Friday, December 30, 2011

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
 
 

Saturday, December 24, 2011

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!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

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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Christmas Party

 

 

Hello,

You are invited to view photographs from my "Christmas Party" gallery.

The password is "santa"

If you would like to order prints, click the BUY button while looking at the photo you like.

Enjoy,
Greg
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

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



 

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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

Monday, December 12, 2011

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.
 

Thursday, December 8, 2011

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