We are so happy to have Legal Aid's Amy Connell return this year to give us more information about how to advocate your child's education. Amy will talk answer questions about educational advocacy and share information about the Special Education program run by Legal Aid. This is a meeting your do not want to miss as it is an excellent resource and always highly appreciated by foster and adoptive parents!
Tuesday, October 15th at 6pm
4344 W Cheyenne, 89032
RSVP for Childcare: sandy@fosterchangecc.org
Dinner and limited childcare will be provided free!
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10/19 Halloween Carnival
Please Note Time Change! Starts at 11 AM with 10:30 Early Bird Costume Selection for FC Members
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JOIN US for breakfast and a training on how to help children of the Opioid Crisis. Space is limited so Foster Change Members have access to early birth registration starting today.
When: Tuesday, October 29th
Where: Springs Preserve
Time: 8:30 AM- 11:00 AM
Description: Foster Kinship is partnering with Generations United to deliver a symposium and training event entitled: Helping Children of the Opioid Crisis: Supporting Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children. This session will feature presentations from families impacted by the opioid crisis, key officials leading efforts to combat the opioid crisis in Nevada, and national experts on the growing numbers of grandfamilies in Nevada and across the nation. The symposium will be followed by training for service providers including government and non-government child welfare agencies and aging services providers, community-based organizations, juvenile justice, mental health, and substance use treatment providers. The training will include topics such as strategies to conduct effective outreach to the families; learnings from model practices and programs serving the families; and offer tools and information about technical assistance and other resources. Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s) will be available for attendees.
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Join Foster Connect Dinner on Oct. 18 from 6-8pm? It's being held at Mosaic church (9220 Manhattan Rd. Henderson 89074) and Caitlin Johnson will have a speaker talking about FAS and Drug exposure. There will be free childcare and dinner provided. All families have to do to register at this website
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foster-connect-dinner-tickets-71676750089
with the pw: Foster Connect. You must include the number of children you will be brining in your ticket number. Additional information is provided upon registration.
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Respite Volunteers Needed
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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.
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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):
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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:
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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.
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Available dates for Car Seat Safety Training
Sunday 11/10/2019 from 10am-1pm
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
Friday 10/4/2019 from 2-6 pm (few spots left)
Sunday 12/15/2019 from 10 am-2 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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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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Required QPI Videos for Re-licensing - NEW STUDY GUIDES
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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 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!
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Adoption Exchange - Online Training
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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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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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Discounts for Foster Families
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SeaQuest offers the opportunity for children in Foster Care to enjoy SeaQuest free of charge. Please take your placement letter with you.
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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.
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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.
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Parenting classes by CPLC count for Re-licensing hours. Call them directly for days and times 702-207-1614!
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Fire Extinguisher Service
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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
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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!
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Family Fun Around the City
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Purchase your Pogo Pass for this year and get access to some great activities for all ages. For more information please click on the link below.
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Vegas Family Guide Website
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If you are looking for stuff to do or resources, Vegas family guide is a great site to check out. They have information on resources and
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The link below is for kid friendly events that have no affiliation with Foster Change.
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Boulder Station Hotel and Casino will play host to our Halloween Harvest on Saturday, October 19th. This OUTDOOR event will take place in the main parking lot off of Boulder Highway. Guests will enjoy kicking off their holiday shopping for the fall and winter.
Come on out from 10AM-4PM and support local, small business owners and crafters. It will be a perfect fall day for the community to be together.
Bring your friends and family!
Admission is free to the public. Free Kidz Korner with complimentary face painting and crafts. Look for the tents and let the fun begin!
Info@VegasEventsandMore.com
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1401 N Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89108
Join us Sunday, October 20th from 5pm - 8pm for our annual Trunk or Treat! Register your vehicles at GOATAPPROVED.INFO, All registered vehicles must decorate their trunks and hand out candy.
COME IN COSTUME! Register for a chance to win a FREE Super Deluxe Birthday Party! FREE ADMISSION.
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Sandy Vargas | Foster Change | 702-970-4546 | |sandy@fosterchangecc.org | www.fosterchangecc.org
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