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Arkansas Department
of Human Services
Division of Children and Family Services

 

Foster Family
Support

 
 
   
We are pleased to announce the start up of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Family support group. Anyone who is raising or involved in the life of a child or person with FASD is invited to attend this group.

At this time our group will meet in the first Saturday of every month at 2:00 p.m. For more information, location, and directions please contact Carol Rangel at 502-682-1573 or
carol.rangel@arkansas.gov


Current FASD Event:

For parents raising children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

Who: Parents (birth, adoptive, foster, grandparents, guardians) raising children with diagnosed or suspected Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

What: Triumph Through the Challenges of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome –
Parent Education on FASD
6-Week Series

When: Saturdays
September 24th, October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th 2011
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: UALR/MidSOUTH
100 S. University, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-296-1920

Cost: Free

Topics:

-Characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
-Underlying causes of a child’s inappropriate behavior
-Strategies to address the child’s behavior
-Environmental and safety issues
-Recognizing indicators that signal disruptive behavior
-Advocacy in the medical, school, judicial and social service systems
-Finding appropriate resources
-Coping skills for parents


Foster Parent Continuing Education Opportunities (PDF)

 
  Family Foster Parent Handbook (PDF)

Foster Care Brochure (PDF)

For more helpful Foster Family publications please visit:

https://ardhs.sharepointsite.net/CW/DCFS Publications/Forms/AllItems.aspx

 

 

Casey Family Programs Funds
Foster Parent College Scholarships:

Casey Family Programs Funds Foster Parent College Scholarships For a limited time, qualifying caregivers can receive prepaid Foster Parent College classes, courtesy of Casey Family Programs. Casey Family Programs Scholarships are available to self-registered foster, adoptive and kinship parents for whom the cost of parent training poses a financial challenge.

Resource parents who do not receive FPC training units through their agency, and would like to enroll in classes, can apply for these scholarships.

Recipients must already have a self-registered account for those who are not registered, registration is free and easy. For additional details and to apply, visit www.FosterParentCollege.com.

 

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