a
note from the Editor...
As always, if you have any good news or tips
to share, please contact me via email using the
webform or Call me 315-796-7559. We are always looking for information or
announcements for our newsletters.
Warmly,
Carol Babicz
DISCUSSIONS
Topics
related to foster care and adoption
This program is sponsored by FAFSS-Discovery
Program. It was developed to give foster children a feeling of unity. The
goal of this group is to let them know that they are not alone in what they are
going through. To let them meet other children who are finding themselves in situations
much like their own. It gives them a chance to get together, share a meal, and
talk about what they are feeling or may be going through. It is provided by Becky
Henkle-Program Coordinator. Meetings will take place in her home at 147 Second
St., Ilion, NY 13357. This group will meet on a monthly basis for children 8-14
years of age. The next meetings will be on Sept. 26th and Nov. 28th. Octobers’
meeting is cancelled this year. Kids United is a wonderful program and positive
experience that we hope to see many of our children attend. Those who have attended
in the past have found the group to be very useful. It has helped them to understand
the circumstances in their lives better. We all need friends in life when we are
going through a hard time. Let’s give our children a chance to have someone
their age that understands them also. Contact Becky at 895-0448 for more information/register.  The
next Home Group meeting- Support Group Meeting on September 27th.
We
will be meeting with Judge Miga for a question and answer session. The October
meeting will be on October 24th. Topic will be announced at a later time. Both
meetings start at 7PM, at Dawn Corrigan’s home
2 Lowell Drive, New Hartford
(call for directions and reservations) 724-2989
Parents
Night Out- HARVEST DINNER…
Please SAVE THE DATE for our “Parents
night out -HARVEST DINNER”. It will be held at the Club Monarch on November
10th. This is for foster/adoptive parents only. Please arrange for your sitters
now so that you can attend. We will be having a buffet style, turkey dinner and
a DJ will be spinning tunes from 7-10pm. Come join us as we celebrate the season.
Help is needed for decoration committee. Please contact Becky at 895-0448 to offer
your help or with any ideas you may feel would make things easier on her.
Upcoming Training Seminars
Adoption
Training being held on Sept. 26th and 27th at the Children’s Advocacy Center,
930 York St., Utica.
There are day and evening times for this training. The
26th training is from 5-8pm. The 27th training is from 9am-12 noon. You may call
to confirm at 732-3990. Please watch for more information on trainings being
offered by FAFSS in October and November. These will be posted on the e-group
and here. You can also contact Carol Babicz
at 797-9553. Making Plans….
Yes
we know! Not many of us want to be reminded that that picture is right around
the corner. In all reality, living in our area, it is very true. Winter is not
too far away. With winter comes the Holiday Season. With the holiday season comes
our FAFSS annual Holiday Bash. Believe it or not, planning has begun for that
bash. Please watch for more information regarding this. We are in need of volunteers
to help set up, take down, and wrap gifts, purchase gifts and any other help that
you have to offer. We are always open for suggestions to improve on the previous
year. If you have something to offer, Please contact Becky at 895-0448. It would
be greatly appreciated.
Thank You.
Pat
Robinson would like to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone that helped to make
her HOME SHOWER a huge success. A great time was had by everyone in attendance
and Pat and her family received many items that were lost to them in the family.
Respite Care
There is
a GREAT need for this service. We did not receive a single response to this on
the past posting. Are you willing to offer respite care for foster parents who
are in need? Contact Carol at 797-9553 or via email (click
here for the webform). She will be making a list for the next newsletter.
Something to share
If
you have something to share with everyone and would like to see it in the newsletter,
please contact Carol at 797-9553. Congratulations!!!!!!
Sean
and Carol Babicz adopted their 19 month old daughter. Please share the joy of
the family in welcoming Seanah permanently into their lives. Sharon and
Brian Wadsworth would also like to share their joy in adopting their two daughters.
Tori and Lonnie, WELCOME PERMANANTLY TO THE WADSWORTH FAMILY!
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Keep up to date on the latest news and events.. Ask questions…
get answers!
Our e-mail group makes communication with all of us more efficient.
You can get answers to your questions from more than one person by sending only
one email! Also, if you have a question and you do not know who to ask, just email
the group. This is only for our foster & adoptive families. If you are interested
in becoming a member of our group,
contact Dawn Corrigan, Email
Web form or call her at (315)724-2989
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