---------------Free Fun Fridays--------------

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Starts June 25th.

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families
(formerly known as Dept Social Services)

Carla.King@state.ma.us

or

978-825-3862 direct DCF ext 33862

***********Discounts for Summer Activities**************

***Please let me know if you want to pre-order Water Country Tickets at a better rate (see below), I need a pre-paid order of at least 25.

***Also- we still have a FREE pass good for up to 6 people for the Stone and Franklin Park Zoos! It expires 6/31 and I am not sure yet if it will be renewed. But most dates are open for June if you are interested!

Discounts for Summer Activities

These Discounts are good for Foster families, social workers, clients and even friends and family. So Feel Free to pass along!

Water Country passes will be available again this year. This year’s admission is going up to $36.99. The pass price is $28.00. Tickets may be purchased from Carla. Cash only please. These passes will be available all summer. Passes are valid with no expiration date. (Children under 48 inches are $20.00 at the door). I will also be able to get tickets at presale price of $25. I need to have your order and payment by June 15th and I will order for the $25 price. Later orders can be made but with advance notice and minimum purchase.

Six Flags passes will be available this year. The regular admission is $41.99. The pass price is $25.00. Tickets may be purchased from Carla. Cash only please. These passes will be available all summer.

Canobie Lake passes will be available this year. The regular admission is $30.00. The pass price is $24.50. Tickets may be purchased from Carla. Cash only please. These passes will be available all summer. (Children under 48 inches are $21 at the gate, children under 3 are free) Parking is free.

York's Wild Kingdom The regular admission is $14.75 for children and $19.75 for adults. The pass price is only $11. These tickets can be used from Memorial Day to Labor Day. (children under 4 years old are $4.75 and sold at the gate) Parking is free. This includes the zoo, shows, and amusement rides etc.

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)
Carla.King@state.ma.us
or
978-825-3862 direct DCF ext 33862

Foster care payment schedule

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Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)
Carla.King@state.ma.us
or
978-825-3862 direct DCF ext 33862

Do you know of any events in your town?

Please let me know about child/family events in your town!

I try to go to Safety Days and Touch a Truck events as well as others. We have activities for kids or cookie decorating. I know about Danvers events but not other towns.

Please think of me when you hear of things, and if you know a contact person, please send that along too! thanks !

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)
Carla.King@state.ma.us
or
978-825-3862 direct DCF ext 33862

******************First Aid & CPR Class******************

Hi All,

Is anyone out there looking to renew or receive First Aid & CPR training before mid September? I know of three providers needing it before then. If you are interested please let me know before Monday, May 24^th as I am in the process of setting up a class here at Pathways with Cindy Juncka, a Gloucester School nurse & certified American Heart Association instructor. The cost will be $45.00 per person for a maximum of 11 participants.

Thanks, Amy

Amy Larsen

Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant Coordinator

Pathways for Children

Telephone 978 281-2400 ext. 120 or alarsen@pw4c.org

******SAVE at Justice - 40% off Coupons Available******

I have coupons for 40% off entire purchase at Justice.

Let me know if you want one!
Please respond with your address, so I don't have to look up.
My email address is Carla.King@state.ma.us. Thanks!

Carla King

Foster Parent Recruiter

Department of Children and Families (formerly known as Dept Social Services)
Carla.King@state.ma.us

-------Foster Youth Alumni Group discussion-------

Do you know of any older foster youth?

Northeast Youth Advisory
Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 25th, 3:30pm

Cape Ann Office
45 Congress Street, Bldg #4
Salem, MA 01970

Additional Information:

On Tuesday May 25th at 3:30 at the Cape Ann Office Tuesday May 25th at 3:30, the Northeast Youth Advisory Board will be meeting with Anthony Barrows, an older foster youth who has been a motivational speaker at many DCF events. He is interested in talking with 18+ foster youth to discuss ideas with the youth, as stakeholders, their ideas about an alumni group. If you have a youth who you feel would be invested please let me know.

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918/781-477-1656

REMINDER: Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner

Reminder-- if you would like to come, we want to see you! Please let us know by Monday!

Hi folks!

We work hard on this event and are very excited to do this for you!

We hope to see you all here! We have some great door prizes this year!

Please let your homefinder, or me, if you will be coming (if you didn't already)

If you respond by e-mail, I will reply back with "Got it", if I don't, please contact me again. Sometimes my e-mail does not come through to me. My email address is Carla.King@state.ma.us.

You are invited to our

Foster Parent

Appreciation Event

Monday May 24^th

Time: 6:00

Toscana’s

3 Bourbon St. Peabody MA

(the street after Bonkers)

Door prizes, fun and good conversation!

Please RSVP by May 17th^th, noon

to your Family Resource Worker

Foster child grant

Hi all,
If you have a foster youth on your caseload that has or will age out of C&P custody and attending Post-Secondary Education (ie. college or training schools that receive FAFSA funding), they need to fill out the attached form prior to June 30th. There is a deadline of 7/1 for DCF Adolescent Services at Central to receive these forms. If you have any questions, please let me know. I have listed the eligibility criteria below.
Thank you,
Jennifer Hubbard
Adolescent Outreach Worker
Cape Ann/Lynn DCF
(978)825-3918/(781)477-1656

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Foster Child Grant Program

Eligibility
A young adult who has not earned a baccalaureate degree and meets the following conditions:
· Is a permanent legal resident of MA
· Is a US citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations
· Was placed in the custody of the Department of Children and Families through a Care and Protection Petition
· Remained in the care and custody of the Department of Children and Families until the age of 18 and has been unable to return home
· Is not over the age of 24
· Voluntarily agrees to participate in educational support services offered by the Department of Social Services
· Is enrolled full time (12 credits or its equivalent)
· Has applied for financial aid, using the standard Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
· Is in compliance with applicable law regarding Selective Service
· Is not in default of any federal or state student loans for attendance at any institution or owed a refund for any previous financial aid received and
· Is in good standing and meets the institution’s requirements for satisfactory academic progress

No Such Thing as a Bad kid

NO SUCH THING AS A BAD KID

FINDING THE GOOD

IN EVERY CHILD


GUEST SPEAKER

CHARLIE APPLESTEIN, M.S.W.

MR. APPLESTIEN IS A YOUTH CARE SPECIALIST WHOSE
FOCUS IS WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL
ISSUES

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! PLEASE RSVP
CALL NANCY LYONS AT
978-531-3278
OR
978-825-3807

PLEASE, NO CHILDREN. IF CHILDCARE IS NEEDED PLEASE
CALL LETTY AT 978-682-9222

TUESDAY MAY 18, 2010
6:00 -- 9:00
HOLIDAY INN - PEABODY, MA.

LIGHT MEAL WILL BE SERVED FROM 6:00 TO 6:45
PRESENTATION WILL BEGIN
AT 7:00

Foster paren appreciation

You are invited to our
Foster Parent
Appreciation Event

Monday May 24th

Time: 6:00

Toscana’s
3 Bourbon St. Peabody MA
(the street after Bonkers)

Door prizes, fun and good conversation!

Please RSVP by May 17thth, noon
to your Family Resource Worker

Anyone interested in PAYA training?

Is anyone interested in a PAYA training? This is Preparing Adolscents for Young Adulthood.
If you are a foster parent of a teen, it's a great thing to be trained in!

Let me know if this interests you so that I may plan a training.