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Aug. 2024 Issue:
 History
The idea of national parks began in the early 19th century with artist George Catlin proposing a "nation's park" to protect natural and cultural resources.
This concept gained momentum, leading to the Yosemite Grant in 1864, which set aside the Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove for preservation. In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant established Yellowstone as the world's first national park. Subsequent laws, like the Forest Reserve Act and Antiquities Act, expanded protections, eventually leading to the creation of the National Park Service.
Notable Figures
George Catlin: An artist who first proposed the idea of a "nation's park" to preserve Native American culture and wildlife.
John Muir: A naturalist and advocate for wilderness preservation, instrumental in the establishment of Yosemite National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt: As president, he was a devoted advocate for conservation, establishing numerous national parks, forests, and monuments.
Books
- National Parks of the USA by Kate Siber
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All Aboard! National Parks: A Wildlife Primer by Haily Meyers, Kevin Meyers
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USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder by DK Eyewitness
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The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is in the process of amending WAC 110-148 as part of the D.S. Settlement.
The Foster Care (FC) Negotiated Rule Making (NRM) team would like to thank all who participated in the Listening and Learning sessions. The knowledge and expertise that was shared will help create rules that better serve our children and remove barriers for caregivers.
In preparation for the next phase of the project, all caregivers are invited to Dinner and Dialogue with the FC NRM team to talk about WAC updates and enjoy a meal together.
Register for the following dates:
The next phase of the project is negotiations that will begin in Oct. 2024. For more information on the negotiation phase of this project, visit the FC NRM website.
If you have questions, please email dcyf.fostercarenrm@dcyf.wa.gov.
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The Alliance for Professional Development, Training, and Caregiver Excellence
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Emotion Coaching — Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to Noon.
Emotion Coaching helps prepare children from birth to 5 years old for the challenges they face throughout their lifetime. A child’s ability to delight in the happy times and recover from the bad ones is a key part of emotional health. By learning and practicing the 5 steps of Emotion Coaching, you can make an important investment in a child’s future. Register Here
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Foster Care: A Means to Support Families — Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to Noon. The new training This course helps you understand the child welfare experience from the perspective of the child’s parents and supports finding compassion for parents and the challenges they may be facing. Strategies to nurture children’s relationships with their parents and to integrate and maintain ongoing communication and connection between parents and children are covered. Register Here
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Coordinated Care
Please consult their website for monthly training webinars and events: https://www.coordinatedcarehealth.com/members/foster-care/medicaid-events.html
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