 NYS Citizens' Coalition for Children, Inc. Presents: 
"Knowledge
will forever govern ignorance.
The 2004 LINK Family Fall Gathering Friday and Saturday September 24-25, 2004 Cortland Holiday Inn • Cortland, NY
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Gathering The 4th Annual LINK Family Fall Gathering has been developed in response to what foster parents have told us they want and Need to Know to participate as full members of the permanency planning team. Special emphasis will be placed on providing attendees with the information they need to understand the legal framework of the child welfare and family court systems. Small group work and activities will provide opportunities to practice the advocacy skills of communication and educating others. The weekend format will offer participants the time and opportunity to learn from and about each other in a casual interactive format designed to stimulate creative thinking about all too common problems. Bring your jeans, dreams, and questions and join us for a thought-provoking, relaxing, and inspiring weekend. To register for the LINK Family Gathering, please complete and return the registration form on the next page. The invitation is open to all New York State foster parents for a registration fee of $20.00 per person. Grant funding will cover meals and overnight accommodations for two LINK parents from each of the Syracuse Region 3 LINK project counties. Funding to cover lodging and meal costs may be available for additional Region 3 foster parents, depending on the number of registrants. Space is limited, and we are establishing a waiting list for those who need "scholarships", so let us know your plans as soon as possible! Please contact Susie Collins, NYSCCC Program Director, 607-272-0034 or scollins@nysccc.org, to discuss availability of grant funds and your meal and lodging needs. Although funding is only available for the Syracuse area counties, all NYS foster parents are encouraged to join in a weekend of education, support, and fun tailored to your needs. Lodging and meal charges for non funded participants are $32.50 and $37.50 respectively, bringing the price to well under $100 for the whole event (depending on room arrangements). We encourage you to bring as many folks from your network as you can. |
Need to Know:
Friday, September 24, 2004 1:00 p.m. Each Other - Welcome and Introduction 1:30 p.m. How to build relationships with birth families - Presenting the world premiere of "Crossing Bridges & Fostering Change: Foster Parents Speak," a new NYSCCC training video starring NYS LINK parents. 3:00 p.m. ...and understand the Legal Framework - An overview of NYS permanency planning laws and regulations and foster parents' roles in court. 6:30 p.m. Dinner Together 7:30 p.m. How to take care of themselves and each other - A time for fellowship and fun. 8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast 9:00 a.m. How to communicate with professionals - Getting your point across effectively, and using education as an advocacy tool. 12:00 p.m. Luncheon LINK Families is a NYSCCC permanency planning initiative program supported by The Salvation Army of Syracuse's Concurrent Planning project and the National Foster Parent Association. Recognizing that a strong support system for foster parents is vital to their ability to assist children through the concurrent planning process, NYSCCC is committed to developing a strong foster parent network in every county. |
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September 24-25, 2004 • Cortland Holiday Inn Take I-81 to Exit 11 * Hotel located directly across from exit Return by September 3, 2004
Please Complete and Return to NYSCCC, 410 East Upland Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
for hotel and meal arrangements.
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Foster Parents interested in
learning more about participating
in project activities and becoming a
LINK
family should contact:
Susan Collins, NYSCCC Program Director • (607) 272-0034 • scollins@nysccc.org