Black History Month is the perfect opportunity to help children learn about all of the amazing African American professionals, entrepreneurs, entertainers, educators, scientists, inventors, and more who shape our society. From seeking out locally black-owned businesses to researching historical figures who paved the way towards civil rights, please take time this month (and all year!) to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments made throughout Black History. | |  |
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Dear Caregivers,
It’s February!
And that means it’s National Children’s Dental Health Month – a great time to promote the benefits of good oral hygiene, because developing good dental health habits helps children get a jump start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
Parents and amazing caregivers like you are essential and can promote children's dental health this month and throughout the year.
Introduced to the public by the American Dental Association on February 8, 1949, this annual health observance brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, health care providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers, parents, and all our communities.
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We can best support our children’s dental health by practicing the following steps consistently:
· Schedule Appointments
Making an appointment at the dentist is one of the best ways to celebrate February's theme. The more time they spend with their dental professionals, the more comfortable they'll be when they visit. It is encouraged for children to have regular cleanings every 6 months. If you schedule an appointment in February, your child's second appointment will fall just-in-time before back-to-school in August.
· Buy New Toothbrushes
Toothbrushes should be replaced every 3 to 4 months, as frayed bristles decrease their effectiveness.
· Check on Your Child’s Brushing Technique
If your kids tend to brush their teeth unattended, take time this month to check-in on their brushing habits. Checking in with your kids and offering helpful tips and tricks will keep their teeth looking great and healthy.
Setting the foundation for our children earlier in life, will set them up for success in the future.
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Thank you for your love and commitment to our children and their families. Every day, you take the necessary steps to help strengthen and preserve family bonds.
We appreciate everything that you do!
Sincerely,
Tim Burch
Clark County Administrator of Human Services
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NOW HIRING FOSTER PARENTS
Department of Family Services is looking to expand our team of Foster Parent Champions. These are flexible part-time positions for current or recent foster parents.
Empower other foster parents by sharing your experience!
If you are interested in providing resources and support to foster families, recruiting at community events for new foster families, or helping out at Peggy's Attic, we encourage you to apply!
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Meet London!
London is an incredible girl- she is active in cheerleading and loves to sing & dance!
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If you are interested in adopting a specific child or sibling group from Clark County, please email [email protected]. Please note we cannot answer questions about children who are not in the custody of DFS. | |
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FOSTER PARENT CHAMPIONS
Monday – Friday / 9am – 7pm
Call (702) 455-1149
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RESPITE CARE
Parenting can be stressful, and respite care allows the caregiver time to rest.
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FOSTER PARENT INFO SESSION
Do you know someone interested in becoming a foster family? Share our info session sign-up with them.
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FOSTER & ADOPTION SUBSIDY
Please keep your Licensing/Adoption Specialist informed of any changes in your contact information.
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HEALTH SCREENINGS
Department of Family Services requires routine medical, dental, and vision exams/screenings.
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OMBUDSMAN FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If you have a complaint or dispute that we cannot solve, please contact the Ombudsman.
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CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
CPR/First Aid certification is required for all licensed foster caregivers. Sign-Up for CPR AED 1st Aid Training. Trainings are held at Child Haven *Red Rock Room. RSVP required and entrance is on the front side of Child Haven.
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Every family needs support sometimes and that is okay. Seeking support creates and sustains positive well-being for our youth, families, and ourselves. Raise the Future provide a range of services designed to meet your varying needs. | |
NV Webinar: How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories
(4-part series)
February 2, 9,16, 23
1pm-2pm PST
Register Here
Family Support Workshop: Attachment (Virtual)
February 7th
11:00 am-12:00pm (Caregivers)
12pm-1pm (Professionals)
Register Here
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Foster Change membership is available to any foster, adoptive, or kinship family in Clark County, NV. Family membership covers all members of the household and is good for one year from the date of purchase. We can’t wait to welcome you to our family!
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Foster Change Book Club | "What Happened to You?" by Oprah Winfrey
Foster Change will be hosting a book club for the first half of the year, leading all the way through June. It will be on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights at 8pm and hosted on zoom. Join the book club on Tuesday February 7 and 21.
Participants will not HAVE to read the book in order to participate and the sessions are not built upon each other, so you can join at any time. No guilt, no stress, no falling behind. It is open to all foster, kinship and adoptive families, whether they are members of Foster Change or not, and also, any professionals in the field that would like to join in.
Email Cindy to register at [email protected]
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Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary is hosting a Lifetime of Love event on Saturday February 11 from 10am-2pm. Foster Change families are invited to join in a day of games, treats, animal encounters, and more!
Let them know that you are with Foster Change, they will let you in for FREE and give each child in your crew 5 free game tickets!
Also, they will be there ready to give free haircuts to you! (first come first serve, they ask that you come with clean hair.)
No registration or RSVP is required. For more information, contact Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary at
(702) 645-4224 or [email protected]
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SUPPORT FOR THOSE RAISING RELATIVE'S CHILDREN
Join Foster Kinship for one of their monthly groups to gain support and share strength with others who are raising their relative's children. All details regarding groups such as log in information and locations, can be found in our closed 24/7 Facebook support group. All in-person groups offer complimentary child care.
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ONLINE TBRI CAREGIVER TRAINING
Trust-based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles to address attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors.
To register, please email [email protected]
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Caregiver Corner Market
at Marcie's Heart
Kinship caregivers can shop for household items, teen/adult clothing and shoes, jewelry/accessories, books, gently used toys, and seasonal/specialty items. Everything is free and there is no limit. Items provided for kinship families at the Market can not be sold. Kinship families must have an account with Foster Kinship to shop.
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Canyon Ridge Christian Church is hosting a Foster Parent Night Out February 17 from 6pm-9pm.
Register before Monday January 13.
Ages birth- 5th grade.
Snacks provided, but please feed children dinner before the event.
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Additional support offered at
Canyon Ridge Christian Church:
Foster Parent Support Group
4th Friday of the month / 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Please contact Foster Connect with any questions.
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Foster Kinship Support Group
For parents and group for teens
2nd Tuesday of the month / 6pm - 7:30pm
Please contact Foster Kinship with any questions.
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February 25, 2023
8am - 12pm
Cimarron-Memorial High School
2301 N Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Join CCSD for new ways to learn which include sessions for adults or sessions for families learning together. Participants choosing adult-focused workshops may check their students into the supervised Child Activity Room. Students in the Child Activity Room must be enrolled in CCSD PK-12.
If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected]
or call us at 702-799-0303.
REGISTER HERE
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25 de febrero de 2023
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cimarron-Memorial High School
2301 N Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Únase a nosotros para aprender de nuevas formas que incluyen sesiones
para adultos y para familias que aprenden juntos. Los participantes
que elijan talleres enfocados en adultos pueden registrar a sus estudiantes en
la Sala de Actividades Infantiles supervisada. Los estudiantes en la Sala de
Actividades para Niños deben estar inscritos en CCSD PK-12.
Si necesita más ayuda, no dude en enviarnos un correo electrónico a [email protected]
o llámenos al 702-799-0303.
REGISTRARSE AQUÍ
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COLLEGE 101
February 8 | 3pm-5pm
Youth 16+
Calling all high school juniors and seniors in the independent living program! Join us for a Zoom meeting with Nevada System of Higher Education to learn about the public colleges and universities in Nevada. We'll also hear about financial aid options.
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FAFSA WALK THROUGH
February 9 | 3pm-5pm
2900 N. Torrey Pines Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89108
High school seniors in the independent living program who need to complete their FAFSA are encouraged to join this workshop. Students will receive assistance in completing their FAFSA.
Bring social security#, school ID#, regular email address, (not CCSD email), W-2 if working, and a LAPTOP is needed
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To sign up for COLLEGE 101 or the FAFSA WALK THROUGH
Contact your IL Worker or Ms. Smith at 702-455-0602
[email protected]
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Happy Valentine’s Day
At of the beginning of January 2023, The Children’s Service Guild began meeting once again at our workshop located on Child Haven Campus. After a much deserved break in December, we are back working really hard for all the children in the Clark County Family Court system with lots of love. We will continue to strive to make their lives happier and full of hope with things that they have never had a chance to experience. “Our Kids’ are our mission and have been for over 50 years! We sponsor and fund many programs for them so they can achieve success in their lives. 100% of fundraiser proceeds and donations go to them with all members tirelessly volunteering their time. We are very dedicated to bettering their lives, always have and always will be.
We want to thank everyone who helped the high school seniors with their college scholarship applications we are granting. We will look at them and decide who will receive the fall 2023 scholarships after they are all in. Such a great program!
We are having our annual Valentine’s cupcake decorating party for Child Haven on Feb. 11th. Such a fun time for them and all of us!!
If you or anyone you know, would like to join Children's Service Guild, please contact Marsha Manning, Vice President and Membership Committee Chairwoman.
[email protected] or 210-862-5493
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Why are CASA volunteers in some courtrooms, but not all?
At this time, there are not enough CASA volunteers to represent every dependency case. CASA volunteer assignment depends on three primary conditions. First, there must be a petition filed on the case. Second, the judge must issue the CASA order. Third, the CASA program must identify a volunteer who is available to represent the child(ren). Because many CASA volunteers work fulltime, they are not always available to attend the court hearings due to scheduling conflicts.
To learn more about the CASA program, visit them online at CasaLasVegas.org or call 702.455.CASA(2272)
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