Share-the-Plate for May 11, 2008: BETA Center 

BETA Center’s mission is to give children and parents the knowledge and support needed for strong and healthy families, with a focus on teen moms and at-risk families.

Parents learn about prenatal attachment, baby-brain development, child development, infant mental health, school readiness, and adolescence. Pregnant and parenting teens are embraced with comprehensive programs designed to meet their special needs. Youth learn coping skills and the other developmental assets needed to successfully navigate school and life. Infants thrive under developmentally stimulating care. BETA Center promotes positive parent/child interaction, and helps children and parents grow together.

http://www.betacenter.org

The First Unitarian Church of Orlando designates one Sunday per month as “Share-the-Plate” Sunday, on which the non-pledge worship service collections are split evenly between FUCO and a designated non-profit group (501(c) 3) whose mission is consistent with that of FUCO and/or the UUA. Members or groups within the congregation may make nominations for a designee, with the final decision being approved by the Board of Trustees.

—Steph Garber