage program for children ages 6-10 and their caregivers. The program is open to caregiver families who are active participants in support groups at the Sanderlin Center, who are in need of assistance or have struggled with substance abuse problems. The program will be offered in three 14-week segments through August. The purpose is to provide stability for children in the caregiver's homes by strengthening the overall family unit and educating children about the dangers of substance abuse and the availability of community resources and prevention services. For information, call 550-4250. Pets for People matches pets with seniors Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Pinellas County, 9099 130th Ave. N, Largo, matches pets with senior citizens in the Pets for People program. Seniors age 60 and older can take home a specially matched pet, and the adoption fee and the first veterinarian visit are covered. For information, call 586-3591. Goodwill seeks donations of children's books Goodwill Industries Suncoast Inc. is seeking donations of new or used books in good condition for their "Bookworks" program, in which children are read to by volunteers and given a free book. Donations may be taken to Goodwill at either 10596 Gandy Blvd. or 7601 Park Blvd. For information, or to locate additional drop-off sites for donations, call 523-1512, ext. 223.
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