Community Support for Distance Learning
Vegas Strong Academy with Parks and Recreation
- Accepts Urban League- Library locations only
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Community centers- have a separate application for financial aide https://registration.lasvegasnevada.gov/NV/las-vegas-nv/catalog
- Bring financial request to the community center directly
- Call for openings
- Yes, for children with special needs, have to toilet and feed themselves.
- Dula community center, 702-229-6307 assist with the financial assistance process and criteria to qualify
SMUNA- Southern Nevada Urban Micro Academy
Boys and Girls Club
ccept children with special needs. Must toilet on their own and able to self-feed
YMCA
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https://www.lasvegasymca.org/y-cares/
- Enrolling Full/Half Day preschool ages 3-5
- Preschool accepts Urban League assistance
- Enrichment Program
- Open M-F Full Day ages 5-15
- Financial Assistance available
- Accepts children with special needs. Must toilet on their own and able to self-feed
Battle Born Las Vegas Kids and Teens
Lifetime
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https://my.lifetime.life/lp/distance-learning-camp.html
- Learning camps
- 2 locations:
- Life Time Athletic Green Valley
- 121 Carnegie St, Henderson, NV 89074
- Life Time Summerlin
- 10721 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135
- Ages 5-12
- Call for financial information and acceptance of children with special needs
Boys Town
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Foster Change is incredibly grateful to have partnered with the #GiveTogetherNow campaign and the Family Independence Initiative to get $500 to families affected by COVID-19. Over the summer our board members worked to reach out to each of our Foster Change member families to see how they were doing! We then worked with our organization Foster Change organization partners the Adoption Exchange, CASA, Foster Connect, Foster Kinship, and Fostering Hope, to identify affected families and give them a little boost of hope in this hard time! Thank you Family Independence Initiative!
Press Release
400 households in Las Vegas will receive COVID-19 relief through #GiveTogetherNow, a national rapid-relief initiative, to provide funds to families having a tough time financially because of the coronavirus. This is the second distribution of funds through the initiative. In May, local nonprofits Leaders in Training, Foster Kinship,
HOPE for Prisoners, and Nevada Youth Empowerment Project partnered with the relief effort to distribute one-time cash transfers of $500 to over 300 families.
The additional support is due to an investment of $175,000 from Family Independence Initiative (FII), one of the creators of #GiveTogetherNow, and a $25,000 gift from an anonymous Las Vegas donor. With these new funds being distributed, an additional 400 families will receive a $500 cash transfer, putting the total impact at over 700 families and $377,000. The funds are unrestricted, so recipients can use the money however they
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“I couldn’t believe it. This support was unexpected. It’s such a relief. These funds help greatly for my daughter and I to cover essential expenses like rent, light, and food,” said Victoria L, fund recipient.
“We are partnering with relatively small organizations who trust, respect, advocate and work closely day in and day out with hardworking families and individuals with limited means, even in good times,” said Paula Sneed, Las Vegas resident and FII board chair. “Because of their relationships with families, the organizations see the wrenching impact of COVID -19 not only on the families but also on the broader community. Many families had not received funds from any other sources and were ineligible for government or other support. We knew these organizations could get the funds out quickly because families and individuals knew and trusted them.”
Partnering organizations are:
● !Arriba!
● Baby’s Bounty
● TULIPS
● CupCake Girls
● Foster Change
● Foster Connect
● Foster Kinship
● Gentlemen by Choice
● HOPE for Prisoners
● Leaders in Training
● Nevada Youth Empowerment Project (Reno)
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We Want to Hear from You! |
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Due to the pandemic, Foster Change has not been able to do as much for our members as other years. Though we must continue to practice social distancing, we would like to be creative in the way we serve kids this fall. Please take this survey and let us know what you would like to see in terms of fun and safe way for kids to get candy. |
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In Person events – From July 1 to September 30th SJRC Sibling Preservation will offer outings for youth in care and the families they live with EVERY two weeks (July 1, July, 15, July 30th, and more). Activities such as Cowabunga Bay, LV Gran Prix, AdventureDome, Springs Preserve and more. Free Admission, lunch, snacks, beverages, for youth and chaperones.
Dates and details are not shared publicly as RSVP is required to meet Phase 2 guidelines of 50 participant max.
Virtual Visits – Youth can request a HIPPA compliant private visit via Zoom with options such as Kahoot Trivia games and other ‘icebreakers’. Incentives such as Amazon/Digital Gift cards are also available.
Daily Kahoot Quiz – Sign up for a daily email with log in information for our Kahoot Quiz- topics range from educational (State Capitals, Chemistry) to wacky youth oriented topics (SpongeBob, Marvel Heroes). Top youth score each day receives a $10 Digital Gift card of their choice.
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Clark County Department of Family Services is now offering VIRTUAL information Sessions!
Please pass this along to anyone who may be interested in learning more about becoming a Foster Parent- we need you!
Upcoming Information Sessions (Traditional Foster Care) Information Sessions
Saturday, Aug. 29 at 9 a.m.
*Please note the RSVP deadlines:
Monday, 1 p.m. for Tuesday Information Sessions and
Friday, 1 p.m. for Saturday Information Sessions.
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Online Trainings: Relicensing Hours |
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If you are working on your license (kinship caregivers who have children with an open DFS case), there are two required QPI videos that you have to watch for licensing: Normalcy and Emergency Preparedness. We have created study guides for the required videos licensed caregivers much watch for re-licensing hours. Click here to view our available study guides.
We continue to offer our computers for you to use at our office in order to complete videos required for licensing and re-licensing, please call to request an appointment (702) 970-4546.
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If you are a licensed caregiver and it is time time to renew, you will be required to complete 12 hours of online training through QPInevada.org. There are six hours of training's you are required to take, and the rest you can choose.
We have created study guides for the required training's and nine more we recommend that will equal 12 hours. Click HERE for the study guides, or give us a call and we'd be happy to provide it for you!
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We are pleased to be able to offer our great in person CPR classes once again!
September 23rd from 5-9 pm
October 12th from 5-9 pm
Space and childcare are limited so please call 702-970-4546 for availability and to sign up. Your membership must be current to attend. Masks are required during the class.
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❤❤Car Seat Class- Now Hybrid ❤❤ |
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Foster Kinship/Foster Change is pleased to now offer an online car seat safety education course! Kinship caregivers who are in the licensing process with DFS with children 0-6 will need to complete a car seat safety course as part of the process.
We look forward to helping families continue the licensing process during this challenging time. The classroom portion is online, while the install check will be done safely in person.
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Did you Know: The Adoption Exchange has a Library of
AMAZING Online Trainings!
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The Adoption Exchange offers free online training for Foster and Adoptive Parents. Please register first to gain access to online learning. If you already have an account with The Adoption Exchange please log in and take advantage of the free training.
The Adoption exchange also offers a lending library which is an excellent post-adoption service. Please click on the link below for more information.
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The Adoption Exchange- Training |
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Virtual TBRI® Caregiver Training 2020 for Nevada: Introduction |
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Training Opportunity
"Privilege, Racism & Oppression 101"- Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker
Series will be every Tuesday in September from 11:00am-12:00pm
Description
Raising an adoptee of color within a multiracial family can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. For many white adoptive parents, the concept of race can be difficult to approach because they never received the training or support necessary to address such a complex topic. This 5-week webinar series will focus on supporting white adoptive parents to children of color by discussing the basics of developmentally appropriate racial language, ways to respond to racism, and the tools necessary to help your child build a strong racial identity.
Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker educates from her unique “trifecta perspective” as a licensed psychologist, transracial adoptee and adoptive parent specializing in adoption, trauma, attachment and racial identity work through her private practice in Denver, Colorado. She is a frequent speaker and trainer at adoption agencies, camps and conferences throughout the U.S., and is the author of “The Adoptee Self-Reflection Journal,” as well as the developer of the National Adoptee-Therapist Directory. Learn more about her work and educational resources at www.growbeyondwords.com
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Behavior Training Video
If you missed the opportunity to watch Nadine live, here is your chance to learn more about behaviors. Nadine has been working with children for over 15 years and has a vast amount of knowledge in behaviors and sensory issues. This will count towards 1 hour of re-licensing credit. Please follow the link.
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Food Banks and Families First Information |
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Food Banks
There are many locations in Nevada where families can get free and reduced food.
Clark County Food Resources
Three Square offers an interactive website which matches your zip code to food banks and provides the food bank’s days and times of operation.
Phone: (702) 644-3663
Just One Project offers free groceries for individuals and groups. Below is a quick snapshot of what they offer and a link to their site.
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The Mobile Food Market is: A mobile community market in Southern Nevada called Pop Up & Give at various locations. There are no requirements to be served.
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The Senior Food Market is: Open weekly on Monday's and Friday's BY APPOINTMENT ONLY to serve seniors 60+ in need of food. To make an appointment call the office. The pantry is stocked with specialized foods for proper senior nutrition. The Just One Project welcomes all senior individuals and groups. There are no requirements to receive groceries and no lines to wait in. Seniors are welcome to attend the pantry once a month for grocery needs.
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The Senior Grocery Delivery is: Grocery delivery made available for seniors Monday through Friday. Schedule BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
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Emergency Assistance is: FREE Groceries for Families. The Just One Project pantry is open weekly BY APPOINTMENT ONLY to serve families in need of emergency food assistance. To make an appointment call the office. They welcome all individuals and families in need. There are no requirements to receive groceries and no lines to wait in.
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Phone: 702-462-2253
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Families First COVID-19 Toolkit |
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Crisis Support Resources Through Clark County School District |
Safe-Voice: 1-833-216-SAFE (7233) for anonymous reporting
CCSD Police: 702-799-5411
Mobile Crisis Response Team: 702-486-7865
National Suicide Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Nevada Crisis Line: 775-784-8090
If someone is having thoughts of self-harm, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Please call 911 for an immediate emergency situation.
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A very special thank you to Foster Kinship, who have put together fun and easy activities to do at home. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar is part of the Foster Kinship Childcare Curriculum and is a favorite of students who participated in the class. Today, Michelle Pulido, who is also a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and a CPR Instructor for Foster Change. |
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Part 1 Reading the Book:
Read the book to your child in a fun way, such as using funny voices to make this more enjoyable.
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Part of the fun in creating a caterpillar is letting your creativity take over. |
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Part 2-
What you will need:
1:Egg Crates
2 Paint or Watercolors
3:Paint Brushes
4:Pipe Cleaners
5:Glue
additional items:
Glitter, googly eyes, pom poms, yarn.
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Part 3-Finishing the Caterpillar:
By now your caterpillar should be dry and you can add the finish touches.
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Thank you so much for joining us for this activity. We will bring you another one next month. We hope you had as much fun as we did. "Ta,Ta for now" (Tigger) |
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Remember to Always Wash Your Hands
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Foster Change |702-970-4546| www.fosterchangecc.org |Disclosure:Foster Change does not own the rights to the pictures and videos in the newsletter.
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