2015 Bachelorette of the Year
Candidates and theirCharities
Allison Willis
Careity Foundation is dedicated to providing on site services for cancer patients in an oncology setting for economically challenged cancer
patients, as well as early cancer detection in North Texas. The pediatric
palliative care program is directed at providing relief to children with devastating diseases and life threatening illnesses at Cook Children’s Hospital
in Fort Worth. Since its inception, Careity Foundation has set the platinum
standard in the nonprofit community to help with care management and
financial aid. Careity Foundation was first in the nation to offer oncology
massage in the chemotherapy room, in order to relieve the side effects of
drug therapy in cancer patients. Established events like “Celebrity Cutting” and “Careity Rocks” continue to sustain innovative cancer treatment
and programs, along with numerous supporting events. Careity Foundation is an active participant in the care and treatment process for cancer.
Strong oversight of funded programs and support assures that the vision
and strategies outlined in the collaborative process are effectively realized.
The Careity founders meet several times a year with its collaborators and
physicians, and receive regular reports from the professional staff to ensure
appropriate levels and propriety of care. Careity Foundation serves communities in Tarrant County, Parker County and Johnson County, including
Fort Worth, Texas, and Weatherford, Texas.
OCTOBER 2015
PA R K E R C O U N T Y T O D AY
Our Community Our Kids
We are the Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) for the Texas
Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) in Region 3b. As
the SSCC, Our Community Our Kids (OCOK) will manage the continuum
of care provided to children in foster care and their families.
Our Community Our Kids (OCOK), a division of ACH Child and Family
Services, will manage the continuum of care provided to children in foster
care and their families by:
Increasing the capacity of existing providers and identifying more
community-based supports and services.
Conducting a comprehensive assessment of community needs and an
analysis to find gaps between the need for services and their availability.
Providing service coordination based on the ten principles of
Wraparound. For children and youth with complex behavioral health
needs, OCOK will use what is known as evidence-informed models.
Employi ng a trauma-informed and trauma-based care service approach.
Drawing on a comprehensive continuous quality improvement (CQI)
process to assess, inform, and guide how services are provided and the
system improved.
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Dr. Krista Lemley