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Fairbanks CASA Newsletter
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Hello All-
I hope this newsletter finds you well and and able to take advantage of our amazingly beautiful summer weather. Ahhhhhh.
I will be on leave from July 10-21, but we will still be having our July 12th training (see Calendar for details).
Our pre-service training for new volunteers will begin in late October, so please help spread the word to folks whom you think may be great CASA volunteers. I'm happy to come give a presentation for any group, church, organization - just let me know.
Thanks!
Anne
Highlights of this issue include:
- Free/inexpensive activity ideas
- Kudos- more examples of outstanding work by our CASA volunteers
- Alaska CASA Conference details
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Training Calendar- including a
SAVE THE DATE for our annual picnic!
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W
hat to do with your CASA youth?
without breaking the bank
T
ake them out for a treat
ask Anne
about
gift cards, compliments of FAC
Go to the......
Playground- over 26 to chose from!
Library- also, check out special kid's programming
Georgeson Gardens- kid's garden at far east end
Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center
Chena Lakes- walk, throw rocks, picnic, rent a boat
Tanana Lakes- walk, throw rocks, picnic, rent a boat
Creamers Field walk
Birch Hill- walk or frisbee golf
Kite flying, berry picking, pickelball, tennis, soccer, basketball
- Arctic Bowl- kids under 12 bowl free on Sunday
- Home Depot Kids Workshops 9am-12pm, first Saturday of every month, for ages 5-12. Visit the website
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$1 Movies (family friendly)
Regal Cinema 10am, every Mon & Tue in the summer Movie schedule and more details
- Free Admission to UAF Museum of the North Use your library to borrow a museum pass, valid for two adults and 4 kids. Based on pass availability. See what's happening at the Museum
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Congratulations to
Sidney Stephens
for her work in supporting two siblings in being reunited with their parents! Although this was Sidney's first case, she was able to forge a strong connection with the youth as well as a good working relationship with the bio mom. She attended numerous school meetings, and worked with various therapist and service agencies to ensure these kids received the services they needed. One of Sidney's greatest strengths was her ability to gently but persistently question the status quo- for example, the possibility of excess services.
Thank you for your work on behalf of these kids, Sidney!
After 3 years and 3 months of work, the team of Nicole Hansen
and Christa Mulder found permanency for the four youth on their case!
These youth were in several different placements and Christa and Nicole saw these kids through multiple moves, kept in close contact with all of the children, and helped facilitate outings so they could all spend time together. All of the youth exhibited
significant behavioral issues, so this was not always an easy task. Despite all the people involved with the case, Nicole and Christa
maintained excellent contact with the children, foster parents, teachers, counselors, and GAL which allowed for excellent team advocacy and a positive outcome.
Christa and Nicole- thank you for your tenacity and the
excellent role model you were for these youth
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Alaska CASA 2017 Conference
Friday, Sept 29th & Saturday Sept 30th
This is a great opportunity to come together with CASA volunteers from around the state and attend workshops directly related to your work.
Although the conference is in Anchorage,
Friends of Alaska CASA (FAC) is committed to bringing as many CASA volunteers from around the state as they possibly can. Please consider going! Let
Anne know you're interested and we'll get the ball rolling.
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Calendar
As much as possible, our monthly trainings are scheduled for
the second Wednesday of the month, alternating between noon and 5:15
July 12
12-1:15
Hosted by Sarah Doetschman (CASA) and Anne Holmes (GAL)
Come join other volunteers to discuss cases, brainstorm, and support each other in your advocacy work.
Please rsvp (to Anne U, as usual) if you plan on attending.
Save the Date!
CASA Picnic
August 1
5-7pm
Keep an eye out for your e-invitation!
August 9
5:16-6:30
Rachel Hanft, Alaska Center for Resource Family (ACRF)
ACRF is responsible for training and supporting foster families (aka resource families) in our community. Rachel will talk about the process to become a foster parent, and the challenges they face. She will also explain the new "Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard" and what that looks like in practice.
Please rsvp if you plan on attending.
Alaska CASA Conference
Sept 29-30
Anchorage
See details above
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