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Support Group Roundup
....for Ohio adoptive, foster and kinship families
(Call or email before attending)
Wooster OH, Adoptive/Foster Care Support Group
4th Monday of Month
6:30-8:30pm
Meetings are held at:
Parkview Christian Church,
1912 Burbank Rd, Wooster, OH
RSVP to Rhonda Greer at (330) 621-1090
We regret that childcare is not provided
(Sponsored by Christian Children's Home of Ohio)
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Canton OH, Adoptive Dad's Support Group
(Pathways Caring for Children)
"For dad's who have adopted children and may be experiencing challenges that are unique to adoptive dads"
1st Tuesday of Month -- 6:30-8:30pm
Pathway Caring for Children
4895 Dressler Rd. NW, Suite A
Canton OH 44718
Food provided!
To register or for more information please call Rachel at (330) 818-0448
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Minerva OH, Minerva Area Kinship Support Group (Pathways Caring for Children)
"If you are experiencing challenges in caring for your relative's child, Join us... "
3rd Tuesday of Month -- 11:00am-1:00pm
Minerva United Methodist Church
204 N. Main St
Minerva OH 44657
Lunch and childcare provided!
To register or for more information please call Rachel at (330) 818-0448 __________________________________________
North Canton OH, Mothers Breakfast Group
(Pathways Caring for Children)
Time for Adoptive and Kinship Moms for Connection and Support.. Enjoy Breakfast, Sharing & Praying with each other. This Group has a spiritual basis
Blue Fig Bar and Grill, Banguet Room
6041 Whipple Ave
North Canton OH 44720
Moms will order and pay for their own breakfast
For more information email Paula at pgates@pathwaycfc.org or leave a message at (330) 818-0432
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Cleveland OH, Adoptive Family and Teen Support Group
(Adoption Network Cleveland)
Parent group, teen group, and activities for children ages 2-12 run concurrently. Potluck meal for families, free childcare, donations accepted
2nd Thursday of Month -- 6:00-8:00pm
Potluck dinner served between 6-6:30pm. Arrive early if you want to join us for dinner.
Adoption Network Cleveland
4614 Prospect Avenue, Suite 550
Cleveland OH 44103
RSVP by Monday prior to the meeting
Ayanna Abi-Kyles Program Coordinator, Post Adoption
Ayanna.AbiKyles@AdoptionNetwork.org (213) 482-2331
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Ohio Fostering Connections is a coalition of Ohio foster youth advocates whose mission is to organize Ohio’s efforts to extend supports to foster youth through age 21.
You’re Invited: Advocacy Day at the Statehouse!
March 26 – Columbus, Ohio
You are cordially invited to attend the Ohio Fostering Connections Advocacy Day on Thursday, March 26, from 11:00am – 4:00pm at the Ohio Statehouse! Click here to register.
By attending the event, you will:
 Learn about HB 50, legislation to extend supports to foster youth through age 21- Meet with your State Representative and Senator
- Hear from fellow foster care advocates and the sponsor of HB 50
- Enjoy a display of artwork from foster youth and alumni
- Hear from OSU Buckeye and NFL football player, Roy Hall, the event emcee
The event is free, thanks in part to generous sponsors.
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Ideas in Shared Parenting
By Dot Erickson-Anderson
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Human Connection
“What makes something better is the human connection.”
Brené Brown, a social research professor
It often appears that in child welfare we are asking the primary parent to ‘pull up their bootstraps’ and get on with life. Seldom do you see the professional (worker, counselor, judge) who has the time or skill to bond and make a long term and ongoing human connection with that parent.
In order for a family to sustain a change in their behavior, a positive real long-term human connection is imperative.
Many parents are stuck in a personhood that is based on shame. They believe that they are an “abuser,” “alcoholic,” “liar,” “unworthy,” “ etc.” This shame wears down the part of us that believes we can change. We have given up hope for this healing.
Two research definitions are important to us. Shame is based on “I am.” Guilt is based on “I did something bad.” The parent who is driven by guilt moves more easily into sustainable positive behaviors. Moving from shame to guilt is a long process and takes the ongoing human connection that caregivers can provide.
As a caregiver working with a primary parent, we move out of blaming the parent (our process to discharge our discomfort & pain over the action that brought the child into care) and move into a real on-going human connection with that parent (the process that works toward healing and real change in behavior).
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Your Voice Matters!
Take time to review Ohio Administrative Code Rules currently posted for pre-clearance. Review and comment on all pending changes at http://www.ohiorulereview.org/
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Federal Laws
Federal laws have a significant impact on how States fund and deliver child protection, child welfare, and adoption programs and services. Go to CONGRESS.GOV to view child welfare legislation that has passed at least one chamber (either House or Senate)
Be informed. Be involved
| RECENTLY INTRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS |
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- BILLS.429 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Family-Based Foster Care Services Act
| Sponsor: |
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (Introduced 02/10/2015) |
| Committees: |
Senate - Finance |
| Latest Action: |
02/10/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
- BILLH.R.562 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Improving Education for Foster Youth Act
| Sponsor: |
Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9] (Introduced 01/27/2015) |
| Committees: |
House - Education and the Workforce |
| Latest Action: |
01/27/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. |
- BILLS.664 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Foster Care Tax Credit Act
| Sponsor: |
Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND] (Introduced 03/04/2015) |
| Committees: |
Senate - Finance |
| Latest Action: |
03/04/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
- BILLH.R.1299 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2015
| Sponsor: |
Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-3] (Introduced 03/04/2015) |
| Committees: |
House - Ways and Means |
| Latest Action: |
03/04/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
- BILLS.667 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to ensure that organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to continue to provide services for children.
| Sponsor: |
Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] (Introduced 03/04/2015) |
| Committees: |
Senate - Finance |
| Latest Action: |
03/04/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
- BILLS.656 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to enable State child protective services systems to improve the identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking, and...
| Sponsor: |
Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] (Introduced 03/04/2015) |
| Committees: |
Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions |
| Latest Action: |
03/04/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
- BILLS.381 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Bringing Missing Children Home Act of 2015
| Sponsor: |
Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] (Introduced 02/05/2015) |
| Committees: |
Senate - Judiciary |
| Latest Action: |
02/05/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
- BILLS.262 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act
| Sponsor: |
Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 01/27/2015) |
| Committees: |
Senate - Judiciary |
| Latest Action: |
01/27/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
- BILLH.R.1168 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Native American Children's Safety Act
| Sponsor: |
Rep. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND-At Large] (Introduced 02/27/2015) |
| Committees: |
House - Natural Resources |
| Latest Action: |
02/27/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
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