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Knowledge will forever govern ignorance. And a people who mean to be their own governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives" - James Madison |
2004 LINK Family Fall Gathering ¥ Cortland, NY
FOSTER PARENTS NEED TO KNOW:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2004
1:00 - EACH OTHER- Welcome and Introductions
1:30 - HOW TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH BIRTH FAMILIES:
World Premiere of ÒFoster Parents Speak: Crossing Bridges & Fostering ChangeÓ
2:30 - Break
2:45 - ...AND UNDERSTAND THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF PERMANENCY PLANNING
Link to NYS Family Court Forms
OCFS UCR Risk Assessment and Service Plan
The Adoption and Safe Families Act
Advice for Foster Parents in the Post ASFA World
How Foster Parents Can Advocate for a Child in a Permanency Hearing
5:00 - Free Time
6:30 - Dinner Together
7:30 - HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES AND EACH OTHER: A Time for Fellowship and Fun
1. Kids Are Important: A Bedtime Story
2. Creative Relaxation: Bubbles, Balloons, and Buttons
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2004
8:30 - Continental Breakfast
9:00 - HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH PROFESSIONALS - PART 1: Getting Your Point Across Effectively
1. Understanding and Overcoming Communication Barriers Ð Group Exercise
2. "Getting to Yes" Ð Lecture and Discussion
Parents Feelings About the Separation Experience
Book Summary: "Getting to Yes: Negotiating Without Giving In"
10:30 - Break
10:45 Ð HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH PROFESSIONALS - PART 2: Using Education as an Advocacy Tool
1. Knowledge is Power Ð Lecture and Group Discussion
NYS Child Welfare Statutes and Regulation on the Adoption Law Site
2. Small Group Activity
12:00 - Luncheon
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