CAP's Derby Party is less than a month away! Register now and don't miss out on a great time for a great cause.

Get your friends together for a fun, Derby-style event that will raise money to help more waiting youth find adoptive homes.

The Derby Party will take place on Friday, May 6th, 2016 from 6-9pm, at Ballroom 384, at City Grill, on East Avenue in Rochester, NY. Guests will enjoy our version of a horse race game, silent auction, live music, mint juleps, good food, special desserts and great fun!

Silent auction teasers: Tickets to Disney World! 12 tickets for an evening with the Red Wings in President and CEO, Naomi Silver's personal suite! A round of golf for 3 people on Oak Hill Country Club's West course! Thousands of dollars worth of gift cards towards overnight packages, photography sessions, restaurants and more!

 

With co-emcees Scott Spezzano and Sandy Waters of 98.9 the Buzz and our guest race caller, Tony Calo from Finger Lakes Gaming and Race Track!

 

Follow CAP's Pinterest board and our Facebook page to get ideas for fashion, hats, and what to expect at our Derby.

Register by April 22 on our website! Or RSVP by calling: 585-232-5110 (ask for David) email: [email protected].

Birth Date: August, 2000
State: Vermont

Makenna is a beautiful, energetic and very active girl. She likes coloring, swimming, camping, singing, arts and playing games. She also loves animals, especially cats. She enjoys being around them and taking care of them.
 
Learn more or inquire on Makenna here

CAP would like to give special recognition to Ashley Johnson of Hillside Children's Center! Her exceptional service and partnership with CAP has helped one of CAP's waiting foster youth find his forever family.

Ashley is a dedicated, passionate caseworker. She works with teenagers in a residential facility and understands the impact of "the wait" on our children. Ashley is delicate, yet direct in her contact with youth and works diligently for permanency. Ashley has done a great job facilitating, advocating and ensuring a smooth adoption transition for the CAP youth on her caseload.

 

Special thanks to Ashley for helping CAP lift the wait for the children in her care!

 

CAP was very pleased to host our third waiting youth Teen Panel in Geneva, NY on March 8th. Each of the 6 youth who participated did an amazing job opening up about their experience in foster care. The youth articulately expressed their need for support and permanency. They were honest about their difficult experience and educated prospective families about the needs and desires of foster youth. The children were empowered by the opportunity to have their perspective heard and respected. CAP is looking forward to hosting more teen panels that empower youth and give them a chance to connect with interested adoptive families. 
 

Upcoming Events

Let us show our appreciation! Wednesday, April 20th from 8am-1pm at Five Star Bank, Flower City Community Room in City Gate, 395 Westfall Rd., Rochester, NY 14620. RSVP: Jean Blattner, 232-5110 or [email protected] 

 

Join us for a Kentucky Derby-themed event that will help CAP find adoptive homes for waiting children and support the families that adopt them! Register or find out more here http://www.childrenawaitingparents.org/CAPsKentuckyDerby.asp

CAP will host MAPP (Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting) classes for families interested in providing foster care, starting on Thursday, May 12th. Please register in advance by contacting: Veronica Black: 585-232-5110 or [email protected]

Interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent? CAP hosts general information meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at our  Office: 274 N. Goodman St.,  Rochester, NY 14607  (Inside the Children's Institute).  Learn all you need to know about foster care adoption, the process and how to get started ! Please  RSVP to Veronica at 585-232-5110 or [email protected]