For Love Of Children (FLOC)

FLOC - For Love Of Children, is an ecumenical task force of the Lower Bucks Center of Church and Community that advocates with elected officials on behalf of children. FLOC members try to raise awareness on children’s issues in their congregations and in the community at large and to be advocates with public officials for policies beneficial to all children, especially the children of Bucks County and Pennsylvania. FLOC networks with national and statewide coalitions to keep abreast of issues that impact children - issues like hunger, child care, early childhood education, welfare reform, medical and dental care, gun control, and violence. FLOC Advocates sign-up for hot-line email alerts so that they can contact state and federal elected and appointed officials by phone, email, or letters to provide a powerful voice on behalf of children, especially our neediest children. Become a FLOC Advocate by contacting Mary Ann Bentz, 215-295-2076, maben730@aol.com. In its early years, FLOC focused on recruiting volunteer dentists to provide dental care to Bucks County Children who could not afford desperately needed dental care. Subsequently they worked with hospitals and community groups to establish the Bucks County Dental Project to provide dental care for uninsured poor children. FLOC still helps children who need help with dental and health care by its Tooth Fairy Bag project, done in partnership with school nurses. (To donate Tooth Fairy supplies, see the Tooth Fairy Supply List below). To learn more about FLOC, to arrange for a FLOC speaker, to find out how you and your congregation can become part of FLOC or FLOC Advocates, contact Mary Ann Bentz, 215-295-2076, maben730@aol.com. WANT TO HELP OUT THE TOOTH FAIRY? FLOC helps children in several local school districts by providing school nurses with Tooth Fairy Bags of dental and personal care items for children in need. Here’s what the Tooth Fairy needs to fill a Tooth Fairy Bag: (Neutral colors suitable for both boys and girls. are best!) Tooth brush Tooth paste Soap     Wash cloth Shampoo Small pack of tissues Sturdy brushes and combs Deodorant (for older students) FLOC welcomes donations of supplies from church and community groups to fill the Tooth Fairy Bags. To find out how you or your group can help, contact Tammie Faggart, 215-741-5996, tammiefaggart@hotmail.com.