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09 VOLUME JUNE 2010 A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR FOSTER & ADOPTIVE PARENTS IN UTAH in this issue Chalk Art Festival P.1 Successful Symposium P.2 Fostering Healthy Children P.3 UFAFA Update P.4 Western Region Update Begins P.5 fosterroster STATEWIDE UPDATE Utah Foster Care Foundation Offices Murray 5296 S. Commerce Dr. #400 Murray, UT 84107 Phone: 801.994.5205 Fax: 801.994.5206 Toll Free: 877.505.KIDS Ogden 3340 S. Harrison Blvd. #200 Ogden, UT 84403 Phone: 801.392.1114 Orem 252 N. Orem Blvd. Orem, UT 84057 Phone: 801.373.3006 Price 475 W. Price River Dr. #152 Price, UT 84501 Phone: 435.636.0210 Roosevelt Phone: 435.724.0959 Vernal 1052 W. Market Dr. Vernal, UT 84078 Phone: 435.781.4224 Moab 180 S. 300 E., Ste. C Moab, UT 84532 Phone: 435.259.3345 St. George 321 N. Mall Dr. #B102 St. George, UT 84790 Phone: 435.656.8065 Richfield 201 E. 500 N. Richfield, UT 84701 Phone: 435.896.1232 U t a h F o s t er C a r e F oundations Don’t miss it! June 18-19 The Gateway We are still looking for general and foster parent volunteers. If you are interested, please visit the Chalk Art Festival web site to register. http://www.chalkartfestival.org/ http://www.facebook.com/ChalkArtFestival Visit the Kids’ Korner and join in on the fun! Watch as artists create beautiful, temporary works of art. (2,1) -1- Western June 2010 Foster Roster.indd 5/26/2010 10:40:36 AM (2,1) -1- Western June 2010 Foster Roster.indd 5/26/2010 10:40:36 AM

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J U N E2 0 1 0

A M O N T H L Y

N E W S L E T T E R F O R

F O S T E R & A D O P T I V E

P A R E N T S I N U T A H

in this issueChalk Art Festival P.1

Successful Symposium P.2

Fostering Healthy Children P.3

UFAFA Update P.4

Western Region Update Begins P.5

fosterroster

STATEWIDE UPDATE

Utah Foster Care Foundation Offi ces

Murray5296 S. Commerce Dr. #400Murray, UT 84107Phone: 801.994.5205Fax: 801.994.5206Toll Free: 877.505.KIDS

Ogden3340 S. Harrison Blvd. #200Ogden, UT 84403Phone: 801.392.1114

Orem252 N. Orem Blvd. Orem, UT 84057Phone: 801.373.3006

Price475 W. Price River Dr. #152Price, UT 84501Phone: 435.636.0210

RooseveltPhone: 435.724.0959

Vernal1052 W. Market Dr. Vernal, UT 84078Phone: 435.781.4224

Moab180 S. 300 E., Ste. CMoab, UT 84532Phone: 435.259.3345

St. George321 N. Mall Dr. #B102St. George, UT 84790Phone: 435.656.8065

Richfi eld201 E. 500 N.Richfi eld, UT 84701Phone: 435.896.1232

Utah Foster Care Foundation’s

Don’t miss it!

June 18-19The Gateway

We are still looking for general and foster parent volunteers. If you are interested, please visit the

Chalk Art Festival web site to register.

http://www.chalkartfestival.org/http://www.facebook.com/ChalkArtFestival

Visit the Kids’ Korner and join in on the fun!

Watch as artists create beautiful, temporary works of art.

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Special thanks to:

Joseph V.

Birthday: 10/2000 Grade in School: 3rd Heritage: Native American

ALL BOY, is the best way to describe this friendly kid. Joseph is a very athletic child who loves football but enjoys anything played with a ball. He would do very well and is looking forward to someday playing on a sports team. An intelligent guy, Joseph likes to tinker, draw, fi gure things out, learn new things, and play with LEGOS. When Joseph feels relaxed and comfortable in a situation, his silly side seems to come out. When this happens Joseph very much enjoys this “hang-out” time. He is a very observant kid who happens to notice little details in things. Some of Joseph’s current interests are animals and Transformers.

For more information, please contact:

The Adoption Exchange801.265.0444

www.utdcfsadopt.org

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By Mick Woolsey, LCSWDirector of EducationUtah Foster Care Foundation

Greetings! We wanted to thank everyone who contributed to the success of our very 1st Annual Utah Foster Care Foundation Symposium held April 21st and 22nd in Midway. We had a great turnout and enjoyed several presenters’ views on trauma and attachment. Foster parents attending were eligible for three hours on Wednesday afternoon and six hours on Thursday to be credited towards licensure renewal. Clinicians were also able to obtain 9 CEU’s toward their licensure renewals.

Dr. Doug Goldsmith from the Children’s Center was the keynote

speaker. His presentation, “Attachment in Perspective: Keeping the Big Picture in View,” included case studies as well as grounded ideas of how to help families struggling with attachment and trauma issues. We want to thank him for his time and expertise and received numerous evaluations thanking him for all he shared. Foundation trainers Liz Rivera, MS, Les Harris, LCSW, Mick Woolsey, LCSW, and Nancy Zelenak, MSC explored other areas of attachment. Topics included Discipline with Traumatized Children, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Secondary Trauma & Foster Parents and Matters of the Heart from Children in Care.

We look forward to next year’s Symposium and hope you can join us!

Successful Symposium

Dr. Goldsmith presenting at the Symposium.

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Fostering Healthy Children

By Chris Chytraus, R.N., BSN, CPMProgram ManagerFostering Healthy Children Program

As a foster parent, you should have received a letter from the Utah Dept. of Heath about the national recall of many “over the counter” medications.

Below is a list of the brand names of the medicines on the recall list. If you have any of these medications, you should check the NDC code on the packaging. A complete listing of these codes can be found at https://www.utahfostercare.org. If you have any of the medications with the NDC code listed, you should return it to the pharmacy where you purchased it.

If you have been giving a child any of the medications listed and they have nausea, vomiting or diarrhea PLEASE CONTACT THE CHILD’S MEDICAL PROVIDER and let them know.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the nurse assigned to the child’s case or the Fostering Healthy Children Program at 801.584.8598 or toll-free 800.829.2900 ext. #4.

Medications recalled May 3, 2010:

• Tylenol Infants’ Drops• Children’s Tylenol Suspensions• Children’s Tylenol Plus Suspensions• Motrin Infants’ Drops• Childrens’ Motrin Suspensions• Childrens’ Motrin Cold Suspensions• Childrens’ Zyrtec Liquids in Bottles• Childrens’ Benadryl Allergy

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Jasmine M.

Birthday: 10/97 Grade in School: 5th Heritage: Caucasian

This bright young lady enjoys singing, acting, sewing, drawing, reading, and gymnastics. Jasmine likes animals. She relishes in being physically active and busy. Like many other girls her age, Jasmine is interested in cosmetology, especially make-up and hairstyling. As a fi fth grader, Jasmine is above grade level, has higher than average intelligence, and loves to learn!

For more information, please contact:

The Adoption Exchange801.265.0444

www.utdcfsadopt.org

Special thanks to:

Recall on Children’s OTC Medications

Visit our web site for the

whole list

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AnnouncingFoster/Adoptive Dads of the Year 2010

Utah Foster Care Foundation would like to announce the fi ve Foster/Adoptive Dads of the Year for 2010:

Eastern Region:Jeff Edwards

Northern Region:Chris Erickson

SLV Region:Mike Millgate

Southwest Region:Gerardo Reyes

Western Region:Mark Broderick

If you know these dads and would like to support them, an awards ceremony will be held in their honor on Saturday, June 19th at noon. The ceremony will be held at the Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City.

Come join the fun!

U F A F A E x e c u t i v e Committee

President: Jennifer Gardner1st VP: Renee Calkins2nd VP: Cayce ThillSecretary: Michelle OstmarkTreasurer: Beth Hardman

www.myufafa.com

Utah Foster/Adoptive Families Association Update

UFAFA is coming to a region near you!

Correction: UFAFA is coming to YOUR region!

We want all regions of the state to feel that they are represented by Utah Foster/Adoptive Families Association (UFAFA) and their needs are addressed. We felt that creating regional committees that are modeled after and report to the executive committee would be the best way to accomplish this goal. These committees would coordinate various endeavors in each region that would help fulfi ll the purposes of UFAFA. We need volunteers to staff these regional committees!

We are also looking for volunteers to create and staff “resource centers” throughout the state! Northern Region has a great one that is supervised by the Utah Foster Care Foundation. It has been such a success that we would like to spread it to all other regions. Basically, it is a place

where donated clothes and other items are sorted, stored and distributed (by appointment) to foster/adoptive families in need of the items.

Please check out our website (www.myufafa.com) to get more details on these Volunteer Opportunities.

ALSO – we have emailed questionnaires about child welfare to all candidates that are running for state legislative positions. To see how the candidates in YOUR district responded, please email Jenn @ [email protected] with your voting district (found on your voter registration card – there will be two, a house and a senate) as the subject line.

Thanks for all you do every day to make the world a better place!

Jennifer GardnerUFAFA President

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in this issueFoster Mother of the Year P.5

Medication Disbursement P.6

Partners in Parenting P.7

Training Updates P.9

WESTERN REGION UPDATE

Western Region Offi ce

252 N. Orem Blvd.Orem, UT

Phone: 801.373.3006Fax: 801.373.3004

Toll Free: 877.373.3006

Area Representative

Wendy Bunnell

Foster/Adoptive Family Recruiter

John Thill

Trainer

Nancy Zelenak

Retention Specialist

Jessica Hanneman

Western Region Foster Mother of the YearCheryl Brown was awarded the western region foster mother of the year award for 2010. Cheryl has been a foster parent for 8 years, and between her and her other half Les, they have cared for over 60 kids, primarily boys between 12-18 years of age. Cheryl decided that she wasn’t done “mothering” after her last biological child was raised. Now loneliness is hard to come by, between taking the boys camping, fi shing, and swimming, and helping them to get jobs and teaching them to cook. Cheryl is even going head-to-head with

one of them in a WII fi t weight-loss contest this summer. Cheryl says, “It keeps you alive, I talk to other people my age and say, ‘That is all you have in your life?’ Not to put down prize rose bushes or anything, but kids are our future.”

Cheryl was awarded this prestigious title by Mayor John R. Curtis of Provo City in front of the city hall on Tuesday May 4, 2010. The mayor congratulated Cheryl on her tireless effort in making a difference in the lives of so many others.

JUNE 2010

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Medication Disbursement

Utah Foster Care Foundation has funds available to meet the special needs of children in foster care when DCFS is unable to meet these needs for any reason. Funds are limited.

Requests MUST include the following:• Child’s fi rst name, last initial and age• Foster parent’s name and home address• Caseworker’s name and contact information• The item being requested and the associated costs• Brief description of how the child will benefi t

Request should come in writing by a foster parent, the child in care or the caseworker.

PLEASE NOTE:• Dispersal of funds can take up to 4 weeks.• Checks are mailed to the foster parent’s home address.• Funds are for children in foster care ONLY. • Items covered by the foster care reimbursement or by Medicaid are not eligible.• Only requests previously denied by DCFS are eligible.

VACATIONS:• A child in care can receive vacation funds only ONCE in their lifetime.• Vacations are restricted monetarily & may not cover all costs.

SUBMIT REQUESTS TO:Jessica HannemannUtah Foster Care Foundation252 N. Orem Blvd.Orem, UT 84057

ORjessica.hannemann

@utahfostercare.org

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Wishing Well Funds

By Ron Cromar, supervisor health care team

DCFS Western Region In your daily life as a Resource Family (foster family) the process of disbursing medication may seem like a simple, logical, no-brainer. The medication is taken out, given to the person it is prescribed for and life goes on.

Caring for children in foster care adds a completely different dimension regarding medication. A simple mistake has the potential to lead to a much larger consequence. It is important to keep up with the most recent rules and/or regulations and ask questions if you aren’t sure about something. Here are some helpful reminders:1. Foster parents administer prescribed medications according to written directions of a licensed prescriber. Medicine is only given to the child for whom it is prescribed. 2. Medications are not to be discontinued without the approval of the licensed prescriber. When the youth is taken off a medication – the medication needs to be disposed of properly. Best practice is to contact the child’s health care team member on how to do this. Don’t forget to fi ll out a medication Disposal Record. 3. Non-prescriptive medications are administered by a foster parent according to manufacturer’s instructions. Please remember to lock these up also. 4. Medications are not to be administered by another child in foster care. 5. Medication is not used for

behavior management or restraint unless prescribed by a licensed prescriber with notifi cation to the Health Care team. 6. When administering medication, have one youth come up at a time while you are disbursing. Keep the medication in front of you and don’t let a youth distract you during this process.7. When a youth is on respite, home visit, or moving to another home the medication must be in the container that it came in. Violation of this is illegal. *In the home you may use plastic weekly pill containers but the prescription bottle must be in the plastic bag with the weekly pill container. 8. Please fax the completed health care report to the health care team member before leaving the doctor’s or dentist offi ce. This will save you time and will ensure it is turned in.* Forms may be found in the child’s home to home book, or you may obtain one from the Health care team member.9. When a new youth comes into your home try to fi nd out if they have a dentist or doctor that the child has seen. Ask the caseworker, biological parent, or foster family for information. If the dentist or doctor needs to change please contact the health care team member assigned to that child prior to doing so. 10. It is wise to keep a medication log for each youth in care.

Please contact your health care team member with any questions. If you need to fi nd out the name of your team member, please contact me at 801.492.3343 or email [email protected].

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Western Region Partners in ParentingPartners in Parenting are local businesses that want to show their appreciation for all you do by offering discounts and specials to foster families.

Just present your Resource Parent ID Card to take advantage of these offers, and be sure to let these businesses know that you appreciate their support!

While the Utah Foster Care Foundation is sincerely grateful to our Partners in Parenting, we cannot endorse any of the services or products offered. A statewide list and description of all Partners in Parenting is available at our website: www.utahfostercare.org.

The Resource Parent ID Card identifi es you as one of our valued foster care providers and allows you to enjoy the benefi ts and savings from local merchants.

You MUST have your Resource Parent ID Card to access discounts from these businesses. Please do not ask for exceptions.

If you do not have a Resource Parent ID Card, please call Darcey at 877.505.KIDS.

If you are aware of any business that would like to be-come a Partner in Par-enting, please call Jessica at 801.373.3006.

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Envision Lending Group

Pampered Chef

Gingerbread Bakery

Cutting Cottage Full Ser-vice Salon

Evans Hair Styling College

All Fibers Carpet Care

Heavenly Touch Massage

Family Legacy Dental

Massage Therapy

The Dance & Fitness Zone

Scott Hancock Salon in P.G.

Borders Book Stores

Let’s Play Music

Green with Envy

$500.00 off closing costs Scott Stringham 866.413.8976

Free cooking classes for children

15% off all items

20% off services & products

$3.50 hair cutscall for days

10% off services

$10.00 off one hour massage

Call for offer

$30.00 per hour

$10.00 per month adults & children

20% off hair services

20% off excluding specials

Call for Discounts

10% off lawn care

Jana King801.375.681817 S. Payson 801.465.0367Caryl Ward 801.754.1041801.224.6034Orem801.319.4066Utah/Wasatch Co. Gail Fletcher 801.592.4503801.277.5080Orem

Julia Knaphus 801.796.5969Stephanie801.404.1574Rebecca Erickson 801.368.3262

Cathy Eliason 801.380.0202

Alpine: 801.280.1000Highland: 801.916.5000

Taco Time 10% off American ForkProvo Towne Center

Ultra Steam Cleaning Systems, Inc. 10% off all cleaning Troy

801.319.4364

3 Jen-eration Catering

Room Mural Painting

Modbe Clothing

Pampered Chef

Simply Signs by Jan Hilton

Midtown Mortgage

Waste Can Washers

10% off all cleaning

20% off

10% off 3 items or more

Provides food for parties

30% off

1% origination fee

20% off all services

Shiray801.229.6381Franchesca801.367.4451Joyce801.380.0188

Jan801.434.7004Tifi ny Rose801.789.8726Anthony Platts 801.473.7095

Shiray801.229.6381

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Western Region Cluster ConceptsMonthly Cluster announcements for currently licensed foster parents

For in-service training details, see the training pages.

Clusters are groups of foster, adoptive and kinship families that meet together on a monthly basis.

Clusters can help you:

• Obtain In-service training hours

• Meet other foster, adoptive and kinship families

• Get support

• Arrange respite care

• Attend fun family activities

Call the Cluster facilitator nearest you or contact Jessica at 801.373.3006 for more information.

For more information on upcoming Cluster trainings, see “Upcoming In-service Trainings.”

What are

Clusters?

Central Cluster

Timpanogos

No meeting scheduled for JunePlease attend another meeting for in-service training hours.

Facilitator: Beth801.426.8782

[email protected]

Addictions, part 2

See training pages for details.

Facilitator: Jennie801.756.1845

[email protected]

South Cluster

What’s the CASA Program?

See training pages for details.

Facilitator: Jilean435.623.4049

[email protected]

Kinship/Adoption

No meeting scheduled for JunePlease attend another meeting for in-service training hours.

Facilitator: Cayce801.426.4880

[email protected]

Level III

No meeting scheduled for JunePlease attend another meeting for in-service training hours.

Facilitator: Cindy801.785.1014

[email protected]

Wasatch/Summit

No meeting scheduled for JunePlease attend another meeting for in-service training hours.

Facilitator: No facilitatorcall Utah Foster Care Foundation

@ 801.373.3006

North Star

Ghosts and Angels

See training pages for details.

Facilitator: Shanna801.360.2011

[email protected]

Crossroads

Summer Activities for Kids

See training pages for details.

Facilitator: Stephanie801.789.7753

[email protected]

Facilitator: Amanda801.319.3678

[email protected]

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Facilitator: Jilean435.623.4049

[email protected]

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Western Region TrainingMonthly training announcements for currently licensed foster parents

Your First Placement

Date: July 30, 2010Time: 10am-2pm

Location: Utah Foster Care Foundation 252 N. Orem Blvd.

Presented by:Nancy Zelenak

This is a highly recommended class if you have not yet had your fi rst placement, or if you are within your fi rst year of licensure. We’ll discuss how to share your concerns with DCFS; how to communicate effectively with the birth family and how to prepare your family for foster care.

Date: June 15, 2010Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Location: American Fork DCFS; 861 E. 900 N.

Tonight is class 2 of a 4 part series. Each section has important information about how the brain handles addictions; and how you can work more effectively with those struggling with addictions.

To Register For Classes:

Contact: Nancy Zelenak

Western Region Trainer

Phone: 801.373.3006

Email: nancy.zelenak

@utahfostercare.org

Toll Free:

877.373.3006

Please be ready with your name, phone number & the title of the class you would like to be registered for.

Notes on In-service Trainings:

• Classes are for licensed fos-ter parents ONLY

• Training hours will beapplied to re-licensing requirements

• Primary caregivers arerequired to attend 12+ hours of in-service training per year

• Secondary caregivers are required to attend 4+ hours of in-service training per year

• ADULTS ONLY unlessotherwise specifi ed

• Classes start on time

• You must attend the entire class to receive credit

Director of Education Mick Woolsey, LCSW

Phone: 435.229.8808Email: mick.woolsey @utahfostercare.org

FFY #1: Building Trusting RelationshipsJuly 7th; 5:30pm

FFY #2: Adolescent BehaviorJuly 14th; 5:30pm

FFY #3: Assessing, Planning & TeamingJuly 21st; 5:30pm

FFY #4: The Goals of Transition to Adult LivingJuly 28th; 5:30pm

Presented by:Les Harris

Parenting Tip of the MonthWhen using www.fosterclub.com website to obtain up to 2 hrs of in-service training, please remember to put your trainers email as a second email (after you take the quiz)!

Foundations for Youth

DCFS has asked that all families who have or plan to have youth in their home, age 14+, to take this training. This is a 4-part series. To be considered ‘graduated’, both spouses need to take all 4 classes.

*July classes will be held at the Spanish Fork DCFS offi ce: 607 E. Kirby Lane.

Addictions, part 2

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Western Region TrainingMonthly training announcements for currently licensed foster parents

Upcoming In-service Trainings

June 9th

6:30 pm - 8:30pm Spanish Fork DCFS; 607 E. Kirby Lane

What is the CASA Program?

Presented by Dee Knell

The CASA program is built around volunteers who work with the GAL’s in Utah. Tonight you will meet the CASA director and hear about this awesome program. Does your child in foster care need (or qualify for) a CASA? Come fi nd out!

Sponsored by the

South Cluster

6:30pm - 8:30pmAmerican Fork DCFS

861 E. 900 N.

Addictions (Part 3)

Presented by Martin Roundy

This four-part training will teach you what you never knewor understood about addiction. Your attendance is highly encouraged.

Sponsored by the

Timpanogos Cluster

6:30 pm - 8:30 pmEagle Mountain Fire Station #2,

3785 E. Pony Express Pkwy.

Summer Activities for Kids

Presented byCayce Thill

This class will give you so many fun ideas that work with children AND youth while they are out of school. You will be amazed what you can do in Utah for little or no money (okay, maybe gas money!).

Sponsored by the

Crossroads Cluster

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Eagle Mountain Fire Station #2,

3785 E. Ranches Parkway

Medication Disbursement

Presented by Dr. Cisneros

Learn about the role of medications,importance of following the prescription, and the vital role foster parents play in giving doctors accurate information on a child’s progress, etc.

Sponsored by theCrossroads Cluster

June 9th June 15th

June 15th July 13th July 20th

Training Tips:

• Approved Trainings-In-service trainings provided and approved by Utah Foster Care Foundation.

• Foundations for Youth-FFY is required for families caring for youth 14 and up.

• Community & Partner Trainings- Call your regional trainer (found on page 4) for approval prior to attending a class or conference that is held within the community and is not a pre-approved training.

• Approved On-line Training- Families may visit the web site: www.fosterclub.com for up to 2 hours of online training per year.

• Peer Parent Training and Resource Family Consultant (RFC) Training- 6 hours each per year may be used toward licensure. RFC Training must be provided by DCFS RFCs.

REMINDER: Family team meetings do

not count toward In-service training hours.

IMPORTANT:TO REGISTER FOR A TRAINING THAT IS CLUSTER-SPONSORED, YOU MUST CALL YOUR AREA CLUSTER FACILITATOR.

6:30 pm - 8:30pmAmerican Fork DCFS,

861 E. 900 N.

Ghosts and Angels

Presented byBert Peterson

GHOSTS are the burdens children bring with them into foster care, the ANGELS are their strengths and uniqueness! Do not miss this one!

Sponsored by theNorth Star Cluster

6:30 pm - 8:30 pmAmerican Fork DCFS

861 E. 900 N.

Addictions (Part 2)

Presented by Martin Roundy

This four-part training will teach you what you never knewor understood about addiction. Your attendance is highly encouraged.

Sponsored by the

Timpanogos Cluster

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Hot Summer Events!

Summer is fi nally here! School is out, the warm weather is here, what is going on? There are a variety of trainings happening throughout the valley. If you are in need of training hours or perhaps a subject just piques your interest, please check the Roster training pages for more information. On the odd months when a newsletter is not mailed home, you may fi nd an updated online version at www.utahfostercare.org. In addition, there are some fun summer activities sponsored by your Clusters throughout the season. In August, the Utah Foster Care Foundation will be hosting a family event at Raging Waters in Salt Lake City for foster families. Watch future Rosters for details!

Utah Foster Care Foundation’s Western Region team is partnering with the Christmas Box Club of Utah Valley to sponsor two events for foster families in June. The fi rst event is the Picnic in the Park on June 17th, and the next one is the Princess Festival on June 22nd. Please continue to check your email or mailboxes for more information regarding these events. The Christmas Box Club is made up of amazing volunteers who are excited about helping children in foster care. Looking forward to a great summer!

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Western Region TrainingMonthly training announcements for currently licensed foster parents

Upcoming In-service Trainings, cont.

6:30pm - 8:30pmUtah Foster Care Foundation

252 N. Orem Blvd.

Drugs and Gangs 101

Presented by UT County Major Crimes

Task Force

Are there really gangs in Utah County? Come learn from a local Gang Task Force agent how to recognize drug use, gang tags and more!

Sponsored by the

Central Cluster

July 21st July 30th August 10th

6:30pm - 8:30pmAmerican Fork DCFS

861 E. 900 N.

Fetal Alcohol Effect

Presented byLynn Tanner

What can I expect from a child diagnosed with FAE? What are the current trends in caring for a child with FAE? The trainer will answer these questions and more!

Sponsored by theNorth Star Cluster

August 11th August 17th August 17th

6:30pm - 8:30pmEagle Mountain Fire Station #2,

3785 E. Pony Express Pkwy.

Meal Planning

Presented byAngie Adams

Learn how to make scrumptious and nutritious meals when you’re short on time.

Sponsored by the

Crossroads Cluster

10:00am - Noon Utah Foster Care Foundation

252 N. Orem Blvd.

Your First Placement

Presented by Nancy Zelenak

Today’s training will focus on reviewing basic information with your RFC or the child’s caseworker. Informative handouts provided!

Sponsored by theCrossroads Cluster

6:30pm - 8:30pmAmerican Fork DCFS

861 E. 900 N.

The Cycle of Abuse

Presented byTBD

How can you help children and teens stop the cycle of abuse they’ve been a victim of, or witnessed? This expert trainer will give you great information!

Sponsored by theTimpanogos Cluster

7:00pm - 9:00pmHeber City DCFS

69 N. 600 W.

Safety Custody Issuesfor Youth in Custody

Presented by Dr. Jenny Arm

All children deserve to be safe in foster care. This presentation is to help you to care for youth who are gay, lesbian, or bi-sexual.

Sponosored by the

Wasatch/Summit Cluster

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