Western Region www.utahfostercare.org Western Office 252 N. Orem Blvd. Orem, UT 84057 Phone: 801. 373.3006 Fax: 801.373.3004 Toll Free: 877.373.3006 Area Representative Wendy Bunnell Foster/Adoptive Family Recruiter John Hill How to Register for Training CONTACT: Nancy Zelenak, Western Region Trainer 801.373.3006 [email protected] Please PRE-REGISTER for classes. If there is a time change, location change, or cancellation we can only notify those who are on the roll. Trainer Nancy Zelenak Retention Specialist Jessica Hannemann Division of Child and Family Services Resource Family Consultant (RFC) Contact Information Trish Jensen, RFC Supervisor [email protected] Jill Johnson [email protected] Janice Dabbling [email protected] Linda Taylor [email protected] Suzanne Callister [email protected] Jacqueline Burks [email protected] NORTH STAR TIMPANOGAS Life Books Pornography Addiction in Youth Presented by Heidi Naylor Come create... and learn new tips on preserving memories for our kids! October 6, 6:30-8:30 pm American Fork DCFS, 861 E. 900 N. Presented by Martin Roundy Addictions come in all kinds of packages. This training will help you help your youth deal with this addiction. October 11, 6:30-8:30 pm American Fork DCFS, 861 E. 900 N. LEVEL III CENTRAL UFAFA HOPE- Straight from the Horse’s Mouth! Presented by UFAFA Rep Who is UFAFA? What can they do for you? This is the time and place to find out. October 12, 10:00 am -Noon Orem DCFS, 1106 N. 1200 W. Presented by Panel of Birth Parents Meet the birth parents who have worked with DCFS, both for reunification and on adoption by foster families. October 12, 6:30-8:30 pm UFCF, 252 N. Orem Blvd. Terri Rowley [email protected] Keena Gallop [email protected] 8 www.utahfostercare.org South Facilitator: TBA Phone UFCF: 801.373.3006 Timpanogos Facilitator: Becky Phone: 801.796.5136 [email protected] Kinship/Adoption Facilitator: Cayce Phone: 801.607.2733 [email protected] North Star Facilitator: Shanna Phone: 801.360.2011 [email protected] Central Facilitator: Beth Phone: 801.426.8782 [email protected] North Star Facilitator: Amanda Phone: 801.319.3678 [email protected] Level III Facilitator: Ami Phone: 801.319.9669 [email protected] Crossroads Facilitator: Stephanie Phone: 801.789.7753 [email protected] Timpanogos Facilitator: Jennie Phone: 801.756.1845 [email protected] Wasatch/Summit Facilitator: Natalie Phone: 435.336.4033 [email protected] fosterroster • issue 5 | 2011 WASATCH/SUMMIT KINSHIP/ADOPTION CROSSROADS “Martian Child” Relaxing During the Holidays HELP! Presented by Nancy Zelenak Popcorn and a movie! Come watch, discuss and learn how to help kids transition into permanency. Presented by Monica English/Cayce Thill October 13, 6:00-9:00 pm Taking care of yourself, enjoying the moments, and understanding how the holidays can effect traumatized kids. Heber DCFS, 69 N. 600 W. October 13, 7:00-9:00 pm Presented by Group Discussion Facilitator-led discussion about your emotional or resource needs, anxieties, new ideas and lessons learned. November 3, 6:30-8:30 pm 4101 N. Wood Road, Eagle Mountain UFCF, 252 N. Orem Blvd. NORTH STAR TIMPANOGOS WASATCH/SUMMIT TBA Burn Out Protection Color Code Presented by TBA Presented by Irl Carlson Presented by TBA Check the UFCF Clusters/Western Region Facebook page for tonight’s subject! Feeling stressed, overwhelmed? Out of your comfort zone? Having your buttons pushed? Come laugh with us tonight! This is usually a fun evening of selfdiscovery. It’s a good class to attend as a couple! November 3, 6:30-8:30 pm November 8, 6:30-8:30 pm November 8, 7:00-9:00 pm American Fork DCFS, 861 E. 900 N. American Fork DCFS, 861 E. 900 N. Heber DCFS, 69 N. 600 W. Emergency Preparedness Foundations For Youth #2 Foundations For Youth #1 Presented by Nancy Zelenak Presented by Nancy Zelenak Presented by Nancy Zelenak Giveaways and Prizes! Emergency Resources, and DCFS expectations of foster families will be discussed, 2012 fear-mongering will not… well, not a lot. Adolescent Behavior is the focus of part two of this four part series. Taking youth aged 14 or older? Come get ‘certified’ and prepared to care for this fun population! Building Trusting Relationships is today’s topic. LEVEL III November 9, 10:00 am -Noon November 15, 5:30-8:30 pm UFCF, 252 N. Orem Blvd. Orem DCFS, 1106 N. 1200 W. Foundations For Youth #3-4 Presented by Nancy Zelenak “Planning, Teaming” and the “Goals of Transition to Adult Living” are the topics for these two classes. October 18, 5:30-8:30 pm UFCF, 252 N. Orem Blvd. CROSSROADS TIMPANOGOS Youth In Custody (YIC) – Alpine School District Group Discussion Presented by Alpine School District Rep. November 29, 5:30-8:30 pm What can you do for your kids to be successful in school? Come to ask questions and learn how to help the YIC workers. UFCF, 252 N. Orem Blvd. December 1, 6:30-8:30 pm HELP! Facilitator led discussion about your emotional or resource needs, anxieties, new ideas and lessons learned. December 13, 6:30-8:30 pm American Fork DCFS, 861 E. 900 N. 4101 N. Wood Road, Eagle Mountain LEVEL III Holiday Triggers for Youth Presented by Keena Gallop Last year this was an amazingly wellattended event. Keena will open your eyes and your heart in this important training. December 14, 10:00 am -Noon Orem DCFS , 1106 N. 1200 W. WHAT ARE CLUSTERS? Attention KINSHIP Caregivers “If you are a grandparent/aunt/uncle or other specific care giver, you’ll want to attend this training. We will cover specific issues to being related to the child you are caring for. It’s a different kind of care giving with unique challenges.” November 11, 6:00 - 9:00 pm UFCF, 252 N. Orem Blvd. Clusters are groups of foster, adoptive and kinship families that meet together on a monthly basis. Clusters can help you: • Obtain in-service training hours • Meet other foster, adoptive and kinship families • Get support • Arrange respite care • Attend fun family activities Contact the Cluster facilitator nearest you or contact Jessica at 801.373.3006 for more information. 9
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