The China Parents Committee of Family & Children's Agency, a U.S.-based adoption and social services agency, is holding a charm bracelet fundraiser to help improve the lives of children living in Chinese orphanages.

The Committee, comprising parents who have adopted Chinese children, is offering fine sterling silver charms and bracelets for adults and children in high quality sterling silver, made in North America by leading charm manufacturers. The charms range from ladybugs and Chinese slippers to symbols of love and happiness, at $11 to $24 each.

Orders can be placed on the group's website at FCAChinaParents.org, and all profits from the sale of the sterling silver charms and bracelets will be used to provide financial support for Chinese orphans.

Fundraising is an annual tradition of China Parents Committee volunteers, whose mission is to improve the lives of orphans who remain in China, and to help their children learn about and appreciate their rich Chinese heritage. In previous years, funds raised by the Committee have been used to purchase cribs, playground equipment, children's and office equipment, clothing, walkers and books, and to support Chinese orphans in foster care.

Family & Children's Agency, founded in 1942, is a resource for individuals and families in the State of Connecticut in the United States. In addition to offering international and domestic adoption services, FCA provides counseling, services for seniors, family support, foster care, and youth development.