The Post Institute is offering a free webinar for all foster and adoptive parents called "Stress Model 101". It will be offered on three different dates next week.
This webinar will provide you with the understanding and guidance to change your family dynamics and to help your life go from chaos to peace and healing.
If you are involved in the life of a child with a diagnosis and/or behaviors such as these listed below, this webinar is for you!
ADHD
School Challenges
Depression
Social Problems
Anxiety
Sibling Rivilry
Bi-Polar
Lying
Autism
Stealing
Aspergers
Hording
RAD
Gorging
PTSD
Aggression
ODD
Disturbed Sleep
OCD
For more information or to register, click on the link here!
August 31, 2011
August 24, 2011
Helping Your Foster Child Transition to Your Adopted Child
This is a great article with great suggestions about how to help a child in foster care understand the transition to an adoptive home. Check it out here!
August 1, 2011
Exciting Photography Resource for Adoptive Families!
S. Stephens Photography is dedicated to helping new adoptive families in the Wiregrass area capture moments together as a family. She offers a FREE photography session within the first 30 days after bringing your child home. Here is an excerpt from her website...
"I have a heart for adoption and love to meet families who have been united through adoption. It is an honor to see children and families united through adoption. My husband and I have adopted twice and both times were unique and so special. Because of this, I offer 2 complimentary sessions. A Coming Home Session and a Welcome Home Session.
{COMING HOME} I will meet you and your family at the airport or home and document your child(ren)'s arrival home. Airport arrivals are often so special as you are greeted with family and friends who wait anxiously to welcome your child home. If your family is waiting for you at home, I will be glad to meet you there as well. You tell me where to go and I will be there. It is such an honor be involved in these homecomings! Simply contact me with your arrival date and details and I will meet you there! If your arrival date is unknown, like our second adoption, simply let me know the situation and keep me updated.
{WELCOME HOME} This session is your choice...can be the child alone, with siblings or family. This is a one hour session, on location and must be scheduled within your child's first 30 days home."
For more information or to schedule a photography session, check out her website here!
"I have a heart for adoption and love to meet families who have been united through adoption. It is an honor to see children and families united through adoption. My husband and I have adopted twice and both times were unique and so special. Because of this, I offer 2 complimentary sessions. A Coming Home Session and a Welcome Home Session.
{COMING HOME} I will meet you and your family at the airport or home and document your child(ren)'s arrival home. Airport arrivals are often so special as you are greeted with family and friends who wait anxiously to welcome your child home. If your family is waiting for you at home, I will be glad to meet you there as well. You tell me where to go and I will be there. It is such an honor be involved in these homecomings! Simply contact me with your arrival date and details and I will meet you there! If your arrival date is unknown, like our second adoption, simply let me know the situation and keep me updated.
{WELCOME HOME} This session is your choice...can be the child alone, with siblings or family. This is a one hour session, on location and must be scheduled within your child's first 30 days home."
For more information or to schedule a photography session, check out her website here!
June 9, 2011
Houston County Book Bag Drive
The following message was passed on to me and I wanted to share with anyone who is interested in helping in the Dothan area...
"Houston County Book Bag Drive! This is our eighth year organizing and collecting NEW book bags for school age children in foster care in Houston County. We are in need of your help! Between now and June 30th we need to collect 100 book bags for elementary, middle school, and high school ages. Book bags collected will be given to Houston County DHR and social workers will distribute to the foster families and children. Children don't get to choose the world into which they are born. If it's a world filled with poverty, neglect and or abuse of any kind it is the children who suffer. Feeling poorly about themselves they have little or no confidence and self esteem. We want to help these 100 children to feel good about themselves by providing new book bags! It is proven that when children are even with their peers they make better grades and do better in class. Drop off your book bags at Cake in A Cup and receive a free cupcake per donated book bag. Cake in A Cup is located on Hwy 52 on your left behind Lowes. If you need someone to pick up book bags call Rare Quality Models & Talent 671-2200. Thank you!"
"Houston County Book Bag Drive! This is our eighth year organizing and collecting NEW book bags for school age children in foster care in Houston County. We are in need of your help! Between now and June 30th we need to collect 100 book bags for elementary, middle school, and high school ages. Book bags collected will be given to Houston County DHR and social workers will distribute to the foster families and children. Children don't get to choose the world into which they are born. If it's a world filled with poverty, neglect and or abuse of any kind it is the children who suffer. Feeling poorly about themselves they have little or no confidence and self esteem. We want to help these 100 children to feel good about themselves by providing new book bags! It is proven that when children are even with their peers they make better grades and do better in class. Drop off your book bags at Cake in A Cup and receive a free cupcake per donated book bag. Cake in A Cup is located on Hwy 52 on your left behind Lowes. If you need someone to pick up book bags call Rare Quality Models & Talent 671-2200. Thank you!"
June 1, 2011
And the Winner Is...
The winner of our "Happy Foster Care Awareness Month" drawing is...Shannon and Eddie Staggs!
Shannon says, "My favorite part of being a foster parent is planting a seed within each child that comes to us, to know they are loved and created for a purpose by an awesome God. To work with the birth families toward reunification and know that you can be a resource to them even after the family is reunited!"
You have won our drawing for a $25 Outback gift certificate!
**Winner was chosen by assigning numbers to each entry, in order of entry and choosing a random number with Randomizer.**
Shannon says, "My favorite part of being a foster parent is planting a seed within each child that comes to us, to know they are loved and created for a purpose by an awesome God. To work with the birth families toward reunification and know that you can be a resource to them even after the family is reunited!"
You have won our drawing for a $25 Outback gift certificate!
**Winner was chosen by assigning numbers to each entry, in order of entry and choosing a random number with Randomizer.**
May 20, 2011
Adopted Teen Bowling Event
Teen Bowling Extravaganza
For Adopted Teens
Ages 14-18
Drop off your teen for a night of food, socialization, and bowling! Your teen will be able to interact with other adoptees while engaging in social skills games and bowling!
Wednesday, June 15
5:30-7:30pm
Brunswick Woodmere Lanes, Montgomery AL
RSVP by June 10 to jsexton@childrensaid.org or call 334-409-9477
For Adopted Teens
Ages 14-18
Drop off your teen for a night of food, socialization, and bowling! Your teen will be able to interact with other adoptees while engaging in social skills games and bowling!
Wednesday, June 15
5:30-7:30pm
Brunswick Woodmere Lanes, Montgomery AL
RSVP by June 10 to jsexton@childrensaid.org or call 334-409-9477
May 10, 2011
The Flagship Theatre Summer Theatre Scholarship
This opportunity is available for families located in the Dothan area...
"The Flagship Theatre is offering scholarships to children associated with Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections. One scholarship will be awarded for each of the 8 camps for Summer 2011. Children ages 4-18 years old are encouraged to participate.
You can see the camps for your age group listed on The Flagship Theatre website. Only those serious about theatre need apply.
The scholarship will be awarded on a first come first served basis. So call right away for more details.
I look forward to seeing your children on stage this Summer. We will be doing the country version of Cinderella called Cinderelly!"
Thank you,
Sharon Lewis-Saliba
Artistic Director of
The Flagship Theatre
965 Woodland Drive
Dothan, AL 36301
334 699-FLAG 3524 or 701-5449
"The Flagship Theatre is offering scholarships to children associated with Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections. One scholarship will be awarded for each of the 8 camps for Summer 2011. Children ages 4-18 years old are encouraged to participate.
You can see the camps for your age group listed on The Flagship Theatre website. Only those serious about theatre need apply.
The scholarship will be awarded on a first come first served basis. So call right away for more details.
I look forward to seeing your children on stage this Summer. We will be doing the country version of Cinderella called Cinderelly!"
Thank you,
Sharon Lewis-Saliba
Artistic Director of
The Flagship Theatre
965 Woodland Drive
Dothan, AL 36301
334 699-FLAG 3524 or 701-5449
May 5, 2011
Scholarship Opportunity
Below is information about a college scholarship opportunity.
"Opportunity for two possible scholarships through UMPS Care Charities! Mr. Lee Ross along with the Dave Thomas Foundation is leading this effort and has indicated the desire to identify an Alabama youth for one of the scholarships. The scholarships may be used for either undergraduate or graduate education and are for one- or two-year institutions will range from $2,000 - $5,000 and scholarships for four-year institutions will total $10,000. The criteria for apply includes a child in or who has been in the foster care system and who is over the age of 12 years old. The application is relatively easy to complete.
Click here for the application.
All applications must be post marked by May 10th to be included in considerations. Because of the short turnaround time, completed applications may be emailed to Mr. Lee Ross via email at lross@slatexp.com
Please assist and encourage your college bound youth to make an application as this is a very generous offer."
"Opportunity for two possible scholarships through UMPS Care Charities! Mr. Lee Ross along with the Dave Thomas Foundation is leading this effort and has indicated the desire to identify an Alabama youth for one of the scholarships. The scholarships may be used for either undergraduate or graduate education and are for one- or two-year institutions will range from $2,000 - $5,000 and scholarships for four-year institutions will total $10,000. The criteria for apply includes a child in or who has been in the foster care system and who is over the age of 12 years old. The application is relatively easy to complete.
Click here for the application.
All applications must be post marked by May 10th to be included in considerations. Because of the short turnaround time, completed applications may be emailed to Mr. Lee Ross via email at lross@slatexp.com
Please assist and encourage your college bound youth to make an application as this is a very generous offer."
May 2, 2011
Happy Foster Care Awareness Month!!
May is Foster Care Awareness Month and we want to thank all of our foster parents out there!
To show our appreciation to all of Alabama's foster families, APAC encourages you to leave a comment about your favorite part of being a foster parent! If you leave a comment, you will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Gift Certificate to Outback Steakhouse.
We appreciate each of you and love working with the adoptive and foster families in Alabama!
Sincerely,
Jill, Lisa, Kai, Michael and Jennifer
Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections
To show our appreciation to all of Alabama's foster families, APAC encourages you to leave a comment about your favorite part of being a foster parent! If you leave a comment, you will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Gift Certificate to Outback Steakhouse.
We appreciate each of you and love working with the adoptive and foster families in Alabama!
Sincerely,
Jill, Lisa, Kai, Michael and Jennifer
Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections
April 13, 2011
When Your Child Gets Teased
The following information is from Love and Logic Institute, Inc...
Does teasing end when kids graduate from elementary school? Does it stop when they move on from middle to high school? Does it magically disappear when we become adults? Or is it sadly true that most of us will encounter bullies throughout our lifetimes?
Because we can't ensure that the world will always be sweet and kind to our kids, common sense tells us that we ought to equip them with skills that allow them to cope with this sometimes less-than-considerate world. Listed below are some quick tips:
- Teach them that bullies get their power from our negative emotions. The more upset we get when picked on, the more powerful mean kids feel.
- Show your child how to trick bullies by pretending to be calm. If our children can learn to act calm when bullies hassle them, they become far less attractive targets.
- Teach your child to confuse or bewilder bullies by responding to verbal taunts with replies like, "Thanks for noticing" or "I appreciate the feedback."
Help your child develop great social skills so that they are liked, accepted, and protected by positive peers. Kids who don't know how to relate in healthy ways often find themselves gravitating toward peers who treat them poorly.
Dr. Charles Fay
**For more resources on how to teach your child to cope with Bullying, contact your regional APAC office!
Does teasing end when kids graduate from elementary school? Does it stop when they move on from middle to high school? Does it magically disappear when we become adults? Or is it sadly true that most of us will encounter bullies throughout our lifetimes?
Because we can't ensure that the world will always be sweet and kind to our kids, common sense tells us that we ought to equip them with skills that allow them to cope with this sometimes less-than-considerate world. Listed below are some quick tips:
- Teach them that bullies get their power from our negative emotions. The more upset we get when picked on, the more powerful mean kids feel.
- Show your child how to trick bullies by pretending to be calm. If our children can learn to act calm when bullies hassle them, they become far less attractive targets.
- Teach your child to confuse or bewilder bullies by responding to verbal taunts with replies like, "Thanks for noticing" or "I appreciate the feedback."
Help your child develop great social skills so that they are liked, accepted, and protected by positive peers. Kids who don't know how to relate in healthy ways often find themselves gravitating toward peers who treat them poorly.
Dr. Charles Fay
**For more resources on how to teach your child to cope with Bullying, contact your regional APAC office!
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