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Classroom Training
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GLBT Center of
Northern CO
Organization Collaboration Workshop
Thursday
April 11, 2013
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
100 N Mason St
Ft Collins, CO
Click here for more info.
Connecting Children Trauma and You
Thursday
April 25, 2013
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mesa County DHS
Conference Room 1060
510 - 29 � Rd
Grand Junction, CO
Click here for more info.
Respite Care Training
Friday
April 26, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mesa County DHS
Conference Room 1060
510 - 29 � Rd
Grand Junction, CO
Click here for more info.
Characteristics of Parents Who Cope Well
Friday
April 26, 2013
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
8745 W 14th Ave, Ste 100
Lakewood, CO 80215
Click here for more info.
Empowering Families:
Providing Tools for Parents, Foster Parents, and Caregivers in Caring for Children with Mental, Emotional, Behavioral, and/or
Brain Disabilities
Saturday
April 27, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Rainbow Community Center
2140 E. 88th Ave.
Thornton, CO 80229
Click here for more info.
The Language of Adoption: The Comfort of Chaos
Saturday
May 4, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
8 W Dry Creek Circle, Ste 120
Littleton, CO 80120
Click here for more info.
Trauma Informed Parenting
Tuesday
May 7, 2013
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Colorado Community Church
2220 S Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80014
Click here for more info.
Healing Ourselves to Heal our Children
Tuesday
May 7, 2013
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
County Commons Building
Mt Royal Room
0037 Peak One Dr
Frisco, CO 80443
Click here for more info.
Sensory Processing Disorder
Tuesday
May 14, 2013
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Adams County DHS
7401 Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
Click here for more info.
Bipolar Success Workshops
Thursdays
May 16, 23, & 30, 2013
Byers Branch Denver Public Library
675 Santa Fe Dr
Denver, CO
Click here for more info.
We Are the Tools of Our Trade: How the Therapist's Own Attachment Patterns Shape Therapy
Saturday
May 18, 2013
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Courtyard Denver Cherry Creek
1475 S Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80222
Click here for more info.
Bipolar Success!
Part 1
Wednesday
June 5, 2013
Part 2
Wednesday
June 12, 2013
Part 3
Wednesday
June 19, 2013
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Highlands Ranch Public Library
9292 Ridgeline Blvd
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Click here for more info.
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CONFERENCES
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COPARC's Spotlight on the Youth Perspective and Fostering Connection Conference
Friday
April 12, 2013
American Mountaineering Center
710 10th Street
Golden, CO 80401
Click here for more info.
Colorado Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference: Silver Anniversary, Bringing People Together and Breaking Down Barriers
Monday & Tuesday
April 15 & 16, 2013
Hilton Hotel
Ft. Collins, CO
Click here for more info.
Families Supporting Adoption Annual Conference
Saturday
May 11, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
LDS Church
Aurora, CO
Click here for more info.
CAFCA Annual Conference
Friday
July 19, 2013
The Pines at Genesee
More info to come.
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Webcasts
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These webinars have been receorded and are available 24X7
Adoption Tax Credit: A Guide for State Advocates
Click here for more info.
Child Welfare and the Affordable Care Act
Click here for more info.
Successful Stepfamily Living
Click here for more info.
Improving the Economic Security of Children in Foster Care & Young People Who Are Transitioning out of Care
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AMETZ Adoption Training Institute
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To register for any of these webinars, click here.
For more info, call
212-558-9949.
Bio-Psychological Approach to Emotional and Behavioral Regulation in Children
Wednesday
May 8, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ethical Challenges in Adoption Practice
Wednesday
June 6, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Sensory Friendly Films
AMC Theatres (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.
April 6, 2013
10:00 a.m.
The Croods (2-D)
Click here for more info.
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2013
SUMMER CAMPS | |
Heritage Camps
Click here for more information on any Heritage Camp.
Korean
June 13-16
African Caribbean
June 20-23
Latin American
June 27-30
Indian Nepalese
July 11-14
Cambodian
July 18-21
Vietnamese
July 18-21
Domestic Adoption
July 25-28
Russian/Eastern European/Central Asian (REECA)
July 25-28
Chinese II
August 1-4
Filipino
August 1-4
Chinese
August 30-Sept 2 |
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Greetings!
If you're struggling through spring break with bored children, then think about what this summer is going to be like! Time to look into camps that might interest your children and make the summer more pleasant for everyone., We've listed some camps in this newsletter, and if you know of any others, be sure to let us know so we let everyone know about them.
You should also take a minute and look at the upcoming classes and conferences. (It's not too late to register for the Spotlight Conference -- and it's free to families who have adopted from the foster care system.) Education is a great way to learn new skills, but these classes and conferences also give you a chance to meet and network with other adoptive parents.
Spring is also a great time to start thinking of outdoor projects you can do with your children. Plant a garden, build a dog house (or a bird house), create an outdoor play area - these are all things that everyone can help with and you can use these opportunities to help your family bond. Just remember that not everything will go exactly as planned, but that like a family, perfection isn't the goal.
Happy spring!!!
Deborah Cave, COCAF Executive Director and Board President
[email protected]
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COPARC's Spotlight on the Youth Perspective and Fostering Connection Conference
Friday, April 12, 2013
American Mountaineering Center
710 10th Street
Golden, CO 80401
There is still time to register for this FREE conference for families who have adopted from the foster care system. Register today!!!! Click here for more information.
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College Scholarships for Youth Adopted from Foster Care
 Education is an important part of life. In baseball terms, it gives you a healthy lead as you round the bases. UMPS CARE Charities partnered with The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (DTFA) and Slate XP to offer the UMPS CARE Charities All-Star Scholarship. The UMPS CARE Charities All-Star Scholarship is for children adopted from foster care, in order to help provide a college education to students who otherwise might not be able to afford one. All-Star Scholarships are open to children adopted from U.S. foster care at the age of 12 years or older to provide increased opportunities for advanced education. Scholarship funding will provide for $5,000 scholarships for a two-year institution -OR- $10,000 scholarships for a four-year institution. The application deadline is May 17, 2013. To access the application, click here. |
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Free Videos on Attachment & Bonding
From The Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio
The Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio places particular emphasis on facilitating the connection between adopted children and their parents. Five free, brief videos are available on their youtube channel. The videos address the following topics: * Sibling Rivalry in Adoptive Families * Why is it so Intense? * Pre-Adoptive Expectations: Parents, Brothers, Sisters, and the Adoptee * The Impact of Trauma on Child Development: "The New Arrival is Younger than Anticipated" Discussion * The Impact of Trauma on Child Development: "The New Arrival is Younger than Anticipated" Visual * No Anger Zone: Maintaining a Peaceful Emotional Climate in Adoptive Families Click here to go to the videos. Click here to go to the Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio.
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The Never Alone Foundation
In Memory of Laurel, Hannah, Zoe and Lucy Constantinides
The Never Alone Foundation invests in families connected with the international adoption community. Drawing from the foundation's reservoir, Never Alone bridges the financial gap to assist parents in bringing home orphaned children. Never Alone also offers aid to parents shouldering significant medical expenses as they endeavor to bring their youngsters to full physical health. Finally, Never Alone provides financial assistance allowing families to access the unique post-placement services and support that help children with adoption challenges learn to be born in their parents' hearts. For more information, click here.
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Access to Adoption Records
From the Child Welfare Information Gateway
The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides a factsheet that discusses laws that provide for access to both nonidentifying and identifying information from an adoption record by adoptive parents and adult adopted persons. Click here to read the factsheet.
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House Hearing on Adoption from Foster Care
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Medicaid & Children in Foster Care
From the State Policy Advocacy and Reform Center
 The State Policy Advocacy and Reform Center (SPARC) has made available the latest in a series of upcoming policy briefs, Medicaid and Children in Foster Care. Co-authored by Kamala Allen, Director of Child Health Quality, and Taylor Hendricks, Communications Associate, Center for Health Care Strategies, this brief details the health care needs of children in foster care and the role of Medicaid in providing health coverage for this population, highlighting existing policy levers that may help to address some of the ongoing health and well-being issues faced by children in foster care. Click here to go to the brief.
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"Rad Ric" Contest for Kids
Empower your transracially adopted kids to respond to racism in a confident and effective way, and begin speaking with your kids about race issues with the help of the "Rad Ric" contest. This is a tool for your kids to use under your supervision. Mail in your entries by May 1, 2013, and follow Beyond Words Psychological Services on Facebook so your child can see their work posted online for all to see their creativity and hard work. The winner will receive a W.I.S.E.Up! Powerbook!
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What Foster Parents Wish Other People Knew
A blog on one foster parent's perspective on being a foster parent. Click here to read the blog.
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North American Council on Adoptable Children
39th Annual Conference Thinking Differently:
New Hope for Our Children
From August 7-10, 2013, NACAC presents its 39th annual conference in Toronto, Ontario. The conference is perfect for adoptive, foster, and birth parents, child welfare professionals, adoptees, foster care alumni, kinship providers, and other child advocates.
Click here for more info.
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Toll-Free Crisis Hotline Numbers
From The Child Welfare Information Gateway
Click here for a list of toll-free phone numbers maintained by crisis organizations that offer emergency help with situations ranging from child abuse to youth runaways. Spanish version is also available. |
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Events
Party on La Playa Tuesday, April 9, 2013 Las Brisas Restaurant 6787 S Clinton St, Greenwood Village, CO 80112 A Benefit for Children's Help and Assistance for Residential Treatment (CHART) Enjoy a casual Mexican buffet, South American wines, and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit mentally ill children. Click here for more information. Heritage Camp Annual Gala: Flavors of the World
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Enjoy international food, exciting cultural entertainment, a silent auction, and a raffle you can participate in from anywhere in the country! Click here for more information.
Meet the Animals
Open House & Silent Auction to benefit Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Saturday May 4, 2013, noon -3:00 p.m.
Barking C.A.A.T. Ranch
1255 Lee Street
Lakewood, CO 80215
Food and beverages will be provided, as well as tours and entertainment for the kids. Wear your boots and meet our sanctuary ranch horses, goats, dogs, cats, and rats and help raise money to provide counseling for needy children and families!
The Never Alone Foundation 1st Annual Music Festival Saturday, June 1, 2013 Grant Amphitheater, Littleton, CO More information to follow. |
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Camp Teen Fundango 2013
The weekend of June 28 - June 30, 2013, Kids at Heart will have its first Camp Teen Fundango. This camp is a 3-day weekend of camping for adoptive, foster, and kinship teens ages 10-16. The weekend will be held at a primitive camp 45 minutes from Fort Collins; an off-the grid, pristine playground where kids discover both the natural world and their own innate skills and confidences. It's packed full of adventures and activities that engage the kids in skill-building, learning, reflection, and growth. Kids at Heart has partnered with EDUCO Leadership Adventures for this adventure weekend. Teens will be challenged to step outside their comfort zone, connect with new and unexpected friends, and discover their sense of self and leadership. Details are being finalized, and will be available at the Kids at Heart website. Click here to go to their website. |
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Support Groups
Sometimes our children provide us with challenges that we're just not quite ready to handle. And sometimes support groups can help us find the answers we need, or at least make us feel okay about the unique challenges we're facing. Here are a couple of support groups that might be helpful.
Therapeutic Post-Adoption Support Group
2nd Thursday of the month
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Windsor Timberline Church
360 E Crossroads Blvd
Windsor, CO
Click here for more information.
Aurora Mental Health
Adoption Support Group
2nd & 4th Mondays of the month
Aurora Mental Health
11059 E Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
Click here for more information.
The Be The Change Challenge
(For parents of challenging children)
2nd Tuesday of each month
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
ACL Boulder, 5744 North 71st Street, Longmont, Colorado 80503
Call 630-841-0458
Click here for more info.
EMPOWER Colorado Adams County Rainbow Center
2140 E 88th Ave,
Thornton, CO 80229
3rd Thursday of each month
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Contact: KimNichelle Rivera 303-226-5536
EMPOWER Littleton/Aurora/Englewood
1st & 3rd Thursday
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network
155 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, CO 80112
Contact Carol Villa at 303-790-1055 for more information or email [email protected]
NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group for Adults
ADMHN Building, 3rd floor
5500 S. Sycamore St, Littleton, CO 80120
Wednesdays
7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Carol
303-790-1055
NAMI Family Support Group Teleconference
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
of each month
Contact: [email protected]
Positive Outcomes Comprehensive Post-Adoption Services
Parent Support Group
7853 E Arapahoe Ct #1400, Centennial, CO 80112
Call 303-721-6966 for more information.
www.postadoptservices.org
Louisville Parent Support Group
Second Tuesday of the month
(10/9, 11/13, 12/11)
7:00 - 8:30
Art Underground,
901 Front Street,
Louisville, CO 80027
$25 per session; reservations required.
Call 720-352-1743 or mail your payment to
Parent Support Group,
608 Main St, Louisville, CO 80027
Adoptive Parent Support Group
Wednesdays
March 6 - April 24, 2013
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. OR 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
8 W Dry Creek Circle, Suite 120, Littleton, CO 80120
Cost $40 per session or $295 for 8 weeks
Contact Dr. Wirta at 303-522-3184 to enroll.
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COCAF strives to provide Colorado's adoptive families with the information and resources they need to keep their families healthy and happy. If you have ideas for topics you think we should cover, please let us know. And if you find a good resource -- definitely let us know. Please forward your ideas or information to me at [email protected]. Materials received by the 20th of a month will be considered for inclusion in the next month's newsletter.
Wishing all families peace, serenity, and a good sense of humor,
Colleen Tarket, COCAF Board Member (and newsletter put-ter-together-er)
COCAF does not recommend or endorse any specific book, website, survey, study, or provider of services. The purpose of the COCAF e-newsletter is to provide families with potential resources. All information contained in this newsletter is for general informational purposes only and as is without warranty expressed or implied, and shall not constitute legal, medical, psychiatric, educational, or parenting advice. COCAF is not be liable for any damages arising from using the information in this newsletter, including direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and/or consequential damages.
No information on this site should be considered legal advice. Laws vary by state, so you are urged to research the specific laws, and your rights, within your state. If you have specific questions regarding your rights, or the laws in your state, please contact an attorney. |
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We believe that all children have the right to a permanent loving family. We are dedicated to improving services for every pre- and post-adoptive family and to increasing the knowledge and accountability of public systems. We are committed to advocacy in state and local service planning and delivery, in support of all pre and post adoptive families.
Sincerely,
Deborah Cave, Executive Director
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