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Calgary & DistrictFoster Parents Association
Note: The next newsletter will be sent out early in March
Jan/Feb
Individual Highlights
CFPA NewsletterJAN/FEB 2018
RENEW MEMBERSHIP
TUBING
MOVIE
CAMP
MARIE’S BOUTIQUE
FAST
GIFT BASKETS
FRESH BREAD
RESPITE
ROLLER SKATING
ABORIGINAL WEEKEND
CASINO
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Enjoy the many benefits that the CFPA offers. Whether you are renewing a past membership or
joining the CFPA as a new member, the CFPA has so much to offer Foster Parents in Calgary and area.
.Below is a list of events enjoyed in the past by our
membership. Don’t miss out, renew now!
Lloyd’s Roller Rink Newsletters and special
announcementsCorn Maze Laser Tag
Pizza and Swim Party Christmas Party
Flag Raising Luncheon
Summer Camp weekend Clothing Exchange
Butterfield acresTelus World of Science
We are very excited to announce your
2018 CFPA membership can be renewed online today!!!
www.calgaryfosterparentsassociation.com
Childcare costs for Conference
Bus transport to conference
CFPA Newsletter 3
CFPA Newsletter 4
There will be more information in up coming newsletters.
Summer Camp
Mark your calendars forthis summers camp dates
for children. July 8-13, 2018July 15-20, 2018
Plan ahead so your child can attend one of these exciting weeks of camp at the AFPA camp in James River.
Our Purpose
Our goal is to provide an immediate response as well as support to the foster family when allegations have been, or might be, brought against them. We want to be there when a foster parent asks for our help or support. It is important to keep them informed of the procedures and the process through which an allegation will take them. We want to provide support without judgment and an environment which is as non-destructive as possible for the foster parent and their family. We would like to work towards better investigations and a more compassionate, tolerable, and respectful process for foster parents, foster children, and their extended families.
Our Function
To provide support, assistance, advocacy and information to foster parents under investigation for allegations of abuse.
Our Objectives
To provide support/advice in the foster families' time of need. To clarify issues and keep communication open and to keep trauma to the foster home to a minimum to prevent loss of hope and interest which could result in the loss of foster homes.
Area Support
Calgary: Marie Brownell 403-271-9011
Cochrane: Doreen Heide 403-637-3911
Airdrie: Verna Isley 403-948-4558
Crossfield: Roxanne Droppo 403-946-0054
Alberta Foster Parent Association FAST Chairperson: Marie Brownell (403) 271-9011
Foster Parent Allegation Support Team –
F.A.S.T.
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Marie's Boutique offers a vast array of gently used clothing to foster parents and
kinship homes at NO COST
Marie Brownell has a special place in her basement to display boys and girls clothing for
infants up to size 14. You must take an opportunity to see these special finds. There is NO cost to shop at Marie's Boutique, just
make a phone call to Marie and set up a convenient time for all and shop until you
drop!!!
Call Marie Brownell at 403-271-9011Thank you Marie for your special Boutique!
Marie’s
Boutique
403-271-9011
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It’s never too early to start planning for next year!!
GIFT BASKETS FOR CONFERENCE
The AFPA has a conference in Jasper every year. The CFPA would like to collect new items to make gift baskets to auction off. Items we would like to collect are:-mens items, baby items, toys, games, books, puzzles,- mugs, household items, pet items-re-gifted items-Canadian Tire money-Gift Cards-We always need empty baskets of any size
Items can be dropped off at Marie Brownell’s place ANYTIME. Take advantage of dropping off gifts whenpicking up clothing from the clothing exchange.
Call Marie at 403-271-9011 for drop off.
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RESPITE/RELIEF LIST
Ruby HarikayDeer Run areaGirls or boys ages 0 -12 yrs403-402-8959harikay05@yahoo.com
Nadia BeginCoventry Area, CalgaryBoys and girls age 0 - 12yrs587-435-2469
Elireiz ReyesStrathmoreGirls or boys birth - 7yrs403-400-2879
Dawn JanseenStrathmoreGirls or boys from birth to 2yrs403-617-3063 403-991-3063Crib available
Don and Stefanie Borchert NE area ages - 0 -14, boys or girls 403-275-0297, 403-899-0762 skyrocketz@hotmail.com
Daniel and Renee BubolaCrowfoot area in the NWGirls or boys ages 5-10yrs403-441-0607rdbubola@gmail.com
Carol Chengprefer weekends in CalgaryGirls and Boys 5 to 18 yrs403-999-5188carolgcheng@gmail.com
Ken and Jody BialkowskiHuntington areaBoys or girls ages 12-18403-452-1315 or 403-404-2129jbialkowski@shaw.ca
Liza TabotGirls or Boys ages 4 - 10yrs403-280-9624liza.tabot@gmail.com
Nick & Jilczy NelsonHuntington Hills (NW Calgary)School-aged boys (6-12 yo)phone: 403-245-1020
FREE Fresh Bread
A local bakery is donating to Foster Parents its unsold bread on Fridays. It is delicious
bread. It can be picked up at a foster parents home on Fridays at 7:30 pm.
Please phone Melinda Dueck if you are interested.
403-995-0018
Lloyd’s Recreation has invited us to skate with them one last time before they close. Join the
CFPA on Tuesday, Feb 13th at 6pm. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Lloyds Recreation Centre Date: Tues Feb 13, 2018
7520 Macleod Trail SE Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Rental Skates or Blades will be provided (you may bring your own if you wish). Please register online at our new website
www.calgaryfosterparentsassociation.com
The CFPA would like to thank the staff at Lloyd’s Recreation for letting us host an
annual event at their facility every year. Our families
have enjoyed this event every year and it will be missed by all. Many wonderful
memories were made at Lloyd’s over the years.
Thanks Lloyd’s!!!
CFPA Newsletter 9
Sept 14th-16th, 2018Brownell Children’s RetreatMark your calendar!
CASINO DATESVOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Alberta Foster ParentAssociation has a Casinodate in Calgary! May 20th and 21st.If you are able to volunteer please contact John Starkey at403-281-4691.
Calgary Foster Parent Association Casino dates will besummer 2018! Contact Jen Welsh at to volunteer! jenwelsh2012@gmail.com
Community Education Service
Foster Care TrainingThe foster parent training information line is 403-355-4831 – This number has a recording of pertinent information for current and upcoming course times and locations. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Karen Ness at 403-297-5956
CFPA Newsletter 10
CFPA Newsletter 10
December has brought us another wonderful Christmas Party which had a great supper and of course a special visitor from the North Pole. We had a good turn out and the kids all enjoyed themselves with the large selection of activities. The new venue made the Christmas Party even better with its large space. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to make this Christmas Party a success. A big thank you to our sponsors for the generous donations for the Christmas Party. 2800 cash and all the other things like poinsettias, photo booth, cutlery, all the plates and cups candy canes marshmallow sticks were all donated this year! Thank you to everyone who donated! It was a fun afternoon enjoyed by all.
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