The Orange County Resource Family Recruitment Development and Support Team wore blue to spread awareness about preventing child abuse and neglect in our community. Join us in creating a safer tomorrow for our children through education, support, and awareness. Learn more about...
Foster Friday! Jamie and Keith bring us great motivation today to get through tough times or bumps in the road that may come up.
Did you know we also have an extensive resource guide with a great list of supports and contacts to help you?
Resource guide:
https://t.co/2Xu9sBwRB6
It's Foster Friday! There are many reasons why you might feel called to become a resource parent, let's listen to Keith and Jamie's "why" and their motivation.
Ready to take the next step towards becoming a resource parent? Sign up here: https://t.co/lgbfzvhj5r
Did you know early childhood education plays a significant role in children's emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development? Help your little ones get a head start on their education with Orange County Head Start! https://t.co/RzL2ro9psP
Looking for help or support within issues such as: Clothing/Supplies, Financial, Food, Childcare & Activities, Housing, Mental Health, Physical Health, Education, Employment or Legal Issues, CDSS kinship navigator can help you find resources near you!
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Have a little one infant to five years old? Join the Hoag parent & caregiver walking support group!
Registration required: Contact Miriam Bustamante, LCSW at (949)764-5394, [email protected] to find out more information and to register for class, or at (949)764-6542.
Attention Parents & Caregivers! Need food assistance? The Costa Mesa Family Resource Center hosts a community food distribution the first Saturday of every month at 1:00pm at the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living! Don't forget to bring your own bag!
Have you been interested in becoming a resource parent, but want to know more? Take the first step and attend an Orientation! We will go over basic guidelines, the RFA process, hear from an experienced resource parent, and help answer your questions!
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Attention Caregivers, an excellent QPI training video, "Reflective Practice for Building Relationship Based Systems", from the Youth Law Center.
For more information about QPI and about how you can become a QPI Champion, please ... https://t.co/IjOPIiHfPX
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Merry Christmas from our Resource Family Recruitment, Development & Support Team! Thank you so much to all of our amazing caregivers and families, you are creating lasting memories this holiday season!
"How the Quality Parenting Initiative Supports Families in Crisis", a wonderful video from Riverside County explaining QPI and how important it is!
For more information about QPI and about how you can become a QPI Champion, plea... https://t.co/IjOPIiHfPX
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Celebrating holidays with children in out of home placement can be a bit tricky. Here are some helpful tips for making big days as a foster family! #Family#Foster#Celebrations
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QPI is based on 3 principles:
1. Consistent excellent parenting & meaningful relationships
2. Research on child, youth, and brain development & the effects of trauma
3. The individuals most affected by policies & practices are in the best position to design and implement change
At Hanukkah, we’re reminded of what matters most, and in our Resource Family Recruitment Development and Support world, that’s you, our amazing resource families. We are so grateful for all your time and dedication.
Do you want to know if your child is developing appropriately?
The Family Support Network will provide free developmental screenings for 50 children up to 5 years old from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 8. For more: https://t.co/HnwYZAy7Aj
Take the next step and learn more about what fostering can mean for your family! Attend our next Orientation at 6:00pm on December 6! Sign up here: https://t.co/lgbfzvhj5r