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Thursday, May 1
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1:00 AM - 3:00 AM |
| Location: |
2320 N. 20th St. Phx, Az. 85006 |
| Summary: |
Coping with an Angry Child: Facilitated by: Latonya Whitaker, MSW, LCSW |
| Description: |
Objective: To provide foster parents and adoptive parents information along with practical techniques to manage anger while developing an inclusive relationship with the child. Segments of the training include:
I. Coping with the Angry Child,
II. Responding to the Angry Child,
III. Techniques,
IV. Behavior Responsibility/Consequences
V. Questions and Answers
Snacks and beverages will be served. Registration is required. Please contact Mike @ 602-930-4451 or email mweddle@aask-az.org to register.
LIMITED CHILD CARE(Ages 0-11) WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE
First come first serve: reserve your spot early
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Wednesday, May 7
| Time: |
1:30 AM - 3:00 AM |
| Location: |
2320 N. 20th St. Phx Az 85006 |
| 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. |
Sunday, May 11
| Time: |
All day event |
| Summary: |
Mother's Day |
| Description: |
2nd Sunday of May |
Wednesday, May 14
| Time: |
1:00 AM - 3:00 AM |
| Location: |
2320 N. 20th St. Phx Az. 85006 |
| 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 contact Mike @ 602-930-4451 or email mweddle@aask-az.org to register. Limited child care will be available! Registration is required and space is limited so call soon! Snacks and beverages will be served. |
Saturday, May 17
| Time: |
All day event |
| Summary: |
Armed Forces Day |
| Description: |
3rd Saturday of May |
Thursday, May 22
| Time: |
1:00 AM - 3:00 AM |
| Location: |
2320 N. 20th St. Phx, Az. 85006 |
| Summary: |
Loving-Touch Parent-Child Massage Training: Karen S. Gillian, LMT, CIMI, CPST |
| Description: |
Karen S. Gillian, LMT, CIMI, CPST is a licensed Massage Therapist and certified instructor of infant massage, in addition to a foster/adoptive parent of six. In this hands-on training, parents will learn the techniques of infant/child massage for their children. Karen will teach the physical benefits of massage, including strengthening of digestive, circulatory and gastrointestinal systems, reduced discomfort from teething, gas or colic, increased circulation and respiration, increased mid-line orientation and increased vocalization. Karen will also include the emotional/psychological benefits including increased bond, relaxation of both parent and child, increased self-esteem for parent and child, and increased ability for the parent to read their child's cues. Karen will address special needs issues, positive vs. negative touch, and protocol for using massage. Please bring your infant/child and a small blanket as this is a hands-on class. Snacks and beverages will be served. Registration is required. Please contact Mike @ 602-930-4451 or email mweddle@aask-az.org to register. |
Friday, May 23
| Time: |
1:30 AM - 4:00 AM |
| Location: |
2320 N. 20th St. Phx Az. 85006 |
| Summary: |
Dr. Texidor- PTSD and Attachment |
| Description: |
Dr Texidor will be Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD as it relates to neurodevelopmental stages in the developing brain and attachment. He will also discuss its impact on cognitive function, memory and attention. .
Snacks and beverages will be served. Registration is required. Please contact Mike @ 602-930-4451 or email mweddle@aask-az.org to register.
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Monday, May 26
| Time: |
All day event |
| Summary: |
Memorial Day |
| Description: |
Last Monday of May |
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