We are gearing up for our annual Board Retreat this weekend to plan our budget and events for the year. Tell us; what do you want out of KFCA? What is your favorite event that we host throughout the year? Mariner’s Game? Holiday Party? Ghost Train? Back to School? Monthly dinner meetings? We want to hear from you!
Please email the board with your suggestions and comments:
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The Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair
| For individuals with developmental disabilities, family members, and others
Sponsored by The Division of Developmental Disabilities Region V-Kitsap, Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities, The Kitsap County Parent Coalition, the Arc of Kitsap/Jefferson Counties, and Kitsap County Early Intervention Services * Saturday, February 2, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm at The Arc of Kitsap and Jefferson Counties 3243 N. Perry Avenue, Bremerton * Dozens of agencies, programs and support groups will have tables set up for information gathering: early intervention, parks and recreation, community services, residential agencies, employment vendors, governmental support, respite, support groups, advocacy, transportation and more! * On view: An Exhibition of Disability History * For directions call the Arc: 360-377-3473. For more information call: 360-337-4624 Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Resource Fair begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments will be served |
Caregiver Connection January 2013
Looking for a part time job? This one could be a perfect fit for a foster parent!
Olive Crest is hiring!
We are looking for a recruiter/liaison for Mason,Kitsap, and Thurston County for a 20 hour a week position. Desired candidate would be a current of former foster parent with three years experience in that role. The role would cover recruiting for foster parents and encouraging them through the licensing process with regular contact. All contact information is entered into a database. Other parts of the role include overseeing support group development and also acting as a liaison in dispute resolution. To know more about Fostering Together the link is www.fosteringtogether.org.
To get more information and apply for the position the link is www.olivecrest.org/pnw and click on careers on the left.
Foster Parent and Caregiver Training Review
| As foster parents and caregivers, we want to make sure that you receive the right training at the right time and in the right way. We want to make sure that you have the knowledge and skills you need to proficiently perform your important role as a caregiver or resource parent. We are at the beginning of an ongoing project to develop a competency base training system for Washington State initiated by the Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence for foster parents/caregivers, social workers and supervisors. These competencies can also tell us what needs further development. We have developed a first draft of foster parent / caregiver competencies and want your feedback and input.
Here is the link to the survey. It takes about 20-30 minutes at most to complete: |
Training; Behavior Management Skills for Caregivers
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RESOURCE FAMILY TRAINING INSTITUTE TRAINING FOR FOSTER PARENTS, ADOPTIVE PARENTS, AND KINSHIP CARE PROVIDERS http://fosterparent.dshs.wa.gov PRESENTS: BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR CAREGIVERS: REAL TOOLS FOR FOSTER PARENTS WITH GARY BENTON GARY HAS BEEN IN SOCIAL WORK FOR OVER 30 YEARS PROVIDING MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, ANGER MANAGEMENT, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TREATMENT TO A WIDE RANGE OF PARTICIPANTS. HE IS A LOCAL AND NATIONAL CONSULTANT, TRAINER, AND SEMINAR PRESENTER PROVIDING TRAINING ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS. JOIN US FOR A PACKED DAY OF EDUCATION AND INFORMATION! THIS PRESENTATION WILL:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED p> CONTACT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS 10 DAYS PRIOR |
Kitsap Sun wants to talk to you!
Do you believe that babies should be tested for HIV before they leave the hospital and are placed into care? Have you advocated for this change in state law? If so, a reporter at the Kitsap Sun would like to talk to you for an upcoming article! They won’t use names if you don’t want them to. Please email president for more info if you would like to contribute. Thanks!
Governors’ Scholarship Application Deadline has been Extended
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| College Success Foundation 1605 NW Sammamish Road | Suite 200 | Issaquah, WA 98027 Phone: (425) 416-2000 | Fax (425) 416-2001 Email: info |
DEADLINE FOR HOLIDAY PARTY
The deadline for the Holiday Party is Nov 30th! PLease register your kids by then to ensure there is a gift for Santa to hand them during the party. Scroll down for details on how to register!
See you all there!
FREE PHOTO SESSION AVAILABLE!
Anna from Reflections photography has generously donated 10 sessions (including 2 5×7’s) for foster parents! To take advantage, you must email Naomi at president
Check out her work at www.wa-reflectionsphotography.com
It’s AWESOME! Thanks Anna!!!!
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