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Parents' Day Out - Soccer Clinic
04.24.10 / 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m
Omni Sportsplex in St. Peters
 Players from Saint Louis Athletica - St. Louis Womens Professional Soccer team - will conduct a free soccer clinic with drills and tips. Youth should be prepared to run! Team players will also be on hand to sign autographs, while foster/adoptive parents enjoy a day out. A picnic lunch will be provided for the kids. Children must be at least five years old to participate in this event. Space is limited to 30 children and reservations will be on a first come, first serve basis. To register, call 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373).
Birthday Buddy Program Helps Youth in Foster Care
Do you need help providing birthday presents for your children in foster care? Apply for a Birthday Buddy today! Donors within the community are matched with your child(ren) who then typically receive several birthday presents from their Buddy. Applications from foster children with April, May, or June birthdays are now being accepted. For questions, please contact Debbie Schoemehl, the Birthday Buddy Coordinator, at 314.223.5723 or Shelley Thomas-Benke at 800.FOSTER.3 x29.
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Older Youth Support Group
04.06.10 / 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
*NEW Location*
Olivette Community Ctr, 9723 Grandview Dr, 63132
Topic: Finding My Place: Respectful Communications To register, please contact Nickie Steinhoff, Director of Training and Community Support, at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373) x35.
Parent Support Group
04.06.10 / 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
*NEW Location*
Olivette Community Ctr, 9723 Grandview Dr, 63132
Topic: Can't We All Just Get Along? New Family Dynamics To register, please contact Nickie Steinhoff, Director of Training and Community Support, at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373) x35.
Foster / Adoptive Parent Meet & Greet
05.11.10 / 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
*NEW Location*
Olivette Community Ctr, 9723 Grandview Dr, 63132
Would you like to meet other foster / adoptive parents? Learn from their experiences? Make new friends? Attendees will learn more about the new and improved Parent-to-Parent Network (a temporary relief system for families caring for foster and adopted children). They will also discover how to receive advance notification of special opportunities, including free sporting event tickets, movie passes, etc. Childcare provided. Parents must be registered to attend. To register, please contact Nickie Steinhoff, Director of Training and Community Support, at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373) x35.
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314.773.KIDS
Tyler Place Presbyterian Church
2109 S. Spring Street, 2nd Floor, 63110
Hours of Operation: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, and every Saturday (except Holidays) from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
March:
All sweaters and coats are buy one get one free.
KidStore & Parents Classifieds
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Denise Kelley, Director of Family Advocacy, is available to search for latest research, community resources, or case-specific policy. Requests can be e-mailed or discussed by calling 800.367.8373 (314.367.8373) x25.
Hot Topic of the Month
Topic: Lack of Consensus Between Children’s Division & Family Support Team (CD10-24)
Occasionally, there are situations where there is a lack of consensus between a case manager and other team members regarding a particular decision. If the Children’s Service Worker is the only member of the Family Support Team (FST) or Permanency Planning Review Team (PPRT) not in agreement with the rest of the Team on a particular decision, the following steps should be taken:
- The worker should discuss their concerns with their supervisor and/or Circuit Manager.
- If there is still disagreement after discussion with the supervisor and/or Circuit Manager, new policy requires the county to forward all relevant information to the Regional Office who will review the case to determine how Children’s Division should proceed.
- When a case is managed by a contracted foster care case management provider, the worker should discuss disagreement with other team members with their immediate supervisor.
- If there is still disagreement after supervisory review, all relevant information should be shared with the Program Manager who will determine the appropriate course of action.
Related Policy: Process for foster/relative/kin who do not agree with case management decision. Click here to view the policy related to the Alternative Care Review Board.
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Missouri Adoptive Parent Survey
The Missouri Community Champions Network Coalition is conducting a survey to learn how adopted children are doing in different aspects of their lives and what services their families might need. This information will help in advocating for the identified supports and services. It is important to hear from as many families as possible, both those who are experiencing challenges as well as those who are not. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Stevens at 508.254.2200.
Missouri Youth Leadership Forum
The Missouri Youth Leadership Forum announces the eighth statewide leadership forum for high school students, ages 16-21, with a disability. Qualified students can apply now for the eighth annual Missouri Youth Leadership Forum (MYLF) scheduled for July 25-28, 2010, at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Youth delegates will learn about leadership principles, disability experience and resource sharing, assistive technology, development and achievement of career goals, independent living, and developing advocacy skills. There are no tuition costs and deadline for submitting the application is April 15, 2010.
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Spring Egg-stravaganza
03.28.10 / 6:00 p.m. / 8:00 p.m.
The Magic House, 515 S Kirkwood Rd, 63122
Cost: FREE
This year the event will be open to resource homes from St. Louis City and County and contracted agencies. All children who live in your home are welcome to attend. To sign up, call 314.340.7536, or 314.340.7356. You can also e-mail Lisbeth.Tintera@dss.mo.gov with the following information: foster parent's name, phone number, Agency children are case managed by (example: St, Louis City CD, or Mo. Alliance), number of children attending, and ages of the children.
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Grade-to-Grade: Developing Self-Advocacy Skills
03.30.10 / 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SSD Admin Office, 12110 Clayton Rd (Rm.57)
Not Approved for Training Hours
Learn tips to help your child transition from grade to grade while focusing your child's learning at home and school on skills for self-advocacy and independence. To register, call 314.989.7807 (TTY: 314.989.8552) or register on-line at www.solutionwhere.com/ssd. For training hour approval, contact Leslie Lewis at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373) x37.
Understanding Asperger Syndrome
03.31.10 & 04.07.10 / 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SSD Admin Office, 12110 Clayton Rd (Rm.57)
Not Approved for Training Hours
This two-part workshop helps you identify and understand the social, communication, sensory and behavioral characteristics of Asperger syndrome and gain an awareness of effective, practical strategies that will support your child in being more successful at home and school. To register, call 314.989.7807 (TTY: 314.989.8552) or register on-line at www.solutionwhere.com/ssd. For training hour approval, contact Leslie Lewis at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373) x37.
Orientation for Parents to Special Education and the IEP Process
04.01.10 / 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
SSD Admin Office, 12110 Clayton Rd (Rm.60)
Not Approved for Training Hours
This orientation is designed to provide an overview of special education services and how they are provided through SSD. Learn more about how to develop an effective individualized education program (IEP), educational rights, and community resources/support.. To register, call 314.989.7807 (TTY: 314.989.8552) or register on-line at www.solutionwhere.com/ssd. For training hour approval, contact Leslie Lewis at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373) x37.
Understanding the IEP Process
04.07.10 / 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SSD Admin Office, 12110 Clayton Rd (Rm.61)
Not Approved for Training Hours
Workshop offers an in-depth look at the evaluation process, qualifying for an IEP, the many components that must be addressed in the IEP document, and how progress will be monitored. To register, call 314.989.7807 (TTY: 314.989.8552) or register on-line at www.solutionwhere.com/ssd. For training hour approval, contact Leslie Lewis at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373) x37.
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Coalition Training Extravaganza
05.01.10 / 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration Ends on April 21st
Approved for 7.5 In-Service Training Hours
THEME: Understanding & Promoting Positive Infant, Child & Teen Development
Training Extravaganzas are all-day trainings that allow foster/adoptive/relative caregivers to receive 7.5 in-service training hours in one day, and you can bring the kids, too. Please check with your licensing worker if planning on attending.
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