SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 2, 2013
Families United Network, Inc. is pleased to welcome Charlie Appelstein back to the Lancaster area for a training opportunity for resource parents and professionals.
Charlie Appelstein, whose motto is "There's no such thing as a bad kid", has worked in child welfare for over 25 years. As president of Appelstein Training resources, LLC, he provides original, strength-based training, consultation, and youth care literature to individuals and groups seeking to better understand and respond to troubled children and youth. Charlie works primarily with residential and foster care programs; children's and adolescent psychiatric facilities; public, private, and special education schools; parent groups; and detention centers.
Passionate, humorous, and informative, Charlie is a highly sought after speaker. He is a frequent keynote presenter, and he offers workshops on a wide array of training topics.
The training will be held at Calvary Church, Lancaster on August 2nd, from 9:00am-3:30pm. Lunch and cost information will follow. With questions, please contact Charee Stevison or Lisa Cannon at 492-9338.
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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS!!!!!
We have a group of teens who will turn 18 soon and are anxious to have a family adopt them.
They are: James C22CB07, Jasmine C25AA50, David C25AA67, James C30AA05, Tim C33AA05, Eric C37AA03, Carl C37AA12, Jewel C48AA02, Harry C48AA61, Stanley C49AB24, Tyler C49AA61, John C51AN58, Billy C57AA01, Dylan C59AA17 & Chelsea C67AC10. They won't be children much longer, but they will always need a family.
Is there a place in your home for them?
Read more about these teens in the Photo Album. Using the Search feature, type in the ID number to find their page.
Make their next birthday a REALLY BIG CELEBRATION!! |
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There is a new resource for foster / adopted kids in Mercer County, PA:
Adapt: A group for foster & adopted kids, ages 8-12 and 13-18 yrs
Providing support, acceptance and knowledge for kids in foster care and/or adoptive homes, covering topics such as coping strategies, emotional regulation, anger management, family issues and others, using discussion, art, movie clips, games, and stories. The group will be held weekly, beginning January 13, 2011.
Where: Behavior Health Services, Hermitage PA
When: Thursdays 4:30-5:30 (8-12 yr olds) 5:30-6:30 (13-18 yr olds)
Cost: Most insurances accepted
Facilitators: Drew Krantz, MA, LPC, NCC
Melanie Broadwater, MA, LPC, NCC
For more information or to schedule an intake to begin the program, please call: 724-983-5454, option #3.
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Join Wilkes Barre Racing for Independence Day at the Scrantastic Spectacular celebration on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. We will be conducting the first annual Wendy's Race for a Home 5K at 5:00pm on July 3rd. The course begins and ends at the Lackawanna County Courthouse - home to live concerts, food vendors and the Entercom Communications Fireworks display. Runners and walkers will race out of town on Washington Street and then run/walk along the Scranton Riverwalk until crossing the Lackawanna River and finishing in front of the courthouse. Athletes will get a free tech shirt, age group ribbons and free snacks and refreshments after the race.
Joining Wilkes Barre Racing will be dozens of local foster care and adoption agencies. See the profiles of local children waiting to be adopted. Talk to local foster care and adoption counselors, specialists, parents and children. All this for $25!
Come for the run - stay for the fun!
Fireworks begin at sunset and concerts begin as soon as you finish the race.
Racers can register on-site Wednesday July 3rd beginning at 4:00pm or you can register in advance by downloading the form or signing up online. For more information go to:
http://wilkesbarreracing.com/Wendys-Run-For-A-Home-5k/index.php
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