{"id":807,"date":"2026-08-07T15:04:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T15:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loff.ca\/?page_id=807"},"modified":"2026-08-10T19:30:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T19:30:43","slug":"about-copy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loff.ca\/?page_id=807","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-51b2b12 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"51b2b12\"><style>.stk-51b2b12 .stk--block-align-51b2b12{align-items:center !important;}.stk-51b2b12 {background-image:url(https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/teen-2.jpg) !important;background-position:bottom center !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:cover !important;padding-top:300px !important;padding-bottom:200px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-51b2b12:before{background-color:#000000 !important;opacity:0.4 !important;}.stk-51b2b12-column{--stk-column-gap:35px !important;row-gap:35px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-51b2b12 {padding-top:250px !important;padding-bottom:150px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-51b2b12 {padding-top:150px !important;padding-bottom:100px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-51b2b12 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-51b2b12-column alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3a43e6b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3a43e6b\"><style>.stk-3a43e6b-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3a43e6b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - 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Representatives from four different Foster Parent Associations came together with a shared vision of mutual support and collaboration. The belief was simple: <strong>foster families understand and support other foster families best.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d5567ec\" data-block-id=\"d5567ec\"><style>.stk-d5567ec {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Through our connections and shared experiences, we help one another better understand, support, and encourage children and youth in care. Our collaboration with the Ontario Association of Children\u2019s Aid Societies and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has also enabled our members to stay informed about emerging trends and developments in child welfare.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7a18b29\" data-block-id=\"7a18b29\"><style>.stk-7a18b29 {margin-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Our involvement has provided opportunities for foster families to contribute to and participate in the development of training that complements the programs provided by their individual agencies. We have also been kept informed about data collection, research, and studies that help inform the important work we do, providing safe, nurturing homes and caring for children and youth who are in need.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d278d0f\" data-block-id=\"d278d0f\"><style>.stk-d278d0f {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Over the years, we have grown from our humble beginnings with four Foster Parent Associations to proudly representing <strong>twelve Foster Family Associations across Ontario.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7511924\" data-block-id=\"7511924\"><style>.stk-7511924 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We are honoured to represent these Associations and remain committed to supporting foster families through up-to-date training, networking opportunities, information sharing, and collaboration with provincial organizations. Together, we work toward achieving the best possible outcomes for children and youth who are currently in care or who have previously experienced care.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-997fc05\" id=\"molestie\" data-block-id=\"997fc05\"><style>.stk-997fc05 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">They say,<strong> \u201cIt takes a village.\u201d<\/strong> We believe it takes a whole province.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-baf4501\" id=\"molestie\" data-block-id=\"baf4501\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Together, we are committed to helping raise, support, and advocate for Ontario\u2019s children and youth.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9f32719\" id=\"molestie\" data-block-id=\"9f32719\"><style>.stk-9f32719 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>We are proud to be the League of Ontario Foster Families.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e12441a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e12441a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e12441a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(2.4669999999999987% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e12441a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e12441a-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-f751ac1\" data-block-id=\"f751ac1\"><style>.stk-f751ac1 {height:70px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-f751ac1 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.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-d58727f .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #7456f1) !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-d58727f .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.9 !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-702\" src=\"https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sherry-Flip.jpg\" width=\"1831\" height=\"2297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sherry-Flip.jpg 1831w, https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sherry-Flip-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sherry-Flip-816x1024.jpg 816w, https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sherry-Flip-768x963.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sherry-Flip-1224x1536.jpg 1224w, 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class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4f9dcf5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4f9dcf5-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3d000bf\" id=\"sherry-smrczek\" data-block-id=\"3d000bf\"><style>.stk-3d000bf {margin-bottom:2px !important;bottom:-15px !important;opacity:0 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-3d000bf{bottom:0px !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-3d000bf .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-3d000bf .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-white-color stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\">SHERRY SMRCZEK<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5c0e7a1\" data-block-id=\"5c0e7a1\"><style>.stk-5c0e7a1 {bottom:-30px !important;opacity:0 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-5c0e7a1{bottom:0px !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-5c0e7a1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:21px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-5c0e7a1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:21px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-white-color\">President<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"#\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4fdc914\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4fdc914\"><style>.stk-4fdc914-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px) and 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!important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-b590f8a .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(1.2) !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-b590f8a .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #7456f1) !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-b590f8a .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.9 !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-825\" src=\"https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rosemary-1.jpg\" width=\"413\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rosemary-1.jpg 413w, https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rosemary-1-229x300.jpg 229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-536d33c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"536d33c\"><style>.stk-536d33c-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-536d33c {align-items:center !important;padding-top:40px !important;padding-right:40px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;padding-left:40px !important;display:flex !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-536d33c {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-536d33c {padding-top:20px !important;padding-right:20px !important;padding-bottom:20px !important;padding-left:20px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-536d33c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-536d33c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e9a0043\" id=\"rosemarie-sutherland\" data-block-id=\"e9a0043\"><style>.stk-e9a0043 {margin-bottom:0px !important;bottom:-15px !important;opacity:0 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-e9a0043{bottom:0px !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-e9a0043 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e9a0043 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-white-color stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\">ROSEMARIE SUTHERLAND<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5390767\" data-block-id=\"5390767\"><style>.stk-5390767 {bottom:-30px !important;opacity:0 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) 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{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c3f0299-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c3f0299-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image-box stk-block-image-box stk-hover-parent stk-block stk-59354c5 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"59354c5\"><style>.stk-59354c5 {border-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-row stk-block-image-box__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-8ace8a5\" data-block-id=\"8ace8a5\"><style>.stk-8ace8a5 .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(1) !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-8ace8a5 .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(1.2) !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-8ace8a5 .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #7456f1) !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-8ace8a5 .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.9 !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-826\" src=\"https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Elliane-1.jpg\" width=\"413\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Elliane-1.jpg 413w, https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Elliane-1-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8ba604a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8ba604a\"><style>.stk-8ba604a-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-8ba604a {align-items:center !important;padding-top:40px !important;padding-right:40px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;padding-left:40px !important;display:flex !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-8ba604a {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-8ba604a {padding-top:20px !important;padding-right:20px !important;padding-bottom:20px !important;padding-left:20px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8ba604a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8ba604a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-41bfbeb\" id=\"ellaine-ferrell\" data-block-id=\"41bfbeb\"><style>.stk-41bfbeb {margin-bottom:0px !important;bottom:-15px !important;opacity:0 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-41bfbeb{bottom:0px !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-41bfbeb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-41bfbeb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-white-color stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\">ELLAINE FERRELL<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-20f312f\" data-block-id=\"20f312f\"><style>.stk-20f312f {bottom:-30px !important;opacity:0 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-20f312f{bottom:0px !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-20f312f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:21px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-20f312f .stk-block-text__text{font-size:21px 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class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-512d4a6-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image-box stk-block-image-box stk-hover-parent stk-block stk-c95470f is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"c95470f\"><style>.stk-c95470f {border-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-row stk-block-image-box__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-46dbe24\" data-block-id=\"46dbe24\"><style>.stk-46dbe24 .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(1) !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-46dbe24 .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(1.2) !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-46dbe24 .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #7456f1) !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-46dbe24 .stk-img-wrapper{--stk-gradient-overlay:0.9 !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-276\" src=\"https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/christina-wocintechchat-com-S3GrMiUhpNU-unsplash-1.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/christina-wocintechchat-com-S3GrMiUhpNU-unsplash-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loff.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/christina-wocintechchat-com-S3GrMiUhpNU-unsplash-1-251x300.jpg 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7a38bbe\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7a38bbe\"><style>.stk-7a38bbe-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-7a38bbe {align-items:center !important;padding-top:40px 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data-block-id=\"84cd38e\"><style>.stk-84cd38e-column{--stk-column-gap:30px !important;row-gap:30px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-84cd38e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-673b59e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"673b59e\"><style>.stk-673b59e-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-673b59e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-673b59e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4c6e287\" data-block-id=\"4c6e287\"><style>.stk-4c6e287 {column-count:1 !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The practice of doing land acknowledgment comes from a recommendation of the Truth and Reconciliation Report. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-bfd36be\" data-block-id=\"bfd36be\"><style>.stk-bfd36be {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We acknowledge the truth that we are all on land that is, and has always been home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6d05af9\" data-block-id=\"6d05af9\"><style>.stk-6d05af9 {margin-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We recognize and acknowledge that this diversity includes the unique histories and cultures of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-73d27c3\" data-block-id=\"73d27c3\"><style>.stk-73d27c3 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We humbly acknowledge the First Nation ancestors who developed a meaningful relationship with the land for centuries prior to first contact.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d8fe6e9\" data-block-id=\"d8fe6e9\"><style>.stk-d8fe6e9 {margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--20, 0.44rem) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We recognize that the land we are on has afforded Canada and Canadians sustainable lifestyles that 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