Foster and Adoption/Guardianship Subsidy Payment Schedule for FY2015

 

FW: College Advising for Foster Youth

 

 

From: Hubbard, Jennifer (DCF)
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 1:18 PM
To: DSS-DL - Lynn Users; DSS-DL - CapeAnn Users
Cc: Quinlan, Kristen (DCF); Holdsworth, Dawn (DCF); Montana, Karen (DCF)
Subject: College Advising for Foster Youth

 

Hello Everyone,

Kristen Quinlan (Education Training Worker from DCF Adolescent Services Unit) and I will be hosting a College Advising for foster youth (social workers, foster parents and providers are welcome too) at the Cape Ann Office (Salem) DCF Office on - Monday June 16, 2014, 10am-12pm in the foster care review room.  This is especially important for foster youth just starting college or training programs.  If you have a foster youth soon to be or already enrolled in college or training program, please strongly encourage them to attend.  Feel free to send out the attached flyer.

 

If you have foster youth living near Lowell or Haverhill, there are two other dates:

 

Lowell DCF Office- Wednesday June 11, 2014, 10am-1pm

 

Haverhill DCF Office- Wednesday June 25, 2014, 10am-1pm

 

Thank you!

Jen Hubbard

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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FW: Resource for Foster Youth and social worker re: Credit Reporting Problems

 

 

From: Hubbard, Jennifer (DCF)
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 8:39 AM
To: DSS-DL - CapeAnn Users
Subject: Resource for Foster Youth and social worker re: Credit Reporting Problems

 

Hi all!

My director forwarded this email as a resource guide on helping our foster youth check their credit and help with any disputes should an error show up on their report.

Take care!

Jen

 

 

Good resource:

 

 

How to Protect Vulnerable Children from Credit Reporting Problems
Youth in foster care are particularly susceptible to identity theft because they often lack a permanent address and their personal information is frequently shared among numerous adults and agency databases. This resource from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) provides child welfare caseworkers and agencies with guidance on how they can help young people in foster care start their adult lives with healthy credit. It includes sample letters that child welfare case workers may use when disputing errors found in credit reports of children in their care, as well tip sheets for parents and foster care caseworkers to help young people start and maintain good credit. (May 2014)
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/how-to-protect-vulnerable-children-from-identity-theft/

Liz Skinner-Reilly

 

MA Department of Children and Families

600 Washington Street

Boston, MA 02111

617-748-2350

Liz.Skinner-Reilly@state.ma.us

FW: Annual DCF Youth Summit for Foster youth

 

 

From: Hubbard, Jennifer (DCF)
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 10:51 AM
To: DSS-DL - Lynn Users; DSS-DL - CapeAnn Users
Subject: Annual DCF Youth Summit for Foster youth

 

Hello everyone,

Attached is the flyer for this year's DCF Youth Summit for foster children ages 16+.  It's a fun day of informative and fun workshops and activities.

Please see details on attached flyer or below for the details.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Deadline is July 2^nd!

Thank you!

 

Jen Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

 

 

 

DCF Foster Youth Summit

Focus on Your Future

July 31, 2014

Doubletree Hotel

5400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

9 am to 4 pm

★

★

★

The Massachusetts Department of Children & Families

invites Foster Youth ages 16 and older to the

2014

★

★

RSVP to Kathy Martin at or

e-mail

Contact DCF Outreach staff for more details!

617-748-2232

kathy.martin@state.ma.us by July 2nd

FREE tickets to the Spirit Of America in September

I have FREE tickets for this show.  Check out the website for more info.

The date is September 13, 2014 at 2:00 at the Boston Garden

Seats are all general admission.

I have tickets for any and all DCF staff and foster families.

 

http://www.spiritofamerica.mdw.army.mil/spirit-of-america-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

 

 

FW: STEM & Story: PM Edition!

 

 

From: Cheney, Elisabeth [mailto:e.cheney@hwschools.net]
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 9:37 PM
To: Cheney, Elisabeth
Subject: STEM & Story: PM Edition!

 

Join me for a special STEM & Story: PM Edition. An evening STEM & Story! This special evening event is on Thursday, 5/22, at 6:30pm to 7:15pm at the Hamilton-Wenham Library. There will be STEM, Stories and Activities geared for children 2-5, but there will be a special bin of toys just for younger siblings to explore. Call or email me if you wish to attend. You are welcome to attend this evening group in addition to the daytime STEM & Story series that begins this Thursday, 5/15. Hope you can join me!

Lisa

 

 

 

 

Lisa Cheney

Early Childhood Partners

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.HWEarlyChildhoodPartners.weebly.com

Like Us on Facebook at Coordinated Family & Community Engagement of Hamilton Wenham RSD

Follow us on Twitter @HamWenCFCE

 

 

 

 

CoCo Keys

For those who have asked for the “code” for CoCo Keys. Im sorry. The code I have no longer works.

I called but they are closed until May 15^th and I am out of the office until May 26^th. I will call upon my return.

Sorry !

 

 

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: For DCF college bound youth...New NSCC SAILL learning community program

 

 

From: Hubbard, Jennifer (DCF)
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 11:16 AM
To: DSS-DL - CapeAnn Users; DSS-DL - Lynn Users
Subject: For DCF college bound youth...New NSCC SAILL learning community program

 

Hello everyone,

 

North Shore Community College has created a new program to start this fall designed for students with academic potential who test into Composition 1 and have overcome significant challenges and could benefit from a supportive learning community.  This will be set up as a cohort allowing students to make connections and support each other.  Programs such as these have proven to be very beneficial to the success of youth who fall into this category.

 

Please see the attached flyer and if interested, the two contact people are listed there.

If not enough youth sign up, we could lose this program.

 

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you and take care!

Jen

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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From: CYNTHIA O'DONNELL [mailto:codonnel@northshore.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 10:40 AM
To: Hubbard, Jennifer (DCF)
Subject: New NSCC SAILL learning community program

 

Hi Jennifer,

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me a few weeks ago about the new North Shore Community College SAILL learning community program we are developing for the Fall. I have attached the flier. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please feel free to share the flier widely with staff, students and anyone else who might be interested!

SAILL is designed for students with academic potential who test into Composition 1 and have overcome significant challenges and could benefit from a supportive learning community at the beginning of their NSCC experience. Students take 9 credits as a cohort. Cohort classes were chosen to enhance student success and transfer into a wide variety of NSCC Programs of Study. If students would like to take more than 9 credits, program staff will advise students about other classes that fit into their academic and career goals. The program is open to men and women.

Thanks again for your help in getting the word out about SAILL!

Cindy O'Donnell

--

Cindy O'Donnell
Career Training Coordinator
Human Services Division
North Shore Community College
1 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA 01923
781-593-6722 ext. 2153
codonnel@northshore.edu

FW: $$$ for foster youth going to college...please read

 

 

From: Hubbard, Jennifer (DCF)
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 9:49 AM
To: DSS-DL - CapeAnn Users; DSS-DL - Lynn Users
Cc: Holdsworth, Dawn (DCF)
Subject: $$$ for foster youth going to college...please read
Importance: High

 

Hello everyone,

Attached is the foster child grant (see below for requirements).  The deadline for submission is July 1^st.  If you have a youth going this fall to post-secondary

School (college or vocational training that accepts FAFSA) and they aged out or will age out at 18 via C&P, please have them fill this out as soon as possible and submit to the

contact information listed on the attached form.

 

*full time student and under age 25 years old

*have filed a 2014-2015 FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid. (The FAFSA website is www.fafsa.ed.gov)

*a permanent resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

*in the custody of DCF through a Care and Protection Petition until my 18th birthday.

(Youth who turned 18 in the custody of DCF may or may not have remained in DCF placement past their 18th birthday.)

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Take care,

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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Happy Mother's Day!

Thank you to all of you who care for so many children in need.

I appreciate you and wish you a wonderful day!

This goes to the Dads that play both mom and dad too!

FW: The Children's Piazza Notiziario

Zumbini! How fun!!!

 

From: The Children's Piazza [mailto:news@thechildrenspiazza.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 7:34 AM
To: King, Carla (DCF)
Subject: The Children's Piazza Notiziario

 

Display problems? View this newsletter in your browser.     ZUMBINI Classes start May 8th! "Designed to let you and your little ones 0 to 3 years old wiggle, sing and learn together, the Zumbini™program is where the science of child development meets the magic of Zumba® – for the ultimate bonding experience!" --Zumba.com  We are offering our first 8 week session starting May 8th at 9:00. We need 6 participants to run the class.  $150 includes open play all day on Thursdays for 8 weeks (we're open until 7 pm), a book and CD. Sign-up today! http://www.thechildrenspiazza.com/class-registration/   Toddler & Grown-up Art Classes Start Tuesday, May 13th  The class will meet on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:15 am for 6 weeks.  Cost is $75 and includes all materials.  We do ALL the clean up and aprons are available for both kids and grown-ups.  Mom of toddler and art therapist Maria Atherton will lead the class.  Two fun craft activities are planned for each week and will encourage budding fine motor skills and creativity.  Space is limited. Register soon!  http://www.thechildrenspiazza.com/class-registration/   Get SMART on Raising Healthy Eaters A Piazza "Mom's Night Out" Event Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:00 pm with Danielle Shea Tan of Healthy Mamas for Happy Families http://healthymamas.com/home/ Raising healthy eaters is a critical, and often challenging, job for parents and caregivers. We'll discuss what you, as moms, can do to raise children who prefer nutritious foods. You'll learn strategies for: ·        helping your child develop a positive relationship with food ·        fostering openness for trying new foods ·        how to effectively model healthy eating at home. Walk away with confidence, tools and an action plan for making nutritious foods the center of your family's plate!  Suggested for parents of children ages 18 months - 6 years. $20 Includes Refreshments You can register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-smart-on-raising-healthy-eaters-tickets-11272212491?aff=es2&rank=2 or register in person during our regular open play hours. Art Therapy Group For Ages 9-12 years An exciting opportunity for tweens to express feelings with a group through creative visual art! Led by a Master's prepared art therapist. Will meet on Monday evenings from June 2nd - July 7th at 6:30-8:00 pm Cost is  only $120 for 6 weeks All art supplies and materials are included **We have 2 spots available for foster children at half price for the entire program!   You can register here: http://www.thechildrenspiazza.com/class-registration/   Music and story time with Amber! Fridays in May Join us May 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th at 2:30pm.   Free with admission to play! And join us on May 9th an art project with Amber for 3-5 years from 3:15 to 3:45   May is National Foster Care Month Today, like every day, approximately 5- 10 children will come into the custody of The Department of Social Services in the Salem office alone. Kids who go to schools and churches and live and play right here on the north shore. It's a frightening experience for a child to suddenly be removed from everything and everyone they know.  These kids need loving, nurturing families who will open their homes. If you might be interested in caring for children and teens who are deserving of a safe, loving home, please call Carla King, Foster Parent Recruiter, at 978-825-3862 or 1-800-KIDS-508. Foster parents receive ongoing support from the Salem office, MSPCC, and local support groups. Do to our part, The Children's Piazza is offering 1/2 price admission all day every day for foster care parents and their foster children during the month of May. Foster parents, come play with us!       Unsubscribe news@thechildrenspiazza.com