Spotlight: Jessica & Mark Salas

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Jessica and Mark are very new providers with Family Resource Network, however they have provided care through another agency in the past. They became interested in providing care in hopes of adopting, but at this point are most interested in providing respite care.

Jessica works in the school system as a classroom aid and Mark is a realtor. They are very dedicated, loving and caring individuals who really seem to enjoy caring for children. They have no children of their own and have an immense amount of love to share with others. Jessica and Mark truly understand the difficulties in providing foster care and the challenges that many foster parents face; they would like to slowly work their way back to having children in their home full time.

Mark and Jessica have a good support system built of family and friends, but have shown interest in networking with other foster parents as well. Jessica and Mark, you are truly the exception and very valued new members of our great team! Keep up the great work!!!! Your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed and we look forward to you assisting us with many more children to come.

Recipe of the Month: Ham & Cheddar in a Loaf

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Ham Cheese LoafPrep Time: 15 min Total time: 1 hr 5 min Makes: 6 servings, one slice each

  • 1 lb. frozen bread or pizza dough, thawed
  • 1 pkg. (9 oz) OSCAR MAYER Shaved Smoked Ham
  • 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Place dough on lightly floured surface; flatten slightly with hands, then roll into 12 x 8-in. rectangle with rolling pin. (If dough is difficult to roll, cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 30 min. before rolling out.)

TOP dough evenly with ham, overlapping slices slightly and leaving a 1/2-in. border around all sides.

MIX, cheddar cheese and dressing; spread evenly over ham.

MOISTEN, edges of dough with water. Starting at one of the long sides of dough, fold 1/3 of the dough over the filling, then repeat with other long side of dough. Firmly pinch ends of dough together to seal. Place, seam side down, on lightly greased baking sheet.

CUT, 3 diagonal slits in top of dough with kitchen scissors. Brush evenly with egg; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 35 to 40 min. or until golden brown. Cool 10 min. before cutting into 6 slices to serve (Adult-assisted). Makes 6 servings, 1 slice each.

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