Posts by Kate Shepherd
Indiana nonprofit applauds bill signings
Nonprofit Indiana Connected By 25 praises Governor Eric Holcomb’s signing of two measures that will have dramatic effects on Indiana foster youth. Senate Enrolled Act 366 (Driver’s Licenses for Foster Youth) and Senate Enrolled Act 497 (Medicaid for Former Foster Youth) were both signed by the Governor late Friday afternoon. The first measure allows teenagers in…
Read MoreChild Abuse Signs Outlined for Sitters
LullabySitters.com is educating its sitters and nannies about the signs of child abuse and their reporting requirements in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April. The organization sent an email to all of the caregivers registered on its site and posted a blog with reminders of what to look for. Child Abuse Signs The…
Read MoreHawthorne Community Center Hires Elaine Dillahunt
Hawthorne Community Center in Indianapolis has hired Elaine Dillahunt as its new deputy director. Dillahunt has more than 30 years of experience in community programs and services, most recently as the superintendent of operations at Indy Parks and Recreation. During her tenure at Indy Parks, Dillahunt held a variety of positions including interim director. Elaine…
Read MoreGeneral Assembly Could Pass Foster Youth Bills
Two bills that would have dramatic impact on Indiana foster youth are closer to becoming law this Indiana General Assembly session. General Assembly Considers SB 366 Senate Bill 366 (Driver’s Licenses for Foster Youth) allows teenagers in foster care to obtain a driver’s license. The bill also waives BMV fees, permits foster youth to take…
Read MoreKSC Welcomes New Client!
Kate Shepherd Communications (KSC) welcomes new client Hawthorne Community Center! Hawthorne serves the Near Westside. It has been an important part of the area for more than 90 years. The center provides services for toddlers to senior citizens. Who is our new client? If you haven’t visited Hawthorne, you should. The community center recently completed…
Read MoreA Great Babysitter to Make Your Valentine’s Day Complete
One Red Cross poll found that 55 percent of parents surveyed decided to stay home because they couldn’t find a babysitter. Indianapolis-based LullabySitters.com is urging parents to rekindle the romance this Valentine’s Day with a date night, while also ensuring their children are left with a trustworthy caregiver. Whether parents use an online service like…
Read MoreAttorney Allan W. Reid Joins Foley Panszi Law
Experienced attorney Allan W. Reid, has joined Foley Panszi Law and will focus his practice primarily on Criminal Law. Reid’s practice ranges from major felonies to misdemeanors and includes handling DUIs, OWIs, Driving While Suspended and Expungements. Allan W. Reid’s Experience Allan W. Reid is a former Master Commissioner in the criminal courts of Marion…
Read MoreIndianapolis Company Issues Warning to Sitters
Indianapolis-based LullabySitters.com is warning sitters to use extra care in the wake of a scam that has now hit Indiana. An Indiana college student reportedly had her bank account drained in a scam after signing up on Care.com, a website for people to find babysitters, nannies and cleaning professionals. The scam According to news reports,…
Read MoreExpo will inspire, pamper and empower
The 2017 Indy Women’s Expo has put together a fabulous lineup of speakers, vendors and demonstrations designed to inspire, pamper and empower women. The Expo is the premier event for women in central Indiana and combines great speakers, shopping, health, beauty, home and fun. The show takes place Saturday, February 11, and Sunday, February 12,…
Read MoreKitten Nanny Reaches Milestone
Boots “The Kitten Nanny” has reached a milestone by taking care of his 350th rescue kitten at home. The 14-year-old Golden Retriever and chow mix and his owner foster rescue kittens to help them become more adoptable by socializing them and exposing them to new experiences. Boots has also been volunteering at an Arizona shelter…
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