~ October 2021 ~
Copper Penny Scavenger Hunt!
There are two copper pennies hidden in the graphics of this newsletter! Pay close attention to the graphics to follow, and if you find the hidden pennies, email audrey@fosterchangecc.org, with a screenshot of the penny or a detailed description of its location to be entered into a raffle to win a gift card. Happy Hunting!

Our winner from September is Jennifer Mackenzie!!
~ Trunk or Treat ~
Spooky Season is upon us!

We are hosting a Trunk or Treat style costume giveaway event on October 8th, from 4-7pm.

The sign up form was sent to your email as soon as we opened it, and it filled up pretty fast!!

We are still accepting form submissions for the waitlist, so if you missed our on round one, still click above to get your family on there!
~ Support Groups ~
~ Respite Care ~
~ Kinship Corner ~
~ Just for Kids ~
Spooky Craft Time!!
Looking for something fun to do with the kiddo? Take at look at instructions for some Halloween Pumpkin Jars HERE.

The gist is to get some Mason jars and paint them orange, then use them as storage or decorations. The possibilities are really endless!!

Once your Mason Jars together and painted, one way to keep using them would be as a mindfulness activity. Our kiddos may need ways to identify their emotions, but may not have the words for them. So how would we use pumpkin jars for mindfulness?
Paint faces on them. Make them Jack-O-Lanterns with varying expressions like happy, sad, or mad, and give the kiddos something, like paper, beans, tokens, or anything small. Every time they are feeling an emotion, they drop an item in the pumpkin that matches, and at the end of the day, the whole family can sit and see how everyone has been feeling that day. This gives them a fun, seasonal way to process their emotions, and then revisit to create an opportunity to connect with their caregivers.
Or we could all make spooky, light up pumpkin jars and be matching!!
~ Community Resources ~
Food Banks

There are many locations in Nevada where families can get free and reduced food.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The  Senior Grocery Delivery  is: Grocery delivery made available for seniors Monday through Friday. Schedule BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
  • 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.

Phone: 702-462-2253

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Hannah's Closet is a free clothing resource for foster families in the Las Vegas Valley. It offers clothes and shoes for ages 0-17, toys, and limited hygiene items, depending on availability. To shop, you will need to bring your placement letter, guardianship papers, or adoption decree. There are two locations, one north and one south, and both are available for once a month visits, as needed. For more information and hours of operation, see location specific contact information below. Business hours vary, as this is a volunteer-run resource.

Hannah's Closet North -

Hannah's Closet South -

Crisis Support Resources Through Clark County School District
Families First PDF Guide



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)
or
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. 
~ School Resources ~
Vegas Strong Academy with Parks and Recreation
  • Accepts Urban League- Library locations only
  • 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

YMCA
  • 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
  • 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
~ Ongoing Trainings ~
~ Online Training ~
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