July 2022• ISSUE 5 • VOLUME 2
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June was National Reunification Month and it’s all about keeping families together. We know that children and youth do best when they are able to stay with their families. That is what foster care is all about, supporting and strengthening families within our community. Below, you’ll see a photo of the Commissioner’s proclamation in honor of reunified families and those who work to support their success. We are also excited to share a reunification success story from Weld County and the Berrelez foster family.
Both reunification and adoption are beautiful expressions of the human spirit and the importance of belonging with family. While reunification is the goal, there are times when it’s not possible and youth will need a family who will commit to them through adoption. Check out our Waiting Kids section, highlighted below, and visit the webpage for youth waiting for a foster adoptive family.
As always, thank you for your interest and involvement in helping at-risk children, youth, and families through foster care. We hope you are enjoying your summer!
Kristy
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 On Monday, June 6, 2022, the Weld County Board of Commissioners proclaimed June Reunification Month in Weld County. Read about the proclamation by visiting the news section of weldgov.com.
Thank you to those that joined us! We were honored to hear directly from a family about their successful reunification and how the Weld County Department of Human Services staff assisted them along the way.
Weld County Foster/Kinship/Adoption Support Group
Thursday, July 21, 2022, from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at the Weld County Department of Human Services located at 315 N. 11th Ave., Bldg. A Greeley, CO 80634.
Contact John Killen at (970) 400-6239 or register here.
Parent's Night Out with City Lights Church
Sunday, July 24, 2022, from 4 - 7:00 p.m. at City Lights Church located at 4100 W. 20th St., Greeley, CO 80634.
Register by Friday, July 15, 2022 at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CityLightsPNO
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Fall: September 6 - October 25, 2022
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
TBRI is an attachment-focused, evidence-based parenting and intervention model. It is trauma-informed intervention that is specifically designed for parents and caregivers of children who come from “hard places.” Weld County requires foster parents to attend TBRI within their first year of fostering.
Click here to register.
Questions? Contact Kate Wurtz, (970) 400-6360.
Meet Janie!
Janie is 12 years old. Janie is a creative soul. She loves arts and crafts, music, and dancing. She also enjoys nature and walking outside as well as community events and activities. Janie can be very engaging and fun to be around. She would do best with a family that exhibits patience, encouragement, reassurance, and a sense of humor. Support will be provided for transitioning to a new home.
Visit Weld Kids Waiting for more information about children and youth waiting for a foster adoptive family.
Please note that only families who already have a home study are eligible to adopt from Weld County. If you are interested in our waiting kids, you can learn about them and the adoption process by emailing macdonje@weldgov.com or by calling (970) 400-6472.
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Meet the Berrelez family!
Click here to read about a reunification success story from Weld County and the Berrelez foster family.
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Here’s a few pictures from the appreciation BBQ. A big thank you to PDC who generously donated the food!
 Source: CWTS Connection Newsletter: May 2022 (Kemp CWTS)
Are you interested in fostering? Register for an orientation to learn more about foster care and the certification process.
Upcoming orientations:
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Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Department of Human Services, Bldg. B, 315 11th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Visit www.weldgov.com/go/fostercare for more information and to register. Once registered, you will receive the link to join virtually.
We hope to meet you at one of our upcoming meetings! In the meantime, please reach out if you have any questions. For more information and to register for an orientation, please visit www.weldgov.com/go/fostercare.
Have you already attended orientation? Your next step is submitting the pre-application and signing up for pre-certification training.
Upcoming pre-certification training options:
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Friday, July 8, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Zoom)
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Saturday, July 9, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Rocky Mountain Christian Church, Frederick)
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Saturday, July 16, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Rocky Mountain Christian Church, Frederick)
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Wednesdays, August 3, 2022 - September 21, 2022, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Windsor Community Church.
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Tuesdays, September 13, 2022 - November 1, 2022, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Zoe's Café & Events in Greeley.
Referral Incentives Don’t forget! Weld County foster parents can refer a family, up to five per calendar year, and receive $100 upon placement (more for families who take in teens). Referred family must name you at inquiry or by their orientation. Have your friends and family visit www.weldgov.com/go/fostercare for more information and to register for orientation.
Weld County is proud to partner with Realities for Children, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, to collect monetary and item donations for our children and teens in foster care. Your gift provides emergency funding to Weld County youth who have been abused, neglected or are at-risk. All donations are tax deductible, and 100% of your donation goes directly to help our children and teens in foster care. Click here for more information.
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