Hello Lyn!

My name is Erin Briggs, I work for Point Hope, which is a non-profit organization founded in 2004 by syndicated radio host Delilah. I am contacting you to inform you about the “Teenista”, a one-day event for young women in foster care.

On December 15, 2012, Point Hope, through the “Points of Hope” program, is hosting our 3rd Annual “Teenista”. The Annual Point Hope Teenista allows 25 foster girls between the ages of 13 to 18 to have a day filled with the fun of being pampered, while also being mentored and encouraged. These girls will have the opportunity to: shop for a new wardrobe, receive a haircut or a new hair style, get a makeover and learn makeup tips to accent their natural beauty, shop for Christmas gifts to give to friends and family which they will wrap and take home with them, be served an elegant dinner while seated at beautiful, uniquely decorated table, interact with people who have volunteered for the day to offer encouragement, empowerment, motivation, praise, and words of hope, and so much more. This day will not solve any long-term problems, but it will challenge the girls and the volunteers to be aware that none of us should be restricted by our circumstances, but we are responsible for our choices.

Point Hope strives to be a voice for forgotten children everywhere; Point Hope was established to assist children and their families—beginning with families in a refugee camp in Ghana, West Africa, from whom Delilah received an email plea of assistance in December 2003. But Delilah’s interest in helping children began long before receiving that email; by 2003, Delilah had already been a long-time foster parent and had adopted four children out of the foster care system in the state of Washington. This passion was passed on to the programs of Point Hope; our “Points of Hope” are established to include support for foster children in America.

I am writing you in the hope that you may be aware of girls who could benefit from a day filled with pampering and encouragement. If you do not have direct contact with any foster girls who could benefit, perhaps you would be willing to assist with getting the news out about this event on any calendars, blogs, etc., where social workers or care providers would be able to see it and apply on behalf of some young ladies in their areas. Another way to spread the news is for you to contact any other agencies that work with foster girls and share our invitation for girls 13-18 years of age to come be blessed on December 15th, beginning at 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. at the Port Orchard Pavilion in downtown Port Orchard. I would be grateful for the agencies’ information in anticipation of getting the message out and being able to pamper a few deserving young ladies—in fact, if you want to pass the contact person’s information along to me, I’d be glad to reach out to those persons myself.

We have an online application for social workers or care providers to fill out on behalf of an eligible young lady. Please go to http://pointhope.org/what-we-do/programs-at-home/teenista/ for more information about the Teenista and to find the Teenista Participant Referral Application Form.

Thank you for taking the time to act on this and to offer hope in partnership with the Teenista event.

Sincerely,

Erin

Erin Briggs

Office Manager &

Domestic Program Coordinator

Point Hope

PO Box 8623

Port Orchard, WA 98366

www.pointhope.org

360.479.HOPE

C 971.570.3707

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5-12-2012 Urgent Update on Whooping Cough to All Foster Parents

Last week Children’s Administration (CA) issued a notice for foster parents and relative caregivers about the Pertussis “Whooping Cough” epidemic. Caregivers must still immediately notify the child’s social worker if a foster or relative child is diagnosed with whooping cough. Also, foster parents are to contact their licensor to issue a Stop Placement, if anyone in their home is diagnosed with whooping cough.

Because of the seriousness of this epidemic, CA is announcing a new requirement to safeguard the health of infant children. CA will not make new placements of infants under two (2) years of age in a licensed foster home unless all family members in the home have received the appropriate whooping cough vaccine or booster for their age. There will be no exceptions for new placements of children.

 If all family members are fully vaccinated for Whooping Cough,
including a booster shot as appropriate for whooping cough, you may
accept placement of an infant 0 – 2 years old.

 If all family members are not fully vaccinated, including a booster shot
as appropriate for whooping cough:
o Do Not accept placement of an infant 0 – 2 years old.
o Contact your regional office if you are contacted for a placement of
a child 0 – 2 years old and all family members are not fully
immunized for whooping cough.

Kids under seven should get a series of five DTaP vaccines. Kids aged 7 to 10 years who aren’t fully vaccinated against whooping cough and everyone aged 11 and older should get a whooping cough booster, called Tdap. For more information on these vaccines visit:

http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/immunize/vaccine/dtap/

Get whooping cough vaccine from:
 Your healthcare provider
 Most pharmacies
 Clinics
 Your local health department

If you need information on health insurance or help finding a healthcare provider, call the Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588 or visit http://www.parenthelp123.org/; Most Health care programs and Medicaid provide coverage for the whooping cough vaccine. Foster families licensed for infants 0-2 years who demonstrate a financial hardship in obtaining the immunization should contact their child’s social worker or DLR licensor. If you have any questions about your whooping cough immunization status, consult your family medical provider.

From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

Tdap contains protection against Pertussis (whooping cough). Adolescents 11-18 years of age (preferably at age 11-12 years) and adults 19 through 64 years of age should receive a single dose of Tdap. For adults 65 and older who have close contact with an infant and have not previously received Tdap, one dose should be received. Tdap should also be given to 7-10 year olds who are not fully immunized against pertussis.

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· identify factors that lead children to act out

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The deadline is quickly approaching.

Camp To Belong Washington 2012 is now accepting applications.

Go to www.camptobelongwa.org to download the application and also see a great video of what camp is and what it means to the 3 sisters in it!

Camp is held again at Miracle Ranch Camp in Port Orchard WA

100 brothers and sisters will be reunited August 13th – 18th

Deadline for camper applications are May 11th 2012.

We always receive more applications than camper spots available. Selection is based on need and we do have a wait list after selection. Please fill out and email ASAP.

To qualify for camp: Camper must be between the ages of 8-18 and must be separated due to foster care, adoption through the foster care and Kinship care. Example: One child is in foster care but have 1/2 sibs with a birth parent – they would qualify to apply. If you have any questions about qualification or camp, please feel free to email or call me.

Yours in Camp!

April VanGesen

Foster Family Connections

Camp To Belong WA Co-Director

The annual WE ARE FAMILY EVENT at the Mariner’s will be held May 6th at 1pm. Kitsap Foster Care Association has purchased tickets again this year which are free to licensed foster families and relative care givers. If you would like tickets contact Luanne Vail at 360-876-5207. Do not email or call her work phone.

KFCA has rented 2 busses to take people to the game. This year, because of rising costs, there will be a $10 fee per family to ride the bus. The bus will be at the Mullinex park and ride.

Hope to see you there and GO MARINERS!

This camp is for siblings 8-18 separated due to foster care, relative care, adoption or other out of home arrangements. It is August 13-18 at Miracle Ranch in Port Orchard. Camp to Belong is a wonderful way for siblings to stay connected!!

The application can also be accessed at www.camptobelongwa.org and can be used as a volunteer application for anyone interested in helping.

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