Free snowoboard

Snowboard and boots

The boots are adult men’s 10.5

I know NOTHING about snowboarding!  But if you can use It, let me know.
It was given to me to pass along

Available for immediate pick up!

 

 

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

 

 

Disney on Ice

 

 

Disney on Ice is at Agganis Area this month.   I only get discounts at Boston Garden.

Here is a Living social link for a great price!

 

Https://www.livingsocial.com/events/1354980-disney-on-ice-presents-worlds-of-fantasy?afsrc=1&city_name=Boston%20North&cvosrc=email.blast.digest_dailyus&utm_campaign=digest_dailyus&utm_content=176&utm_medium=email&utm_source=blast&city_id=2-boston&id=1354980-disney-on-ice-presents-worlds-of-fantasy&msdc_id=176-boston-north

 

FW: Christian Herter Scholarship

 

 

From: Hubbard, Jennifer (DCF)
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 11:08 AM
To: DSS-DL - CapeAnn Users; DSS-DL - Lynn Users
Subject: Christian Herter Scholarship

 

Hello Everyone,

The Christian Herter Scholarship is now available (high school sophomores and juniors), please see link below for the application.  Deadline is 2/6/15!

Great scholarship!

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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From: Banks, Michelle (DCF)
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 12:04 PM
To: Bulger, Jillian (DCF); Cassano, Stephanie (DCF); Chenette, Amy (DCF); Ciullo, Lisa (DCF); Cronin, Mark (DCF); Cruz, Bernadette (DCF); Depina, Indera (DCF); Fontes, Kristianna (DCF); Frauton, Christine (DCF); Gates, Heather (DCF); Gomez, Odalis (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); Minnifield, Marcus (DCF); Montana, Karen (DCF); Morgan, Mercy (DCF); O'Brien, Timothy (DCF); Penney, Cheryl (DCF); Quinlan, Kristen (DCF); Rogato, Francesca (DCF); Roy, Kelley (DCF); Sutton, Eyma (DCF); Tobin, Eryn (DCF)
Subject: Christian Herter

 

Hi Everyone,

 

This is a reminder that the Christian Herter Scholarship for high school Sophomores and Juniors is due Feb. 6, 2015.  This program is open to all Mass residents and is competitive.   Foster Youth who qualify (academic merit is strongly considered) have historically done very well in this competition.  It awards up to 50% of the cost of attendance at college and those students from foster care are also eligible for our aid (T&F Waiver, Foster Child Grant, ETV).  Below is additional information and a link to the application.   

 

http://www.osfa.mass.edu/default.asp?page=herterScholarship

 

 

Michelle Banks

Adolescent Program Supervisor

Massachusetts Department of Children and Families

600 Washington St.

Boston, MA 02111

617-748-2430

michelle.banks@state.ma.us

 

 

Want to save LOTS of money???????????

 

Join our coupon training!  This is amazing!

We need RSVP- We are serving food and need a head count J

 

Want to save money and coupon like the crazy people on TV???

 

Wednesday Dec 10^th from 6:30- 8:30 in the Salem Area office!

Please RSVP to me or to Nancy Lyons

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

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

 

 

Wood doll house up for grabs :-)

A foster parent has a wood doll house (two actually) she wants to pass along to another foster home.

Let me know if you are interested and I will put you in touch!

Thanks

Carla

 

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

 

 

FW: CFCE Workshop, DeStress and Enjoy

 

Hello -

Please share the attached flyer or email with any families who you think would be interested in this workshop. This is great for parents/grandparents/caregivers/guardians of infants, toddlers, PreK and School age children. Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Lisa Cheney, M.Ed.

Early Childhood Partners.  Serving Hamilton, Wenham & Manchester

CFCE Coordinator, Hamilton Wenham Regional School District

130 Essex Street, Pilgrim Hall, Box 580

Hamilton, MA 01982

Phone:978-468-5489 Fax: 978-468-5793

www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.Weebly.com

Like Us on Facebook at Early Childhood Partners of Hamilton, Wenham & Manchester

Follow us on Twitter @HamWenCFCE

 

 

 

 

I am thankful for YOU!

I just wanted to take a moment to let you all know I am thankful for each and every one of you!

Whether you are my home, or in my MAPP or one of Deb and Gerald’s home, or someone who has adopted.

I am thankful for each of you for wanting to make a difference in the life of a child.

 

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

 

 

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

 

 

Coupon training FUN FUN!

Want to save money and coupon like the crazy people on TV???

 

Wednesday Dec 10^th from 6:30- 8:30 in the Salem Area office!

Please RSVP to me or to Nancy Lyons

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

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

 

 

REMINDER to RSVP! Foster Family Christmas Party!!!

You don’t have to RSVP if you are not coming, but if you are coming, please respond by Monday!

The Elves are anxious to shop and wrap!!

 

,

 

It’s that time!  And you are invited!

 

Saturday December 6^th

1-3

At Salem High School

 

 

Come join us!  Santa will be bring gifts for all the kids!

We will have plenty of great activities for the kids! Lots of yummy goodies!

Popcorn! Cotton candy!  New books!  New stuffed animals! And each child receives a really nice gift.

 

Please RSVP by November 24^th to Carla.King@state.ma.us

Please include the children’s names, gender and ages

 

All the children in your home are welcome, but sadly we can no accommodate children outside your own home

 

 

 

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

 

 

Free Family Literacy Event

 

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, 11/20, from 10am-12pm at the Mall Tots at Play at the Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers. This is a join event between the Hamilton-Wenham & Manchester CFCE, Peabody CFCE (serving Peabody, Danvers, Beverly, Middleton, Boxford and Topsfield) and Salem CFCE. Hope to see you there!

Lisa Cheney, M. Ed.

Early Childhood Partners/Coordinated Family & Community Engagement of Hamilton-Wenham and Manchester. 

CFCE Coordinator

Pilgrim Hall

30 Essex Street

Hamilton, MA 01984

978-468-5489

www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.weebly.com

 

 

 

 

MLK Scholarship Contest

 

HI Everyone,

 

It is time to ask your foster youth to write an essay for the Martin luther king scholarships!!! these are awarded each year by hope worldwide group and the deadline is jan. 9. but they want to give our youth some time to meet the deadline. the scholarships are for college , please see attached documents. they give out four each year.

 

Please, find youth who can participate and try for the scholarship.

 

thank you! saf

 

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Foster Family Christmas Party!!!

It’s that time!  And you are invited!

 

Saturday December 6^th

1-3

At Salem High School

 

 

Come join us!  Santa will be bring gifts for all the kids!

We will have plenty of great activities for the kids! Lots of yummy goodies!

Popcorn! Cotton candy!  New books!  New stuffed animals! And each child receives a really nice gift.

 

Please RSVP by November 24^th to Carla.King@state.ma.us

Please include the children’s names, gender and ages

 

All the children in your home are welcome, but sadly we can no accommodate children outside your own home

 

 

 

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

 

 

Training for tonight cancelled

The training for tonight is cancelled due to lack of attendance.
Sorry for the inconvenience

raffle! GREAT PRIZES!

The All Saints Church in Danvers has partnered with us for a few years on the foster family Christmas Party.

They team with the Rotary and they provide what they can to help.

They are having a craft fair this Saturday!  It’s fun and you should go… but the best thing is the RAFFLE!

You can see the prizes below but if you can’t make it and want to buy tickets, I have some!!!

 

Tickets are

$2 each

3 for $5

7 for $10

15 for $20

 

Look at these prizes!!

 

(make sure you write the # on the ticket of the prize you want to try and win. I will put them in for you Saturday.

 

1.      Pair of tickets to Usher at the Garden Balcony row 2  Nov 13^th  Value- $166-

2.      Pair of tickets to Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Garden Loge 4 row 5  Value $136

3.      Pair of Cape Ann Whale Watch Tickets  Value- $96

4.      Autographed phot of Phil Pressey of the Celtics- Donated by the Celtics

5.      Autographed phot of Red Sox rookie Pitcher Drake Britton, donated by the Red sox

6.      $25 Sam and Joes gift certificate and two Harnnett’s Car Wash passes

7.      $25 PFChangs gift certificate and two Harnnett’s Car Wash passes

8.      The Landing Restaurant gift Certificate and two Harnnett’s Car Wash passes

 

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

 

 

Discounted BJ's Wholesale membership

BJ's Membership Drive

This is for NEW or RENEWAL

Check your membership! If you are due to renew in the next 4-5 months—renew now! Doesn't start until your actual renewal!

 Save $10 and get three free months. 

 

Please email me if you want an application. 

I will send to you to fill out and return to me NO LATER THAN November 21

Thanks!

 

 

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

 

 

REMINDER: Training- Dealing With Temper Tantrums

Training in the Salem Office:

Dealing With Temper Tantrums
Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 (please take note of time change) Daniela Morse

Daniela, is very knowledgeable and as a foster parent herself, understands, the behaviors of foster children we welcome into our homes each day.


Please call Nancy Lyons at 978-531-3278 or 978-825-3807 or e-mail geminilyons@gmail.com or call June Littlefield 978-278-5412. We look forward to seeing you!!

SAVE THE DATE!!

More info to follow- Not taking RSVP’s now… but SAVE THE DATE!

 

Our Annual Foster family Christmas Party Dec 6^th 1-3 in Salem

Sponsored by the Local Rotary Clubs!

 

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

 

 

Anyone need a stroller? portable high chair?

I have one on hand.

Im getting my cellar worked on and need them out, but the good news is that in the future I can store things for foster parents as needed!

Right now I have a Graco stroller.  Gray tones, looks like it’s on good shape.  Someone just dropped off at my house….

I also have a high chair that attaches to a table from another foster parent.

 

Let me know if you can use one or both of them.

They are located in Danvers.

 

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

 

 

Children's Halloween House Tour

Children’s Halloween House Tour

24 Chester St, Danvers

Friday, Oct. 24, 5:30 – 7:30

Costumes are welcome!

And there will be lots of photo opts

 

Vampire blood and cookies will be provided

 

This is our second year hosting this event; we had lots of great comments from those that attended last year and are looking forward to coming again.

 

We will be accepting donations for

Breast Cancer

 

 

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

 

 

Halloween Event at the Cape Ann Y!

 

 

HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN!!!!!

 

 

​

 

 

--

Brian Flynn

Senior Program Director

Cape Ann YMCA

71 Middle Street, Gloucester MA 01930

(P) 978-559-3004 (F) 978-283-3114

(E) flynnb@northshoreymca.org (W) www.northshoreymca.org

(O) Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
 

The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Important announcement from DDS for families

 

Autism Support Center, a program of Northeast Arc Volume 23  Issue 4 Dear Michael,   MESSAGE TO FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM FROM DDS   Open Enrollment for the Autism Waiver Program Coming Soon November 7, 2014 - November 21, 2014    The Autism Division of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) runs a Autism Waiver Program that provides one-to-one interventions to help children with autism who exhibit severe behavior, social and communication problems through a service called Expanded Habilitation, Education (intensive in-home services and supports, such as Applied Behavioral Analysis, Floor Time and Communication models).This service occurs in the child's home or other natural settings under the supervision of trained clinical staff and is available for a total of three years. The waiver also provides related support services such as community integration activities and respite. At the conclusion of the three years of the intensive in-home services, a child may access ongoing supplemental services (respite and goods and services, etc.) that meet the child's needs and help with the transition out of the intensive Autism Waiver Program-until the child's 9th birthday.   At this time the program serves approximately 300 children a year. While the program is near capacity, there is a high rate of turnover in the program every year; therefore, we run a waiting list of applicants to fill any open slots. The Autism Program also maintains reserved capacity for children who are age 3 and transitioning out of Early Intervention. This means that the Autism Division reserves 20 statewide slots for children who are age 3. These children will still need to meet all relevant financial and clinical eligibility standards required for entry into the Program.   The Autism Waiver serves children up until their 9th birthday, with an autism spectrum disorder who meet the eligibility criteria for the Waiver Program. All waiver services require that the child continues to meet the financial and clinical eligibility requirements for the Waiver Program.   Eligibility: the following requirements are necessary for participation in this program: 1.       The child must have a confirmed diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder, subject to verification by the Department of Developmental Services. 2.       The child has not yet reached his/her 9th birthday. Children birth through age 8 may participate. 3.       The child is a resident of Massachusetts. 4.       The child meets the level of care required for services in an Intermediate Care Facility for persons with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/ID) as assessed by DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. 5.        The family chooses to have the child receive services in the home and community. 6.       The child must be able to be safely served in the community. 7.        The child must have a legally responsible representative able to direct the services and supports of the Waiver. 8.       The child must be found by the MassHealth agency to be eligible for MassHealth Standard coverage, based on family income. For families who have not yet applied for MassHealth, this must be done at the time of the filing of the Waiver Program Eligibility Request Form. 9.       Below is the maximum Income Guidelines for MassHealth Standard at 150% of Federal Poverty Level. In order to participate in the Autism Program, your family income must fall below the levels on the list*:   Family Size Monthly Yearly 2 $1,976 $23,604 3 $2,474 $29,688 4 $2,982 $35,784 5 $3,489 $41,868 6 $3,997 $47,964 *If your child is under age one or has a specialized medical condition such as blindness, deafness or a debilitating chronic medical illness the standards are different from those listed above; please contact the Autism Division for clarification in these cases.   Additional Information: The Autism Division of DDS has the family related Waiver Program Application Forms available in multiple languages. Please go to the DDS website or call one of the seven DDS funded Autism Support Centers for a copy in Arabic, French, Haitian-Creole, Khmer, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Thai and Vietnamese. This notice and other waiver information is available on the DDS web-site at www.mass.gov/DDS under 'Autism Spectrum Services' and at the DDS funded Autism Support Centers. For additional information about the Autism Waiver Program or if you have questions, please call 888-367-4435 or email AutismDivision@state.ma.us   How to Participate in the Eligibility Process: ONLY ONE APPLICATION PER CHILD-Multiple Forms Will Be Discarded   Submit the Application Form: By Mail All Applications must have a Postmark/Date Stamp between November 7, 2014- November 21, 2014 Please complete the form in Pen and Print Clearly Please Mail Form To: (The Autism Division is not able to accept hand delivered forms)  AUTISM DIVISION of DDS Att. Autism Waiver Program Open Enrollment 500 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118   Applications are available here on the ASC website.    Please contact ASC if you need additional information- asc@ne-arc.org or 978-777-9135        Sincerely, Autism Support Center A program of Northeast Arc        Opportunity to provide services Service Providers Needed for the Autism Waiver Program   The Autism Division of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) runs a program that serves children (under age 9) who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The focus of the program is to provide in-home services that address the key issues of autism, including social, behavioral, and communication deficits.   The Autism Division currently has a Master Provider List for the Autism Waiver Program and we want to expand our base of providers. Requirements: Looking for Senior Therapists, Therapists, and Direct Support staff providers who are qualified in 1:1 interventions such as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Floor Time. For additional information, please contact the Northeast Arc's Autism Support Center staff:  Allie Keough, 978-624-3721; Whitney Posada, 978-624-2305; or Scott Buchanan, 978-624-2347.       New to ASC?    If you haven't registered with the Autism Support Center, please call us at 978-777-9135 any weekday.  We have important information for you!       Connect with us!    Be sure to check out ASC's website!  And while you are there, explore the wonderful things happening at Northeast Arc.  Click here for the agency CALENDAR!                                         Save These Dates!       October 23 Friends Workshop       Quick Links Northeast Arc Autism Support Center        Contact Us Co-Directors:   Gloria Ricardi Castillo 978-624-2301 gcastillo@ne-arc.org   Susan Gilroy 978-624-2302 sgilroy@ne-arc.org   Brokers/Coordinators:   Scott Buchanan 978-624-2347 sbuchanan@ne-arc.org   Whitney Ryan Posada 978-624-2305 wryan@ne-arc.org   Alexandra Keough 978-624-3721 akeough@ne-arc.org

 

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