A foster parent called to say that she had been informed that a bio mother for her foster child had found her information (address/phone) on google. This is a fairly violent and volatile woman who could pose a threat. She googled herself and found the information was readily available. She contacted Google and asked that she be blocked from their list because she is a foster parent and they took her off. She has checked again and it appears to have worked.
If you weren't aware this was possible, I thought people may want to know and pass this onto your foster/adoptive families!
Friday, December 28, 2007
Tax Season Info
If a child has been in your home for more than 6 mos during 2007, it is my understanding that you can use them as a deduction. If it is less than six months you can itemize what you spend on them. You may also be eligible for an earned income tax credit.
This is a head's up. Please consult a tax preparer for more info. Make sure your tax preparer allows you to use the child. Sometimes with foster care, even they don't know. Make them look it up! that is what you pay them for!
Carla
This is a head's up. Please consult a tax preparer for more info. Make sure your tax preparer allows you to use the child. Sometimes with foster care, even they don't know. Make them look it up! that is what you pay them for!
Carla
CoCo Key Water Resort Discount
We are excited to announce that Department of Social Services has been enrolled into the CoCo Key Water Resort E-Club Membership. As a member of this program, you are able to purchase online discounted tickets for the CoCo Key Water Resort.
Purchase tickets today by visiting our "Exclusive" CoCo Key Online Ticket Store in one or both of the following ways:
#1: Clicking on the following personalized online store web link (URL) on our Intranet site - password: GOL739 https://tickets.CoCoKeyWaterResort.com/affiliate.asp?ID=DA7DCC3A-1F10-4E3C-8894-5B8D66AF8CBD
#2: Go direct to our online store 24/7 at https://tickets.cocokeywaterresort.com and enter the following personalized Store Name: DSS SALEM
We hope you and your family will enjoy CoCo Key Water Resort!
Purchase tickets today by visiting our "Exclusive" CoCo Key Online Ticket Store in one or both of the following ways:
#1: Clicking on the following personalized online store web link (URL) on our Intranet site - password: GOL739 https://tickets.CoCoKeyWaterResort.com/affiliate.asp?ID=DA7DCC3A-1F10-4E3C-8894-5B8D66AF8CBD
#2: Go direct to our online store 24/7 at https://tickets.cocokeywaterresort.com and enter the following personalized Store Name: DSS SALEM
We hope you and your family will enjoy CoCo Key Water Resort!
Rotary Christmas Party
There's a nice story involving the holiday party the Hawthorne Hotel hosted Saturday for 100 foster children from the North Shore.
The Salem Rotary was the main sponsor, donating $2,500 to buy a present for each child.
And two Rotary members who took part have interesting connections to the event. Jeff Holloran, who owns his own Santa suit, played Santa Claus, as he has in past years. Jeff's mom works for the Department of Social Services.
One of the driving forces behind the event was Rotary President Juli Lederhaus, a human dynamo if there ever was one. Not only is she the general manager at the Hawthorne Hotel, but she is the mother of an adopted daughter and a foster daughter.
One of the foster parents in attendance was Mike Garvin, the former hotel manager.
The Salem Rotary was the main sponsor, donating $2,500 to buy a present for each child.
And two Rotary members who took part have interesting connections to the event. Jeff Holloran, who owns his own Santa suit, played Santa Claus, as he has in past years. Jeff's mom works for the Department of Social Services.
One of the driving forces behind the event was Rotary President Juli Lederhaus, a human dynamo if there ever was one. Not only is she the general manager at the Hawthorne Hotel, but she is the mother of an adopted daughter and a foster daughter.
One of the foster parents in attendance was Mike Garvin, the former hotel manager.
Grandparents raising Grandchildren
The AARP foundation has a whole website for this!
www.aarp.org/grandparents
There is a great newsletter to sign up for called Grandcare News for grandparents raising grandchildren.
www.aarp.org/grandparents
There is a great newsletter to sign up for called Grandcare News for grandparents raising grandchildren.
Monday, December 10, 2007
great holiday site
There are kids activities as well as Mrs. Claus' recipes.
Great site!
http://www.northpole.com/
Dinner with Santa
Spaghetti with Santa Buffet
North Shore Technical High School
30 Log Bridge Road
Middleton, MA
December 13, 2007 from 5 to 7 pm
$6 Adult $3 Children 10 and under
Things to do: decorate cookies, 50/50 raffle, bucket raffle, craft, picture with Santa
If you are interested in going please e-mail Connie Dawes at C.E.Dawes@Comcast.Net
North Shore Technical High School
30 Log Bridge Road
Middleton, MA
December 13, 2007 from 5 to 7 pm
$6 Adult $3 Children 10 and under
Things to do: decorate cookies, 50/50 raffle, bucket raffle, craft, picture with Santa
If you are interested in going please e-mail Connie Dawes at C.E.Dawes@Comcast.Net
Rotary Party
A GREAT time was had by all! I think this year's party was the best yet! Kudos to the Salem Rotary for sponsoring the party once again. The gifts were great, we had ice cream, cookie decorating, crafts, balloon artist, juggler and DJ. The party was definitely brought up several notches! Don't think we can top this one! Special thank you's to the Hawthorne Hotel for hosting the party!
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Resource for Finding MassHealth Dental Providers
MassHealth has an Internet link that you can use to help find a general Dentist, Orthodontist or other dental specialist that accepts MassHealth. Click on this link:
http://masshealth-dental.net/MemberServices/Default.aspx.
Go to "Find Provider" and type in the zip code for the georgraphic area in which you are looking for a provider.
In "Search Details", use the drop down menu to find the type of provider you are looking for.
To get a complete list of dental providers by county with details about which ones are accepting new patients, which ones can care for patients with special needs, those that have specific hours of operation and handicap access, and those that speak specific languages - click on "Documents" and scroll down to the "Provider Directory".
Click on "Documents" to also find information about dental beneftis, fact sheets and member forms.
If you have other questions, you can call the MassHealth Dental Program at 1-800-207-5019 for assistance.
http://masshealth-dental.net/MemberServices/Default.aspx.
Go to "Find Provider" and type in the zip code for the georgraphic area in which you are looking for a provider.
In "Search Details", use the drop down menu to find the type of provider you are looking for.
To get a complete list of dental providers by county with details about which ones are accepting new patients, which ones can care for patients with special needs, those that have specific hours of operation and handicap access, and those that speak specific languages - click on "Documents" and scroll down to the "Provider Directory".
Click on "Documents" to also find information about dental beneftis, fact sheets and member forms.
If you have other questions, you can call the MassHealth Dental Program at 1-800-207-5019 for assistance.
Ninth Annual "A Home for the Holidays"
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Children's Action Network are pleased to present the ninth annual "A Home for the Holidays" television special on CBS December 21, 2007 at 8 p.m. EST / PST (7 p.m. CST / MST)! Tune in and watch "A Home for the Holidays" and share, through the eyes of a child, the joy of having a family - not just for the holidays, but forever.
Since 1999, this heartwarming holiday special has generated tens of thousands of calls from viewers moved to action after hearing true stories of families who adopted from foster care and of waiting children.
Since 1999, this heartwarming holiday special has generated tens of thousands of calls from viewers moved to action after hearing true stories of families who adopted from foster care and of waiting children.
Fun things to do with kids
The mall Santa at the Liberty Tree mall is reading stories to kids! December 7th- I think at 7 and I think kids wear Pj's. Please call Simon Malls for more info.
Sundaes with Mrs. Claus - Goodies in Danvers is hosting Sundaes with Mrs. Claus. Children will get cookie and hot chocolate while they await Mrs. Claus' arrival. When she arrives she will read "twas the Night Before Chirstmas" and then children will get a sundae!
Costs is $13 / Goodie Ice Cream, Maple St. Danvers. call to make reservation 978-762-4663 (tell them Carla sent ya!)
Dates are 1:00- 2:00 on December 9, 16 and 23rd.
Sundaes with Mrs. Claus - Goodies in Danvers is hosting Sundaes with Mrs. Claus. Children will get cookie and hot chocolate while they await Mrs. Claus' arrival. When she arrives she will read "twas the Night Before Chirstmas" and then children will get a sundae!
Costs is $13 / Goodie Ice Cream, Maple St. Danvers. call to make reservation 978-762-4663 (tell them Carla sent ya!)
Dates are 1:00- 2:00 on December 9, 16 and 23rd.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
For anyone who just got new ID's
On the recent foster parent IDs you may have noticed that the photos were blotchy. In response to these poor quality photos, we have ordered a completely new printer. I don't know how long this will take. I have the feeling it could be some time before I will be able to print cards. I apologize for the inconvenience and assure you that as soon as I am able, that I will print your IDs again.
Owen Bailey, MSW
Owen Bailey, MSW
We still have room at the Helicopter Party on 12/15!
This party is for clients, but foster families are welcome. Santa arrives by Helicopter to the screeching delight of the young children.
Helicopter Santa Party
For Families with children 10 and under
Saturday December 15th
(raindate December 16th)
Manchester Athletic Club
1:00
Helicopter Santa Party
For Families with children 10 and under
Saturday December 15th
(raindate December 16th)
Manchester Athletic Club
1:00
Holiday House Tour
Karen McCarthy in Danvers decorates her house every year and opens her home to free tours. I think in her tiny house she has 16 Christmas trees!
December 6,7,8 and 9. Hours are not available yet.
79 Elliott Street, Danvers. You can't miss the house!
Right near the intersection of route 62 and Liberty Street
Tell her Carla sent you!
December 6,7,8 and 9. Hours are not available yet.
79 Elliott Street, Danvers. You can't miss the house!
Right near the intersection of route 62 and Liberty Street
Tell her Carla sent you!
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