1. Based on retail statistics, about 3 per cent of pet owners will give gifts to their pets on this day.
2. About 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year. This makes it the second largest seasonal card sending time of the year.
3. More than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold.
4. 73 percent of people who buy flowers on this day are men, while only 27 percent are women.
5. 15 percent of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day.
6. Over $1 billion worth of chocolate is purchased on this romantic day in the U.S.
7. 189 million stems of roses are sold in the U.S. on this day.
8. 220,000 is the average number of wedding proposals on Valentine's Day each year.
9. Teachers will receive the most Valentine's Day cards, followed by children, mothers, wives, sweethearts and pets.
10. Women purchase approximately 85 percent of all gifts on this holiday.
February 2019:
Feb. 8 - Court in Childress 9 AM
Feb. 10 - Presenting at FUMC in Paducah
Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day
Feb 15 - Court in Childress at 9 AM
Feb. 18 - CASA Closed for President's Day
Feb. 19 - Board Meeting at 5:30 PM
Feb. 21 - In-Service 6:00 PM
Say HELLO to our newest CASA Advocates, Judy Gurule (left) and Genell Brown (right). They have both completed their required training and will be sworn in on February 8th! Both are going to do great things and we are really excited to have them!
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
5 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Best Buttercream Frosting** Listed Below
Valentine Day Sprinkles
Food Color- Red
Food Color– Pink
DIRECTIONS:
Cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla and mix.
Add dry ingredients, mix well.
Spread on cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 min or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Add softened butter and vanilla to the mixing bowl and mix until completely combined.
Add Powdered Sugar and beat on low until it is incorporated. Then move mixer up to medium-high speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When completely mixed the frosting may appear dry.
Add milk a little bit at a time until frosting is the proper consistency.
Reminders:
Court Reports: Due 10 business days before your hearing!!!
Activity Logs: Due by the 5th of every month. Also, don’t forget to send in a 2-3 sentence update with each activity log.
Staffing: You are not required to attending staffing but you will be amazed how much information you will receive.
VISITS TO YOUR CHILD:
If Child is placed:
Within 1 hour—once a month
1-3 hours—once every 3 months
3+ hours—once every 6 months
Provide accurate court reports that contain findings and specific recommendations for the child at least 10 days before court.
Maintain complete and accurate records about the case. This includes monthly notes, detailed activity logs, and any records received from outside sources about the case.
Communicate in person at least once a month to CASA Supervisor.
Volunteers are required to have at least 3 case related hours a month in order to be considered an active volunteer on the case.
Regular contact with placement, CPS caseworker, and attend all case related meetings.
