received $90,000 to support caregivers of
children in the D.

* Latin American Youth Center, which received $100,000 to support the
agency's network of housing programs and services for abused, neglected
and homeless youth in the Washington metropolitan area.

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Investigators also arrested James Barter Johnson, 53, of Midland on March
31 in Lyon Township .5 million
in grants to organizations whose innovative programs help better the lives of
children and families in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. foster care system who are seeking adoption and
guardianship. The organization helps these families reach self-
sufficiency through quality child care and a focus on health, safety,
economic literacy and family living skills .

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"It is imperative that we stop sexual predators before they harm a child,"
Cox said.
"We remain very committed to strengthening families and communities," said
Maxine B.

In Maryland, several organizations received funding for their programs,
including:

* National Center for Children and Families, which received $50,000 to
provide families who are at risk for recurrent homelessness in
Montgomery County, MD with supportive services that help them achieve
stability while they transition to permanent housing in the community
and $500,000 to provide academic enrichment activities and support
services that enhance the lives of students and their families at the
J.

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Fraser Invites Public to Join in Autism Awareness Activities; Provides Resources to Families

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Autism is a collection
of neurological disorders that affect the way a child 's brain develops,
including the ability to communicate, reason, and interact.

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, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox
announced today the arrest of two Michigan men, including a Linden high school
science teacher, for using the Internet to commit child sexual abuse.
Arraigned April 1 in 46 District Court , Phillips received a $25,000 cash or
surety bond and his preliminary examination is scheduled for April 6 at 8:30
a."
The Foundation, which is dedicated to opening the doors to hope and
opportunity for children and their families, approved 82 grants during the
first six months of 2005. In the District of Columbia,
organizations receiving grants included:

* Children's Law Center , Inc. Every day, 50 children are diagnosed with autism, the fastest
growing developmental disability in the United States. Fraser serves
children with developmental disabilities; children who are at risk for abuse
and neglect; children with autism and severe emotional and behavioral
disorders; parents and families of children with typical and special needs;
and adults with developmental disabilities .

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Johnson was charged with two counts of child sexually
abusive activity and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, both
20-year felonies, and five counts of using a computer to disseminate sexually
explicit material to children, a four-year felony. Citizens can also report suspected Internet child predators via
the Report Internet Abuses Against Children link, or by calling the Child and
Public Protection Unit at (734) 525-4151. "Making a
difference in and giving back to the Washington , DC area is especially
important to us -- this is our community and we are proud to play an important
role in making it a better place for children to grow and families to thrive. Stephens Economic Development Corporation, which received $30,000 to
coordinate activities for children and families in Howard County, MD
that promote academic achievement for students and parenting skills for
adults.

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Attorney General investigators arrested Linden Community Schools science
teacher and Westland resident Michael Lee Phillips, 28, in Southfield on March
31.C.
Nalle is a signature program for the Foundation.

* Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/ Prince George 's County, Inc.FreddieMacFoundation.org. Then, at around age 2, your child
loses the words that have been learned, becomes withdrawn and regresses
developmentally. Throughout the month of April, Fraser is providing helpful
information such as classes and seminars, answers to frequently asked
questions and suggested books.
Fraser is a Minnesota nonprofit with a nationally renowned reputation,
serving children of all abilities and adults with special needs.

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"By turning the secrecy of the Internet against these dangerous
criminals, my undercover investigators are making Michigan safer for our
children.

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For a full list of grants made during the first half of 2005, visit
http://www.

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* The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region , which received
$20,000 to support the Greater Washington Youth Philanthropy Initiative,
including youth-to-youth grants, youth development/leadership training
and program administration .org or to
call 612-798-8340.

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m. Last year, the Foundation invested more than $28
million in organizations working to strengthen families by preventing child
abuse and neglect, finding adoptive homes for foster children, and helping
youth reach their full potential. http://www.

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which received $20,000 to support volunteers who advocate for the best
interests and permanent placement of foster children in Prince George's
County, MD. Fraser is also making available an autism
awareness e-card (FREE of charge) and autism awareness silicone bracelets (for
a nominal donation).

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Attorney General Cox encourages
parents to visit http://www.

Freddie Mac Foundation Invests Nearly $5.5 Million in Programs That Enrich the Lives of Vulnerable Children and Families

As
one of the largest corporate funders in the Washington, DC metropolitan area,
Freddie Mac and the Freddie Mac Foundation have invested nearly $250 million
in organizations serving the community.

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Phillips was charged with one count of child sexually abusive activity
and one count of using a computer to commit a crime , both 20-year felonies., In recent giving, the Freddie Mac
Foundation continued to strengthen communities by awarding nearly $5. J. For access to any of these resources, products and
activities, the community is encouraged to visit http://www.

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Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox Arrests Two Internet Predators Including Flint-Area Teacher

Arraigned April 1 in 52-1
District Court, Johnson received a $10 ,000/10 percent bond and his preliminary
examination is scheduled for April 6 at 9:15 a.gov/ag for tips on safe Internet usage
for children. 2005 Giving Focused on Improving Lives of Washington , DC
Metro Families and Communities

MCLEAN, Va.

* Crossway Community, which received $50,000 to provide services to low-
income families headed by women with small children in the Washington
metropolitan area.

Created by Freddie Mac in 1991, the Freddie Mac Foundation is dedicated to
opening the doors to hope and opportunity for children and their families.
Sadly, this scenario is playing out for too many parents across our state
and nation.

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Nalle Community School located in the District of Columbia.

Conduct against another member of a family which can include beatings, threats, stalking or other forms of intimidation , harassment, neglect, and physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

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* Northern Virginia Family Service, which received $50,000 to support the
ongoing operations of Healthy Families Prince William, an intensive home
visiting program for first-time parents at risk for child abuse or
neglect or other poor childhood outcomes.fraser.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Imagine being the parent of a child
who has been developing at a typical rate.
In effort to provide resources to families , Fraser is supporting Autism
Awareness Month.

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Since its restructuring, Cox's Child and Public Protection Unit has
arrested 29 Internet sexual predators.
A majority of the recent grants improve the lives of children in the
District of Columbia and neighboring areas.

Among the grantees in Virginia were:

* Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia, which received $40,000
to support a parent education program, public education program and the
Court Appointed Special Advocate program in Northern Virginia.

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Baker, president and CEO, Freddie Mac Foundation.

* Center for Multicultural Human Services, which received $50,000 to
provide culturally appropriate mental health services and parenting
classes in the Washington metropolitan area for limited English-speaking
families that experience family violence and $550,000 to provide
homeless families who are language and cultural minorities with
transitional housing and support services that prepare them to move to
more permanent and affordable housing in Fairfax County, VA.

* Voices for Virginia's Children, which received $62,000 to support a
foster care and adoption policy analyst focused on raising public
awareness and improving outcomes for children in Virginia's foster care
system.

May include any act by one member of a family that causes one of its members physical or emotional harm.

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* DC Action for Children, which received $50,000 to heighten awareness of
issues facing children in the District of Columbia through public
awareness, education and collaboration . This multi-
faceted human service organization provides direct services, information and
support in the areas of education, housing and health care.