IN YOUR DISTRICT
news from around the state
Send us news of what's happening in your community and district.
We'll post highlights here. Email to: mary.collins@vermont.gov
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The Burlington District Office would like to thank the following local businesses, organizations and individuals for their incredible generosity for our Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Party that was held December 1, 2018.
802 Reptiles
Amarah's Chocolates
April Cornell
Birnn Chocolates
BOHO Baby
Bolton Valley
Burlington Tennis Club
Burlington YMCA
Cabot Cheese
Carol Ann Jones & Running Group
CHILL Foundation
City Market
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Color Our World- Katherine Stockman
Danforth Pewter
Darn Tough Vermont
Domino’s Pizza-Essex
Ecco Clothes
Emma Allaire & Family
Essex Alliance Church
Evolution Prenatal & Family Yoga
Faith United Methodist Church
Feldman's Bagels
Flynn Theater
Green Cab
Green Mtn. Acupuncture
Hen of the Wood
Hotel Vermont
Jivana Green Spa & Salon
Katharine Montstream
Kiss the Cook Lake Champlain Chocolates
Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center
Lone Pine Campsites
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Mansfield Heliflight
MERCK Management, Inc. dba Little Caesars Pizza
Metro Rock
McKenzie Artisan Meats
Montshire Museum
Muddy Toes Terrariums
Music Together with Joanna May
my little cupcake
Ole's Cross Country
Penny Cluse Cafe
Petra Cliffs Climbing Center
Phoenix Books
Ramunto's Pizza
Rhino Foods
Rocky's Pizza
Shanty on the Shore
Shelburne Farms
Simply Divine Cafe
Smugglers Notch
Stray Cat Flower Farm
Sweet Clover Market
The Edge
The Essex Resort
The Flying Pig Bookstore
The Hungry Pea
The Scale Poke' Bar
Twincraft Skincare
VBT Bicycling and Walking Tours
VT Coffee Co.
VT Humanities Council
VT Tap House
Vespa's
Zachary's Pizza- South Burlington |
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Thank you
from the BDO Resource Coordinators Team,
Cathy, Meghan and Kristy |
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(CHINS) CHILDREN IN NEED OF
CARE AND SUPERVISION REFORM WORKGROUP
We want to share a report developed by a CHINS Reform Workgroup. CHINS stands for “Child in need of Care and Supervision”. The CHINS (Children in Need of Care and Supervision) Reform Workgroup is comprised of leadership from the Judiciary, the Office of the Defender General, the State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs Association and the Department for Children and Families. Since August 29th, the group has convened nine times to discuss strategic reforms to the CHINS system. CHINS is itself complex, as are the needs of the children and families who are engaged in this system. What follows are a series of recommendations, some still under development, that consider the needs of vulnerable families to help them avoid CHINS system involvement; provide supports to help families achieve resolution; and improving the system. Thank you!
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/859e7d9d58aa8a76ad48205a1/files/223c57e6-0a23-4617-ba8d-2229eb064250/CHINS_Reform_Wrkgrp_Report_12.11.18_Final.pdf
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WINTER EVENTS
a selection of upcoming events of interest for vermont foster and kincare families
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TRAINING, WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
The Vermont Child Welfare Training Partnership's mission is to develop the knowledge and skills of allied professionals who work with children and youth who are at-risk of child abuse & neglect, or are currently placed in legal custody of the state. CWTP works collaboratively with the Department for Children & Families to identify those allied professionals that are key to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families across Vermont.
The Vermont CWTP provides training to organizations that are contracted with Vermont DCF to provide services such as Family Centered Meeting Facilitation, Family Time Coaching, Residential Care, and Restorative Justice programs. Training is also offered through the Placement Stability Project to Family Services and Mental Health providers regarding Mental health screenings for children in foster care. NOW AVAILABLE:
For information on FUNDAMENTALS (online modules) in Trauma Informed Practice and FUNDAMENTALS (online modules) in Adoption Competency, click the link here: FUNDAMENTALS Online Modules
Open House
Orange County Child Advocacy Center
Mon., January 14, 2019 2:00pm - 5:00pm
354 VT Rte 110
Chelsea, VT 05038
Please join the staff and friends of the Child Advocacy Center to learn about our programs and work within Orange County
Refreshments provided. Children are welcome.
Contact: fwambold@orangecountysheriff.com
Tel: (802) 685-4712
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EVENTS
Book Sale
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
helpful news and information
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Mentor Program Launches
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We are excited to provide you with the updated materials for the Foster Kin Mentor Program. Notice the new look and the updated information.
We will continue to accept Mentor and Mentee referrals from the Resource Coordinators. In addition, Foster or Kin Caregivers can now apply to be a Mentor by filling out an application and sending it to me, the Foster/Kin Care Manager, Joan Rock. Mentees can self-refer through a similar process and send the forms to me at Joan.Rock@vermont.gov. If you would like to contact me by phone, the number is 802-760-0594.
The Child Welfare Training Partnership (CWTP) will continue to offer training for Mentors. The next classroom offerings will be January 15, 2019 in Brandon, February 13, 2019 in Brattleboro and in Milton on March 9, 2019. Those of you have expressed an interest in becoming a Mentor may have received a listing of dates from Sharon O’Neill recently. We realize that it is difficult to attend a regional training so we are working with CWTP to provide an online Mentor training that will be available soon. To provide on-going support to Mentors, we will be offering quarterly GoTo Meetings beginning in March of 2019 and a gathering of Mentors once per year. More information about the meetings will be provided in a future COW and in Fostering Vermont, our E-News letter to Foster and Kin Caregivers.
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DILIGENT RECRUITMENT
building and sustaining relationships
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From Foster Care to Adoption:
One Single Mother's Story
"When a foster child leaves my home,
the one thing that I hope stays with them is peace."
- Foster Mother Nikki
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FRONT PORCH FORUM
a component of diligent recruitment
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New recruitment messages in support of critical needs in each district are launched on Front Porch Forum on a regular, continuous basis. If you know of a person or family that might be interested in foster care, please let your District office or the Central office know. Email: mary.collins@vermont.gov
Here is one of these messages:
Seeking Open, Inclusive Foster Homes
Some of us come into the world knowing exactly who we are or who we will become as we grow. "Someday, I'm going to be a famous gymnast," he may say. Or, "I love tinkering with mechanical things; I'm going to be an engineer," she may insist.
For others, knowing who you are is not always easy to express. If there's no one to hear you and support your discovery of who you are, it can be challenging and emotionally difficult. For children in foster care this can be even harder.
That's why we need open, inclusive and supportive foster homes for youth who may be dealing with issues related to gender identity/expression and sexual orientation.
Could you provide the unconditional care and support these children and youth need?
If so, we'd love to hear from you! It will be challenging, but it will also be one of the most meaningful decisions you'll ever make.
To learn more, go to http://fostercare.vt.gov. If you want us to contact you, complete the form at http://dcf.vermont.gov/foster-care-inquiry.
You can also call your local Family Services District Office and ask to speak to the Resource Coordinator. http://dcf.vermont.gov/fsd/contact-us/districts
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KEEP LOCAL KIDS LOCAL
http://dcf.vermont.gov/fsd/contact-us;districts
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
thank you for your generosity and support!
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The support we receive from community partners throughout Vermont makes possible many of the experiences foster children and their families enjoy - from our recent holiday gatherings across every district, to sponsorships of events; your generosity provides enriching experiences for children and families. Each month we acknowledge some of these generous partners. We would like to thank...
Everyone who made our holiday gatherings
so enjoyable for our families and children. Thank you!
Each district is joined by families, friends, coworkers and volunteers who assist us in providing joyful gatherings for our children and families. The gifts, food, and fun are enjoyed by everyone and we can't thank you enough for your enthusiasm and contribution to making this and every holiday a special one for children in our care. Thank you!
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