Navy EFM Respite Newsletter  
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645 4th St., Suite 202,
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 479-3489
In This Issue
Meet and Greet a Success!
Notes From the Office
Upcoming Trainings
Events and Activities
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Dear Families & Providers,  
 
Welcome to The Navy Respite Care Program Newsletter!  
Annual Meet and Greet Events
 
Military family event
The 4th Annual Bremerton Meet & Greet was held on June 20th, 2012.  This year's event was held at Evergreen Water Front Park and turned out to be a popular event.  Over 60 attendees were able to meet Betty Underwood, Exceptional Family Member Liaison Manager, and Representative of Child Care Aware of America® (CCAA) from Virginia.  Participants shared their experiences and Mrs. Underwood was presented with a testimonial book from thankful families and providers.  Also in attendance were the the Lead Navy EFM Family Connection Support Group Liaison Lead EFMP Liaison from Bangor, Susan Vitale-Olson and volunteer family support representatives from the U.S.S. Nimitz. This year's event site allowed for children to play uninhibited outdoors, they also were entertained with arts & crafts projects, books and even a glitter tattoo artist.

New this year, a Meet and Greet was also held at the Oak Harbor Naval Base, on June 19, 2012.  There were 19 attendees as well as EFM Family Connection Support Group Representative, Georgette Anglum.   Many heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers that helped make these events a  success!
   Kid at event navy respiteLadies at the Meet and Greet event

Notes From The Office:
 
For Navy Respite Families
Please remember to send in your tentative care schedules. Child Care Aware of America® (formerly NACCRRA) is now requiring that we do 1/2 of all Monitoring Site Visits (MSVs) to Providers as unannounced. This is unannounced to the Provider - not to Parents. We understand that your plans may change throughout the month. If you are having problems with the form, you may also e-mail dates/times in an e-mail to nashton@lcsnw.org.

For All Program Participants
As of August 1st, the Navy Respite Care Program office will be moving. We are staying at the same physical address. The new site will be the first office on the right past the reception area for Lutheran Community Services Northwest. Nancy Ashton's number will stay the same (360) 479-3489 and Rhonda McKinnie will be at (360) 373-1252.
Upcoming Trainings
 
Poulsbo Fire Department

Woman doing CPR on boyPrepayment required
CPR $25 
CPR + First Aid $45
Price includes workbook & CD & can be picked up at time of payment
September 8 CPR Thurs. 6-10pm
September 10 First Aid/CPR Sat. 9am-5pm
779-3997

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South Kitsap Fire Department

Classes will be the first Wednesday of each month, January through December, 18 students per class.
The class will last about 3 to 3-1/2 hours.

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue is pleased to offer Adult CPR & First Aid classes to the public. Pre-registration is required during normal business hours either at our Headquarters station (1974 Fircrest Drive SE, Port Orchard), or over the phone at 360-871-2411 with a credit card. $20. Classes start at 6:00pm.

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Understanding the Special Education Process

8/04/2012
Type: Workshop
Cost: N/A
Time: 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: University Place Library, 3609 Market Place W, Suite 100, University Place, WA 98466
Contact Person: Vanessa Lewis, 253-565-2266 ext. 111 or 1-800-5-PARENT
Email: vlewis@wapave.org
Web Site : www.wapave.org
Program: Statewide Parent Training Program
Description: Are you interested in Children's Rights and Responsibilities in Special Education? This workshop will provide information and training to assist parents in advocating for their children. Discussions will include Laws, how to refer a student for a Special Education Evaluation, IEPs, and Parent Rights.
Registration Deadline: N/A

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Events and Activities

Parent to Parent at the Park - Everett

If you are the parent, caregiver of child with developmental disabilities come and meet other parents while having fun playing with your kids! Forest Park has accessible swing lots of play equipment with plenty of room to run and play at the water park! We will be doing a Potluck please bring something to share.
Friday, August 17th
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
Forest Park Playground
802 E. Mukilteo Blvd.
Everett, WA 98203
http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?id=534
To RSVP Contact: Pam Oliver Pam@arcsno.org
or (425) 258-2459 x 105 
Experience a sense of community; receive support, encouragement and hope. Learn about what resources are available to you and your family. Participate in play and adventure with your children.

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Join the Arc of Snohomish County for a FREE fun filled day with the whole family
M-Bar-C Ranch
Whidbey Island, WA.
Saturday August 25th 10 am to 2 pm
M-Bar-C Ranch is owned and operated by the Forgotten Children's Fund, the M-Bar-C Ranch strives to make the day special for kids with developmental/physical disabilities. This event is FREE to your family.

M-Bar-C Ranch experience includes: Lunch, Fun, Activities, Hayride, Horseback riding (rider weight limit is 200 lbs), Adventure and More!
www.M-Bar-C.org There are limited spaces, RSVP with Sugely
Sanchez (425) 258-2459 x 106 sugely@arcsno.org
 
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Save the date! 
Olympic Peninsula Autism Center Fundraiser, September 8th, 2012 - More information to come!

 

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You are welcome to contribute to our newsletter!  Please feel free to send in photos, community events, project ideas and kid's artwork.  

 

Sincerely,

 


Rhonda McKinnie
Navy EFM Respite Care Military Support Specialist