Foster Change November Newsletter

October 2019

November is National Foster Care Month and we applaud and celebrate you! Giving a child a forever home is a gift of love, commitment, and generosity. Every child deserves a loving and stable home where they can grow and feel safe. Commiting to raise another persons child is an act selfless act that requires patience, dedication and determination.

2019 Proclamation

Events

Save the Date!!!!!!

Tuesday, December 10th!!!

Be on the lookout for a separate email containing details about our upcoming cookie decorating event.

Details to come soon!

Respite Volunteers Needed

Help Out One Another

Foster Change would like to put together a respite list for members that have adopted children and are not eligible for services through the Department of Family Services. Every now and then I hear caregivers wanting to get away for a weekend or they need a few hours of self-care. If you are willing to provide assistance to your fellow caregivers, please let us know by filling out this form with your information. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Not only are you helping another caregiver take a break, but you are connecting kids so they can make lasting friendships. If you are interested, please take a minute to fill out the interest form.

Click Here: Interest Form

Respite Opportunities

Canyon Ridge Christian Church is in the middle of transitioning to a new database. Please use the link below this month to reserve your spot for Parents Night Out. Thank you for your patience!

Foster Parent Night Out

When: Fri, Oct 18, 6p-9p,

Where: Canyon Ridge Christian Church

Lone Mountain Campus - Youth Building

6200 West Lone Mountain Road

Las Vegas, NV 89130

Who: All foster caregivers (licensed, unlicensed, relative, fictive kin)

Registration closes on October 14 (or once all slots are full):

Registration Link

Grace Point Church Church provides free respite care every first Friday of the month. Grace Point Church appreciates the opportunity to help Foster Parents take a little break to catch a movie or go do something fun with their significant other. For more information please contact:

Grace Point Church Events

YMCA Family Night

If your family is a member of the YMCA, there are great activities and events to consider.

Events include Family's Night Out, Parents Night Out and much more. Some events and activities require memberships and some are offered at a low cost. Check the YMCA in your area for more details. Below is an informational flyer specific to the Centennial Hills YMCA.

YMCA Information

Training

Available dates for Car Seat Safety Training

Friday 11/15 from 2 pm-5 pm

Friday 12/6 from 2 pm-5 pm

Tuesday 12/17 from 6-9 pm

Friday 12/20 from 2 pm- 5 pm

Please bring your car seat to class, if you have one available.

There is no childcare available for this class.

Please call 702-970-4546 to register.

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Available dates for CPR/First Aid/AED Training

Tuesday 11/26 from 5-9 pm

Sunday 12/15 from 10 am-2 pm

There is no childcare available for this

class.

Please call 702-970-4546 to register.

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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.

Required QPI Videos for Re-licensing - NEW STUDY GUIDES

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 trainings you are required to take, and the rest you can choose.

We have created study guides for the required trainings 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!

Adoption Exchange - Online Training

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.

https://www.adoptex.org/online-learning-center

The Adoption exchange also offers a lending library which is an excellent post-adoption service. Please click on the link below for more information.

https://www.adoptex.org/online-learning-center

SAFY offers a Sex Education class for children an

if you would like more information contact SAFY at 702-385-5331. SAFY also provides services such as Intensive Family Intervention Services

Trauma
Anxiety and Depression*
ADHD*
Conduct Issues*
Transition and Adjustments*

SAFY

Parenting classes by CPLC count for Re-licensing hours. Call thedirectly for days and times 702-207-1614!

Fire Extinguisher Service

Fire Extinguisher Services

These two companies have very affordable rates if you need your fire extinguisher recharged.

301 W St Louis Ave

(702) 384-1546

Open ⋅ Closes 4PM

Discounts for Foster Families

SeaQuest offers the opportunity for children in Foster Care to enjoy SeaQuest free of charge. Please take your placement letter with you.

https://vegas.visitseaquest.com/inspire/

Children's Discovery Museum offers a reduced fee of $3.00 per person (up to four guests) if you show an EBT, WIC, SNAP card or foster care license.

Merlin's Magic Wand

Merlin's Magic Wand offers the opportunity to apply for a travel grant to places such as Legoland and Madame Tussauds. The travel grant can cover the cost of tickets and parking.

For more information on how to apply please click below.

Click Here

Support

There will be no support group in November for Foster Change

Need Support? Do you know that there are support groups for Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship families across Las Vegas? We have recently compiled a list of groups and hopefully you will find one that meets your needs!

Download the complete list here