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		<title>Join Us for a day of golf, networking and great prizes!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://girlsonthegreen.org/"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1461" title="Girls on the green" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2012/03/Girls-on-the-green2.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="458" /></a> </h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c8366e;"> Girls &#8211; take a Friday off </span></h1>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c8366e;">  <span style="color: #cc3373;"><span style="color: #bc436e;">to relax and have some fun for a great cause!</span></span></span></h4>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #001200;">Hearts &amp; Homes for Youth is excited to announce our first annual Girls on the Green Golf Outing Fore Women on <span style="color: #b32c65;">Friday, June 22</span> at the <span style="color: #b32c65;"><a href="http://www.bluemash.com/"><span style="color: #b32c65;">Blue Mash Golf Course, Laytonsville, MD</span></a></span>.  Registration begins at 12:30pm; Shotgun start at 1:30pm.  The outing will end with an enjoyable dinner and awards program.  Four time Emmy Award winning news anchor, <span style="color: #b32c65;"><a href="http://foxtalks.com/sample-page/jan-fox/"><span style="color: #b32c65;">Jan Fox</span></a></span>, will emcee the event. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #001200;">Help make a difference in the lives of the children of Hearts &amp; Homes for Youth.  All proceeds from the event will support our continued efforts to provide programs to help abused, neglected, homesless and troubled children.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #001200;">For registration information and/or sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website:  <span style="color: #b32c65;"><a href="http://girlsonthegreen.org/"><span style="color: #b32c65;">www.Girlsonthegreen.org</span></a></span> or contact: Michele Palmer &#8211; 301-742-6322 &#8211; <span style="color: #b32c65;"><a href="mailto:michele@weplan-youparty.com"><span style="color: #b32c65;">michele@weplan-youparty.com</span></a> </span></span></p>
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		<title>Job Opportunities</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Program Manager &#8211; Full time Oversees the daily operation of the group homes assigned located in the Montgomery County areas. … <a href="http://heartsandhomes.org/2012/01/job-opportunities/">Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Program Manager &#8211; Full time</h4>
<p>Oversees the daily operation of the group homes assigned located in the Montgomery County areas.  Coordinates services for youth with Placing Agents, family court, school, employer, Social Worker and other involved person by the way of intake, treatment plan, Case Manager assignment and supervision, grade and school placement, preparation and advocacy in courtroom, job training and monitoring, family program participation, clinical observations and feedback to and from Social Worker.  Must have strong organizational, writing, problem solving skills, and must have experience working with adolescents and/or youth.  Minimum BA + 2 years supervisory experience.</p>
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<h4>Senior Counselors &#8211; Full time</h4>
<p>Senior Counselors train and supervise counselors at an assigned location.  Under the direction of the Program Manager, maintain childcare standards which support the high quality of services provided by the agency.  Provide on-call services 24 hours a day for emergency  support at assigned home.  Must possess a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in a related field and experience working with youth in a residential setting or equivalent experience.  Excellent communication skills and flexibility are a must.  Supervisory experience is highly preferred.  Current opportunities exist in northern Montgomery County.</p>
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<h4>Counselors &#8211; Full time and Part time Positions</h4>
<p>Counselors are directly responsible for the welfare of our youth, performing parental care and behavior management functions, and actively participating on a Treatment Team of Placing Agents, Social Workers, Program Coordinator, teachers, family and other counselors.  Maintain a clean and attractive home and a safe and supportive environment; teach hygiene practices and good interpersonal relationships; enforce rules and apply discipline within prescribed limits; ensure residents receive clothing and proper nutrition and healthcare; perform necessary administrative duties and transport children when required.  Must possess Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience, and experience working with youth.  Must be flexible and have a strong commitment to the welfare of youth.  Locations include Montgomery, Prince George&#8217;s and Anne Arundel Counties.</p>
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<h4>Clinical Social Worker</h4>
<p>The Social Worker position will be responsible for maintaining a therapeutic environment within the program while providing social work services to clients. He or she will coordinate treatment with the program manager, staff, placing agent, and outside service providers. Also, he or she will provide written and verbal assessments. The qualifications for this position include: A Master’s Degree in Social Work and LGSW licensure in the state of Maryland, strong organizational, crisis intervention, and problem solving skills. He or she must also have experience with adolescents and/or youth.</p>
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<p>All positions require a clean criminal and driving record.  Hearts &amp; Homes for Youth is committed to providing a high quality of services to our residents and ensures the delivery of these services through a strong training program for all direct care staff.  Full-time employees are eligible to participate in a generous benefits package.</p>
<p>If interested in joining our team, please e-mail resume to <a href="mailto:humanresources@heartsandhomes.org">humanresources@heartsandhomes.org</a> or fax to 301-495-0923 to learn more about us.</p>
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		<title>2011 Holiday Newsletter</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:59:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Honors 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all of our sponsors, award recipients, presenters and distinguished guests who made Hearts &#38; Homes for Youth&#8217;s… <a href="http://heartsandhomes.org/2011/11/honors-2011/">Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><em>Thank you to all of our sponsors, award recipients, presenters and distinguished guests who made Hearts &amp; Homes for Youth&#8217;s HONORS 2011 event a huge success!</em></span> </h2>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/HONORS-2011-comp2.wmv"><img class="size-medium wp-image-978 aligncenter" title="HONORS 2011 Slideshow" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/Mark-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="381" height="239" /></a></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">   <a title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKhg2lvhWdg&amp;feature=feedu" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKhg2lvhWdg&amp;feature=feedu">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKhg2lvhWdg&amp;feature=feedu</a></p>
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">Thank you to our HONORS 2011 Sponsors:</h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>VICTOR &amp; NOLA SEESTED </strong> in honor of Nola&#8217;s mother, <strong>Avis Birely</strong> </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>  HALO FOUNDATION       CASE MANAGEMENT        LARRY DAVIS</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.usec.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1047" title="Presentation1" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/Presentation1.jpg" alt="" width="149" height="36" /></a><a href="http://www.aronsoncompany.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1035" title="Aronson" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/Aronson.jpg" alt="" width="116" height="29" /></a><a href="http://www.qedgroupllc.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1036" title="NewQEDlogo_lg" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/NewQEDlogo_lg.jpg" alt="" width="111" height="52" /></a><a href="http://www.geico.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-1037 alignnone" title="Geico" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/Geico.jpg" alt="" width="111" height="17" /></a><a href="http://www.bbt.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1038" title="BB&amp;T" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/BBT.jpg" alt="" width="74" height="56" /></a><a href="http://www.reznickgroup.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1046" title="Reznick" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/Reznick.jpg" alt="" width="167" height="38" /></a><a href="http://www.ggg-ai.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1045" title="Goodman" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/Goodman.jpg" alt="" width="241" height="38" /></a><strong><a href="http://www.fitzmall.com/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1043" title="Fitzgerald" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/Fitzgerald-300x66.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="31" /></a>         </strong><a href="http://www.steinsperling.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1039" title="Stein Sperling" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/Stein-Sperling.jpg" alt="" width="168" height="44" /></a><a href="https://www.sandyspringbank.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1040" title="Sandy Spring Bank logo" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/Sandy-Spring-Bank-logo.jpg" alt="" width="141" height="30" /></a><a href="http://ripkenfoundation.org/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1041" title="Cal Ripken" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/Cal-Ripken.jpg" alt="" width="133" height="62" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.arentfox.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1042" title="Arent fox" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/Arent-fox.jpg" alt="" width="134" height="41" /></a><a href="http://www.danya.com/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1044" title="Danya" src="http://heartsandhomes.org/uploads/2011/11/Danya.jpg" alt="" width="126" height="46" /></a></span></p>
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		<title>Alex Continues to Grow</title>
		<link>http://heartsandhomes.org/2011/08/alex-continues-to-grow/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alex entered John C. Tracey Group Home for Boys with problems of conduct disorder and a lack of supervision. He… <a href="http://heartsandhomes.org/2011/08/alex-continues-to-grow/">Read More</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alex entered John C. Tracey Group Home for Boys with problems of conduct disorder and a lack of supervision. He continued to struggle with behavior problems &amp; was placed on a behavior contract. Faced with discharge from the program, Alex dramatically changed his behavior, quickly becoming one of the highest achieving residents at JCT. His case manager worked with his probation officer to change his guardianship so that he could visit a close relative on weekends. This has helped him to stay on track and to maintain a positive attitude.</p>
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		<title>Rex&#8217;s Blog</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rex Smith, President/CEO of Hearts and Homes for Youth, will begin blogging here shortly. Please check back soon.]]></description>
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		<title>Internship Opportunity</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BB&#38;T Bank to make a major investment. Under the leadership of Luis Lobo president, Washington metropolitan region and Thomas Ransom,… <a href="http://heartsandhomes.org/2010/08/recent-news-2/">Read More</a>]]></description>
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<li>BB&amp;T Bank to make a major investment. Under the leadership of Luis Lobo president, Washington metropolitan region and Thomas Ransom, Senior Vice President, BB&amp;T and other bank staffers will invest in the most valuable &quot;commodity&quot; in our community &#8211; Children.  Hearts &#038; Homes for Youth provides what every child deserves; a Home and a Family.  BB&amp;T Bank engaged in a TV style &quot;makeover&quot; of one of these homes, the John C. Tracey Boys Group Home in Rockville, Maryland on August 28, 2010. The Montgomery County bankers are a part of the community and want to make it a better place in which to live and work. <a href="/pdfs/bbt-press-release.pdf">Read the full press release</a> or watch the slideshow of their hard work below:
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDNWcwEPphc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDNWcwEPphc</a></p>
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<li><a href="http://baltimoreoutloud.com/news/index.php?option=com_content&#038;view=article&#038;catid=34%3Acat-national&#038;id=878%3Afoster-care-a-way-to-help-homeless-lgbt-youth&#038;Itemid=59">Read a recent article about Hearts &#038; Homes in Baltimore Out Loud.</a></li>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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