November 2018
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays from our family to yours. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a member.
Three Square-Healthy Cooking
Tuesday November 20th from 6-8 pm Three Square will be joining us for a healthy cooking/ healthy choices presentation. This is a very wonderful way to teach your kids how to make smart choices in food and to see how much sugar they are actually consuming. Dinner and childcare will be provided but space is limited. Please call Sandy 702-970-4546 to reserve you space today!
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Please join us for cookie decorating fun and pictures with Santa on December 11th from 6-8 pm. The event will take place at Link for Life Park. Please park near Peggy's Attic then walk to the gate near Positively Kids to check in. Please email sandy@fosterchangecc.org to be put on the guest list.
2018 Halloween Carnival
A very special thank you to Through the Eyes of a Child Foundation, The Department of Family Services and our individual volunteers for coordinating with us to put on the annual Halloween Carnival. This is one of the many free perks of your membership.

Children were able to play games, get their faces painted, eat lunch, take pictures and jump in a bouncy house. We enjoyed connecting with those of you who were able to attend.
Thank You Foster Kinship
Special thank you to Foster Kinship for opening an event to our Foster Change Members. Kids were able to pick a costume, eat sweets, participate in a trunk or treat and cakewalk.
If you have been to Peggy's Attic, you probably know this guy in the blue shirt. His name is Gus and he loves to work with kids. Gus hosted a trunk during the costume event and one second place! Way to go Gus!
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Training
There are two dates left for 2019 for CPR/First Aid/AED training left. We want to fill up our classes. If you need to get certified, the available dates are :
11/16/2018 from 1 pm-5 pm
12/16/2018 from 9 am to 1 pm
Please call 702-970-4546 to register.
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*
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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 the 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.

Respite Opportunities
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.

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:

Canyon Ridge Church
Canyon Ridge Christian Church hosts Parents Night Out every third Friday of the month from
6-9 pm. For safety purposes, the door closes at 6:30 pm. Please make sure your children are fed before they are dropped off. Please click below to create an account if you are interested.

Things to Do
Magical Forest is open November 23-December 24; December 26-31, 2018. Opens nightly at 5:30 p.m.

Find out what holiday events are going on as well as the cost. Click below for more information.

Did you know that Foster Children are, and will always be, FREE at SeaQuest Interactive Aquariums? Children in foster care are always welcome free of charge, 365 days a year! One caregiver will also receive free admission.



Boys & Girls Club was established so that kids would have a safe place for recreational activities where they could develop and grow. This is a place where children can feel like they belong. This is also a great way for kids to interact with other kids and make new friends. Boys & Girls Club hosts events such as Boys Night Out, Girls Day and they have athletic activities. If you are interested in joining please visit your nearest Boys & Girls Club for pricing and member information.

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