college scholarships for foster kids

 

hope worldwide/boston church of christ is once again giving our foster youth t he chance to win scholarships for writing essays and the winners get the scholarships to go toward college. deadline is jan. 5

 

they only have gotten 6 submissions so far, and need more!!! please read above and have a few youth submit or help them do so, a great chance to w in some $ m oney!!! saf

 

 

Merry Christmas!

I just wanted to take a moment to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas!

For those who celebrate Hanukkah I hope you are enjoying your celebration.

For those who dont celebrate either, I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

 

I am thankful for each and every one of you, and happy that the children of Cape Ann have such safe and loving homes to lay their heads in time of need.

 

For the foster parents who both received two little ones just a few short days before Christmas, I am in awe, how you will each create a wonderful holiday for these four boys going through such a difficult time.  I am barely on top of gifts for my children, to add to more little ones amazes me! thank you!

Invitation to view "Christmas Party" photographs

 

 These pics are from the foster family party.  PLease enjoy, but please do not share with anyone else as these are foster kids and should be kept confidential.  If you are in a pic, and you want copies you can order online.   

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"Becoming familiar with (CHINS) Child in Need Service"

 

Please Post and Share with Families   Family Rounds A monthly series for parents and professionals December 15, 2011~ 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. ~  Board Room @ Davenport 4, Salem Hospital   "Becoming familiar with (CHINS) Child in Need Service" Presenter:   Jessica Berry, Staff Attorney ~ Children's Law Center of Massachusetts    The Child in Need of Services (CHINS) law in Massachusetts creates a procedure for parents, police officers, and/or schools to require a child who has not committed a crime but who is running away, skipping school, or seriously misbehaving at home or in school to go to Juvenile Court to work with a Probation Officer or go in front of a Judge.   This training will introduce the basics of the Child in Need of Services (CHINS) law and how that law plays out in the Juvenile Courts. It will define the various types of CHINS and who can file for them, explain the pre-court and court procedure in a CHINS, and outline the possible outcomes in a CHINS case. Advantages and disadvantages of filing a CHINS will be presented. The training will also briefly discuss current efforts to reform the CHINS law.       Lectures are free on the third Thursday of the month at Board Room @ Davenport 4, Salem Hospital ~ right off the elevator of Davenport Bldg.                                                                           Registration is required.  Email ithomson@partners.org or call 978-354-2670

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Salem Juvenile Court

 F YI- for those who may go..... 

The Salem Juvenile Court has moved:

 

It's new address is: 56 Federal Street

                             Salem, MA 01970

 

Phone number is the same: 978-7459660

 

Hours: 830-430

More Picsfron helicopter party

 

 Here are more pics from the Helicopter Party!  Enjoy!  

The pictures are on www.itsallinthelens.com
 

Helicipter Party Pictures for you to enjoy!

 

 

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Water Country Passes make great Christmas gifts!

I have some pre-paid Water Country passes that would make GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS! This year’s admission is up to $36.99. The normal pass price is $28.00. Theses are $26.00 each and have no expiration date!

 

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

 

PAYMENT Issues

 

For those who noticed a smaller payment than ususal,  there was a glitch....

Good Morning..

Just wanted to let you know that the foster/adoptive payroll that was processed last week, 12/6, had an issue in processing the actual checks/EFT's.

Checks/EFT's were processed for 3 different dates 12/8; 12/9; 12/12;  In a majority of cases, this caused "split" payments to occur where providers are receiving checks/EFT's on different dates for different services.

I would say, those checks/EFT's dated 12/8, providers should have rec'd by today.  Checks/EFT's dated 12/9 & 12/12 they should receive by Wednesday.

 

Salem News Today

http://www.salemnews.com/local/x536941156/Wrapping-up-Christmas-cheer 

Disney on Ice, discounted tickets

Hello Everyone!

 

The DCF Salem Office is pleased to offer a Disney On Ice Treasure Trove discount ticket offer!

Discover endless riches when Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove comes to the TD Garden! Disney On Ice sets the gold standard with its newest skating spectacular.  Get tangled up in Disney's 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the worlds of your other favorite Disney princesses - Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and of course, the one who started it all, Snow White. Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail with Peter Pan, the always sassy Tinker Bell and the cantankerous Captain Hook and his pirate pals on an adventure beyond Never Land! Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the 'Circle of Life.' Tick-Tock! Tick-Tock! Don't be late to a very important date with Alice and the Mad Hatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts' Army Of Cards. Be sure to see this show full of memories guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Cost: Tickets are just $10.00 each (balcony seats)

Show Date: Wednesday, 12/28/2011 at 7:00 PM

Location: TD Garden (formerly the Fleet Center)

 

Please call me ASAP so my contact can order tickets for us, and let me know how many tickets you would like to purchase for your family. (I am placing the order Friday morning 12/9) Checks should be made payable to me and mailed to:

 

Carla King

Department of Children and Families

Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress Street, bldg #4

Salem, MA 01970

 

IMPORTANT!!!  I MUST have your money by Monday.  If you mail by Friday I will have Monday or you can drop off at my office/desk.

 

 

 

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

 

Please join us for Christmas at Gordon - Kids Club

Late notice but thought it might be fun for some!

 

Please join us as we begin the Christmas at Gordon celebration on Thursday, December 1st at 4 p.m.

  

This is a free event for all ages – filled with holiday games and crafts – and  caroling throughout the campus.

Please visit our website for more Christmas at Gordon and Kids Club information:  gordon.edu/christmasatgordon

Merry Christmas!

Gordon College Kids Club 

978.867.4829

Craft Fun

 

Please join us on Tuesday, December 6th in the Lynn DCF office for a fun craft.  We will be making an adorable snowman, complete with lights to light up your holiday season.  These snowmen are easy to make and all supplies will be available  at no cost , you do not need to bring a thing   Space is very limited so please RSVP Nancy Lyons at 978-531-3278.- 

 

** for adults only 

Lands End at Sears coupons

$10 off $50 or $25 off $100.

If you can use this, (expires 12/15) i can pop in mail to you!

 

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

 

FREE MOS Omni passes

I have some given to me BUT they expire 11/30.

Let me know if you want them, and how many (I was given 6)

Happy Thanksgiving....

Just wanted to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

 

I am thankful for all of you who do so much for our children. 

 

I hope you enjoy your holiday and those around you!

 

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

We hope you will join us! if you haven't let me know if you are coming yet, please let me know! I have only heard from 5 families!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Foster Children's

Christmas Party!

Sponsored by The Salem Rotary and Calvary Church

Saturday Dec 10^th

Location Masonic Temple, High Street, Danvers 1-4

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 23rd at noon!

To Carla.King@state.ma.us

Or 978-825-3862

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

I am sorry, but we can not accomodate bio parents or friends.  We have limited space and limited funding.

 

 

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

 

Wings for Kids!

 

One of our former foster parent runs this event each year to buy Thanksgiving Dinners for our families.  If you can attend the event, donate, or pass the info along, please do! 

 

http://www.stayclassy.org/events/detail?eid=8638

Help me support The Wings For Kids Event by making a donation and attending our event in Downtown Boston on 11/17. The process is fast, easy, and secure. I truly appreciate any support you can provide. It will benefit a great cause!

If you can’t make a donation at this point, help me reach my goal by sharing this page on Facebook and Twitter!
Or, even better, send an e-mail to friends you think might be interested in contributing and include a link to my page!

Thanks so much for your generosity!

 

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

 

Reminder- Training

Training tomorrow night, November 15th 6:30-8:30 om

at the Lynn DCF office

"Understand Autism"

Trainers Joshua Lyons and Lynn Tourgas from TILL

 

 

 

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

 

CoCo Alert - One Day Sale on Twilight Passes

 

 

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CoCo Key Hotel & Water Resort � Boston One Day Sale - $11 for Twilight Passes We are offering a one day sale on 11/11/11! Buy Thursday and Friday Twilight Passes for select future dates for only $11 each! Availability is limited to only 1,111 twilight passes, so act quickly! When we sell out, that�s it!   CoCo Key Hotel & Water Resort � Boston 50 Ferncroft Road - Danvers, MA 01923 - 978.777.2500   Must purchase pass(es) on 11/11/2011 to receive discounted rate. Must select date for use of pass(es) at time of booking. Advance reservations required. Not valid on existing reservations. Subject to availability and water park capacity. Limited number of passes at discounted rate is available on select days. Not available with any other offer. Restrictions or block-out dates may apply. Not valid with group or other discounted rates. Passes are non-refundable and non-transferrable to another date. Limit 2 passes per transaction. To unsubscribe from this email list, please click here.