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Sunday, September 9
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All day event |
| Summary: |
Grandparent's Day |
| Description: |
First Sunday after Labor Day |
Tuesday, September 11
| Time: |
12:45 AM - 3:00 AM |
| Location: |
Lodestar Family Connections Center |
| Summary: |
*Stepping Stones- Post Placement Workshop Series: For Parents of Tweens and Teens |
| Description: |
This group is specially designed for families that have recently (in the past year) taken placement of a child through adoption, foster care, kinship, or guardianship. Topics include: Child development, Grief & Loss, Attachment, & Discipline. There is no cost to the family and dinner and childcare (for children 7 and younger) are provided. There is a parent group and a youth group (for children 8 and older). We request that families attend all four sessions which will be every Wednesday from September 10th through October 1st. Families will earn 9 hours of advanced training for completing the series.
Registration is required. For additional information/registration, please contact Jessica Fisher at 602-930-4413. |
Wednesday, September 12
| Time: |
1:00 AM - 3:00 AM |
| Location: |
Lodestar Family Connections Center |
| Summary: |
Meet Arizona’s Children- Foster Care |
| Description: |
The Lodestar Family Connections Center is partnering with DES to offer Meet Arizona's Children. This is an opportunity for foster families to get involved in the placement process at an earlier stage. Families that attend will see video presentations of children who are currently looking for placement and case managers or caregivers are there to answer your questions. Families can then fill out a form so that the child's case manager is notified directly that they are interested in more information or potentially taking placement of that child. The children presented will have current placement in a group home or shelter and DES is looking for a foster home. These children all still have a case plan of reunification, and are not legally free for adoption. If you are a licensed foster parent with room for a child or children in your home, then please call Amy at 602-930-4433 to register to attend. Limited child care will be available! Registration is required and space is limited so call soon! |
Thursday, September 13
| Time: |
1:30 AM - 3:00 AM |
| Summary: |
*Adoption or Guardianship:What's the Difference? |
| Description: |
This 90 minute training is designed to help families make informed decisions when considering the possibility of adoption or permanent guardianship. Child care and a meal will be provided at this training! To register please call Corina Aguilar at 602-863-0799 x190. |
Friday, September 14
| Time: |
1:00 AM - 3:00 AM |
| Summary: |
*What Is It Like To Be a Foster Child with Shannon Clayton |
| Description: |
While we have all received training on the realities of being a foster child, nothing can get us closer to understanding than listening to someone who has experienced it themselves. Shannon Clayton will be here to share her story of being in foster care and offer her recommendations to the families who have foster children in their homes. Registration is required. Please call Amy to register at 602-930-4433. |
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