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Message from Dr. Decker:
November is National Adoption Month
Adoption Myth #1: There are no orphans in the United States.
Adoption Myth #2: All children in foster care require special education.
Adoption Myth #3: If you are gay or lesbian, you can't adopt.
Adoption Myth #4: You have to have a lot of money to adopt.
Did you know there are more than 100,000 kids in foster care waiting to find their forever families? Two percent of all kids in the U.S. joined their families through adoption. We need to hear these voices. C4K has a lot of information about foster care, adoption, kinship care and more. Here are a few resources to get you started:
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For Parents and Caregivers
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Resources, Events & Info for Parents and Caregivers
Adoption Awareness Month
Franklin County Children's Services: Click here to view their webpage for adoption information. Also learn ways to get involved in helping children in custody or families looking to share their love and homes with children waiting to be adopted.
The State of Ohio has an adoption subsidies guide which shares information about financial help and other resources for adoptive families. One financial program, called Post-Adoption Special Services Subsidy (PASSS), assists families with the costs related to a child's physical, developmental, mental, or emotional handicap or condition. There is no fixed income limit. The funds are available to all adoptive families regardless of the type of adoption, with the exception of step-parent adoptions (public or private, domestic or international).
AdoptUSKids is emphasizing the importance of adopting siblings here in the USA. They offer resources to potential adoptive families as well as support information for new or current adoptive families. You can also call (888) 600-4005 for information on other adoption and foster care.
Browse through many more C4K adoption resources.
Winter Heating Assistance
The Winter Crisis Program has begun and will take place on selected Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at IMPACT Community Action, 700 Bryden Road. This is a HEAP service provided to assist income-eligible families with a one time payment towards one utility bill that is set to be disconnected, terminated or transferred. Call (614) 252-2799 for more information, including documentation needed for assistance.
Kids in the Kitchen (November 22)
The Junior League of Columbus will host hands-on cooking demonstrations for children at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank located at 3960 Brookham Drive. Classes are from 10:00 AM to noon and parents are expected to remain on-site with their children. Register by November 20 via email by providing child's name, age, parent name and phone number.
ZooTots: Countdown 3,2,1 (November 15)
The Columbus Zoo's toddler class offers fun, games and songs for the wee ones, ages 18 to 36 months, as they discover the animals. Two class times of 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM and $10.00 cost per child with adult is all you need to participate. Click here to register or call (614) 645-3488 for more information on future Zoo Tots classes.
Quick Links to More Events
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Friends of C4K Blog
Walk With A Doc
According to the American Heart Association, walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. Think it doesn’t do any good? Think again. Walking is low impact; easier on the joints than running. It is safe – with a doctor’s okay – for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are more than 20% overweight. In addition, research has shown that you could gain two hours of life for each hour of regular exercise! That quick stroll around the block seems a little more worthwhile now, doesn’t it?
Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. At every walk, a doctor will discuss a new health related topic and lead a 45 minute walk that is open to community members. All ages and fitness levels are encouraged to spend time with their neighbors, talk to a doctor and take a step toward better health. Walk with a Doc is currently available in 8 locations throughout Columbus: Westerville, Dublin, Grove City, Upper Arlington, North, South, West and Far East side of Columbus. Find us at a location near you. www.walkwithadoc.org
Submitted by Rachel Habash, Executive Director, Walk With A Doc.
Join the Friends of C4K Bloggers! Share information about your organization's cause, its mission and upcoming events with our community. Email us for more information.
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C4K Healthy Way
Why Should I Quit Smoking?
For resources to help you stop smoking, click here.
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Resources, Events, and Classes for Providers
Epilepsy Awareness
A person with Epilepsy experiences recurrent seizures that are caused by many different conditions.
Do you know what to do if you see someone having a seizure? Be aware. Know the steps of seizure first aid.
- Stay with the person
- Time the seizure
- Protect the person from injury
- Loosen anything around their neck
- Don't try to restrain the person
- Don't put anything in their mouth
- Roll them on their side as the seizure subsides
- After the seizure, talk to the person reassuringly
Common triggers of an Epileptic seizure are (but not limited to) stress, sleep deprivation, drugs and alcohol, hormones, missed medicines, missed meals, low blood sugar, lights that flash or flicker. Learn more about Epilepsy by visiting the Center for Disease Control's website and share this toolbox with your staff, students or clients.
Sexual Violence on College Campuses Seminar (Friday, November 14)
There is still space available to participate in this seminar. It will be held at the Zangmeister Cancer Center, 3100 Plaza Properties from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Continuing education credits will be given by The Columbus Society for Clinical Social Work and are 1.5 CEUs for social workers only. The cost is $10.00 and should be paid via PayPal to CSCSWOH@gmailcom. Call (614) 262-5677 for more information.
Help Social Workers Empower Parents this Holiday
The Clinical Social Work Department at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) is asking for your assistance in providing a way for parents to shop for holiday gifts. This program asks that any group, organization or individual to donate retail gift cards that will be given to parents of a child who receives services from an NCH Social Worker. Click here for to view additional details or visit the Social Work Holiday page to make your donation online.
iPad Grant for Children with Autism
The AutismSpeaks is taking applications from parents, physicians, social workers and therapists to nominate a child for an iPad 4. More than one thousand iPad 4s with a Kraken A.M.S. case will be given to financially disadvantaged individuals with autism. Application deadline is November 14. You will need to create a new user account to apply for this grant. Go to www.autismspeaks.org for guidelines or call (888) 288-4762.
Quick Links to More Resources and Events
School Issues for Adopted Children
Blended Families
Online/Downloadable Adoption Education
Epilepsy Foundation
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