Crisis Nursery aids abused infants in Phoenix area
In Maricopa County, the Crisis Nursery in Phoenix operates 24 hours to shelter endangered infants and provide counseling for parents. Director Joan Dahlstedt notes about 70 cases since June, with most admissions via police or officials and plans to expand from five to twelve cribs as demand grows.
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Mary Jane Alexander
United States
Arizona
Joan Dahlstedt
Maricopa County
Dahlstedt
E. Fillmore
Phoenix
Maricopa County General Hospital
Arizona Department of (Child) Protective Services
Olivia Fallon
CETA
Junior League of Phoenix
McDonald Foundation Inc
Arizona State Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital
Arizona State University
J. Kipp Charlton
Department of Pediatrics
Christmas boutique at Mt. Claret Center in Phoenix
Mt. Claret Cursillo Center hosts a Christmas boutique through Sunday at 4633 N. 54th St. Phoenix with hours 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. A Ginger Snap Station targets children with a small allowance. Parents Without Partners meets at 9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 4208 N. 82nd St. Adance noted.
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Mt. Claret
Knights of Columbus
82Nd St. Adance
Valley event schedules and club meetings noted
Calendar notes live music until 1 a.m. Non members must arrive by 8 30 to receive a 45 day courtesy card. Monday Valle Vista Garden Club meets at noon at Mrs. Robert Deppe 8738 E Rose Lane. Members make holiday favors for hospital patients. Arizona Boys Community Auxiliary meets at Desert Hills Motel 2707 E Van Buren Phoenix with bridge at 10 a.m. and luncheon at noon.
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Valle Vista Garden Club
Robert Deppe
E. Rose Lane
Arizona Boys Community Auxiliary
Desert Hills Motel
E. van Buren
Phoenix
Nonverbal signals show love to babies
Dr. Shirley O'Brien of the University of Arizona explains that loving contact without words builds early bonds with infants. Gentle touch, direct eye contact, and a calm, steady demeanor convey care, while abrupt movements and frowns can harm attachment.
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Shirley O’brien
University of Arizona
O’brien
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