Reminder! Pampering Night!

Please let me know if you are coming so we can plan snacks, supplies, etc. My handy dandy notebook disappeared, so those that already RSVP'd if you could just remind me tht would be great! Looking forward to seeing you!

 

PAMPERING NIGHT

Please join us for our 5^th Annual Foster Parent Pampering Night!!!!! 

   Wednesday, January 5^th 6:30 to 9:00. 

Join us for facials, foot spas, massages door prizes and yummy goodies! 

RSVP to Carla.King@state.ma.us

No children please.

Please wear comfortable clothing and pants that you can pull up to your knees.

 

                                               

 

Check out our new blog!!!   http://capeanndss.blogspot.com/

 

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)

Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress Street, bldg #4

Salem, MA 01970

978-825-3862   direct DCF ext 33862

 

FW: MLK Essay Contest, for four scholarships for youth to help with college, deadline jan. 5

 

 

please see below, each year four of our dcf youth have received scholarships from winning the essay  contest from hope worldwide. no youth sent in essays yet this year. please find youth to apply before deadline, as if t hey apply four will win!! saf

 

can you please email me back to let me know you will find some youth to apply and help them get essays in by jan. 5, thank you!! saf

 

especially areas who hope worldwide group helped at the holidays should apply and help youth to do essays fast,! ie framingham, haverhill, lawrence, brockton, but all are welcome to apply saf, we need to act fast

 

please email me to let me know you got this and will get some essays by youth in by jan. 5 deadline, a shame to miss out on these wonderful scholarhips. saf

 

winners must go to the event on jan. 16 at lawrence high school to get their donated prize check.

 

saf

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

January 16, 2011

Contest for Educational Scholarship

How Can I Serve?

Four educational scholarships will be awarded ($1500, $1000, and 2 for $750) at the HOPE worldwide MLK Day celebration on January 16th, to defray the cost of fees and books to three young men or women who will attend (or who are already attending) school after high school graduation.

Eligibility requirements: (1) You must be a senior in high school with plans on attending school upon graduation; or, (2) You must already be attending a post-high school training program or college at the present time; (3) You must be presently served by the Massachusetts DCF; and, (4) you must not be a past winner. You must be present on January 16th to receive your prize, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence, MA.

Directions:

 Write a one page essay, 3 or 4 paragraphs long. The essay should be about serving others—our school mates, our family, or our community. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived a life of service and emphasized that serving is a key to a happy, successful, and meaningful life. Please read the attached speech by Dr. King to see what he thought about being great and serving before writing your essay.

 Submit your typed essay, along with your name, address and telephone # (or address and phone # of your area DCF office) by January 5th by mailing it to HOPE worldwide, c/o D. Drake, 109 Dudley Road, Billerica, MA 01821. You may also submit your essay electronically at hopeessay@yahoo.com. All Essays will be judged by a committee and you will be notified by phone or mail if you have won by the week of January 10, 2010. Scholarships will be awarded on Saturday, January 16th during the MLK Day Celebration sponsored by HOPE worldwide and the Boston Church of Christ. While there are only four scholarships to be awarded, everyone who enters the contest will receive a prize.

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From: Deborah Drake [mailto:qwdrake@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 9:53 AM
To: Caruso, Saf; Banks, Michelle (DCF)
Subject: MLK Essay Contest

Hi Saf and Michelle,

 

I have the check for the $500 scholarship we awarded last weekend, made out to DCF Kids Fund. I would like to deliver it to you personally, because I have something I would like to give Michelle at the same time. Would it be convenient for you if I dropped by your office today or tomorrow?

 

Also, I'm not sure what happened with the essay contest this year for MLK,  but we have not received any essays. Usually, by this time, we have received about a dozen. I am attaching the entry form again, with an extended deadline, and hoping it would be possible to get it out to the area offices. I mentioned it at the party to the new director in Haverhill, and she didn't seem to know about it. If there is anything I can do to get the word out, please let me know.

 

Thank you both so much for all the work you do on behalf of the teens.

 

Debbie

 

 

Deborah Drake

Region Director

HOPE worldwide - Boston Chapter

781-820-5060

santa fun

this looks cool!

 

http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/home

 

Check out our new blog!!!   http://capeanndss.blogspot.com/

 

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)

Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress Street, bldg #4

Salem, MA 01970

978-825-3862   direct DCF ext 33862

 

Yogi Bear Movie-special for us!

ok,  There has been some back and forth on this one.

It was initially offered for free, but the response was huge! so we were offered $5 a person (it's normally $10).

We were also offered a private screening. (Just people I invite- foster parents and social workers).  The date we had was vacation week.  but i rec'd a call today confirming Sunday.  Soooooo. I know the weekday didn't work for most, so instead of arguing, i am taking this Sunday!

 

So please RSVP with the number of tickets you want.  Then meet me at Hollywood Hits in Danvers for the 10:00 am show

 

again, This Sunday December 19th, 10:00 am Hollywood Hits in Danvers

 

Foster teens and $$$$ (driver's education and internships)

 

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From: Hubbard, Jennifer (DCF)
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:23 PM
To: DSS-DL - Lynn Users; DSS-DL - CapeAnn Users
Subject: Foster teens and $$$$ (driver's education and internships)

Hello Everyone,

I have received a lot of questions lately with regards to driver's education and PAYA (Preparing Adolescents for Young Adulthood) incentives.  I have attached a document explaining the PAYA incentives and the W9form the youth needs to sign  when requesting an incentive.  Please keep in mind that on the W9 form, the address written down has to match an open MAILING address on Family Net.  In order to receive the $300 for driver's education, the youth has to have already started classes to show good faith in attendance.  A lot of driver's education programs will allow the student to start with a minimal deposit (i.e. $100, which can be two PAYA incentives).  Once the student starts, they can request their PAYA incentive for the $300 along with sending in the down payment receipt and proof they have started the course. 

 

Most driver's education programs are around $750, which includes the cost of the driving lessons required.  If the youth is not working and unable to pay the remaining balance, they can complete an internship.  This is the other document I have attached to this email.  The internship is federal funding via outreach that the youth can volunteer and receive reimbursement at a place or organization that will aid in there future career decisions, build their resume and hopefully gain employment upon the end of the internship.  This is not meant to replace employment but to give the youth a helping start.  The initial amount of hours requested is 40 total (i.e. 10 hours a week for 4 weeks) and they would be reimbursed $7/hour without any tax deductions ($280).  Upon completing these hours, they can request an extension for another 40hours.  The youth, with the help of their social worker, friends, family or other supports, will need to identify an appropriate place for an internship.  Some places that have been used in the past were YMCA, hair salons, museums, local non-profits, etc...

 

Remember, this is for youth in care and custody of DCF or signed a voluntary placement agreement with DCF at age 18. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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nice story

 

Always nice to share a nice story about youth in foster care...  

2010 Salem News Boys Soccer All-Star Team

The Salem News Thu Dec 09, 2010, 05:59 AM EST

BOYS OSCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR

EDWIN DEMOYA

Salem Senior

Forward

Maturity can do wonders for a high school athlete.

Edwin Demoya was one of the elite players in the Northeastern Conference in 2009, season but Salem High head coach Mike Collins knew he could get more out of his forward. By the time this fall rolled around, Demoya had transformed himself from a one-trick pony into a complete five-tool player. The Witches' senior captain played his way onto the All-State and All-New England teams, earned the Northeastern Conference Large Most Valuable Player award and has been named The Salem News Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

"I think this year, the maturity factor was very noticeable with Edwin," said Collins. "While last year he was more of a one or two-dimensional player, this year he covered all the bases."

Demoya's highlight of the season came in the Witches' last regular season game when he tallied a hat trick against a very good Peabody team. Demoya finished with 26 goals and 10 assists, but it was that heightened maturity that was so valuable to a Salem team that had just three seniors.

"He went out of his way to make other players on his team better. This season you could see his experience," said Collins. "With only three seniors on the team, Eddie played a huge utility role. He had to spread the wealth around big time."

 

Check out our new blog!!!   http://capeanndss.blogspot.com/

 

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)

Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress Street, bldg #4

Salem, MA 01970

978-825-3862   direct DCF ext 33862

 

FW: Scholarship for MA foster teens, high school seniors or in postsecondary only. Deadline is 12/20!!!

 

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From: Hubbard, Jennifer (DCF)
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 9:50 AM
Subject: Scholarship for MA foster teens, high school seniors or in postsecondary only. Deadline is 12/20!!!

This is a scholarship that is for Mass foster youth only.  There is usually not a lot of entries so you have a good chance of winning.  Deadline is December 20th!!!  Let me know if you apply, great opportunity to earn more funding for school.

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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Disney on Ice Tickets

Sunday December 26th at 7pm

Tickets are $9 each

 

I need to know the number you want. There is no limit, but I need your number and you will need to send a check out right away.  Every year I put my own money in and folks dont pay me :-( so i can't hold tickets if I dont receive the money by Monday.  This will give folks plenty of time to get to me. I will then get the tickets to you as soon as I get them. 

 

I will give me head count to my contact by 3 tomorrow (Wed).  So please let me know by then! thanks!

Carla

 

Check out our new blog!!!   http://capeanndss.blogspot.com/

 

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)

Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress Street, bldg #4

Salem, MA 01970

978-825-3862   direct DCF ext 33862

 

ARE YOU COMING? Foster Children's Holiday Party

just anxious to get my list done! are you able to join us?  Would love to see you! Please let me know by wed at noon.... I do the shopping on Black Friday!

                                                           Foster Children’s

Christmas Party!

Sunday Dec 5^th

^{First Universalist Church of Salem}

^{211 Bridge Street, Salem MA}

1-4 pm

Please RSVP with children's names, gender and ages (bio kids too!)

 

All children will receive gifts from Santa! Come and enjoy activities, balloon artists, magicians and more!

Please RSVP with Child’s name and age by Wednesday November 24^th at noon

To Carla.King@state.ma.us

Or 978-825-3862

Letters will be sent as a reminder with location and directions!

 

Check out our new blog!!!   http://capeanndss.blogspot.com/

 

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)

Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress Street, bldg #4

Salem, MA 01970

978-825-3862   direct DCF ext 33862

 

Health Information Technology (HIT) - What does it mean to Massachusetts families raising children and youth with special health care needs?

 

The Massachusetts Family-to-Family Health Information Center @ Federation for Children with Special Needs is pleased to host the following topical conference call:

Health Information Technology (HIT) - What does it mean to Massachusetts families raising children and youth with special health care needs?

DATE: Wednesday, December 1, 2010

...TIME: 11 am - 12 noon

PRESENTERS: Judith Silvia, Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative & Rick Shoup, the Director of the eHealth Institute, and State HIT Coordinator.

GOAL: Learn about the state of HIT in MA, and the implications for families raising children with special health care needs.
RSVP: Call 1-800-331-0688, ext. 210 or e-mail massfv@fcsn.org to receive the toll-free dial-in number, conference code and handouts.

This call will be recorded for those unable to participate at the time of the call. See the list of past calls, listen to the audio playback and download the handouts at http://www.massfamilyvoices.org/Topical_Calls.html

 

FW: flyer to print, copy & post

 

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From: Amy Larsen [mailto:alarsen@pw4c.org]
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 12:10 PM
To: Cape Ann Partnership for Children & Families
Subject: flyer to print, copy & post

Hi All,

 

I have a lot of info to pass on, BUT, I’m going to wait a few days so not to inundate and overwhelm you!!!!  The exception is I’m asking you to assist us  in spreading the word about the Partnership’s Parent & Child Playgroup being held at ( & in collaboration with) Cape Ann Families at 28 Emerson Ave. on Tuesday, November 23^rd, 10:00-11:30 am.

 

Stacy Randell, the director of CA Families & I have been doing some outreach to families in regards to promoting our programs, aimed at supporting families with young children.  Group “get togethers” are a great way to hear & understand the needs of families in our community.

 

I am happy to provide copies of the flyer if needed.  Just let me know. 

 

Look forward to info on our WONDERFUL presentations last night from some of Cape Ann’s finest family supporters/educators, updates on Professional Development opportunities and notes from the CFCE statewide meeting I recently attended.

 

Thanks and best regards,

Amy

 

Amy Larsen

Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant Coordinator

Pathways for Children

29 Emerson Ave.

Gloucester, MA 01930

Telephone 978 281-2400 ext. 120/ FAX 978 281-7053

alarsen@pw4c.org

PATHWAYS FOR CHILDREN INTERNET E-MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT:

The information contained in this transmission (including any attached files) is CONFIDENTIAL and is intended only for the person(s) named above. If you received this transmission in error, please delete it from your system and notify us immediately. If you are not an intended recipient, please note that any use or dissemination of the information contained in this transmission (including any attached files) and the copying, printing, or re-transmission of that information is strictly prohibited. You can notify us by return email or by fax at 978-281-7053.    Thank you.

 

  

 

 

 

If you have a foster youth in College, please read- College Advising Days

 

 

Tim O'Brien processes the DCF funding for youth in college.  He meets at the community colleges state colleges and universities around the state each semester.  Youth in care at college could be missing out on funding and it is very important for them to meet with Tim when he is at the colleges.

Please let me know if y you have any questions.

Thank you,

 

Jennifer Hubbard

 

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

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From: O'Brien, Timothy (DCF)
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 4:39 PM
To: Adams, Lisa (DCF); Banks, Michelle (DCF); Cassano, Stephanie (DCF); Ciullo, Lisa (DCF); Cronin, Mark (DCF); Cruz, Bernadette (DCF); Frauton, Christine (DCF); Gates, Heather (DCF); Haber, Madlynn (DCF); Holdsworth, Dawn (DCF); Howard, Susan (DCF); Hubbard, Jennifer (DCF); Lopez, Lynne (DCF); Marchand, Nicole (DCF); Martin, Kathy (DCF); Messeder, Maureen (DCF); Morgan, Mercy (DCF); O'Brien, Timothy (DCF); Penney, Cheryl (DCF); Quinlan, Kristen (DCF); Rogato, Francesca (DCF); Sutton, Eyma (DCF); Designas, Melanie (DCF)
Subject: Schedule - College Advising Days

Hi,

 

Below and attached are the upcoming college advising days.  A mailing went out today to all students who attend these colleges.  I have also sent emails to students at Salem State, Westfield State, Bristol C.C., and Bridgewater.  I will continue to send email reminders to students leading up to each campus visit.  Please pass along reminders to any students you are also in contact with.

Thanks,
Tim

 

Salem State College –    Nov 4^th, 11-2. Ellison Campus Center Presidential Room 220 B

 

Westfield State College – Nov 8^th, 11-2. Ely - Room 112

 

Bristol Community College – Nov 9^th, 11-2. Fall River Campus G-127

 

Bridgewater State College – Nov 10^th, 11-2. Maxwell Library- MDR Room

 

North Shore Community College – Nov 15^th, 11-2. Lynn Campus, Room LW102

 

Springfield Tech C.C. – Nov 16^th, 11-2. Student Success Center Bldg 27 – Meeting Rm 1

 

Middlesex Community College – Nov 22^nd. 12-3. LF ASSEMBLY Lowell Federal Bldg Assembly Room

 

Quinsigamond Community College – Nov 30^th, 11-1. Administration Bldg. Room 110

 

UMass Dartmouth – Nov 30^th, 11-1. Counseling Center.

 

Holyoke Community College – Dec 2^nd, 11-2. Frost 307A Presidents Library

 

Bunker Hill Community College – Dec 6^th, 10-1. Room E232

 

Cape Cod Community College – Dec 8^th, 11-2. Lorusso Technology Building Room T114

 

 

YIPEE!!!!! Warehouse sale this weekend at Ravensburger Puzzle-Newton NH

 

 

I plan on going not sure Sat or Sunday but both days are 8-4pm if anyone wants to go!

 

 

I thought I would send this along because we went last year and picked up some GREAT things at the warehouse sale!

They have wonderful puzzles for young and old ( including 3d puzzles) as well as board games and toys. The quality is amazing!

The deals are good when compared to retail price on these products. (Eureka and the Dragons Nest –Newburyport sell this brand)

 

Ravensburger USA
1 Puzzle Lane
Newton, NH 03858
USA

Tel.: +1-603-257-1500
Fax: +1-603-382-3366

 

Take a peek at the products http://www.ravensburger.com/usa/specials/index.html

 

 

A few of the things we picked up are: You never know what will be there but I have to say it is worth the ride for sure!

 

Log Jam online now at Amazon 20.00 I think we paid 8.00

 

 

 Race to the Roof-(Great game!) online now amazon 22.00 I think we paid 10.00

 

Tell a Story (Great game!) online now Educational Toy planet  $25.00 I think we paid 10.00

 

online now Puzzle world 15.00 I think we paid 3.00

 

 online now Puzzle world 12.00 I think we paid 3.00

 

 online now Puzzle world 12.00 I think we paid 3.00

 

Kathy Hogan

The Newark Group - Newark Recycled FIbers

53 Jefferson Ave

Salem, Ma 01970

978-825-5235direct line

978-744-8857 fax

978-815-8827 cell 

 

Free bedroom set

hi folks. I had someone offer a free bedroom set - do you need one? i have pics I can send along!

it's wood.  Kinda like this end up.  Bed, dresser and desk.  looks nice.

 

Also another bed

 

and A large freezer.

 

you would need to pick up yourself and I think it's in Hamilton.

 

 

Check out our new blog!!!   http://capeanndss.blogspot.com/

 

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)

Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress Street, bldg #4

Salem, MA 01970

978-825-3862   direct DCF ext 33862

 

Foster Children's Holiday Party

                                                           Foster Children’s

Christmas Party!

Sunday Dec 5^th

^{Unitarian Universalits Church,}

^{211 Bridge Street, Salem MA}

1-4 pm

Please RSVP with children's names, gender and ages (bio kids too!)

 

All children will receive gifts from Santa! Come and enjoy activities, balloon artists, magicians and more!

Please RSVP with Child’s name and age by Wednesday November 24^th at noon

To Carla.King@state.ma.us

Or 978-825-3862

Letters will be sent as a reminder with location and directions!

 

Check out our new blog!!!   http://capeanndss.blogspot.com/

 

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)

Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress Street, bldg #4

Salem, MA 01970

978-825-3862   direct DCF ext 33862

 

Holiday Newsletter

hi folks. This is going out today by mail. You should have tomorrow. But not all folks get paper newsletter so i am attaching!

 

I am also short on time for responses so though any time i could save be emailing will be helpful!

Enjoy!

Jade our fabulous intern did this for me!

 

Check out our new blog!!!   http://capeanndss.blogspot.com/

 

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)

Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress Street, bldg #4

Salem, MA 01970

978-825-3862   direct DCF ext 33862

 

office extensions

I know some of you like this... so here is an updated one.

 

 

TRUE COLORS Performance - Tuesday, December 7th at 2 PM - Cape Ann DCF

 

Hi GLBTQ  Liaisons:

 

The True Colors: Out Youth Theater  performance has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 2 PM in the Cape Ann Area office.  The office is located at 45 Congress Ave. in Salem, MA.   There is plenty of parking!!!!

 

TRUE COLORS: OUT YOUTH THEATER
True Colors is one of the nation's first and only touring theater programs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth and their straight allies (LGBTQQA), ages 14-22. True Colors' original work captures the complexities of the lives of LGBTQQA youth, their experiences of dealing with discrimination, and their hopes for the future. Troupe members tour their original play to schools, community groups and events throughout New England

 

Please spread the word to your area offices about this fantastic opportunity to see this wonderful performance of out youth, some who are/have been DCF involved.  The performances in the past have been outstanding!   Hope to see you all there! 

 

Any questions, please be in touch with me.......

 

Best, Sharon

 

Sharon Thomas, MSW

Adoption Development and Licensing Unit

Department of Children and Families

Northern Regional Office

15 Union Street

Lawrence, MA 01840

Office # 978-557-2708

Fax # 978-557-9231

Email:  Sharon.Thomas@massmail.state.ma.us

 

 

Eat wings for kids!

Time	This is being run by former foster parents, Kim and Shane Franklin.  They are our single supplier of Turkey dinners!  please pass the word and go if you can!     Tuesday, November 16 · 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location	Red Hat, Boston MA 9 Bowdoin St Boston, MA 02114 tel (617)523-2175 * 5:30pm—8:30pm
Created By	Eat Wings For Kids
More Info	Awesome Event coming up - Eat Wings for Kids! Money goes right to providing Children and their Families with a Thankgiving Dinner on the Holidays! Come out have All You Can Eat Buffalo Wings, Discounted Drinks Specials, Rum and Bud Sponsors, Raffle Great Prizes, Gift Certificates, Neon Sign, Sports Stuff, and more!!!

FREE Movie!!!!!

 

Hollywood Hits called me and would like to do a FREE Movie for foster families.

 

He and I will come up with the date and time.  But he would like a number (of attendees) so we can plan when and maybe a special private screening. 

 

The movie is Yogi Bear in 3D.  Is starts Decemeber 17th. 

So! this is what I need from you!

 

If you would take advantage, how many tickets would you want for your family?

Which would you prefer?  A weekend or a vacation day? 

 

Thanks!

Carla

 

Check out our new blog!!!   http://capeanndss.blogspot.com/

 

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)

Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress Street, bldg #4

Salem, MA 01970

978-825-3862   direct DCF ext 33862

 

True Colors Performance

True Colors will be performing in our office!  Decemeber 7th at 2:00.

Please join us! 

Good Morning Jack,

 

As the regional GLBT liaison for the Northern Region, I have been asked to secure space for the True Colors troupe to perform in a local area office.  They have performed in several other regions in area offices over the past couple of years.  They are a group of teens and young adults, some of whom are youth in care, who perform in area offices and elsewhere to raise awareness of GLBT youth in care and life in general.  Below is some information from their website: http://www.thetheateroffensive.org/truecolors.html#truecolors

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TRUE COLORS TOURING/BOOKING
An estimated 30,000 youth in Massachusetts identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). The most recent Massachusetts Youth Risk Behavior Survey results show that, in comparison to their straight peers, youth who identify as LGB are over three times more likely to have missed school in the past month because of feeling unsafe, over four times more likely to have been injured or threatened with a weapon at school, and over four times more likely to have attempted suicide in the past year. These statistics cannot be ignored. It's time to show our support of LGBT students and put a stop to discrimination and violence in our schools and our communities.

Help your students feel safe and supported. True Colors is now booking performances, previews and workshops through May 2011. Let us help you show YOUR true colors.

Performances
Each season, troupe members tour their original 30-minute show to up to 20 schools, community groups and events, performing for up to 2,000 audience members across New England. After each performance, the troupe leads a 20-minute post-show discussion with the audience. This discussion enables the audience to ask frank questions about the creation process, the youth and LGBTQQA issues in general. The discussion is assisted by a learning guide with customized resources, articles and activities for and about LGBTQQ youth and allies.

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Emailing: Free & Reduced meals app.

Foster kids are eligible for free lunch ! Please ask if you need help. Never give YOUR ss# or financial info. Child is family oF ONE with ZERo income.

Email Carla for form at Carla.King@state.ma.us

Hi Michelle,

Attached is the Beverly Public Schools Free and Reduced Application for our school breakfast and lunch program. Will you please circulate it among of all the Cape Ann workers servicing Beverly families and to social workers/homefinders who have children placed in foster care in Beverly? It has come to our attention that a good number of children who are eligible for free and reduced breakfast and lunch are not receiving it.

Thanks,

Emily

Friends & Family - Xmas Tree shop 20%

Click to enlarge and print

Here are friends and family 20% off coupon for the Christmas Tree Shop.

Happy Shopping!

Career Day at DCT / Free Job Club

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Hello All,

If you have clients (teens) needing a job, this a fun activity for them to go to. Work Opportunities typically gets pizza, soda, and snacks for the kids as well? Josh Andreozzi (former FN worker) runs that group and adds allot of energy to it. It was very successful last year when Work Opportunities did this group. I'm hoping to get at least 10 new teens signed up for the full WO program as a result of attending this group?? (All I would need would be a FN referral following the group; automatic acceptance to those teens who want to participate.)

Perfect time for kids to get a job, holidays around the corner!

Thanks,
Mark

Santa Helicopter Event

Helicopter Santa Party

For Families with children 10 and under

Saturday December 11 ^th

^{(raindate December 12 th)}

Manchester Athletic Club

1:00

Santa arrives by Helicopter and then the children are treated to cookies, juice and every child will receive a gift from Santa as well.

RSVP to Carla King 978-825-3862 by Dec.1st

Please make sure you provide Family name

Address (so directions can be mailed)

Phone and children’s names, ages and genders

Another Training Resource for Foster/Adoptive Parents - "Foster Parent College"

 

For those who cannot make our trainings here is another opportunity, 

Hello,

 

I learned from one of our colleagues that another good site for our families to receive training is "Foster Parent College", at http://www.fosterparentcollege.com/ .

 

Most of the Foster Parent College Program courses cost $10.00 per person, per course.  Foster Parents should contact their Regional Kid's Net Director to let him/her know the course they want to take and the cost.  The Kid's Net Regional Director will then seek approval for reimbursement of the fee to the foster parent for the course.  The fee, if approved, will be reimbursed by Kid's Net to the foster parent as long as they have the proper documentation that includes a receipt from the program that they successfully took the on-line course and a copy of their credit card statement or cancelled check showing that the fee was paid.   

 

Again, foster parents who wish to take one of these courses must talk with their Regional Kid's Net Director and receive approval prior to seeking reimbursement for any course they may take at "Foster Parent College".

 

Regards,

Debbie