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Fall Issue:
Welcome to the Fall Issue of the Adoption Support Newsletter. Inside this issue you will find information and resources about the supports available to you through the Adoption Support Program including extreme weather support and evidence-based services like Promoting First Relationships.
After nearly 2.5 years in foster care, Logan said yes to his forever family during a National Adoption Day celebration at Yakima County Superior Court.
During his adoption hearing, Logan had a huge cheering section made up of family friends, adoptive grandparents, teachers, Fostering Solutions staff, extended adoptive family, and DCYF staff who were all there to support him and his new family. The celebration included balloons, stuffed animals, cookies, and a pizza party after the hearing.
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The Adoption Support Program provides supports to around 10,000 families that live in Washington and various states across the United States.
Seasonally, Washington families may be at risk for wildfires and floods, while families in other states may be at risk for hurricanes and tornadoes, and with winter fast approaching, families may also be at risk for extreme snow events.
The Adoption Support Program may be able to assist your family with emergency funds after experiencing a catastrophic weather event. These funds are available for one-time, short-term assistance and cannot exceed $1,500 per child in the program.
To request this emergency assistance, contact your adoption support consultant and they will guide you through the application process.
Your consultant’s information can be found on the Adoption Support Webpage.
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Promoting First Relationships (PFR) is an evidence-based program for parents and children that promotes safe and healthy parenting by helping
parents understand their children’s needs for safety, security, love, and acceptance.
It supports parents to
experience joy and confidence in their relationships with their children and is delivered in 10 to 14 sessions.
PFR is for parents and children aged birth to five who could benefit from learning about children’s social and emotional development as well as safe and supportive coping mechanisms during challenging situations.
Service Highlights include:
- Helping build trust and security between parent and child.
- Helping parents see the world through their child’s viewpoint.
- Helping parents understand the social and emotional needs of their young child and ways to meet these needs.
Learn More
If you are interested in this evidence-based practice, please contact your consultant. If you are unsure who your consultant is, please contact Angelica Toczko at 360-764-0341 for assistance.
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Washington State Specific:
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Adoption Support Website: Offers information on internal and external resources available to families. We keep it updated on an ongoing basis.
- Medical:
- Trainings
- Did you know as an adoptive parent, you have access to free trainings and discussion groups offered through The Alliance? They provide trainings on hundreds of topics in various formats, including e-learnings, Webinars, in-person trainings, and discussion groups, with topics ranging from Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) to ABC’s of Autism, Behaviors and Coping Strategies.
- Coordinated Care also offers support groups and trainings for the community.
Other Relevant Resources:
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Families Rising (previously NACAC): Families Rising provides information, support, and advocacy for the adoptive and foster care community.
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Child Information Gateway: This organization connects the public to information resources and tools on a wide variety of topics, including adoption.
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