: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is coming to Salem!

FYI


Connie Rickets, Essex County CASA program Director and Allyson Boyington, CASA Advocate Supervisor came to the Supervisor's meeting today and presented their program. They have had CASA in the Lawrence and Newburyport courts for 22 years and are now expanding to Salem and then Lynn so all of Essex County is covered.

Right now there are only 2 families assigned with another 6 advocates in training. Please let foster parents know that this program is coming, as advocates will want to meet with the children at least once per month. My understanding is that this program can be a "mixed bag" depending on the volunteer. If a family is assigned we will inform that foster parent. If there are concerns we can contact the two names above to address. The hope is that they will add a valuable service to families we work with.

Attached is a flyer for a fundraiser they are having at the North Shore Mall the week of April vacation. Three playhouses are being built by local contractors/groups including the Lynn Tech that will be raffled off. Since it is school vacation, other events are also ongoing at the mall. Carla, can you please forward this flyer to foster parents on your e-mail distribution list? Thanks.

Kimberly LaPointe, MSW

DCF Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress St.

Salem, MA 09170

Office: 978-825-3853

FAX: 978-825-9091


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DCF College Fair - Thursday April 23rd, 2015

 

Hi all, this is a great event for foster youth in high school/HiSET.

Please let me know if you have any youth interested.

Take care,

Jen

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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Subject: FW: DCF College Fair - Thursday April 23rd, 2015

 

 

 Can you please forward again to social workers and the area office! And any other collaterals you may have....

 

Thanks

Kristen 
 

 

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

 

Enclosed please find a flyer for the 9^th Annual College Admissions and Information Fair that will be hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families Education and Training Voucher Program. The College Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.   on Thursday, April 23^rd, 2015 at the Holiday Inn, 265 Lakeside Avenue, Marlboro, MA 01752. Free parking is available.

 

The DCF College Fair is an opportunity for high school aged DCF youth to learn about the various degree and certificate programs available through the public and private college higher education system. Students, foster parents, social workers, and providers will be able to speak with admissions staff about exciting activities and resources offered through community colleges, vocational training programs, four-year public/private universities and the University of Massachusetts.

 

These degree and certificate programs provide vital education and training to foster youth.  The event will allow younger foster youth to begin thinking about college and older youth to explore concrete opportunities available to them now.

 

Last year’s event had a tremendous turnout of students, foster parents and various social service agencies.  Numerous Massachusetts public and private colleges and universities were represented last year, as well as the Massachusetts Education Financing Authority. 

 

Please distribute the attached flyers throughout your programs and make arrangements for your DCF students that you feel would benefit to attend.  Please feel free to distribute the flyer to other providers, foster parents and community members that work with foster youth.

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your assistance with helping DCF

foster youth achieve their post-secondary educational and vocational goals.

 

                                                            KristenQuinlan

                                                            Educationand Training Worker

                                                            617-748-2204        

 

 

Shriner's Circus Tickets

Aleppo Shriner’s Circus- Shrine Auditorium, Fordham Street Wilmington

10:00 AM

Friday April 24^th

YOU MUST be there by 9:45- no one will be admitted after that time.

 

 

I have a limited number of circus tickets for foster families.

Let me know if you are interested and how many.

This is for your own family only please.

Priority will be given to active foster families- but I usually have more than enough

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

 

Anyone have a male teen that can use these clothes?

Large and xlrg dress shirts/sweaters
Pants are 38x30

Brain Building In Progress - Please Post and Share

 

 

Hi all! Please join us! I will have a table there!

 

Hello Everybody -

Attached is a PDF and JPG copy of the flyer that we have been distributing at groups, via email, community postings and calendars, etc.  Will you please post or forward to anybody who you think may be interested in attending and share on your bulletin boards? Thank you!

Lisa Cheney

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

New foster care rates- you should have received a letter- if not - here they are

DCF Age Tier	Current	New (USDA 2012)
0 – 5	$20.79	$21.92
6 – 12	$23.40	$24.71
13+	$24.79	$26.26

 

New clothing rates

 

DCF Age Tier	Current	New (USDA 2012)*
0 - 5	$185.00	$197.50
6 - 12	$188.75	$201.25
13+	$282.00	$258.75

 

 

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

 

Free tickets for Suessical the Musical!

Andy Diskes of Neverland Theatre has been a good friend to foster families and is again offering FREE tickets to the show Wednesday or Thursday.

 

http://www.neverlandtheatre.com/showstickets/

Check out the website for more info.

Please let me know if you want WEDNESDAY or THURSDAY and how many for your family

 

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

 

Harlem Globetrotters discounts

 

 

 

I have access to discounted tickets.

Please follow instructions if you want tickets.

 

1.      Email me how many you want

2.      Make sure you tell me which of the two dates (see below)

3.      Make sure you have your money to me by Tuesday March 17^th (noon)

You can mail a check, or bring cash but I must have it by March 17^th at noon.  I have to pay for these with my debit card and I can not cover for anyone I am sorry

 

The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters
Saturday, March 28 at 7:30PM & Sunday, March 29 at 1:00PM

The Harlem Globetrotters can't wait to share their all-new show with you and create a new favorite family memory that will last forever. Last year was the Globetrotters biggest tour ever, and this year promises to be even bigger with more incredible trick shots and side-splitting comedy than ever before. The Globetrotters' arch rivals, the Washington Generals, are desperate for a win. Sources tell us they have a cunning new plan of attack and will stop at nothing to come out on top at the end of the game...

Tickets: $15.00 (including facility fees)

 

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

 

REMINDER! Change your batteries!!!!

Hi all!

Just a reminder with daylight savings, we all should be changing the batteries in the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!!!

 

A foster parent once told me…. Because of my reminder, the fire that started in her home was caught early with minimal damage.  It’s worth changing those batteries!

It also helps when we come and check them- it’s much easier for us all when they are in working order J

 

 

 

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

 

Foster Parent Support Group

Foster Parent Support Group

 

 

Please join us for the Cape Ann Area D.C.F. Foster Parent Support Group. The group is open to all unrestricted and kinship Foster Parents. Issues and accomplishments related to fostering children and the impact on the families caring for them is discussed in an informal format. A representative from the Department is available to address questions and experienced foster parents a well as new families share their experiences. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month. Please feel free to forward to me any email addresses you think may like to be included in the invitation.

 

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday March 11th from  7:00 to 9:00 PM. This months meeting will be at Brandi Ditch’s home on 12228 Kirkbride Dr. Danvers. MA. This is Brandi’s new home, so please call if you need directions

For directions and to R.S.V.P. please contact Gerrie Cahill @ 978-921-0959  or Deb Obremski @ 978-825-3809

 

Hello All!

    After being locked inside by all this snow, I assume everyone is as in need of this months group as I am. Brandi will be hosting the March group in her new home. I hope to see you all there.

                                                                    Thanks. Gerrie