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in this issueChalk Art Festival P.1

Successful Symposium P.2

Fostering Healthy Children P.3

UFAFA Update P.4

SLV Region Update Begins P.5

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STATEWIDE UPDATE

Utah Foster Care Foundation Offi ces

Murray5296 S. Commerce Dr. #400Murray, UT 84107Phone: 801.994.5205Fax: 801.994.5206Toll Free: 877.505.KIDS

Ogden3340 S. Harrison Blvd. #200Ogden, UT 84403Phone: 801.392.1114

Orem252 N. Orem Blvd. Orem, UT 84057Phone: 801.373.3006

Price475 W. Price River Dr. #152Price, UT 84501Phone: 435.636.0210

RooseveltPhone: 435.724.0959

Vernal1052 W. Market Dr. Vernal, UT 84078Phone: 435.781.4224

Moab180 S. 300 E., Ste. CMoab, UT 84532Phone: 435.259.3345

St. George321 N. Mall Dr. #B102St. George, UT 84790Phone: 435.656.8065

Richfi eld201 E. 500 N.Richfi eld, UT 84701Phone: 435.896.1232

Utah Foster Care Foundation’s

Don’t miss it!

June 18-19The Gateway

We are still looking for general and

foster parent volunteers. If you

are interested, please visit the

Chalk Art Festival web site to register.

http://www.chalkartfestival.org/

http://www.facebook.com/ChalkArtFestival

Visit the Kids’ Korner and

join in on the fun!

Watch as artists create

beautiful, temporary works

of art.

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Special thanks to:

Joseph V.

Birthday: 10/2000 Grade in School: 3rd Heritage: Native American

ALL BOY, is the best way to describe this friendly kid. Joseph is a very athletic child who loves football but enjoys anything played with a ball. He would do very well and is looking forward to someday playing on a sports team. An intelligent guy, Joseph likes to tinker, draw, fi gure things out, learn new things, and play with LEGOS. When Joseph feels relaxed and comfortable in a situation, his silly side seems to come out. When this happens Joseph very much enjoys this “hang-out” time. He is a very observant kid who happens to notice little details in things. Some of Joseph’s current interests are animals and Transformers.

For more information, please contact:

The Adoption Exchange801.265.0444

www.utdcfsadopt.org

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By Mick Woolsey, LCSWDirector of EducationUtah Foster Care Foundation

Greetings! We wanted to thank everyone who contributed to the success of our very 1st Annual Utah Foster Care Foundation Symposium held April 21st and 22nd in Midway. We had a great turnout and enjoyed several presenters’ views on trauma and attachment. Foster parents attending were eligible for three hours on Wednesday afternoon and six hours on Thursday to be credited towards licensure renewal. Clinicians were also able to obtain 9 CEU’s toward their licensure renewals.

Dr. Doug Goldsmith from the Children’s Center was the keynote

speaker. His presentation, “Attachment in Perspective: Keeping the Big Picture in View,” included case studies as well as grounded ideas of how to help families struggling with attachment and trauma issues. We want to thank him for his time and expertise and received numerous evaluations thanking him for all he shared. Foundation trainers Liz Rivera, MS, Les Harris, LCSW, Mick Woolsey, LCSW, and Nancy Zelenak, MSC explored other areas of attachment. Topics included Discipline with Traumatized Children, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Secondary Trauma & Foster Parents and Matters of the Heart from Children in Care.

We look forward to next year’s Symposium and hope you can join us!

Successful Symposium

Dr. Goldsmith presenting at the Symposium.


Fostering Healthy Children

By Chris Chytraus, R.N., BSN, CPMProgram ManagerFostering Healthy Children Program

As a foster parent, you should have received a letter from the Utah Dept. of Heath about the national recall of many “over the counter” medications.

Below is a list of the brand names of the medicines on the recall list. If you have any of these medications, you should check the NDC code on the packaging. A complete listing of these codes can be found at https://www.utahfostercare.org. If you have any of the medications with the NDC code listed, you should return it to the pharmacy where you purchased it.

If you have been giving a child any of the medications listed and they have nausea, vomiting or diarrhea PLEASE CONTACT THE CHILD’S MEDICAL PROVIDER and let them know.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the nurse assigned to the child’s case or the Fostering Healthy Children Program at 801.584.8598 or toll-free 800.829.2900 ext. #4.

Medications recalled May 3, 2010:

• Tylenol Infants’ Drops• Children’s Tylenol Suspensions• Children’s Tylenol Plus Suspensions• Motrin Infants’ Drops• Childrens’ Motrin Suspensions• Childrens’ Motrin Cold Suspensions• Childrens’ Zyrtec Liquids in Bottles• Childrens’ Benadryl Allergy

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Jasmine M.

Birthday: 10/97 Grade in School: 5th Heritage: Caucasian

This bright young lady enjoys singing, acting, sewing, drawing, reading, and gymnastics. Jasmine likes animals. She relishes in being physically active and busy. Like many other girls her age, Jasmine is interested in cosmetology, especially make-up and hairstyling. As a fi fth grader, Jasmine is above grade level, has higher than average intelligence, and loves to learn!

For more information, please contact:

The Adoption Exchange801.265.0444

www.utdcfsadopt.org

Special thanks to:

Recall on Children’s OTC Medications

Visit our web site for the

whole list


AnnouncingFoster/Adoptive Dads of the Year 2010

Utah Foster Care Foundation would like to announce the fi ve Foster/Adoptive Dads of the Year for 2010:

Eastern Region:Jeff Edwards

Northern Region:Chris Erickson

SLV Region:Mike Millgate

Southwest Region:Gerardo Reyes

Western Region:Mark Broderick

If you know these dads and would like to support them, an awards ceremony will be held in their honor on Saturday, June 19th at noon. The ceremony will be held at the Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City.

Come join the fun!

U F A F A E x e c u t i v e Committee

President: Jennifer Gardner1st VP: Renee Calkins2nd VP: Cayce ThillSecretary: Michelle OstmarkTreasurer: Beth Hardman

www.myufafa.com

Utah Foster/Adoptive Families Association Update

UFAFA is coming to a region near you!

Correction: UFAFA is coming to YOUR region!

We want all regions of the state to feel that they are represented by Utah Foster/Adoptive Families Association (UFAFA) and their needs are addressed. We felt that creating regional committees that are modeled after and report to the executive committee would be the best way to accomplish this goal. These committees would coordinate various endeavors in each region that would help fulfi ll the purposes of UFAFA. We need volunteers to staff these regional committees!

We are also looking for volunteers to create and staff “resource centers” throughout the state! Northern Region has a great one that is supervised by the Utah Foster Care Foundation. It has been such a success that we would like to spread it to all other regions. Basically, it is a place

where donated clothes and other items are sorted, stored and distributed (by appointment) to foster/adoptive families in need of the items.

Please check out our website (www.myufafa.com) to get more details on these Volunteer Opportunities.

ALSO – we have emailed questionnaires about child welfare to all candidates that are running for state legislative positions. To see how the candidates in YOUR district responded, please email Jenn @ [email protected] with your voting district (found on your voter registration card – there will be two, a house and a senate) as the subject line.

Thanks for all you do every day to make the world a better place!

Jennifer GardnerUFAFA President

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in this issueFoster Care Month P.5

Educating Youth in Care P.6

Partners in Parenting P.7

Training Updates P.8

SALT LAKE VALLEY REGION UPDATE

Salt Lake Valley Offi ce

5296 S. Commerce Dr. #400Murray, UT 84107

Phone: 801.994.5205Fax: 801.994.5206

Toll Free: 877.505.KIDS

Area Representative

Kirsten Fuller

Foster/Adoptive Family Recruiters

Amy BoyackChristina LeCluyse

Dan Webster

Trainer

Liz Rivera

Retention Specialist

Tina Porter

Foster/Adoptive Dad of the Year Runs for Kids in Care

By Tina Porter, UFCF Retention Specialist, SLV Region

We would like to congratulate foster parent Mike Millgate who was chosen as the Salt Lake Region 2010 Foster Dad of the Year.

Mike will join other winners from across the state at an award ceremony at the Utah Foster Care Foundation’s Chalk Art Festival on Sat., June 19th at noon at The Gateway. Everyone is welcome to attend and help us show our appreciation for the exceptional job these dad’s do on a daily basis.

Mike was not only nominated by his family members, but also family members of the children he cares for, along with his wife. Here are some excerpts from those nominations:

“Mike truly cares about helping children, and he shows it every day. It was his idea for us to become foster parents nearly two years ago, because his heart is so big and he wants to give every child he can a piece of it. Mike is continually trying to fi nd ways to help Utah’s kids, and he puts those desires into action. He is an example of what true dedication is, and our two foster sons have truly loved and adored him.”

“He knows that he can’t personally help each child, but he is searching for ways to do it anyway. He has decided to run his fi rst marathon this summer, and has set up a website (http://www.run2100.com/) to try and raise support and funding for the Utah Foster Care system in his name. He loves in a big way! He is a great example of what a father should be. Our son’s fi rst words were Da-Da and Mike is still his hero.”

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“Mike has all of the important qualities of being a great Dad, but he is also able to demonstrate them in action not just words. Mike participates in all aspects of caring for the children who have come through his home.”

“I admire him for his willingness to give his whole heart, without reserve, to a child who may one day leave him. Mike rejoices over every triumph and gets right down on the child’s level and makes them feel good about themselves and what they can do to

contribute to the activity. He lets his child see, by example, what kind of a man he is and never holds back when it comes to fatherhood. I have never seen a man who gives more of himself to fatherhood than Mike does.”

“Mike gives his all to everything he does and when I see him pick up his son and cuddle him close, with love written all over his face, I feel so touched to know that he loves these children without end, through that love, he is teaching them that the world can be a safe place.”

Foster/Adoptive Dad of the Year Runs for Kids in Care

Utah Foster Care Foundation has funds available to meet the special needs of children in foster care when DCFS is unable to meet these needs for any reason. Funds are limited.

Requests MUST include the following:• Child’s fi rst name, last initial and age• Foster parent’s name and home address• Caseworker’s name and contact information• The item being requested and the associated costs• Brief description of how the child will benefi t

Request should come in writing by a foster parent, the child in care or the caseworker.

PLEASE NOTE:• Dispersal of funds can take up to 4 weeks.• Checks are mailed to the foster parent’s home address.• Funds are for children in foster care ONLY. • Items covered by the foster care reimbursement or by Medicaid are not eligible.• Only requests previously denied by DCFS are eligible.

VACATIONS:• A child in care can receive vacation funds only ONCE in their lifetime.• Vacations are restricted monetarily & may not cover all costs.

SUBMIT REQUESTS TO:Tina PorterUtah Foster Care Foundation5296 So. Commerce Dr. #400Murray, UT 84107

[email protected]

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Wishing Well Funds

Fun Summertime Events!•This year Utah Foster Care Foundation is hosting a statewide appreciation event.

It will be held at Raging Waters in Salt Lake City: 1200 West 1700 South, on Monday, August 2nd.

Invitations will be mailed mid-summer to your home, so watch your mailbox.

•The fi fth annual Foster Family Camp at Aspen Grove is scheduled and planning is underway!

Camp will be held this year September 17 - 19.

Registration forms and further information will be mailed later this month.


By Yolanda CopelandRFC, SLV Region

“I knew what I wanted to do and I am in exactly the right place doing what I love best,” says Naomi Martinsen.

Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) and Utah Foster Care Foundation are very proud to honor Naomi as 2010 Foster Mother of the Year. This award recognizes the valuable role mothers play in nurturing our children and supporting families. Foster moms in the Salt Lake Valley do a fantastic job, and Naomi represents them well!

Our resource families are everyday people, willing and able to open their homes to provide children with safe, supportive and loving e n v i r o n m e n t s . The children the

Martinsens have fostered are thriving with Naomi’s support and devotion to them. They now have stability in their lives that they didn’t before. She’s one of the most caring, loving and giving people I know.

Salt Lake Valley Partners in ParentingPartners in Parenting are local businesses that want to show their appreciation for all you do by offering discounts and specials to foster families.

Just present your Resource Parent ID Card to take advantage of these offers, and be sure to let these businesses know that you appreciate their support!

While the Utah Foster Care Foundation is sincerely grateful to our Partners in Parenting, we cannot endorse any of the services or products offered. A statewide list and description of all Partners in Parenting is available at our website: www.utahfostercare.org.

The Resource Parent ID Card identifi es you as one of our valued foster care providers and allows you to enjoy the benefi ts and savings from local merchants.

You MUST have your Resource Parent ID Card to access discounts from these businesses. Please do not ask for exceptions.

If you do not have a Resource Parent ID Card, please call Darcey at 877.505.KIDS.

If you are aware of any business that would like to become a Partner in Parenting, please call Tina at 801.994.5205.

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American Longevity Nutritional SupplementsAccent Window Well CoversAkasha Spa and SalonColdwell BankerResidential Brokerage

AVON

Envision Lending Group

Martial Arts World

KD & K Sales

Kunz Boyz Construction

Kid-to-Kid

Kindred Spirits (Art Studio)Plato’s Closet

Postal Annex+

30% discount Raletta Wright801.963.1222

Discount on 3 or more

Free haircuts for kids in care up to 15 w/appt & guardian

Waive $195 transaction fee

20% off personal delivery orders

$500 off closing costs

30% discounts/scholarships

15% discount

10% off up to $200

10% off purchases

50% off

15% discount at Draper store only

6¢ bw copies 49¢ color copies

Steve Price801.599.8295

801.364.3330

Brian Pilcher801.541.3780Cami Mead435.882.1250Scott Stringham801.472.4717Taylorsville: 801.982.0119 Murray: 801.261.9265Ken Rigby801.824.5702

Paul801.815.0449Sandy, South Jordan,West JordanAlice801.232.1430801.495.2337

Susan Fisk801.523.3555

Naomi Martinsen is Foster Mom of the Year


Salt Lake Valley Cluster ConceptsMonthly Cluster announcements for currently licensed foster parents

Clusters are groups of foster, adoptive and kinship families that meet together on a monthly basis.

Clusters can help you:

• Obtain on-going training hours

• Meet other foster, adoptive and kinship families

• By providing support

• Arrange respite care

• By providing fun family activities

Call the Cluster facilitator nearest you or contact Tina Porter at 801.994.5205 for more information.

For more information on upcoming Cluster trainings, see “Upcoming In-service Trainings.”

What are

Clusters?

Salt Lake Metro

South Valley West/West Jordan

Building Assets in Children

See training pages for details.

Facilitator: Suzi801.487.4985

[email protected]

Managing Diffi cult Behaviors


Facilitator: Valerie801.608.1871

[email protected]

Murray/Midvale/East Salt Lake



Facilitator: Terumi801.699.9769

[email protected]

Kearns


See training pages for details.Summer party 6/26, call Michelle for info.

Facilitator: Michelle801.755.4766

[email protected]

Magna/West Valley

Supporting Families Living w/Mental Illness


Facilitator: Linda801.690.6490

[email protected]

Sandy/Draper

Freezer Dinners


Facilitator: Naomi801.619.8069

[email protected]

Tooele/Adoptive Parents

No Cluster scheduled for JuneIf you need in-service hours, please attend another Cluster.

Facilitator: Maia435.843.1090

[email protected]

Facilitator: Cami435.882.1250

[email protected]

Spanish/Cluster en Español

sábado, 12 de junio; 12n-2pm @ Wheeler Farm 6351 S. 900 E en SLV. Picnic del

Verano.

Facilitator: Jessica801.577.7161

[email protected]

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Salt Lake Valley TrainingMonthly training announcements for currently licensed foster parents

First Placement Meeting

Foundations for Youth

Art and Science of Love; Strengthening Marriage

Date: Monday, June 28thTime: 6pm - 10pm

Location: Utah Foster Care Foundation 5296 S. Commerce

Dr. #400

Presented by:Liz Rivera and DCFS

This training is a pre-service refresher as well as a chance to address specifi c issues with your current placement. Principles from the Practice Model will also be reviewed. We offer this class every other month in the Salt Lake Valley.

Required in the fi rst year of licensure.

Session 3: June 7th; 6:00-10;00 pmSession4: July 1st; 6:00-10:00pm

Location: Utah Foster Care Foundation 5296 S. Commerce Dr. #400

Presented by:Liz Rivera

It is essential to help youth build a solid foundation upon which they can more easily make the transition to living as adults and build connections for greater stability.

Required for all foster parents of youth 14 and older.

Coming Soon!

Dates: TBD

Presented by:Bruce Parsons, PhD

To Register For Classes:

Contact: Liz Rivera

Salt Lake Valley Region Trainer

Phone: 801.994.5205

Email: [email protected]

Toll Free:

877.505.5437

Please be ready with your name, phone number & the title of the class you would like to be registered for.

Notes on In-service Trainings:

• Classes are for licensed foster parents

• Training hours will beapplied to re-licensing requirements

• Primary caregivers arerequired to attend 12 hours of In-service training per year

• Secondary caregivers are required to attend 4 hours of in-service training per year

• ADULTS ONLY unlessotherwise specifi ed

• Classes start on time

• You must attend the entire class to receive credit

Director of Education Mick Woolsey, LCSW

Phone: 435.229.8808Email: mick.woolsey @utahfostercare.org

The goal of this workshop is to begin by focusing on the couple’s relationship and then translating what we learn to all relationships within the family.

*All classes taught at UFCF Murray offi ce5296 S. Commerce Dr. #400.

Parenting Tip of the Month“The worst danger isn’t that children experience fear. The worst danger comeswhen fear is not recognized and accepted by a safe and secure caregiver.” Circle of Security

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Upcoming In-service Trainings

6pm-8pmUtah Foster Care

Foundation 5296 S. Commerce Dr. #400


Presented by Terumi Sagers

Terumi will discuss how building developmental assets like reading, honesty and confl ict resolution can help children succeed.

Sponsored by the

Murray & SL Clusters

6pm-8pmDream Dinners

7812 S. 1300 E.

Freezer Dinners

Presented by Dream Dinners

A fun night to learn easy ways to prepare freezer meals. All attending will take home a meal. Pre-registration required.

Sponsored by the

Sandy Cluster

June 15th



Supporting Families Living with Mental Illness

Presented by Allies w/Families

The fi nal class in a 6-part series to provide support to families who have a member with a mental illness.

Sponsored by the

Magna Cluster



Safe Environments for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered and/or

Questioning Youth

Presented by Jenny Arm

LGBTQ youth are more likely to be the targets of violence and are also more likely to be homeless. This training will address safety.

Sponsored by theKearns Cluster




Presented by Liz Rivera

Many children with traumatic histories exhibit diffi cult behaviors. We’ll discuss management techniques to contain these behaviors.




Movie Night

We’ll relax and watch a movie with a theme that relates to foster care/adoption and discuss it. We’ll have banana splits, too!

June 16th June 23rd

June 30th July 7th July 28th

Training Tips:

• Approved Trainings-In-service trainings provided and approved by Utah Foster Care Foundation.

• Foundations for Youth-FFY is required for families caring for youth 14 and up.

• Community & Partner Trainings- Call your regional trainer (found on page 8) for approval prior to attending a class or conference that is held within the community and is not a pre-approved training.

• Approved On-line Training- Families may visit the web site: www.fosterclub.com for up to 2 hours of online training per year.

• 1st Placement/PMT- 4 Hours of Practice Model Training must be completed within the fi rst year of licensure.

• Peer Parent Training and Resource Family Consultant (RFC) Training- 6 hours each per year may be used toward licensure. RFC Training must be provided by DCFS RFCs.

REMINDER: Family team meetings do

not count toward In-service training hours.

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REMINDER:

START YOUR RENEWAL HOURS EARLY. A YEAR GOES BY QUICKLY!

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Upcoming In-service Trainings, cont.

August 10th August 12th August 19th



Movie Night:The Blind Side

Come join us to watch the movie The Blind Side. We’ll also discuss it’s applicability to our work.

Sponsored by the

Murray & Salt Lake

Clusters

7pm-9pm1784 Aaron Drive,

Tooele

Tips for Working with Therapists

Presented by Jeff Tesch

Jeff, a therapist, will offer practical tips to best work with your child’s therapist.

Sponsored by the

Tooele Cluster



Understanding Addiction

Presented by TBA

Addiction affects many of the primary families we work with. This class will help us to understand the dynamics of addiction.


Attachment and Trauma Series

Two of the most common issues that children in care bring are a history of trauma and compromised attachment. These two series of three classes each will be offered on an ongoing basis.

Trauma & Development Series:

Class 3: Preventing Secondary Trauma June 29th; 6-9pmLiving with a traumatized child can affect other members of the family. We’ll discuss how this occurs and how to minimize it.

Attachment Series:

Class 1:Introduction to AttachmentJuly 19th; 6-9pmClass one is a basic overview of attachment theory and its application to children in foster care.

Class 2:Disorganized AttachmentAugust 30th; 6-9pmOf all the attachment outcomes, disorganized attachment is the most problematic, and probably the most common, for children in care. We’ll discuss what it is and how to best support children with a compromised attachment history.

All Classes are held at:Utah Foster Care Foundation Offi ces; 5296 Commerce Dr. #400

The Gateway | 7 North 400 West | 801.456.8424

And don’t forget to visit Thaifoon

June 10 - July 14

For every kid’s meal purchased

Thaifoon will donate $1 to help

find families for Utah’s children in

foster care.

Visit the Chalk Art Festival June 18-19, 2010 at The Gateway!

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