Calgary & DistrictFoster Parents Association

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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

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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!!!

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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

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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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