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24-Hour access to Crisis Intervention for pre- and post- guardianship/adoptive families in St. Louis County. We help families:
- manage immediate crises and safety plan;
- improve child, parent, and sibling relationships;
- increase family communication and self-management skills; and
- prevent disruption.
For immediate assistance, call Dawn Milburn, Lead Family Intervention Specialist at 314.367.8373.
Crisis Intervention is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the St. Louis County Children's Service Fund.
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Let us know if you are moving so that we can update your mailing address in our database. This saves us from sending mail to an incorrect address and having it returned - which costs the Coalition money and means you are unable to access information on our programs. To update your email address, mailing address, or phone number, please contact Jessi Brawley, Development & Community Relations Manager, at 314.367.8373 x36 or jessibrawley@foster-adopt.org. Thank you! |
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Coalition News
Training Extravaganza
Theme: Children's Mental Health
04.02.11 / 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Extravaganza is an all-day training that allows foster/adoptive/relative caregivers to receive 7.5 in-service training hours in one day, and you can bring the kids, too. The registration deadline is March 18th. All attendees will be entered into a raffle to win an XBOX and 8 games!
Click here to view the agenda and download a registration form!
Childcare Lottery: Space limited to 200 adults and 100 children.
Registration forms must be received by March 18th to be included in the childcare lottery. ALL requests for childcare received by March 18th will be placed into the same lottery pool. Registration forms will be drawn at random until the 100 childcare slots are filled. All families who register will be notified by mail. If childcare is full, adults are still welcome to attend the workshop and receive 7.5 training hours. |
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Parents' Day Out
Olympiad Gymnastics in Chesterfield Valley is hosting a Parents' Day Out on Sunday, April 3rd from 2 to 4 p.m. for children ages 6 to 12. Kids will enjoy jumping on trampolines, playing in the foam pit, and tumbling while parents can treat themselves to shopping or eating in Chesterfield Valley. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Shelley Thomas-Benke at 314.367.8373 x29.
Need Someone to Read with Your Child Twice a Week? The Coalition collaborates with the YRead program to match volunteers with foster and adopted children whose reading skills are 1 to 2 grade levels behind where they should be. In this program, the tutor meets twice a week, for one hour each time, at a public library to read with the child. If your child is in need of a reading tutor and you are able to transport twice each week to a library in mid St. Louis County, South City, South County, or West County, please contact Shelley Thomas-Benke at 314.367.8373 x29. |
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Job Fair for Teens and Young Adults
04.02.11 / 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration Deadline March 18th
Is your teen thinking about his or her future? Thanks to Citigroup, youth ages 16 to 20 can participate in our Third Annual Job Fair including a variety of financial literacy workshops. The Fair will take place during the next Training Extravaganza on Saturday, April 2nd. Phone registrations are not accepted. Click here to download a registration form.
Interactive activities and individualized instruction will include:
- Jobs: Complete a skills/interest assessment and participate in a
"mock" interview
- Employers' Expectations: Learn how to find a job and create a plan
- Money: Budgeting and preparing for the future
- Credit: Establishing and protecting credit
Participants will be able to complete employment applications and speak with potential employers. Representatives from St. Louis Community College will be available to discuss the admission and financial aid process for prospective students. Parents NEED NOT be registered for the Training Extravaganza for older youth to attend the Job Fair. Click here to download the registration form and return before March 18th to:
Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, ATTN: Job Fair, 111 North 7th Street, Suite 402, St. Louis, MO 63101, or fax to 314.241.0715. |
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Fostering Financial Success: [RE]FRESH
We're now accepting applications for our new program, Fostering Financial Success: [RE]FRESH. This is a skills training and job placement program for foster youth ages 16 to 21. Thie program will allow older youth to obtain job training and experience, demonstrate their ability to earn and save money, and finally, obtain jobs in the community.
Employment Skills/Job Training
Youth will learn the workings of a retail establishment in detail, including: receiving, merchandising, working the cash register, managing volunteers, customer service, inventory/stocking, marketing, and helping customers find exactly what they are looking for. Participants will take away valuable interpersonal and customer service skills that will be transferable to multiple industries. For more information, contact Nickie Steinhoff, at 314.367.8373 x35. |
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Support Groups Free to Foster/Adoptive Families
Parent and Older Youth Support Groups
03.22.11 / 6 to 8 p.m.
Olivette Community Center (9732 Grandview Dr., St. Louis, MO 63132)
Childcare and dinner provided. You must register to attend. To register, contact Nickie Steinhoff, Director of Training & Community Support, at nickiesteinhoff@foster-adopt.org or 314.367.8373 x35. |
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Community Calendar
Drama Workshop for Foster and Adopted Children
Tuesday Evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. until 04.12.11
Children's Home Society (9445 Litzsinger, St. Louis, MO 63144)
Cost: FREE
Children's Home Society, with the help of Metro Theater Company, is offering a special seven-week drama workshop for children ages 11 to 15. Participants will explore activities that focus on collaboration, inclusion, and building non-verbal communications skills. Through improvisation techniques, students will talk about issues of concern, and help each other strategize solutions to challenges faced by the group. Registration is required.
More information and to register: 314.968.2350 x241
Keeping Teens Safe During Spring Break, Prom and Graduation Season
03.09.11 / 7 to 8:30 p.m.
At The Pointe at Ballwin Commons
Cost: FREE
Parents will learn practical suggestions to encourage healthy and safe behavior among teens during this panel discussion and Q&A session. Panelists include a former Rockwood student whose life was turned upside down on Prom night, Regional Support Center Coordinator of the National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, a defense attorney who works with youth and families on drug and alcohol offenses, and others.
More information and to register: Contact Renee at 636.733.2136 or visit www.rockwood.12k.mo.us
Family Wokshop: Guardianship & Alternatives
3.10.11 / 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
St. Louis Arc (1177 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63132)
Cost: FREE
The Family Workshop Series are designed to provide in-depth information on topics related to supporting family members with developmental disabilities. This workshop, presented by Bhavik R. Patel, Sandberg, Phoenix and von Gontard, P.C., will focus on determining when guardianship is needed, who should be a guardian and alternatives such as payees, conservatorships, trustees, powers of attorney, living wills and more. Registration is required.
More information and to register: www.slarc.org or contact Kendra Henry at 314.877.2221
We are Stronger Than Your Violence: Celebrating Youth Strength Over Violence
03.12.11 / 7 p.m.
Roosevelt High School (3230 Hartford Street, Saint Louis, MO 63118)
Cost: FREE
An evening of Hip Hop, Poetry, Theater, Visual Art, and Celebration performed by young people from St. Louis city and presented by Dutchtown Youth Council.
More information: 314.536.0566 or marjorie@dutchtownsouth.org
First Regional Robot Competition
03.17.11 - 03.19.11
Chaifetz Arena (1 S. Compton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103)
Cost: FREE
Watch kids and teens bring electronics to life in this robot competition. Student-built robots will compete in a varsity sport for the mind!
More information: www.stlouisfirst.org
National Children's Study (St. Louis City Location) Open House
03.24.11 / 3 to 7 p.m.
National Children's Study (5712 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63130)
Cost: FREE
The National Children's Study has opened a new field office in the City of St. Louis and invites you to stop by for a visit and tour.
More information and RSVP: Nikki Weinstein, 314.880.3640 x204
29th Annual Missouri Child Advocacy Day
03.31.11
Missouri State Capitol (201 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65101)
This is an opportunity for parents, providers, and community members to speak up and ask lawmakers to make the health, safety, and education of Missouri's children a top priority for the state.
More information and to register: www.childadvocacyday.org
2011 Children's Mental Health Conference
03.31.11 / 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Eden Seminary Press Building (475 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119)
Cost: $10
Funded by the Lutheran Foundation and presented by the Deaconess Parish Nurse Ministry Network, this Conference will better equip teachers, parents, social workers, counselors, and youth leaders with tools and supports for families with children experiencing mental health concerns. Registration is required and the deadline to register is March 24th.
More information and registration: Eileen McGartland, 314.918.2621 or emcgartland@eden.edu
Save the date! Foster/Adoptive Care Resource Event
04.30.11
Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School (701 N. Spring Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108)
Cost: FREE
There will be community resource vendors, children's activities, older youth workshops, and much more! Vendor space is available.
More information: The Foster Parent Appreciation Committee, 314.340.7536 |
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Educational Advocacy Corner
For help with IEPs, tutoring, and other educational concerns, please contact:
Disagreement Resolution Processes
03.28.11 / 6 to 9 p.m.
Special School District Central Office (12110 Clayton Rd., Town & Country, MO 63131)
Cost: FREE
Learn strategies to prevent problems through documentation and letter writing. Also covered are the resolution processes included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the American's with Disabilities Act, and No Child Left Behind.
To register: call 314.989.7807 (711 Deaf/HOH) or click here
An Orientation to Special School District (SSD)
03.29.11 / 7 to 9 p.m.
Special School District Administrative Offices (12110 Clayton Rd., Town & Country, MO 63131)
Cost: FREE
Learn about planning your child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and understand your rights in the process. Get information about the services that are available through SSD and in the community.
More information: Call Joann Noll, Parent Education at 314.989.8108 |
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Community Resources
St. Louis Events and Activities
There are many activities and events for older youth and adults at various St. Louis Library locations. Click here for more information.
Summer Camps
Summer Camp sign-up season is getting into high gear. Find summer opportunities for all ages here.
SAVE THE DATE!
2011 St. Louis Regional Kinship Care Conference for Professionals and Families
04.15.11 / 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
University of Missouri St. Louis (J.C. Penney Conference Center)
Cost: $45 (includes lunch and parking)
Strategies for Supporting Relative Caregivers of Children and Youth featuring Dr. Joseph Crumbly (Author, Family Therapist, Trainer, and Consultant). 4.25 social work credit hours pending. The purpose of this conference is to provide professionals methods of supporting and intervening with kinship caregivers and their families, and to offer caregivers coping strategies to manage the family dynamics and emotional issues specific to kinship care.
More information: www.extension.missouri.edu |
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