monthly 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 generally 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 April 12th from  7:00 to 9:00 PM. This months meeting will be at Brandi and Dave’s home on 152 High Street. Danvers MA. Please call if you need directions.

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

 

 

 

Carla King

Family Resource Worker

Department of Children and Families

Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress Street, bldg #4

Suite 145

Salem, MA 01970

978-825-3862

 

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Car seat recall

 

If you or someone you know is a parent or is expecting, you'll want to read this very carefully till the end as it involves your child's safety on the road.

Major car seat manufacturers have issued recalls for multiple models. The 16 models affected by the recall do not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and could increase the risk injury in the event of a crash. The recall includes popular brands like Graco, Evenflo and Baby Jogger.

 

Here are the brands and model numbers that are affected:

1. Evenflo Evolve 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seats

• Model # 34411700 manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 9, 2016.
• Model # 34411741 manufactured May 27, 2015, to February 9, 2016.

2.  Baby Jogger (Various)

• City GO Infant Car Seats, model # BJ64510 and BJ64529
• Baby Jogger CIty GO Base, model # BJ80400 and BJ61500
• City Mini Infant Car Seat/Stroller Travel Systems, model # BJ72510
• Vue Lite Infant Car Seat/Stroller Travel Systems, model # BJ70411, BJ70424, and BJ70431

3. Graco Milestone Child Seats

• Model # 1910130, 1923980, 1926538, and 1926539

4. Combi USA, Coccoro Convertible Child Restraints

• Model # 8220

5. Kiddy USA, World Plus Convertible Child Restraints

• Model # 51100 WP

 

Understanding your child's social and emotional behavior

This looks awesome!

FW: 12 Slots Left! Register Now for the Skills System 3-Day Training!

 

Another foster parent sent this to me- looks interesting!

View this email in your browser   12 Slots Left! 1 Week Left to Register!  Join Us to Learn How to Coach & Teach People with Complex Behavioral Health Issue to Regulate Emotions  Skills System 3-Day Training  Basic Concepts, Skills Coaching Techniques & Advanced Skills Instruction REGISTER USING THE LINK BELOW Presenter:  Julie F. Brown, PhD. Dates: March 22-24, 2017 16.5 APA, Social Work, & LMHC CE's! Note: Please email Julie Brown at jbrown@jri.org to reserve a spot if you have logistical challenges related to registration.   The Skills System is DBT and Trauma Informed!  Emotion regulation difficulties impact us all and change can be difficult for people of all learning abilities. The Skills System offers accessible, tangible self-regulation tools that we can share with the people that we work/live with. This training will include interactive learning activities designed to increase competency related to Skills System skills, coaching techniques and individual/group teaching strategies. There will me opportunities to consult with the Skills System treatment developer about your specific case/program needs. The intended audience includes psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, and other professionals/support providers working in the human service field.                                  The link to register is below! Learning Objectives:  1.      The participants will be able to assemble emotion regulation skills chains using Skills System concepts. 2.      The participants will be able to engage in in-vivo skills coaching techniques using Skills System emotion regulation concepts. 3.      The participants will be able to conduct Skills System instruction in 1:1 or group setting using the Skills System materials. Logistics: Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm each day (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) Where: JRI's Corporate Office, 160 Gould Street, First Floor Training Room, Needham, MA Cost: $350 per person  Food: Lunch and health snacks included.  Continuing Education: The training will offer 16.5 CE credits by the  APA, the Massachusetts National Association of Social Workers, and Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association. The Justice Resource Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  JRI maintains responsibility for all programs and their content. Hotel information: The Sheraton in Needham, MA is 1.5 miles from the training site and offers a free shuttle within 3 miles of the hotel.  For More Information: If you have any questions don't hesitate to call Julie Brown at (508) 317-2115 or email her at jbrown@jri.org      Press Here to Order Your Book Register for the 3-Day Skills System Training   Visit the Skills System Website       Copyright © 2016 Skills System, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Skills System at JRI, 2364 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

 

A must for DCF foster youth at NSCC -NSCC DCF Advising

 

 

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Quinlan, Kristen (DCF)" <Kristen.Quinlan@MassMail.State.MA.US>
Date: February 27, 2017 at 10:43:25 AM EST
To: "Hubbard, Jennifer (DCF)" <Jennifer.Hubbard@MassMail.State.MA.US>, "Rogato, Francesca (DCF)" <Francesca.Rogato@MassMail.State.MA.US>, "Minnifield, Marcus (DCF)" <Marcus.Minnifield@MassMail.State.MA.US>
Subject: FW: DCF Advising

 

The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families invites you to the.…

 

College Advising Program

 

                                                            Spring 2017 Campus Schedule

 

All students are welcome to come and meet with the Education and Training Social Worker from DCF who can assist you with your educational and financial needs on and off campus. Learn about supports that are available to you through DCF and your college or training program.  Receive assistance with all your financial aid applications for 2016-2017, including FAFSA.

 

Helpful things to bring: student account history, current bill, financial aid award letter, transcript, book receipts.

 

All students are welcome to attend.

 

 

North Shore Community College

Thursday, March 2, 2017

11am- 1pm Room  LW102

 

 

 

 

Please contact Kristen Quinlan at 617-748-2204 with any questions or to schedule a meeting.

 

grandparents raising grandchildren workshops

 

 

Hello,

 

Attached is a flyer with information about six regional workshops sponsored by The Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren for grandparents and kinship caregivers.

 

Please share with any grandparents or kinship caregivers who you think may be interested in attending.

 

Thank you,

 

Colleen Pritoni

Director

The Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

617-748-2454

 

Fairy Godmother Project (in Lynn for prom dresses)

 

Hello everyone,

A great local resource for prom dresses!

Northshore Fairy Godmother Project

 

The Northshore Fairy Godmother Project, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer organization. Local businesses, schools and organizations have been very generously assisting us to help financially challenged area teenagers go to the prom. We are always looking for girls we can help! If you know of a deserving financially challenged local area teenage girl who should be able go to the Prom, contact us. All referrals will be kept strictly confidential.

 

http://www.northshorefairygodmother.org/dress.htm

 

The 2017 boutique will be on Saturday, April 1 2017!

 

To book an appointment, call 781-594-1255 and leave a voicemail. Someone will respond to you as soon as they are able. If you prefer, you may also email us at elfunfairygodmotherproject@ge.com . Please note that our appointments are on one day only. Our team will help set you up with a specific time to arrive, and all the info you will need to be prepared for a fun and easy process of finding your perfect prom dress!”

 

 

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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FW: Mindfulness-Based Parenting Series Starts February 6th

 

 

 

This is being run by Evalyn Lawnsby who sits on our council. - Lisa 

 

Lisa Cheney, M. Ed.

Early Childhood Partners/Coordinated Family & Community Engagement of Hamilton-Wenham and Manchester. 

Hamilton-Wenham RSD

CFCE Coordinator

Pilgrim Hall

30 Essex Street

Hamilton, MA 01984

978-468-5489

www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.weebly.com

Please like us on Facebook & Twitter! Links are on our website. 

 

 

 

 

Subject: Mindfulness-Based Parenting Series Starts February 6th

 

"Whole Brain Parenting"

A Mindfulness-Based Series for Parents and Grandparents to support the inner growth and development  of children and of the adults who love and care for them, through better understanding and appreciating the interactions of daily life. This series includes new findings from the fields of neurobiology and mindfulness practice.

Topics include

Becoming grounded and integrating mindfulness into parenting 

Helping children to integrate their “upstairs” and “downstairs” brains, to 

•      handle strong emotions, 

•      develop self-understanding and empathy for others, 

•      make sound decisions  &  behave in ways that serve themselves and others

Helping children overcome obstacles by making implicit memories explicit

Integrating thoughts, feelings, body sensations and perceptions

Enabling children (and ourselves) to

•      live more mindfully 

•      become more disciplined, and

•      develop a fuller sense of self

Exploring positive discipline 

•     Avoiding power struggles

•     Setting limits

•     Encouraging self-discipline

Communicating clearly and effectively with children and encouraging them to do the same

 

$180 for the 6-part series; $240 per couple, if both parents attend
The series will be held at the Second Congregational Church 35 Conant St, Beverly, Monday evenings, 7-8:30, beginning February 6th  
Pre-registration is required.  For info or to register, please call Cynthia (978-745-3326) or Evalyn (978-233-1257)

 

Cynthia Griffin and Evalyn Lawnsby are parents and grandparents,  educators, and licensed psychotherapists who work with adults, children, and families in their private practices. They have been facilitating parent workshops and groups for 30 years.  They have a holistic orientation, integrating mind/body understandings and practices such as mindfulness and meditation into all of their work.

 

(Flyer is attached, for posting and disseminating)

 

Evalyn Lawnsby, MA LMHC

P.O. Box 2084

South Hamilton, MA 01982
978-233-8103

Email:     elawnsbycounseling@gmail.com

Website: http://www.elawnsbycounseling.com/

 

Programs at the HW Library - Please share.

 

 

 

Hello Everybody – I apologize if this is a resend. Registration is still open for these programs at the library. 

Lisa 

Lisa Cheney, M. Ed.

Early Childhood Partners/Coordinated Family & Community Engagement of Hamilton-Wenham and Manchester. 

Hamilton-Wenham RSD

CFCE Coordinator

Pilgrim Hall

30 Essex Street

Hamilton, MA 01984

978-468-5489

www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.weebly.com

Please like us on Facebook & Twitter! Links are on our website. 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello,

 

Please find the flyers for the latest winter programs, February vacation week special events, postings, newsletters, etc. Registration for many programs begins Tuesday, 1/17.

 

Many thanks,

Lorraine

 

From: Cheney, Elisabeth [mailto:e.cheney@hwschools.net]
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 5:25 PM
To: Lorraine Der
Subject: Flyers

 

Lisa Cheney, M. Ed.

Early Childhood Partners/Coordinated Family & Community Engagement of Hamilton-Wenham and Manchester. 

Hamilton-Wenham RSD

CFCE Coordinator

Pilgrim Hall

30 Essex Street

Hamilton, MA 01984

978-468-5489

www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.weebly.com

Please like us on Facebook & Twitter! Links are on our website.