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Act, Don't Yak

Guardianship and Special Needs Workshop

Guidance on Bereavement Support

Most Parents Pleased with Role in Child’s IEP

Winter Adaptive Sports & Recreation Activities

Sib Shops

 

 

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The Parent Support Group Presents:

Act, Don't Yak: How to cut the yelling in half at home                                                 

No one is a perfect parent, friend, or spouse!

With four children born in seven years, Susan Tordella was not the best parent

until she learned about positive parenting skills.

Join us in a free interactive workshop where you are invited to laugh at stories about her journey from yelling, nagging and punishing

to using family meetings, encouragement and mutual respect.

 

Date: February 9^th from 7:00-8:30 pm

Location: Family Support Center, 100 Sylvan Rd, Suite G-800, Woburn

 

These easy-to-learn strategies will turn down the yelling and turn up the harmony at your home. You will feel calmer, more in control, and less guilty with Act, Don't Yak (thanks to Dr. Sam Goldstein).

 

Refreshments will be provided.

Please call or email by 2/2/2012 to let me know your coming!

Contact Information:            

Jackie Forte                         

781-686-4527                       

jforte@riversidecc.org            

 

About the speaker:

Susan Tordella is the author of "Raising Able: How chores empower families." She has led parenting workshops for more than a decade, where she says, "I teach what I most need to learn, and make it fun." Susan raised four children with positive parenting. "They call home often, but not for money," Susan says. Listen to her on Monday mornings at 10:15 am as the Parenting Expert on WCAP 980 Lowell, and occasionally on WBZ radio 1030 during the Parenting Minute with Doug Cope. Subscribe to her blog at www.raisingable.com.

 

 

 

Guardianship and Special Needs Workshop

Conducted by Attorney David J. Burbridge

 

If you are considering filing for guardianship for your child with special needs when s/he becomes an adult, you probably have many questions and few answers. What's Roger's guardianship? Do I need a lawyer? Does my child really need a guardian?

 

Attend our 'Guardianship and Special Needs Workshop' at LifeLinks on Wednesday, February 29 to get your questions answered by Attorney David J. Burbridge. He will discuss the many different facets of guardianship, including Clinical Team Reports, Roger's, conservatorship, and determining if your child needs guardianship.

 

David Burbridge is a founding partner at Knudsen, Burbridge and Manchur, P.C. To learn more about Attorney Burbridge and his firm, visit www.kbmlawfirm.com.

 

The presentation will begin at 6:30. Come at 6:00 for parent networking and refreshments.

 

DATE: Wednesday, February 29

TIME: 6:00PM: Parent networking; 6:30PM: Presentation

LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford

COST: FREE!

CONTACT: Please register for this event. Call 978-349-3040 or e-mail Rachel.

 

 

Guidance on Bereavement Support

https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:1367086.7738435500/rid:8be3b9ae820a270851cc97fd79fab2fe

 

 

Most Parents Pleased with Role in Child’s IEP

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/emailers/ds120124.html

 

 

Winter Adaptive Sports & Recreation Activities for People with Disabilities

DCR Outdoor Activities

DCR's Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all abilities at Massachusetts State Parks. Winter activities include accessible snowshoeing, kick sledding, cross-country skiing and ice skating. Sit-skis and seated ice sleds offer options for those with limited mobility, balance or endurance. Check out the various adaptive recreational activities, schedule and to preregister for events at DCR's Universal Access Program - Winter Activities web page. For more information on any of the programs, contact Gigi at (617) 626-1294 or Marcy at (413) 545-5758.

 

 

Sib Shops

Sibshops are programs for typically developing brothers and sisters of children

with special needs, including; developmental, behavioral, health, medical and mental

illness. Sibshops are a place for kids that share similar family experiences to

get together. During a Sibshop, kids will play games, do crafts and activities,

talk with other siblings, enjoy a snack and have fun!

 

Ages 4-7

Dates: Saturday, February 11

& Saturday, April 14

Fee:  $15 per session

Time: 9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Location: Emarc

 

Family Resource Center,

34 Gould Street,

Reading, MA 01867

 

Registration needs to be submitted one week before the Sibshop. A minimum of 5 kids

is required to run the program.

To register please contact

Christine Lubawski at 781-942-4888 x4021 or CLubawski@theemarc.org [mailto:CLubawski@theemarc.org]

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Ages 8-13

4 week after school session

Dates: Thursdays,

Jan 26 - Feb 16

 

Fee: $40 for the session

 

Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

 

Location: Children's Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf, 6 Echo

Ave., Beverly, MA 01915

Note: Please bring a snack with you.

 

Registration needs to be submitted one week before the Sibshop. A minimum of 5 kids

is required to run the program.

 

To register please contact

Laura Wilcox

 

at 781-942-4888 x5034 or

LWilcox@theemarc.org

 

To join our Sibshop mailing list, please go to www.theemarc.org. Enter your email

address in the top right corner to "sign up for our Email Newsletter."

On the next screen, click "Sibshops." You will be signed up for the Sibshop mailing

list and will receive information about upcoming dates and information.

*This is not for promotional use and will only be used for Sibshop communication.

For more information please contact Laura Wilcox at

781-942-4888 x5034 or

 

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FREE Celtics tickets

MSPCC has offered free tickets for this Wednesday nights game.

Sadly, time is short and i need to know by noon!

Please let me know if you are interested in tickets and I will pass along.

 

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

 

Tuition and Fee Funding has Passed both HOUSE and SENATE

 

Hi Carla,
        Could you please send this email out to your foster parents to let them know about this important funding


-----Original Message-----
From: Nancy Scannell
Sent: Thu 1/19/2012 6:23 PM
To: MAFF Exec Board; Kid's Net Regional Directors
Cc: 'Robin Joyce'; 'TheRinglers21@aol.com'; Marylou Sudders; 'Eleanor Dowd'; Katlyn Marple
Subject: Tuition and Fee Funding has Passed both HOUSE and SENATE

GOOD NEWS!!!
The funding for the spring semester tuiton and fees has been approved by both the House and the Senate as part of the 2012 Supplemental Budget which is now headed to the Governors Desk.

We are in the home stretch now and your voices are more critical than ever to ensuring this funding recieves final approval.

So we are asking you to once again reach out to every foster and adopted parent you know especially those with kids who will benefit from the waiver- and ask them to make four very important contacts:

        *       Call or e-mail Governor Deval Patrick and urge him to support funding for the spring semester for foster youth and youth adopted from DCF care to attend state colleges and universities at the level provided for in the 2012 Supplemental Budget. 617-725-4000 http://www.mass.gov/governor/constituentservices/contact/



*       Call or e-mail Senate President Therese Murray, Senate Ways and Means Chairman Stephen Brewer and YOUR State Senator to thank them for including funding for state college tuition and fee waivers for DCF involved youth in their supplemental budget recommendation. A thank you now will go a long way to building our base of support for including these funds in the FY13 budget..



Senate President Murray: 617-722-1500,  therese.murray@masenate.gov



Chairman Brewer: 617-722-1540, Stephen.Brewer@masenate.gov



 If you don't' know who your Senator is you can find out at www.wheredoivotema.com <http://www.wheredoivotema.com/> .







As always please let me know if you have questions.

Nancy L. Allen Scannell
Director of Policy and Planning
MSPCC
99 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110
(P) 617-587-1510 (F) 617-587-1584

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$$$ Foster Youth Education Workshop ... Please Read! $$$

 

Hello everyone,

Each year I hold an education workshop during February vacation for DCF foster youth, social workers, foster parents and providers.  They are welcome to drop by anytime between 2-5pm to obtain information on FAFSA, education and training opportunities, and other financial support for post-secondary education.  This if for youth in DCF care and custody and have not returned home.  Youth that have aged out at 18 or on voluntaries (TIL) are welcome as well.

 

Please pass these flyers on to those you feel would benefit.  For those of you with foster youth in high school, GED or college, please stop by to make sure they are receiving all of the benefits they are entitled too.

 

I have attached the Cape Ann (2/22/12) and Lynn (2/23/12) flyers.

 

Thank you,

 

Jennifer Hubbard

 

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

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Northeast Youth Advisory Board, all foster youth ages 14-21 welcome

 

 

Hi everyone,

The Youth Advisory Board meeting is next Wednesday at the Cape Ann Office from 3:30-4:30pm.  This is for foster youth ages 14-21 to work on ideas for recruitment or how to make the transition into young adulthood successful.  We value the youth's input and would love to have them join us.  Please have them call me 978-825-3918 to let me know if they will be attending.

 

Thank you!

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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TONIGHT! Internet Safety Class is Running - Thursday 7-9pm

 

T his is tonight, but looks like a good training! you are welcome to attend if you like!  

Just a quick update --

We will be running the Internet Safety class tomorrow night - Thurs., January 19th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Haverhill DCF office, first floor.

I hear this is a great class and provides good information on how to keep your kids and computer safe while they are on the internet.  No technical experience required!

If your schedule permits feel free to come even if you haven't registered, there is plenty of space! Training is open to all foster, kinship and pre-adoptive homes even if you don't have a current placement.  Light refreshments will be served.

Regards, Pam

Pam Newcombe

Family Resource Liaison (FRL), Haverhill DCF

pnewcombe2@aol.com

508-264-1922

My role as FRL is to support foster, kinship, pre-adoptive, & guardian parents by facilitating communication with DCF and provide information when needed.  I welcome your calls, concerns and suggestions!

 

Action Alert! Budget Proposal Includes Funding for Tuition Assistance for DCF-involved Youth.

 

 

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Hi Carla,

     Would you please pass this along to your e-mail list as this budget proposal is very important for children in foster care and children adopted from foster care!!!

      Thank you.................Carol Casey

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From: Nancy Scannell [mailto:nscannell@mspcc.org]
Sent: Thu 1/12/2012 4:00 PM
To: Carol Casey
Subject: Action Alert! Budget Proposal Includes Funding for Tuition Assistance for DCF-involved Youth.

ACTION ALERT January 12, 2012 Budget proposal includes $1.8 million for state college tuition assistance for DCF-involved youth. Contact House Members and tell them to support this funding!   We are thrilled that the 2012 supplemental budget proposal released by the House Ways and Means Committee today includes $1.8 million for state college tuition assistance and fee waivers for foster youth and youth adopted from DCF care.   We all know the importance and life changing impact of a college education, and this funding provides critical support for youth who may not otherwise have the financial ability to attend college.   We need YOUR help to ensure that this vital funding is passed.  Please reach out to House leadership and your Representative THIS WEEK and let them know that this funding is important to you.   Please follow these two steps: Click here to e-mail Speaker DeLeo and Chairman Dempsey and thank them for their leadership on this issue. Click here to e-mail your Representative and tell them you want their vote for this funding. It's quick and easy.  We've created the template for you.  Take a minute to personalize the message with some information about yourself and why you care about this funding and then send.   Thank you for helping to ensure that all Massachusetts children have the opportunity for a college education and a brighter future.   Stay connected with MSPCC:

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FW: Educational Resource

 

Good morning everyone!

 

I would like to pass along a wonderful resource to you through the Family Center at the Northshore Consortium. 

 

The Family Center at the Northshore Education Consortium in Beverly provides high quality educational information, community resources and parent support programs for families with special needs and at-risk children. The Center is available for use by all families and professionals from within the North Shore community.

 

The Family Center offers an environment where families always feel welcome. Parents and other family members are greeted by empathic staff knowledgeable about children with special needs. The Family Center provides a lending library with books, articles and up-to-date literature on a multitude of topics including special needs, at-risk youth, medical, developmental and behavioral conditions, substance abuse, family issues and parenting. Computer access is available for families with links to national and community organizations and agencies. The Center provides further support to families through parent support groups, parent trainings and educational workshops. Professional development for educators and other professionals is offered throughout the school year. 

 

Below is a list of upcoming trainings that are offered through the Family Center.  All workshops are held at the Northshore Consortium at 112 Sohier Rd in Beverly.  A complete listing and description of each workshop can be found at www.nsedu.org/services/familycenter.php   Registration is required, so if you or a family you work with would like to attend, please RSVP Marian Myers at 978-232-9755 Ext 1328.

FAMILY WORKSHOP SERIES Autism Spectrum Disorders and Adolescent Issues      February 8    10-11:30 am   ASPERGER SYNDROME SERIES  Siblings     January 17    6:30-8:00 pm Welcome to the Teen Years: Making Life Work for Teens with AS      February 29    6:30-8:30 pm PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  Executive Function Skills: Teaching Students to Be Organized  Thinkers    January 25    3:30-5:30 pm WORKSHOPS on SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION  Safely Transporting Students with Challenging Behavior     Jan 31     10-12:00 pm

Stephanie Sabulis, M.Ed

Education Coordinator, Family Networks

Northeast Behavioral Health 

Cape Ann Department of Children and Families

45 Congress Street  

Salem, MA  01970

978-825-3914

978-825-9091 Fax

www.nebhealth.org

 

How to cut the yelling in half at home--Free Training February 9th from 7-830

 

 

Act, Don't Yak:

How to cut the yelling in half at home

 

                                                                                                               

 

With four children born in seven years, Susan Tordella was not the best parent

until she learned about positive parenting skills.

 

Join us in a free interactive workshop where you are invited to laugh at stories about her journey from yelling, nagging and punishing

to using family meetings, encouragement and mutual respect.

 

Date: February 9^th from 7:00-8:30 pm

Location: Family Support Center, 100 Sylvan Rd, Suite G-800, Woburn

 

These easy-to-learn strategies will turn down the yelling

and turn up the harmony at your home.

 

You will feel calmer, more in control, and less guilty with

Act, Don't Yak (thanks to Dr. Sam Goldstein).

 

Refreshments will be provided.

 

Please call or email by 2/2/2012 to let me know your coming!

 

Contact Information:            

Jackie Forte                         

781-686-4527                       

jforte@riversidecc.org            

 

About the speaker:

Susan Tordella is the author of "Raising Able: How chores empower families." She has led parenting workshops for more than a decade, where she says, "I teach what I most need to learn, and make it fun." Susan raised four children with positive parenting. "They call home often, but not for money," Susan says. Listen to her on Monday mornings at 10:15 am as the Parenting Expert on WCAP 980 Lowell, and occasionally on WBZ radio 1030 during the Parenting Minute with Doug Cope. Subscribe to her blog at www.raisingable.com.

 

 

 

Inquire with Jackie about reinburmsent for respite care for that eveing, first come first serve.

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Jackie Forte

Assistant Director of the Family Support Program

 

Center number-781-686-4527

Fax- 781-569-0037

 

Riverside Community Care

Family Support Center

100 Sylvan Rd

Suite G-800

Woburn Ma 01801

 

Visit our program website www.riversidefamilysupport.org

Visit our agency website www.riversidecc.org for more information about Riverside's services and employment opportunities.

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IEP CLINIC

 

 

Greetings!       The Northeast Arc Advocacy department will be hosting a FREE IEP clinic.   This a great opportunity to learn about the basics of the IEP document and what should be included on the IEP.    There will also be opportunities for individual questions and answers.   When: Thursday January 12, 2012 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm Where: 6 Southside Road Danvers, Ma 01923     Please note: This is a FREE event but you MUST RSVP.  Event will be postponed due to inclement weather or poor attendance/RSVP's.        Please RSVP to: Aymee Lucifora 978-624-2381 alucifora@ne-arc.org

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info on FASFA for kid going to college

 

 

Important financial aid information for our kids attending college

Please distribute to teens and their placements/providers

Thanks!

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Training January 24th

Nancy Lyons asked that i forward this to you!  Looks like a good training! Let her know if you are thinking of coming so that if its cancelled due to weather you can be notified.  

 

 Legal Issues Regarding Foster/Adopt/Guardianship our office 9:30--11:30.   

 Thanks so much!!!! My home # is 978-531-3278 or they can call here 825--3807. 

BJ's Membership Savings!

 

If you want to join BJ's OR renew a membership, now is the time!

$10 off the $50 Membership fee AND 3 extra months!

 

If renewal, the 15 months start from your expiration date, so if you are due for renewal between now and June, you should do this NOW!

 

PLEASE MAKE SURE to return by Januaury 13th AND to SIGN the bottom where it said Primary Signature!!!!!  I have to send back more than half of the applications because this is not done.

please return to ME (sadly Marge has lost some in the past)

you can return by email, fax, or mail.

 

 

 

 

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