FW: DCF foster care alumni dinner, please read!!

 

Hello Everyone,

 

Please see the Massachusetts Network of Foster Care Alumni invite attached to this e-mail.  The MassNFCA’s annual dinner is November 15th from 6-9pm at the Holiday Inn and Suites, Lakeside Ave, Marlborough, MA 01752.  Please forward this invitation to interested foster youth ages18+.  Registration for the Alumni Thanksgiving Dinner has also been posted to their Facebook page as well as to massnfca.org.  Please RSVP no later than 11/7/12 by calling 866-212-0875.  At this time I have room for two more youth in my car and it is first come first serve.  If the youth (up to 2) would like me to transport them, I would need them to call me by 11/4/12 and they can leave a message, 978-825-3918. 

 

Any questions please let me know. 

Thank you,

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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FW: DCF foster care alumni brochure

 

Feel free to pass this out to anyone who was in foster care at any time and is 18 or older.  It is free for them to join the Mass NFCA on their Facebook page as well as their website massnfca.org.  

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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DCF Youth Advisory Board meeting...need youth to attend

 

 

Hello everyone,

This month’s Youth Advisory Board has been moved up from the usual last Wednesday of the month, as this month that day falls on Halloween.  So it is Wednesday 10/24 at 3:30pm at the Cape Ann Office in case you have any foster teens interested in attending.  Otherwise the next meeting will be Wednesday November 28^th at 3:30pm at the Cape Ann Office.

Thank you,

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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FOSTER PARENT TRAINING

There is a training about IEP (individual education plans) for foster parents on

Thursday, October 25^th 6:30-8:30 at the Lynn DCF office.

Trainer is Barbara Rich

 

So many of our kids are on IEPs this is a great training if you can make it.

 

If you are an unrestricted foster parent, you are required to complete 10 hours of training every two years in order to be re-licensed.

 

 

Check out our 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!!!! Kid's Net/MAFF Conference

This is a great training!  Coffee and pastries in the morning, lunch is also provided and everyone will leave with Dr Cohen's book!

This is a once a year training and always a good one!

 

Attached you will find the MSPCC's Kid's Net/MAFF's conference flyer. The conference is scheduled for Friday, October 26, 2012 from 9-3pm. The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn 265 Lakeside Ave. Marlboro, MA. The presenter for the day is Dr. Lawrence Cohen, presenting on Playful Parenting.

Please encourage your Family Resource staff to attend and to remind their foster families about this wonderful training opportunity. These conference are a nice opportunity for colleagues across the state to connect as well as for foster families to meet & spend time with other families.

The registration form is attached to the flyer. Staff can also email Carol Casey @ ccasey@MSPCC.ORG

 

Thank you,

Susan  

 

 

 

DCF yard Sale for the Chelsea office.....

Department of Children and Families

“CARING FOR OUR KIDS”

2^nd Annual YARD SALE/CRAFT FAIR 

and

FOSTER CARE RECRUITMENT EVENT

Sponsored by the Dept of Children and Families

Harbor Area Board

  

             

 

Saturday, October 20^th

                           8am-2pm

                                        

                              45 Spruce Street

                              Chelsea, MA 02150

 

                                                     Yard Sale

   Face Painting

                                 Food

                               Craft Sale

 

                                Table Rental: $20 if you bring your own table

                                                                                       $30 table provided for you

                                        

For more info about the event or renting a table,

please contact: Sandra Mahoney at 617-660-3504

 

         **Rain date October 21^st

 

 

Check out our 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

 

 

 

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FW: Adoptive Families Together Workshops for Adopted Children!!!

 

 

Adoptive Families Together Presents Educational Trainings!

Adoptive Families Together (AFT) is thrilled to present some exciting educational Workshops on topics related to adoption issues for

ADOPTED CHILDREN and their families (there will be a parent component to each of the workshops). 

Please contact Lori Baeumler: 617-587-1522 lbaeumler@mspcc.org  for more information and to register!

 

Topic: “Being Different, Being the Same” For Middle School Aged Students

Date: Sunday, November 18, 2012  

Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Location: MSPCC office NEW LOCATION: 3815 Washington St. 2^nd Floor,  Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Description:  A workshop for adopted middle school aged children as they have a new more mature understanding of their adoption stories, and how and when they decide to share it with their peers.

Presented By: Deb Olshever and Maren Oslund, Therapists at Adoption Associates: www.AdoptionAsoociates.org

Cost: $15 per Family PLEASE REGISTER: Contact Lori Baeumler 617-587-1522 or lbaeumler@mspcc.org

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Topic: “W.I.S.E. UP” For Grade School Students aged 6-12 years old

Date:  Saturday, March 23, 2013

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Location: MSPCC office NEW LOCATION: 3815 Washington St. 2^nd Floor,  Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Description: A training developed by the Center for Adoption and Support, W.I.S.E. Up is an award winning curriculum to teach children ages 6 through 12 how to respond to questions about their adoption experience.  The workshop provides a framework to respond in a variety of ways using group discussion and role playing. While children are meeting, parents will come together to be trained on the W.I.S.E. Up curriculum in order to support their children using these newly learned strategies. 

Presented by:  Penny Harrison, Michelle Novelle, Lori Baeumler

Cost: $20 per Family (Includes workbook) PLEASE REGISTER: Contact Lori Baeumler 617-587-1522 or lbaeumler@mspcc.org

 

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Topic: “Risky Behaviors, Drama and Confidence Building” for High School Students

Date: Sunday, April 14, 2013 

Time:  2:00pm – 3:30pm

Location:  MSPCC office NEW LOCATION: 3815 Washington St. 2^nd Floor,  Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Presented by:  Deb Olshever and Maren Oslund, Therapists at Adoption Associates: www.AdoptionAssociates.org

Cost: $15 per Family PLEASE REGISTER: Contact Lori Baeumler 617-587-1522 or lbaeumler@mspcc.org

 

 

 

 

 

Adoptive Parent Groups: Please join us for our Adoptive Families Together (AFT) parent-run, confidential groups to share personal concerns and needs around adoptive parenting. AFT provides education, advocacy, support, and more. We also welcome adopted individuals, birth parents, foster parents and all those with a connection to adoption. Please visit our website: www.mspcc.org/aft for more information. These are ongoing, FREE groups that meet once a month. Feel free to drop in!

 

 

AFT Groups Fall 2012 Schedule

 

Acton: NEW DATES!!

Group Leaders: Kristy Bouley & Deborah Henderlong

Faith Evangelical Free Church

54 Hosmer St. Acton, MA 01720

Meets the 2^nd Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm-9pm

·        October 10^th

·        November 14^th

·        December 12^th

 

 

Billerica:

Group Leaders: Cheryl Farrell & Mary Wallace

First Congregational Church, 18 Andover Rd.

Billerica, MA 01821

Room 4 Please use the door in the rear of the building

Meets the last Sunday of the month, 7-9pm

·        October 28^th

·        November 25^th

·        December 30^th

 

Boston:

Group Leaders: Pasqua Scibelli & Lori Baeumler

Boston MSPCC Office

99 Summer St. 6^th Floor Boston, MA 02110

Meets the 1^st Wednesday of the month, 12-1pm

·        October 3^rd

·        November 7^th

·        December 5^th

 

Braintree:  

Group Leaders: Leah Logan & Linda Perry

Thayer Public Library

798 Washington St. Braintree, MA 02184

Meets the 2^nd Wednesday of the month 7-8:45pm

·        October 10^th

·        November 14^th

·        December 12^th

 

 

Jamaica Plain:   NEW LOCATION !!

Group Leaders: Randi Schalet & Lori Baeumler

Jamaica Plain MSPCC Office

3815 Washington St. (Near the Forest Hills Orange Line T Stop) Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

Meets the 1^st Friday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm Childcare provided at every meeting

·        October 5^th CANCELLED DUE TO OFFICE MOVE

·        November 2^nd 

·        December 7^th

 

Roslindale:

Group Leaders: Michelle Novelle & Clare O’Donoghue

Roslindale Congregational Church

25 Cummins Highway

Roslindale, MA 02131

Meets the 3^rd Wednesday of the month, 7-8:30pm Childcare provided at every meeting.

·        October 17^th

·        November 14^th (One week early due to Holiday)

·        December 19^th

 

Stoughton:

Group Leaders: Sue Casey & Susan McCarthy

Stoughton Public Library 84 Park St.

Stoughton, MA 02072

Meets the 2^nd Thursday of the month, 6:30pm-8:30pm

·        October 11^th

·        November 8^th

·        December 13^th

 

 

Swampscott:

Group Leaders: Kimberly Ryan & Sandi Santanello

First Church 40 Monument Ave.

Swampscott, MA 01907

Meets the 1^st Thursday of the month, 7-8:30pm

·        October 4^th

·        November 1^st

·        December 6^th 

 

Worcester:

Group Leaders: Deb Tambeau & Donna Warren

Worcester MSPCC Office

335 Chandler St.

Worcester, MA 01602

Meets the 3^rd Thursday of the month, 7-9pm

·        October 18^th

·        November 15^th

·        December 20^th

 

 

 

 

Lori Baeumler

Program Coordinator For Adoptive Families Together, Kid’s Net and KINnections

MSPCC 157 Green St.

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Phone 857-728-2157 or 617-587-1522

Fax 617-983-5854

loribaeumler@mspcc.org

www.mspcc.org

 

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STILL HAVE>>>FREE tickets to WAR HORSE

I still have tickets! 

Would love to see more kids and families go!!!!

This is for TOMORROW / Thursday Oct 10th

 

 

 

At the Boston Opera House

This Thursday at 7pm

 

Let me know how many you want ASAP!

 

http://boston.broadway.com/shows/war-horse-baa/

 

 

 

 

Check out our 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