Caregiver Hotline

 

There is now a free statewide call-in line for caregivers of children struggling with substance use.  The service is the result of a collaboration between The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, a national non-profit.  

The calls are answered by trained parent support specialists, many of whom are parents themselves.  They are available for consultation by calling 844-319-5999, or by texting HOPEMA to 55753.

 

Please help to spread the word about this free service.

 

 

Kerri Flanagan, LICSW

Medical Social Worker

Department of Children and Families

Cape Ann Area Office

45 Congress Street

Salem, MA 01970

Ph: 978-825-3861

Fax: 978-825-9091

 

 

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FW: Foster Child Grant 2018-2019

 

 

 

Good Morning,

Attached is the 2018-2019 Foster Child Grant. Please forward this to any teens on your caseload who are attending college or a vocational program full time in the Fall. The submission deadline is July 1^st, 2018.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

 

Dawn Holdsworth

Adolescent Outreach Supervisor

Department of Children and Families

280 Merrimack Street

Lawrence, Ma 01843

(978)-557-2572

 

 

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Free Summer Activities

 

Hi All,

 

This is a link for free activities throughout the summer for families. This was shared with me, so I wanted to pass along!

 

 

http://www.highlandstreet.org/programs/free-fun-fridays

 

 

Meditation group

 

 

From: Brandi Ditch [mailto:brandileeann@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2018 9:05 AM
To: King, Carla (DCF)
Subject: would you mind sending out?

 

We are offering a Meditation Group at Riverside in Lynnfield. It may be useful for foster parents, bio parents or DCF social workers.

 

Thank you Carla!

Brandi

FW: An event reminder for you.

This looks like a fun day!

 

You don't want to miss this.

‌     We hope you are planning to join us this Saturday, May 5th from 10AM to 1PM for a wonderful event marking 50 years of Pathways on Cape Ann! Bring the family for fun, food and celebration!     You'll meet some Curious Creatures, eat, dance with Karen K. and the Jitterbugs, be amazed by Magic and Puppets by Steve, play games, and even get your face painted - it's all part of our Family Fun Day!     Serving: Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Middleton, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Topsfield, Wenham   Pathways for Children | www.pw4c.org 29 Emerson Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930 292 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915 

 

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programs in Hamilton

The owner is an adoptive mom from our office.  She runs some really fun things!

MAY 2018 "NEW" AFTER SCHOOL CLUB WHIMSICAL JUNIOR GARDEN CLUB  Discover how to grow and care for gardens. DIY weekly creations Flower pressings and much more!   3 Weeks Session - Mondays (5/7, 5/14, & 5/21 ) Times: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.   Ages: 5+  Cost: $45 per a child  SIGN UP TODAY!!!    MOMMY & ME PLAYDATES A ROYAL CELEBRATION  Monday, May 7th & 21st, 2018 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.  Ladies and Gentlemen! Please join us for a Royal Celebration on Monday, May 7th & 21st! Come in your favorite princess gown or knight armor and dance and play the day away. Join us for Dancing, Crown & Wand Decorating, Knight Shields and Arts & Crafts​ $10 per a child - Walk-Ins Welcome - Ages 12 months + TREAT YOURSELF THIS MOTHER'S DAY Thursday, May 10th, 9:30-11:30 or 3:30-5:30 Come to Whimsical Events & Designs for a special mommy & me event. Whimsical Events & Designs will provide a special craft designed with you and your child in mind. Tracey Westgate Photography will offer brief photo sessions in front of Whimsical's iconic greenery wall. Thursday, May 10th, 9:30-11:30 or 3:30-5:30, please book a specific photo time below.  Details: $40, includes 10 minute photo session, one 5x7, and a mommy and me craft. Additional prints and/or digitals may be purchased. To book, click here . DRAGONS LOVE TACOS Wednesday, May 30, 2018  9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Join whimsical for Fire-Breathing Dragons,  Paper Plate and Felt Tacos and a Special Snack!  $5 per a child - Walk-Ins Welcome - Ages 12 months +   BIRTHDAY PARTY  Make your little one's birthday a milestone to remember. Every Whimsical Events & Designs In Store Birthday Party includes:  * Choice of a Theme * Party Room for two hours * Free Wi-Fi, coffee, tea and water for the parents * Gift table, buffet table and cake table dressed in colored linens * 1 Event Hostess to facilitate your event * Choice of tables Child Height Round/Rectangle or Standard Round/Rectangle  * Choice of Child White Folding Chairs or Standard White Chiavari Chairs. * Cake table backdrop, cake stand  * 1 Dozen Balloons * Evite Invitations through Paperless Post (Custom Print Available $$) * 15 Theme Favors * Custom Nut-Free Cake, J Cakes                              * 2-4 Themed Party Crafts/Activities  * White Paper plates, flatware and plastic tablecloths.  "NEW" SUMMER BIRTHDAY THEMES Bug Party, Coral Reef, Enchanted Forest, Fiesta, Flip Flops & Pop Tarts, Golf Theme, Movie Night, Nautical, Ocean Reef Party, Palm Springs, Party Like a Pineapple, Pizza Party, Project Runway, Shark Party, Slime, Summer Olympics, Surfing, Swan Soiree, Tutti Frutti, You Are My Sunshine, Vintage Bake Shop Pricing $330 up to 15 Kids * Additional Children $10.00 each (Max 25 Children) Package One 2 Large Cheese Pizzas & 2 Bottles of Soda Add $30.00 Package Two 2 Snacks & Juice Boxes Add $20.00 *Chips, Goldfish, Pirate Booty, Pretzels BIRTHDAY IN A BOX We are very excited to offer a new service here at Whimsical. What is it you may ask?? Birthday in a Box! This Birthday in a Box Kit includes all the MUST HAVES to host an at home birthday party!! Our Birthday in a Box includes... Printed Invitations, Favors, Personalized Favor Bags, All the Paper Goods, Candles, Balloons & Cake.  The Birthday Box is great for those looking to host their own party at home or off site. Have a theme in mind or need help? No worries! Let's work together.Whimsical has a huge list of themes. We can provide as much or as little help as you need. Please message us for details and package options.   F O L L O W  U S  O N  I N S T A G R A M  &  F A C E B O O K           Our Mailing Address is: Whimsical Events and Designs, LLC 58 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA 01982 978-502-7430   www.whimsicaleventsanddesigns.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Copyright © 2016 Whimsical Events and Designs, LLC*, All rights reserved.

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2018 Conference for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

 

Some quick tips and resources to get you started

The Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren invites you to attend:     The 7th Annual Conference for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Community Providers and Supporters    June 6, 2018 8:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m. The Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel 181 Boston Post Road Marlborough, Ma. 01752   The conference is FREE and LUNCH IS INCLUDED Registration + Resource Tables 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Light breakfast pastries and refreshments will be provided 8:30-9:00 a.m.     This conference will provide you the opportunity to meet, collaborate, share, and learn from grandparents and other relative caregivers as well as social workers, community service providers, state leaders, and more from across the state. We look forward to hearing from this year's Keynote Speaker,  Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan.   Conference participants will have the opportunity to learn about community resources and services for grandparents raising grandchildren. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend workshops on a variety of issues such as the impact of trauma on children and families, understanding the impact of the opioid crisis on seniors/grandparents, accessing educational resources for trauma survivors, and grief and loss in children.   There will also be over a dozen service providers in the Resource Table Hall for participants to visit to learn even more about the many local and statewide resources for kinship families.   Please Register by June 1, 2018: Include your name, e-mail address, and if you are a grandparent/relative caregiver  **Space fills up fast - first come, first serve     Click Here to Register       Visit us at www.massgrg.com for more information     For a printable flyer click on the link below:   2018 Conference Flyer

 

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