Backyard at the Rustic - An Evening of Live Music

Benefit to Protect Foster Children - Featuring Crystal Yates

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Child Protection Connection^TM
and its program Texas Lawyers for Children (TLC)

and

Hoffman International Properties

present

BACKYARD AT THE RUSTIC: AN EVENING OF LIVE MUSIC

BENEFIT TO HELP PROTECT FOSTER CHILDREN

at The Rustic, 3656 Howell Street, Dallas
(the event is outdoors, in the Backyard of the Rustic)
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Featuring Crystal Yates,
singer & songwriter

Emceed by Jason Wheeler,
WFAA Channel 8 News Anchor/Reporter

Rustic Hors d’oeuvres and Drinks Served

Help improve the lives of abused children by:
Becoming a Sponsor, Buying Tickets, or Making a Donation!

Child Protection Connection™ and its program Texas Lawyers for Children protect abused and neglected children from being harmed in foster care by teaching their attorneys how to keep them safe. By providing training and resources to over 3,300 Texas judges and attorneys, all who make life-changing decisions for over 100,000 children in Texas, the Connection makes far-reaching, statewide positive change for kids. The Connection also advocates for change to make the foster care system better for all abused and neglected children.

Sponsorships Available!

Advance Tickets: $75

Tickets @ the Door: $100

Tickets include Rustic hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and drinks

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

HEADLINER:

Hoffman International Properties

PROTECTORS:

The Strandt Family

Ben Wheeler Art &

Historic District Foundation/

Brooks & Rese Gremmels

ADVOCATES:

FRIENDS:

Brian and Ruth Kaminski

SUPPORTERS:

Jody L. Johnson

Child Protection Connection^TM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to improve case outcomes for abused and neglected children. Gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Making a Difference in the Lives of Foster Children:

One of many success stories made possible by our services involves a 16 year old foster youth who suffered extreme physical abuse as a child and was abandoned by his parents. When one of our volunteer education advocate attorneys became involved, Danny (not his real name) had been in the foster care system since age 10, living in more than 17 different placements. His trauma had been untreated, and Danny was struggling academically; he had difficulty focusing due to emotional outbursts. He had been sent to live in a residential treatment center and was starting again in another new school. His education advocate got to know Danny, and worked to ensure the school addressed Danny’s academic and emotional issues with a special education plan and a behavioral plan. Working with Danny, the education advocate attorney discovered that Danny had a talent for cooking, and helped him get into a program that teaches cooking skills, restaurant management, and behavioral skills to youth. Danny thrived there and became highly motivated to finish high school. Danny has now graduated with a full diploma and hopes to attend community college. Through the diligent work of his education advocate, Danny finally had someone who focused on his personal strengths and fought to make sure he was no longer lost in the foster care system but was given the chance to succeed.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 214-219-5852.