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Kinship Events
PAST EVENTS
APRIL
April 30, 2008
Kinship Care In New York: A Five Year Framework For Action
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Albany Institute of History and Art
125 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
The report presents the New York State Kincare Coalition’s recommendations for action over the next five years to support grandparents and other kincaregivers raising children.
Report author Gerard Wallace and a panel of contributors will present the findings at a stakeholders’ meeting bringing together members of all branches of government, kincaregivers, advocates, and service agencies.
The report makes 19 recommendations addressing five core areas where improvements are needed: Special Challenges - Special Services; Statewide Kincare Service Network; Data Collection, Measurable Outcomes & Research; Statutory and Regulatory Changes; and Legal Assistance.
Support for the 2008 Kincare Report is provided by the AARP Foundation with generous funding from the New York Life Foundation.
2005 Summit Report: "Enabling Kincaregivers to Raise Children" , 2005 Report Cover Page, 2005 Report Appendix
2008 Report: "Kinship Care in New York: A Five Year Framework for Action"
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JUNE
June 10, 2008
The Born Learning Partnership Support Network
The Born Learning Partnership has launched an "informal support network" open to all types of child care providers. The network meets monthly for information sharing, guest speakers, resource referral, and social networking. The goal is to help people find support and to encourage training and licensing. The group is also planning its first field trip for adults and young children. Meetings are held in Schenectady with plans to expand throughout the capital district.
WHERE: The Mount Pleasant Library and Hamilton School, Schenectady, NY
(Child care providers receive certificates for all workshops.)
* FREE CHILD CARE AND DINNER *
Workshop: Eat Well, Play Hard: Good Nutrition and Exercise Tips
Time: 5:30 – 7:00pm
For more information or to register please call: Nicole Simms, United Way, 518-456-2200 ext 139.
June 27-28, 2008
Relatives As Parents Program Weekend Retreat
4-H Camp Bristol Hills
Canandaigua, NY14424
Call Cornell Cooperative Extension (585) 394-3977 Ext. 409 or 425 to have information mailed, e-mailed or faxed to you! Questions: Contact Isabelle Doran Jensen @ Ext. 408 or by e-mail at idj1@cornell.edu.
JULY
Family Enrichment Workshops
July 2 Caregiver support group
July 9 Caregiver Support group
July 11 Teenager anger management group 14-18 years
Family Enrichment Network
24 Cherry Street, Johnson City 13790-0997
For further information or to answer any questions please contact: Déidre Summers @ 607-723-8313 Ext. 840
July 10, 2008
Orange County Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) Annual Picnic
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Thomas Bull Memorial Park
Montgomery, NY
Families will enjoy a "magically" good time participating in a variety of activities, crafts, and games. The evening will end with a performance by magician, Stephen Christopher. Pre-registration is required by calling Brenda Reynolds or Linda Coleman at Cornell Cooperative Extension at 1-845-344-1234.
July 18 & 25, 2008
Babysitter's Training for Youth (ages 11-15)
Time: 1:00pm-4:30pm
Carlson Commons Community Center
Rochester, NY
Hosted by The Kinship Care Resource Network and presented by the American Red Cross, this course will teach youth everything they need to know about being a great babysitter, including first aid and safety skills, finding and interviewing for babysitting jobs, and choosing age appropriate toys and games. For more information or to register, please contact (585) 262-7048.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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AUGUST
August 4, 2008
NYS Kinship Navigator Director Gerard Wallace is published in the Democrat and Chronicle regarding new kinship legislation, specifically the "Fostering Connections To Success Act" (H.R. 6307), the "Kinship Caregiver Support Act" (S.661; H.R.2188) and the "Improved Adoption Incentives and Relative Guardianship Support Act of 2008" (S.3038).
August 18, 2008
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Meeting
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
The Senior Center
128 Springs Fireplace Rd.
East Hampton, NY 11937
For more information, please contact 1-631-324-4947.
August 29, 2008
Kinship Care and Just Friends Picnic
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Young at Heart Senior Center
3000 Dewey Ave.
Rochester, NY
Join us for a day of good picnic food, BINGO, games and prizes! Reservations must be made by August 11. For more information, please contact 262-7048.
Event Flyer
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SEPTEMBER
September 6 , 2008
Orange County Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) Family Spa Day
Join us for a special day of pampering - because you deserve it! Family members can enjoy a massage, facial, manicure and yoga. A light, healthy lunch will be provided. This event is in collaboration with Junior League of Orange County. Pre-registration is required. For more information, pleas contact RAPP coordinator Brenda Reynolds at 1-845-344-1234.
Kinship Picnic (sponsored by National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights)
For more information, please contact 1-866-624-9900.
September 7
Grandparent's Day
Second Annual Candlelight Vigil
The National Committee of Grandparents for Children's Rights is holding a candlelight vigil to honor grandparents who areraising children and those grandparents who have lost visitation with their grandchildren. Location TBA. For more information, please contact 1-866-624-9900.
September 16 , 2008
Step Up for Kids NY, presented by Prevent Child Abuse NY
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
NY State Capitol
Albany, NY
For more information on this event, please visit the Prevent Child Abuse NY website.
September 2008-May 2009
KCRN of Monroe County offering kinship respite days through Mercy Prayer Center
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
65 Highland Ave.
Rochester, NY
Mercy Respite for Caregivers offers a uniqu approach to meeting the needs of family caregivers who are facing the day-to-day stressors of caregiving. Participation is limited to 10 caregivers a month. For more information, please contact (585)-262-7048.
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OCTOBER
October 22, 2008
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
National Grid Auditorium
1 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201
SAVE THE DATE!
The Brooklyn Grandparents’ Coalition and National Grid invite you to meet Andrew Bridge, award winning author of: Hope’s Boy.
Please join us to hear him speak about his experiences of being raised by his grandmother and later in the foster care system.
Informational sessions on mental health, advocacy in schools and housing issues will follow his talk.
For more information, please contact: Dr. Deborah Langosch at 212-632-4760 or dlangosch@jbfcs.org.
October 24, 2008
"We are Family": A Conference Celebrating RAPP's 10th Anniversary
Hotel Thayer
West Point Campus
This conference will focus on legal issues, financial future planning and caregiving in a media age. For more information, please contact Brenda Reynolds at br23@cornell.edu
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