Tuesday, March 17, 2015

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

 

Monday, March 16, 2015

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

 

Thursday, March 12, 2015

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 17th (noon)

You can mail a check, or bring cash but I must have it by March 17th 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

 

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

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

 

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

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

Thursday, February 26, 2015

infant items- for free

I received some infant items if you need any let me know!

I have a – Bath tub with spa its pink and I guess the water bubbles like a spa

-        Crib mattress

-        Walker

-        Toys

-        Infant  car seat

 

 

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

 

Taxes

If the child was with you for MORE than ½ the calendar year you can claim them as dependants.

I can’t give any tax advice, but the National Foster Care Assoc has a great tax guide.

I have a copy if you need it J  You have to pay dues to get it- so I renew every year to be able to get that.

 

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

 

Middle School Parents group

 

 

Hi All-

 

Evalyn Lawnsby and I are presenting a 3 part series in Salem that is offered for free to parents of Middle School children.

Please see the attached flyer.

 

Thanks,

 

Cynthia

 

Cynthia Griffin, LMHC

(c) 978-317-6734

Comedy night to benefit Cherish the Children

 

The Lynn office has asked me to share J

 

 

 

 

 

  "CHERISH THE CHILDREN

       "Karen D'eon Fund"

                            

COMEDY NIGHT

 

                                          

Prince House of Pizza

Route 1 South,

Saugus, MA

March 12, 2015

Unlimited Pizza

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Cash Bar

 

Tickets are $25.00

 

50/50 Raffle

Raffle Prizes

Contact Lori Roscoe or Lori Cassier for tickets: 781-477-1600 or lori.roscoe@state.MA.US , Lori.cassier@state.Ma.Us

 

 

KIRSTEN MARCONI

FAMILY RESOURCE WORKER

LYNN DCF

330 LYNNWAY SUITE 201

LYNN, MA 01901

 

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Fairy Godmother Princess Boutique

 

If you have a child that wants to go- I need ALL of the following info

Our Appt is for March 28th at 9am! If your child and her escort can’t make that time- let me know otherwise that is the time they should go.

Thanks!

Carla                                                                                                                                            

 

Girls name, Last, first

School

Us Citizen?

If not what Country?

Name of escort

Us Citizen?  If not what country

Social workers name and phone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: Warden, Shari (GE Aviation, US) [mailto:ShariMarie.Warden@ge.com]
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 12:12 PM
To: King, Carla (DCF)
Subject: Fairy Godmother Princess Boutique

 

Hi Carla,

 

I hope you are doing well! I wanted to let you know that the North Shore Fairy Godmother Project is sponsoring a Princess Boutique again this year to help financially challenged girls find the perfect dress for the prom from among a selection of hundreds of new and nearly new prom dresses.  This year, the Boutique will be on March 28 from 9-3. We are hoping that you would like to participate again this year. You can have the 9:00am slot again if you like. 

 

Attached is a flyer to advertise the event, the sign up or registration sheet, and a note that you can give the girls to remind them to bring their ID’s, etc.

 

Please get back to us with the completed registration sheet by March 20.  We may check in with you before the 20th just to see what the numbers look like so we are able to coordinate the volunteers and other appointments to provide for a great experience for all.

 

Feel free to call with any questions.  Looking forward to seeing you and your girls again this year!

 

Thank you,

 

 

g              GE Aviation

_______________________________________

Shari M. Warden

Customer Account Manager

T700 CCAD Program

 

1000 Western Avenue  MD:034030

Lynn, Massachusetts  01910

Phone 781-594-4620   Dial Comm 8*263-4620

Fax     781-610-9330  Dial Comm 8*263-6236

e-mail  ShariMarie.Warden@ge.com

 

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