A Note from District Director, Jennifer Burkey
To our Valued Foster/Kin Resource Families:
As we navigate these challenging times, I want to take a moment to express our appreciation for your support of the children and youth in your care. We know it is not easy and you are asked to be flexible and available in new and different ways. Our connections to all of you look different these days too, and we hope that this will serve as a creative way to communicate with you and share ideas. Thank you for your hard work and caring service. We are grateful for all you do!
With Gratitude,
Jennifer Burkey
District Director - DCF - FSD - RDO
88 Merchants Row, 220 Asa Bloomer Bldg.
Rutland, VT 05701-3349
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WELCOME RUTLAND DISTRICT FOSTER CARE FAMILIES!
Hello Foster, Kin, and Respite Care providers! This Rutland District newsletter was created just for you as a special edition! In it, you will find a greeting from our District Director, Jennifer Burkey, and news from around the region you might find interesting and helpful as a foster, kin, and respite care provider.
In addition, this is also an invitation to you to read our regular, biweekly e-newsletter "Fostering Vermont". It comes to you every other Thursday at 6:45am and is full of helpful information, events, training opportunities, and news from around the state. If you are not receiving it, please email Naiomi Malay at: naiomi.malay@vermont.gov and she will make sure you are added to the list of recipients. (You can opt out at any time but we hope you don't as it is a terrific resource that is updated twice monthly.)
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Welcome to this special edition Rutland District Newsletter for the Vermont Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division, Foster Care. You are receiving this as a foster care provider in the Rutland District, and as a dedicated community partner.
It is also being sent to you as a gentle reminder that our biweekly e-newsletter may already come to you (alternating Thursday mornings). If so, we invite you to participate with us in this important conversation about foster, respite, or kin care in Vermont. Your feedback and suggestions are always welcome!
Our goal is to provide you with the most helpful and reliable information, resources and guidance to help you foster children with all the tools and support you will need and that they deserve.
"Fostering Vermont" provides helpful tips, dates for important training, classes, events, and other useful information to assist you as a foster care provider. You are not obligated to receive the newsletter and can opt-out at any time - however, it is the best resource for ongoing news about Vermont foster care! We hope you will become an avid reader and contributor! It is provided to all foster parents, FSD staff, legislators, and to many of our community partners. We hope it is a helpful resource for you and we look forward to hearing from you as you begin or continue your journey into foster care.
Many thanks for your commitment to Vermont's children and youth.
* Does the image above look familiar? It's how downtown Rutland looked in the early 1960's!
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THANK YOU!
As challenging as this past year has been, I wanted to mention the “silver linings” that I have found by working in this role. Every week I have been truly inspired by the efforts of our kinship and foster families.
Partnering with DCF and Easter Seals, navigating COVID regulations and restrictions, and being consistent support for the children in custody are only a few of the wonderful efforts I have witnessed. Foster parents sharing the “little moments”, which turn out to be huge, healing moments for our children is heartwarming. The advocacy for the children in custody makes me proud to be part of the Rutland District.
Thank you for all of the work you are doing every day!
Naiomi
Naiomi Malay
Resource Coordinator
naiomi.malay@vermont.gov
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Rutland District Office
Phone: (802) 786-5817 Fax: (802) 786-8827
88 Merchants Row, 220 Asa Bloomer Bldg., Rutland, VT 05701-3449
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN RUTLAND!
It is wonderful to place faces with names and hopefully provide all of you with an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with each other. We are always open to hearing suggestions for topic ideas of interest to all foster, kin and respite care providers.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES!
The Child Welfare Training Partnership offers on-line trainings with Amy Bielweski-Branch. For more information and to register, contact Naiomi Malay at naiomi.malay@vermont.gov.
The Rutland region non-profit foster parent support group can be accessed for membership on Facebook.
GRATITUDE
We are truly grateful for the many individuals and businesses that generously support our children and families:
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WINTER FUN ON ICE!
If you love winter sports and are looking for a great way to stay active when the temperature dips below freezing in Vermont, ice skating fits the bill. After you've figured out the what for this winter, take a closer look at the where and when. Check out these local ice skating rinks and locations in the Rutland area and nearby region and enjoy some winter excitement. Check local listings for open skate times.
Giorgetti Rink – Rutland VT
Riley Rink at Hunter Park – Manchester Center VT
Silver Lake State Park – Bethel VT
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Thank you for all the ways you care for Vermont's children and youth! Might you know of another potential foster or respite care provider? If so, we would love to hear from you! Contact Resource Coordinator, Naiomi Malay at: naiomi.malay@vermont.gov, or call her at (802)786-5817, ext. 3
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THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND RUTLAND!
Virtual Family Science Workshops: Creative Costumes Online
Mon., Feb. 22, 10-11:15 a.m.
Montshire Museum of Science
1 Montshire Rd., Norwich
Innovative kiddos transform upcycled materials into eye-catching disguises.
Winter Farmers Market
Saturday, Feb. 27th 10-2:00 p.m.
Vermont Farmer's Food Center
251 West Street
Rutland, VT
Shop Local! Selling everything from fresh salad greens all winter to locally-grown apples and cider all the way through til spring!
Pride's Young Artists' Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.!
Friday, February 26th, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
AnyOne! $25 per Device
https://www.facebook.com/pridesyoungartists/
Director, Sarah McGee, says, "Creating art in the challenging time of a global pandemic has required the support of both our artists and our community allies. This production is a true constellation of capability, community event and showcases the talents of Pride's artists (ages 7-22), the Video skills of Castleton University Video student, Luke McGee, and many others."
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Copyright © 2021
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION/FOSTER CARE
All rights reserved
Rutland District Office
Phone: (802) 786-5817 Fax: (802) 786-8827
88 Merchants Row, 220 Asa Bloomer Bldg., Rutland, VT 05701-3449
Central Office Mailing Address:
* DCF Family Services . 280 State Drive . Waterbury, VT . 05671*
Attention: Mary L. Collins
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