Thank you to Phyllis Mondello for helping with the recruitment table at Endicott Park last weekend! Thanks also to Mary Ward from Central Office for running the event in my absence.
And yet more thanks to Carson Garvin and her friend Jayccee for helping with the booth as well.
This event was out most successful to date!!
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Kudos
The Lynn office thanks Linda Gogain...
I wanted to take the opportunity and thank you for lending us a home for two months. With the help of Linda, Yesenia was able to graduate from high school and move on to college. This would not have taken place without your assistance. I really appreciate all your and Linda's help.
Respectfully Submitted,
Maria Alvarado
I wanted to take the opportunity and thank you for lending us a home for two months. With the help of Linda, Yesenia was able to graduate from high school and move on to college. This would not have taken place without your assistance. I really appreciate all your and Linda's help.
Respectfully Submitted,
Maria Alvarado
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Storyland Tickets
We have a VERY limited number of FREE Storyland tickets. So if you are planning a trip let us know. We may be only able to give one pass per family, but that alone will save you $23.00.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Discounts for summer activities
Water Country passes will be available again this year. This year’s admission is going up to $33.00. The pass price is $24.00. Tickets may be purchased from Carla. Cash only please. These passes will be available all summer. Passes are valid until the end of summer 2008. (Children under 48 inches are $20.00 at the door) 
Six Flags passes will be available this year. The regular admission is $49.99. The pass price is $25.00. (down $5 from last year!!) Tickets may be purchased from Carla. Cash only please. These passes will be available all summer. *** also available for purchase are season passes which are $64.99 (savings of $5 from buying at park). We also have meal passes. These cost $9.50 and are a savings of $3.50. There are several choices for meals. This is great if you want to let kids go off on their own, but don't want to give them money and make sure they eat instead of playing games etc.
Canobie Lake passes will be available this year. The regular admission is $28.00. The pass price is $23.00. Tickets may be purchased from Carla. Cash only please. These passes will be available all summer. (Children under 48 inches are $19 at the gate, children under 3 are free) Parking is free.
We now also have York's Wild Kingdom. The regualr admission is $14.25 for children and $18.25 for adults. The pass price is only $10. These tickets can be used from Memorial Day to Labor Day. (children under 4 years old are $4.00 and sold at the gate) Parking is free.
Six Flags passes will be available this year. The regular admission is $49.99. The pass price is $25.00. (down $5 from last year!!) Tickets may be purchased from Carla. Cash only please. These passes will be available all summer. *** also available for purchase are season passes which are $64.99 (savings of $5 from buying at park). We also have meal passes. These cost $9.50 and are a savings of $3.50. There are several choices for meals. This is great if you want to let kids go off on their own, but don't want to give them money and make sure they eat instead of playing games etc.
Canobie Lake passes will be available this year. The regular admission is $28.00. The pass price is $23.00. Tickets may be purchased from Carla. Cash only please. These passes will be available all summer. (Children under 48 inches are $19 at the gate, children under 3 are free) Parking is free.
We now also have York's Wild Kingdom. The regualr admission is $14.25 for children and $18.25 for adults. The pass price is only $10. These tickets can be used from Memorial Day to Labor Day. (children under 4 years old are $4.00 and sold at the gate) Parking is free.
Thank you!
Thank you to Jeff Holloran from the Salem Rotary who brought help and went through all our car seats. 90% of them were "expired".
Thank you to Steven Schaffer from our Area Board and Children's Friend and Family for donating some car seats that are newer and safer (these were the 10% we salvaged!).
The Cape Ann Office will be recieving some funding for new car seats very soon!
Today I am picking up 150 placement bags from St. Mary's School in Beverly! Thank you to all the students who collected and organized all the needed items for children entering foster care!
Thank you to Steven Schaffer from our Area Board and Children's Friend and Family for donating some car seats that are newer and safer (these were the 10% we salvaged!).
The Cape Ann Office will be recieving some funding for new car seats very soon!
Today I am picking up 150 placement bags from St. Mary's School in Beverly! Thank you to all the students who collected and organized all the needed items for children entering foster care!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
High Five for Foster Families
Lisa Fernandes sends a high five to Leanne and Frank Ciaramatarro. Lisa called Leanne to pick up her foster child in Gloucester and she got a flat tire and was going to call AAA. Frank insisted on changing the tire himself so Lisa could be on her way. Great job Leanne and Frank!
Speaking of car trouble! Carla King send a high five to Sue and Frank Genovese. Carla's car broke down on a cold rainy night in Gloucester and Sue and Frank came to the rescue! Thank you Sue and Frank!
Phyllis Mondello answered a call to help in the office. Phyllis came in and cleaned out the donations room. This was one of several times she has done this for us! Thanks Phyllis!
Juli Lederhaus saw another recent posting about the need to clean that room out again, this time going through all the car seats. Juli put us in touch with the Salem Rotary who is sending volunteers to do the work! Then Elane Gilmore has offered to come in and organize the the rest! Thanks Juli and Elane! (and Salem Rotary!)
Speaking of car trouble! Carla King send a high five to Sue and Frank Genovese. Carla's car broke down on a cold rainy night in Gloucester and Sue and Frank came to the rescue! Thank you Sue and Frank!
Phyllis Mondello answered a call to help in the office. Phyllis came in and cleaned out the donations room. This was one of several times she has done this for us! Thanks Phyllis!
Juli Lederhaus saw another recent posting about the need to clean that room out again, this time going through all the car seats. Juli put us in touch with the Salem Rotary who is sending volunteers to do the work! Then Elane Gilmore has offered to come in and organize the the rest! Thanks Juli and Elane! (and Salem Rotary!)
Discount for Party Place
I found this new place! So cute! I asked the owner to give a discount to foster families and she readily agreed!!!
A GIRL'S PLACE, Party cafe and spa.
Tea Parties…Spa Parties…Dress up Parties
A fun new place to celebrate your birthday!
You will feel like a princess in our dressing room, filled with dresses, shoes and accessories. You will love the pampering in our “spa”, with mini mani’s, pedi’s and facials, while wearing our spa attire. You and your friends will also enjoy a tea luncheon in the friendship café. With options like chocolate fountains, goody bags, invitations and cakes, we will customize your party, especially for you!
We also have SUMMER CAMPS…a Culinary Camp and a Spa week. Call for more information-Space is filling quickly.
We will be opening in late June. Call now, for more information or to book your party. You can check us out on the web, at www.a-girls-place.com.
You’re invited…
To our Grand Opening, on Saturday, June 30th, from 11:00-2:00.
We will have refreshments and special savings on parties booked that day.
We are located at 100 Cummings Center, Suite 131-Q in
Beverly, Massachusetts. 978.922.2799
I would like to extend special offers to the
Foster Families who generously give their love and support.
Save 10% off any party package and receive a special gift for the birthday girl.
TAKE $25.00 OFF ANY SUMMER CAMP
A GIRL'S PLACE, Party cafe and spa.
Tea Parties…Spa Parties…Dress up Parties
A fun new place to celebrate your birthday!
You will feel like a princess in our dressing room, filled with dresses, shoes and accessories. You will love the pampering in our “spa”, with mini mani’s, pedi’s and facials, while wearing our spa attire. You and your friends will also enjoy a tea luncheon in the friendship café. With options like chocolate fountains, goody bags, invitations and cakes, we will customize your party, especially for you!
We also have SUMMER CAMPS…a Culinary Camp and a Spa week. Call for more information-Space is filling quickly.
We will be opening in late June. Call now, for more information or to book your party. You can check us out on the web, at www.a-girls-place.com.
You’re invited…
To our Grand Opening, on Saturday, June 30th, from 11:00-2:00.
We will have refreshments and special savings on parties booked that day.
We are located at 100 Cummings Center, Suite 131-Q in
Beverly, Massachusetts. 978.922.2799
I would like to extend special offers to the
Foster Families who generously give their love and support.
Save 10% off any party package and receive a special gift for the birthday girl.
TAKE $25.00 OFF ANY SUMMER CAMP
Masshealth
Mass Health Coverage for DSS Youth Leaving Care Between Ages 18-20
We are pleased to announce that, effective June 1, youth leaving DSS care/custody between the ages of 18 and 20 will be automatically eligible to receive Mass Health coverage under a new program until age 21.
As of June 2007 DSS has begun to send the names and addresses of our discharging youth to MassHealth (Office of Medicaid) for enrollment. Once enrolled, youth will receive a new MassHealth card, with a new MassHealth recipient identification number (RID). The cards will be sent directly to these youth at the open “Home” or “Mailing” address listed in the address window of Family Net. Therefore, it is imperative that the most current address for the youth be entered in the address window at the time of the closing. Otherwise, the new Mass Health card will not reach the youth.
If you learn of a new address for the youth after the case is closed, you may still enter it into Family Net. If no address remains open for the youth, the card will be sent to the area office where the case was closed. Please ensure that these cards reach the youth.
Be aware that if a youth is closed prior to his/her 18th birthday he/she WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED AS ELIGIBLE for this continued MassHealth program.
In the coming months, eligibility for this benefit will also be extended to youth who previously discharged between ages 18 and 20 and are not yet age 21.
Should you have any questions regarding this benefit, you can contact Maureen Messeder at (617)748-2231.
We are pleased to announce that, effective June 1, youth leaving DSS care/custody between the ages of 18 and 20 will be automatically eligible to receive Mass Health coverage under a new program until age 21.
As of June 2007 DSS has begun to send the names and addresses of our discharging youth to MassHealth (Office of Medicaid) for enrollment. Once enrolled, youth will receive a new MassHealth card, with a new MassHealth recipient identification number (RID). The cards will be sent directly to these youth at the open “Home” or “Mailing” address listed in the address window of Family Net. Therefore, it is imperative that the most current address for the youth be entered in the address window at the time of the closing. Otherwise, the new Mass Health card will not reach the youth.
If you learn of a new address for the youth after the case is closed, you may still enter it into Family Net. If no address remains open for the youth, the card will be sent to the area office where the case was closed. Please ensure that these cards reach the youth.
Be aware that if a youth is closed prior to his/her 18th birthday he/she WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED AS ELIGIBLE for this continued MassHealth program.
In the coming months, eligibility for this benefit will also be extended to youth who previously discharged between ages 18 and 20 and are not yet age 21.
Should you have any questions regarding this benefit, you can contact Maureen Messeder at (617)748-2231.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Youth Excellance Awards
WOW ! I was so in awe of all the young adults at tonight's event at Jordan's Furniture.
From our office I saw several teens who graduated from High School. I saw Diane a Zac Smith with Justin. I saw Irene Olson with Krystle. And I was there and most proud of Laura Holt. I am sooooo proud of Laura, I would not be more proud if she were my own! Laura has taken all the negatives in her life and turned them into positives. She graduated High School, College and she wants to go back for her Master's degree. Laura was recently married as well!
Foster Parent Appreciation
Here are some pics from our event on May 16th. 
Judge Padden, Sue Todd (area board) and Jerry Curley all addressed the foster parents to let you know how much we all appreciate you!
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