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BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070824T213315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070824T213749Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
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SUMMARY:*Stepping Stones- Post Placement Workshop Series: For Parents of 
 Tweens and Teens
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070910T174500
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070910T200000
DESCRIPTION:This group is specially designed for families that have 
 recently (in the past year) taken placement of a child through adoption\, 
 foster care\, kinship\, or guardianship. Topics include: Child 
 development\, Grief & Loss\, Attachment\, & Discipline. There is no cost 
 to the family and dinner and childcare (for children 7 and younger) are 
 provided. There is a parent group and a youth group (for children 8 and 
 older). We request that families attend all four sessions which will be 
 every Wednesday from September 10th through October 1st. Families will 
 earn 9 hours of advanced training for completing the series.  
 \nRegistration is required. For additional information/registration\, 
 please contact Jessica Fisher at 602-930-4413.
LOCATION:Lodestar Family Connections Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070824T213828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070824T214004Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Arizona’s Children- Foster Care
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070911T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070911T200000
DESCRIPTION:The Lodestar Family Connections Center is partnering with DES 
 to offer Meet Arizona's Children. This is an opportunity for foster 
 families to get involved in the placement process at an earlier stage. 
 Families that attend will see video presentations of children who are 
 currently looking for placement and case managers or caregivers are there 
 to answer your questions. Families can then fill out a form so that the 
 child's case manager is notified directly that they are interested in 
 more information or potentially taking placement of that child. The 
 children presented will have current placement in a group home or shelter 
 and DES is looking for a foster home. These children all still have a 
 case plan of reunification\, and are not legally free for adoption. If 
 you are a licensed foster parent with room for a child or children in 
 your home\, then please call Amy at 602-930-4433 to register to attend. 
 Limited child care will be available!  Registration is required and space 
 is limited so call soon! 
LOCATION:Lodestar Family Connections Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070824T214017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070824T214153Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
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SUMMARY:*Adoption or Guardianship:What's the Difference? 
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070912T183000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070912T200000
DESCRIPTION:This 90 minute training is designed to help families make 
 informed decisions when considering the possibility of adoption or 
 permanent guardianship. Child care and a meal will be provided at this 
 training! To register please call Corina Aguilar at 602-863-0799 x190.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070824T214219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070824T214313Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
UID:cc2eb7a5-0967-4904-8664-ff123315dc63
SUMMARY:*What Is It Like To Be a Foster Child with Shannon Clayton
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070913T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070913T200000
DESCRIPTION:While we have all received training on the realities of being 
 a foster child\, nothing can get us closer to understanding than 
 listening to someone who has experienced it themselves. Shannon Clayton 
 will be here to share her story of being in foster care and offer her 
 recommendations to the families who have foster children in their homes. 
 Registration is required. Please call Amy to register at 602-930-4433.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070824T214344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070824T214520Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
UID:d754fc3b-97ef-44c2-b606-c2d15bf2e72d
SUMMARY:*IEPs and 504s- Understanding Special Education
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070918T173000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070918T193000
DESCRIPTION:Raising Special Kids will offer foster and adoptive parents 
 information about IEPs\, 504s including the differences between each and 
 the process for acquiring special education services for your child.  
 Registration is required. Please call Amy at 602-930-4433 to register.
LOCATION:Lodestar Family Connections Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070824T214551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070824T214807Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
UID:165e9780-5acb-4754-958e-0bfb1034c7fc
SUMMARY:*Dr. Texidor – Establishing a Home Environment in Which 
 Children Can Succeed
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070920T183000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070920T203000
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Texidor will tell parents how to develop a secure 
 environment in their home to help their children grow and develop. He 
 will also offer additional information on how trauma and attachment 
 issues effects how a child interacts in a family and home environment. 
 Registration is required. Please call Amy at 602-930-4433 to register. 
LOCATION:Lodestar Family Connections Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070824T214920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070824T215049Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
UID:1794324b-0147-4928-a323-8eff8ef71056
SUMMARY:Adoptive Parent Support Group
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070922T140000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070922T160000
DESCRIPTION:This is an ongoing parent support group for parents who have 
 adopted older children. Registration is required. Contact Jill at 
 602-930-4471.
LOCATION:Lodestar Family Connections Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070824T221748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070824T221934Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
UID:6c6c022a-b8e9-4fa4-8f28-2ca7dc4814d8
SUMMARY: 2007 Children Need Homes Conference!
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070922T073000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070922T163000
DESCRIPTION:The Children Need Homes Conference is an annual event 
 sponsored by DES and the Arizona Foster Care and Adoption Coalition. The 
 theme of this years conference is “Kids Need Us\; Caring for Children\, 
 Families…and Ourselves.” This conference is FREE and will be held at 
 Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel and Convention Center. For information on the 
 workshops and registration go to www.childrenneedhomes.com  or contact 
 Karen at 480-946-3767 or questions@childrenneedhomes.com. 
LOCATION:Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel and Convention Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070824T221348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070824T221946Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
UID:38be71fc-7395-40bb-911c-83d5a2eb3b2c
SUMMARY:2007 Children Need Homes Conference!
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070921T073000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20070921T163000
DESCRIPTION:The Children Need Homes Conference is an annual event 
 sponsored by DES and the Arizona Foster Care and Adoption Coalition. The 
 theme of this years conference is “Kids Need Us\; Caring for Children\, 
 Families…and Ourselves.” This conference is FREE and will be held at 
 Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel and Convention Center. For information on the 
 workshops and registration go to www.childrenneedhomes.com  or contact 
 Karen at 480-946-3767 or questions@childrenneedhomes.com. 
LOCATION:Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel and Convention Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070824T222601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070924T185720Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
UID:ef82387e-2abc-42ef-b78c-b42eba59b282
SUMMARY:Meet Arizona’s Children- Adoption
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071009T173000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071009T193000
DESCRIPTION:The Lodestar Family Connections Center is partnering with DES 
 to offer Meet Arizona's Children. This is an opportunity for adoptive 
 families to get involved in the matching process at an earlier stage. 
 Families that attend will see video presentations of children who are in 
 need of a forever family and case managers or caregivers will be there to 
 answer your questions. Families can then fill out a form so that the 
 child's case manager is notified directly that they are interested in 
 more information. The children presented will be legally free for 
 adoption. If you are a certified adoptive parent currently waiting for a 
 child or children in your home\, then please call Amy at 602-930-4433 to 
 register to attend. Limited child care will be available!  Registration 
 is required and space is limited so call soon! 
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phoenix\, AZ 85006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070824T222739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070924T185729Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
UID:25c13bd9-2af3-4afc-9258-d6eb9f89af31
SUMMARY:*Dr. Texidor-Neurodevelopmental Milestones and Attachment
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071018T183000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071018T203000
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Texidor will educate participants on how their child's 
 brain develops\, particularly how this development is interrupted by 
 various forms of trauma.  This training will help parents understand the 
 interplay of neurodevelopment and attachment. Registration is required. 
 Please call Amy at 602-930-4433 to register.
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phoenix\, AZ 85006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070924T185231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070924T185742Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
UID:5e158a67-182a-4bc8-bb80-0114c06b45a2
SUMMARY:* Understanding and Helping the Grieving Child
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071025T173000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071025T193000
DESCRIPTION:Caryn Kondo\, MA Bereavement Specialist and former Program 
 Director of the New Song Center will provide insight to parents and 
 professionals who are working with children who have experienced grief 
 and loss\, particularly related to foster care and adoption.  
 Participants will learn about the issues grieving children face and how 
 to parent and help their child cope. Registration is required. Please 
 call Amy to register at 602-930-4433.
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phoenix\, AZ 85006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070924T185448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070924T185753Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
UID:e3979efa-a493-48cb-bf43-027f3630a3fe
SUMMARY:*Understanding Evaluations  
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071029T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071029T200000
DESCRIPTION:Kim Yamamoto\, a Family Support Specialist with Raising 
 Special Kids will offer this training that will teach parents not only to 
 understand what the evaluation means\, but learn useful ways that the 
 information can be utilized in an IEP. The training will be in family 
 friendly language and will use hands-on examples from different areas. 
 Families will be given the knowledge to be equal members of an IEP team. 
 Registration is required. Please call Amy to register at 602-930-4433.
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phoenix\, AZ 85006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070926T162142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070926T162323Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
UID:3db53c41-1e1a-4df1-9b20-248df2c05ccf
SUMMARY:Adoptive Parent Support Group  
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071020T140000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071020T160000
DESCRIPTION:This is an ongoing parent support group for parents who have 
 adopted older children. Registration is required. Contact Jill at 
 602-930-4471.
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phoenix\, AZ 85006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070926T162354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20070926T162455Z
DTSTAMP:20070926T162530Z
UID:6d426cf6-6053-4d0c-b49e-0317740478f1
SUMMARY:Meet Arizona’s Children- Foster Care
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071113T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071113T200000
DESCRIPTION:The Lodestar Family Connections Center is partnering with DES 
 to offer Meet Arizona's Children. This is an opportunity for foster 
 families to get involved in the placement process at an earlier stage. 
 Families that attend will see video presentations of children who are 
 currently looking for placement and case managers or caregivers are there 
 to answer your questions. Families can then fill out a form so that the 
 child's case manager is notified directly that they are interested in 
 more information or potentially taking placement of that child. The 
 children presented will have current placement in a group home or shelter 
 and DES is looking for a foster home. These children all still have a 
 case plan of reunification\, and are not legally free for adoption. If 
 you are a licensed foster parent with room for a child or children in 
 your home\, then please call Amy at 602-930-4433 to register to attend. 
 Limited child care will be available!  Registration is required and space 
 is limited so call soon! 
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phoenix\, AZ 85006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071025T210134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071025T210832Z
DTSTAMP:20071025T210134Z
UID:50494ee1-9964-4f0f-88be-8649ed3175ce
SUMMARY:Adoption or Guardianship: What's the Differance?
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071115T120000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071115T133000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St Phx.\, Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:This 90 minute training is designed to help families to make 
 informed decisions when considering the possibility of adoption or 
 permanent guardianship. Child care and a meal will be provide at this 
 training! To register please call Corina Aguilar At 602-863-0799 x190. 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071025T210854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071025T212155Z
DTSTAMP:20071025T210854Z
UID:1995a479-6421-4f4b-af96-4b787f6b4c65
SUMMARY:Stepping Stones- Post Placement Workshop Series: For Parents of 
 children 0-5. Four Sessions Beginning November 28\, 2007
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071128T174500
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071128T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx.\, Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:This group is specially designed for families that have 
 recently (in the past year) Taken placement of a child through adoption\, 
 foster care\, kinship\, or guardianship. topics include: Child 
 development\, Grief & Loss\, Attachment\, and Discipline. There is no 
 cost to the family and dinner and child care for children 7 and younger 
 are provided. There is a parent group and a youth group for children 8 
 and older. We request that families attend all four sessions which will 
 be every Wednesday from November 28th through December 19th. Families 
 will earn 9 hours of advanced training for completing the series. 
 Registration is required. For additional information/registration \, 
 please contact Jessica Fisher at 602-930-4413.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071025T212655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071025T212849Z
DTSTAMP:20071025T212655Z
UID:cbf9ad3a-1524-4db1-9f9a-c422726fade5
SUMMARY:Meet Arizona’s Children- Foster Care 
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071211T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071211T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx.\, Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:The Lodestar Family Connections Center is partnering with DES 
 to offer Meet Arizona's Children. This is an opportunity for foster 
 families to get involved in the placement process at an earlier stage. 
 Families that attend will see video presentations of children who are 
 currently looking for placement and case managers or caregivers are there 
 to answer your questions. Families can then fill out a form so that the 
 child's case manager is notified directly that they are interested in 
 more information or potentially taking placement of that child. The 
 children presented will have current placement in a group home or shelter 
 and DES is looking for a foster home. These children all still have a 
 case plan of reunification\, and are not legally free for adoption. If 
 you are a licensed foster parent with room for a child or children in 
 your home\, then please call Amy at 602-930-4433 to register to attend. 
 Limited child care will be available!  Registration is required and space 
 is limited so call soon! 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20070924T185845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071106T174828Z
DTSTAMP:20071106T174818Z
UID:cdb024f6-4cbf-4a65-9ef9-7c56dad0e6c0
SUMMARY:*Dr. Texidor- Right Brain Development\, Affect Regulation and 
 Attachment
CLASS:PUBLIC
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071206T183000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071206T203000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phoenix\, AZ 85006
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Texidor will discuss what happens during the first three 
 years of life and development of the brain. He will explain the effects 
 on affect regulation and attachment.  Parents will be give examples of 
 what they need to do to change affective disregulation in their child. 
 Registration is required. Please call Mike to register at 602-930-4451.   
  
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071025T212412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071106T174836Z
DTSTAMP:20071106T174833Z
UID:1a341fc8-47ce-4ccc-a7d6-bd610d0e54c5
SUMMARY:Loving-Touch Parent-Child Massage Training   Karen S. Gillian\, 
 LMT\, CIMI\, CPST       
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071213T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071213T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx.\, Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:Karen S. Gillian\, LMT\, CIMI\, CPST is a licensed Massage 
 Therapist and certified instructor of infant massage\, in addition to a 
 foster/adoptive parent of six.  In this hands-on training\, parents will 
 learn the techniques of infant/child massage for their children.  Karen 
 will teach the physical benefits of massage\, including strengthening of 
 digestive\, circulatory and gastrointestinal systems\, reduced discomfort 
 from teething\, gas or colic\, increased circulation and respiration\, 
 increased mid-line orientation and increased vocalization.  Karen will 
 also include the emotional/psychological benefits including increased 
 bond\, relaxation of both parent and child\, increased self-esteem for 
 parent and child\, and increased ability for the parent to read their 
 child's cues.  Karen will address special needs issues\, positive vs. 
 negative touch\, and protocol for using massage. Please bring your 
 infant/child and a small blanket as this is a hands-on class. 
 Registration is required. Please call Mike  @ 602-930-4451. 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071106T174843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071221T190917Z
DTSTAMP:20071106T174843Z
UID:4eccdf16-a29b-4535-82bc-9fc703a532f4
SUMMARY:Dealing with Holiday stresses
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071203T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20071203T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx.\, Az. 85006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071221T190716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071221T191317Z
DTSTAMP:20071221T190716Z
UID:06c441f2-1ccd-4edd-8886-efe87f385983
SUMMARY:Independent Living Seminar
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080108T170000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080108T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx.\, Az. 85006
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071221T191110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071221T191259Z
DTSTAMP:20071221T191110Z
UID:dd3d9b5a-9e6a-476f-be97-1ca86e4d5e6a
SUMMARY:Adoption or Guardianship: What’s the Difference?
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080109T183000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080109T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx. 85006
DESCRIPTION:This 90 minute training is designed to help families make 
 informed decisions when considering the possibility of adoption or 
 permanent guardianship. Child care and a meal will be provided at this 
 training! To register please call Corina Aguilar at 602-863-0799 x190.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071221T191329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071221T191431Z
DTSTAMP:20071221T191329Z
UID:8ac69d44-07d4-4d16-97c1-a65bf57d372e
SUMMARY:What Is It Like To Be a Foster Child with Shannon Clayton
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080114T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080114T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx 85006
DESCRIPTION:While we have all received training on the realities of being 
 a foster child\, nothing can get us closer to understanding than 
 listening to someone who has experienced it themselves. Shannon Clayton 
 will be here to share her story of being in foster care and offer her 
 recommendations to the families who have foster children in their homes. 
 Registration is required. Please call Mike at 602-930-4451 or email 
 mweddle@lodestarfcc.org to register.  
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071221T191520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071221T191613Z
DTSTAMP:20071221T191520Z
UID:c289c687-ae4c-43ef-bcfd-cf662a7941d8
SUMMARY:Meet Arizona’s Children- Adoption
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080115T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080115T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St Phx 85006
DESCRIPTION:The Lodestar Family Connections Center is partnering with DES 
 to offer Meet Arizona's Children. This is an opportunity for foster 
 families to get involved in the placement process at an earlier stage. 
 Families that attend will see video presentations of children who are 
 currently looking for placement and case managers or caregivers are there 
 to answer your questions. Families can then fill out a form so that the 
 child's case manager is notified directly that they are interested in 
 more information or potentially taking placement of that child. The 
 children presented will have current placement in a group home or shelter 
 and DES is looking for a foster home. These children all still have a 
 case plan of reunification\, and are not legally free for adoption. If 
 you are a licensed foster parent with room for a child or children in 
 your home\, then please call Mike at 602-930-4451 or email 
 mweddle@lodestarfcc.org to register to attend. Limited child care will be 
 available!  Registration is required and space is limited so call soon! 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071221T191641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071221T191744Z
DTSTAMP:20071221T191641Z
UID:42f4c0c6-aa07-4a55-86e5-9a9bbb33429d
SUMMARY:Stepping Stones- Post Placement Workshop Series: For Parents of 
 children 6 – tweens.
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080116T174500
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080116T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx 85006
DESCRIPTION:This group is specially designed for families that have 
 recently (in the past year) taken placement of a child through adoption\, 
 foster care\, kinship\, or guardianship. Topics include: Child 
 development\, Grief & Loss\, Attachment\, & Discipline. There is no cost 
 to the family and dinner and childcare (for children 7 and younger) are 
 provided. There is a parent group and a youth group (for children 8 and 
 older). We request that families attend all four sessions which will be 
 every Wednesday from January 16th through February 6th. Families will 
 earn 9 hours of advanced training for completing the series.  
 \nRegistration is required. For additional information/registration\, 
 please contact Salvador Pastrana at 602-930-4443.\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071221T191811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071221T192034Z
DTSTAMP:20071221T191811Z
UID:4d1bc70a-6874-420b-b9a8-7e732f05eb7e
SUMMARY:Creating a Life Book for your child\, Instructor: Celeste 
 Soong-Tang
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080128T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080128T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St Phx 85006
DESCRIPTION:A lifebook is a treasure for any child\, but especially for 
 children who are adopted or in foster care. It is a tool to help a child 
 know they are special\, but that in many ways they are very much like 
 their friends or classmates. A lifebook will help them build their 
 self-esteem\, self-awareness and prepare them for their future\, whatever 
 that may be.  If you have the desire to create a lifebook for a child in 
 your home but don't know where to start you will have the opportunity to 
 start this treasured project on January 28\, 2008 from 6pm - 8pm. $35 
 materials fee will include a small album and supplies needed to start a 
 lifebook. Bring 24-36 photos of your child. These photos will help tell 
 your child's life story. They might include a photo of your child\, 
 activities your child has been involved in\, your child with their 
 friends or pets\, their family\, their neighborhood or their favorite 
 things. You may even bring copies (they must be a maximum size of 
 4.5\"x6.5\") of a birth certificate\, adoption papers\, or other 
 important documents.\nPlease include your email address when registering 
 for this class so that we may send you further instructions. Please call 
 Mike @ 602-930-4451 or email mweddle@lodestarfcc.org to register.\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071221T192010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071221T192131Z
DTSTAMP:20071221T192010Z
UID:0135dd73-0296-45fa-a0ec-647c98d8b65a
SUMMARY:Foster Parent Support Group
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080114T090000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080114T110000
LOCATION:Lodestar Family Connection Center located @ 2320 N. 20th St. 
 Phoenix\, Az. Training Room A                        
DESCRIPTION:This is an ongoing parent support group for foster parents. 
 Child care will be provided.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071221T192157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071221T192254Z
DTSTAMP:20071221T192157Z
UID:f0229abd-f5ab-4b0e-bbfd-a104e72c874a
SUMMARY:Adoptive Parent Support Group  
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080119T140000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080119T160000
LOCATION:Lodestar Family Connection Center located @ 2320 N. 20th St. 
 Phoenix\, Az. Training Room A
DESCRIPTION:This is an ongoing parent support group for parents who have 
 adopted older children. Registration is required. Contact Salvador at 
 602-930-4443.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071221T192321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071221T192502Z
DTSTAMP:20071221T192321Z
UID:dedc7f99-6d8d-412d-95da-b7faef02fb36
SUMMARY:Understanding Special Education: Presented by Lynn Davis\, 
 Special Education Professional 
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080204T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080204T220000
LOCATION:Lodestar Family Connection Center located @ 2320 N. 20th St. 
 Phoenix\, Az. Training Room A
DESCRIPTION:Here is your opportunity to speak to a special education 
 professional about the frustrations of navigating the education system. 
 Lynn has over twenty years of experience as a special education teacher 
 in a Phoenix School District as well as a special education instructor 
 for Arizona State University in their College of Education. Lynn is the 
 mother of a special education student as well. The majority of this 
 session will be devoted to your questions. Lynn works very closely with 
 class room teachers and is planning on bringing one of her colleagues 
 with her to the session to present another perspective. Don’t miss this 
 opportunity to gain valuable knowledge of the educational system. Please 
 contact Mike @ 602-930-4451 or email mweddle@lodestarfcc.org to register. 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071221T192517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071221T192628Z
DTSTAMP:20071221T192517Z
UID:1a7dd4e4-6b2a-463a-a939-fbcf9ce5e7c3
SUMMARY:Meet Arizona’s Children- Foster Care
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080212T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080212T200000
LOCATION:Lodestar Family Connection Center located @ 2320 N. 20th St. 
 Phoenix\, Az. Training Room A 
DESCRIPTION:The Lodestar Family Connections Center is partnering with DES 
 to offer Meet Arizona's Children. This is an opportunity for foster 
 families to get involved in the placement process at an earlier stage. 
 Families that attend will see video presentations of children who are 
 currently looking for placement and case managers or caregivers are there 
 to answer your questions. Families can then fill out a form so that the 
 child's case manager is notified directly that they are interested in 
 more information or potentially taking placement of that child. The 
 children presented will have current placement in a group home or shelter 
 and DES is looking for a foster home. These children all still have a 
 case plan of reunification\, and are not legally free for adoption. If 
 you are a licensed foster parent with room for a child or children in 
 your home\, then please call Mike at 602-930-4451 or email 
 mweddle@lodestarfcc.org to register to attend. Limited child care will be 
 available!  Registration is required and space is limited so call soon! 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20071221T192650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20071221T192750Z
DTSTAMP:20071221T192650Z
UID:0ca0c0b7-1e87-4636-952d-a801adcc4584
SUMMARY:TEEN DAY!!! A Conference Just for Teens! 
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080329T123000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080329T170000
LOCATION:Lodestar Family Connection Center located @ 2320 N. 20th St. 
 Phoenix\, Az. 
DESCRIPTION:We will be offering a day especially for foster and adopted 
 teens! There will be two sessions of classes and activities and lots of 
 fun! The day will end in a pizza party for all participants. Registration 
 will be limited and on a first come first served basis. Registration 
 information will be included in the February news letter.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080212T191957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080212T192312Z
DTSTAMP:20080212T191957Z
UID:69861842-ba8a-4e6e-ac24-9d200840e7fa
SUMMARY:Positive Behavior Support
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080220T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080220T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx.\, Az.\, 85006
DESCRIPTION:Approaches and proceedures that help families and caregivers 
 pursue realistic behavioral expectations. Registration is required. 
 Please contact Mike at 602-930-4451 mweddle@aask-az.org to register.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080212T192318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080212T192533Z
DTSTAMP:20080212T192318Z
UID:c886d5e6-8dc7-4b71-a038-f5ca94b0ef10
SUMMARY:ADHD and Attachment with Dr. Texidor
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080228T183000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080228T210000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx.\, Az.\, 85006
DESCRIPTION:During this presentation Dr. Texidor will review the ADHD 
 literature and how early childhood trauma results in developmental 
 deficits that are likely to be manifested as symptoms of ADHD. 
 Registration is required. Please call Mike to register at 602-930-4451 or 
 email @ mweddle@aask-az.org.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080212T192551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080212T192719Z
DTSTAMP:20080212T192551Z
UID:1e0ac01f-d095-407d-b9b3-d42567137f35
SUMMARY:AZAFAP Town Hall- Legal Issues in Foster Care and Adoption
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080221T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080221T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St Phx\, Az\, 85006
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bill Owsley\, Dependency Division Chief Office 
 of the Legal Advocate.\nDiscover the legal process for foster care and 
 adoption in Arizona and how you can be the best advocate for your foster 
 and adoptive children in the legal process. This event is sponsored by 
 the Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents. Please email 
 Russ Funk at rfunk_395@cox.net with questions regarding this event.\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080212T192733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080212T192844Z
DTSTAMP:20080212T192733Z
UID:a0b383c2-18b0-4e9a-b25e-bf5b77ef5058
SUMMARY:Adoptive Parent Support Group  
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080216T140000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080216T160000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St\, Phx\, Az\, 85006
DESCRIPTION:This is an ongoing parent support group for parents who have 
 adopted older children. Registration is required. Contact Salvador at 
 602-930-4443.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080212T192855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080212T193013Z
DTSTAMP:20080212T192855Z
UID:b5b218bb-af9d-42ae-9cbe-172b081d753f
SUMMARY:Foster Parent Support Group
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080218T090000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080218T110000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:This is an ongoing parent support group for foster parents. 
 Child care will be provided.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080212T193046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080212T193202Z
DTSTAMP:20080212T193046Z
UID:581172f8-311c-4ca3-896d-4c8e6314f302
SUMMARY:African-American Skin and Hair Care
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080306T120000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080306T130000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx\, Az\, 85006
DESCRIPTION:Many foster and adoptive parents will care for an 
 African-American or Biracial child and have no idea about the specialized 
 care needed for their child’s hair and skin. Join Kiara Howerzyl\, 
 adoptive mother and co-founder of the Arizona Transracial Adoptive 
 Families Support and Playgroup\, as she shares what she has learned. 
 Kiara will discuss everything from basics of washing and conditioning and 
 common skin conditions\, to hair and skin products\, and hair styling. 
 Registration is required. Please contact Mike @ 602-930-4451 or email 
 mweddle@aask-az.org to register. 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080212T193208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080212T193324Z
DTSTAMP:20080212T193208Z
UID:3cddb0b3-4965-4522-81e1-bb0064cf3f00
SUMMARY:Meet Arizona’s Children- Foster Care
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080311T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080311T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx\, Az\, 85006
DESCRIPTION:The Lodestar Family Connections Center is partnering with DES 
 to offer Meet Arizona's Children. This is an opportunity for foster 
 families to get involved in the placement process at an earlier stage. 
 Families that attend will see video presentations of children who are 
 currently looking for placement and case managers or caregivers are there 
 to answer your questions. Families can then fill out a form so that the 
 child's case manager is notified directly that they are interested in 
 more information or potentially taking placement of that child. The 
 children presented will have current placement in a group home or shelter 
 and DES is looking for a foster home. These children all still have a 
 case plan of reunification\, and are not legally free for adoption. If 
 you are a licensed foster parent with room for a child or children in 
 your home\, then Please contact Mike @ 602-930-4451 or email 
 mweddle@aask-az.org to register.  Limited child care will be available!  
 Registration is required and space is limited so call soon! 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080212T193524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080212T193629Z
DTSTAMP:20080212T193524Z
UID:9db8e92a-341f-449f-b6b7-ec6a7f594d40
SUMMARY:Foster Parent Support Group
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080317T090000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080317T110000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx. Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:This is an ongoing parent support group for foster parents. 
 Child care will be provided.\nFor our March support group on 3/17/08.  We 
 will be having Judge Willett from family court as a guest speaker.  She 
 has requested a list of questions that families would like answered to 
 prepare her session with us.  We would like advance RSVP so we know how 
 many we will need room for.  Please RSVP to Betsy Allen @ 602-930-4446 or 
 Katrina Haynes @ 602-930-4610\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080212T193727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080212T193842Z
DTSTAMP:20080212T193727Z
UID:1f11530f-2deb-45f1-86da-fceb001c2d40
SUMMARY:Adoptive Parent Support Group  
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080315T140000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080315T160000
DESCRIPTION:This is an ongoing parent support group for parents who have 
 adopted older children. Registration is required. Contact Salvador at 
 602-930-4443.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080407T193453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080407T193811Z
DTSTAMP:20080407T193453Z
UID:2a913507-700b-45c3-bcf3-c506d56471ff
SUMMARY:Meet Arizona's Children Adoption
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080408T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080408T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx. Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:The Lodestar Family Connections Center is partnering with DES 
 to offer Meet Arizona's Children. This is an opportunity for adoptive 
 families to get involved in the placement process at an earlier stage. 
 Families that attend will see video presentations of children who are 
 currently looking for placement and case managers or caregivers are there 
 to answer your questions. Families can then fill out a form so that the 
 child's case manager is notified directly that they are interested in 
 more information or potentially taking placement of that child. The 
 children presented will have current placement in a group home or shelter 
 and DES is looking for an adoptive home. These children are legally free 
 for adoption. If you are a licensed adoptive parent with room for a child 
 or children in your home\, then Please contact Mike @ 602-930-4451 or 
 email mweddle@aask-az.org to register.  Limited child care will be 
 available!  Registration is required and space is limited so call soon! 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080407T193348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080407T194026Z
DTSTAMP:20080407T193348Z
UID:d327cde7-9a74-4e1d-8f38-f96a400a2907
SUMMARY:Dr. Texidor- Neurofeedback and Attachment
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080417T183000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080417T210000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx. Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Texidor will educate participants on how their child's 
 brain develops\, particularly how this development is interrupted by 
 various forms of trauma. This training will help parents understand the 
 interplay of neurodevelopment and attachment\, and the role neurofeedback 
 can play. Snacks and beverages will be served.  Registration is required. 
 Please contact Mike @ 602-930-4451 or email mweddle@aask-az.org to 
 register. 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080407T194047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080407T194203Z
DTSTAMP:20080407T194047Z
UID:0cd91a27-1710-4ffb-9af3-ae4be304aaf5
SUMMARY:The Great Divide: Mediating between biological and 
 foster/adoptive children   
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080424T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080424T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx\, Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:This session will address the conflicts between 
 Foster/Adoptive Children and Biological children by utilizing role play\, 
 experiential activities\, power point\, and handouts. We will explore the 
 following \nI.\tChild “ownership”/sorting out parent roles 
 \nII.\t“What’s best for the children”- loyalty conflict in 
 children. \nIII.\tThe Child’s Role as a Child. \nIV.\tBeing in 
 control\, being out of control. \nV.\t”Express Yourself”- Assertive\, 
 Passive\, and Aggressive Styles. \nVI.\tCommunication and Conflict 
 Resolution. \nVII.\tNurturing our own needs as Parents. \nVIII.\tBenefits 
 of Parental Partnership. \n\nSnacks and beverages will be served.  
 Registration is required. Please contact Mike @ 602-930-4451 or email 
 mweddle@aask-az.org to register. \n\nLIMITED CHILD CARE (Ages 0-11) WILL 
 BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE\nFirst come first serve: reserve your spot 
 early\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080407T194224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080407T194353Z
DTSTAMP:20080407T194224Z
UID:09dc1422-0571-4933-8ade-019cc6edb5cd
SUMMARY:Coping with an Angry Child: Facilitated by: Latonya Whitaker\, 
 MSW\, LCSW \t\t\t\t\t
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080430T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080430T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx\, Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:Objective: To provide foster parents and adoptive parents 
 information along with practical techniques to manage anger while 
 developing an inclusive relationship with the child. Segments of the 
 training include:\nI.\tCoping with the Angry Child\, \nII.\tResponding to 
 the Angry Child\, \nIII.\tTechniques\,\nIV.\tBehavior 
 Responsibility/Consequences\nV.\tQuestions and Answers\n\n\tSnacks and 
 beverages will be served.  Registration is required. Please contact Mike 
 @ 602-930-4451 or email mweddle@aask-az.org to register.\n\nLIMITED CHILD 
 CARE(Ages 0-11) WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE\nFirst come first serve: 
 reserve your spot early\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080407T194419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080407T194515Z
DTSTAMP:20080407T194419Z
UID:2516c52b-23c1-4d3a-bd92-1fba28f554b3
SUMMARY:Adoptive Parent Support Group  
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080419T140000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080419T160000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx\, az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:This is an ongoing parent support group for parents who have 
 adopted older children. Registration is required. Contact Salvador at 
 602-930-4443.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080407T194525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080407T194633Z
DTSTAMP:20080407T194525Z
UID:2c39cf02-77fd-410f-a152-2597f5e88889
SUMMARY:Foster Parent Support Group
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080421T090000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080421T110000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phoenix\, Az. Training Room A                   
      
DESCRIPTION:This is an ongoing parent support group for foster parents. 
 Child care will be provided.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080407T194702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080407T194801Z
DTSTAMP:20080407T194702Z
UID:fe235a11-3e65-4fcd-a956-e47fdbf9764e
SUMMARY:Adoption or Guardianship: What’s the Difference?
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080506T183000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080506T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx Az 85006
DESCRIPTION:This 90 minute training is designed to help families make 
 informed decisions when considering the possibility of adoption or 
 permanent guardianship. Child care and a meal will be provided at this 
 training! To register please call Corina Aguilar at 602-863-0799 x190.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080407T194818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080407T194910Z
DTSTAMP:20080407T194818Z
UID:ddc9e044-9f9a-4147-a003-0a426a9c0bc5
SUMMARY:Meet Arizona’s Children- Foster Care
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080513T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080513T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:The Lodestar Family Connections Center is partnering with DES 
 to offer Meet Arizona's Children. This is an opportunity for foster 
 families to get involved in the placement process at an earlier stage. 
 Families that attend will see video presentations of children who are 
 currently looking for placement and case managers or caregivers are there 
 to answer your questions. Families can then fill out a form so that the 
 child's case manager is notified directly that they are interested in 
 more information or potentially taking placement of that child. The 
 children presented will have current placement in a group home or shelter 
 and DES is looking for a foster home. These children all still have a 
 case plan of reunification\, and are not legally free for adoption. If 
 you are a licensed foster parent with room for a child or children in 
 your home\, then Please contact Mike @ 602-930-4451 or email 
 mweddle@aask-az.org to register.  Limited child care will be available!  
 Registration is required and space is limited so call soon! Snacks and 
 beverages will be served.  
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080407T194924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080407T195036Z
DTSTAMP:20080407T194924Z
UID:97373443-d3d8-4950-bd4d-0e8c7fc71f36
SUMMARY:Loving-Touch Parent-Child Massage Training: Karen S. Gillian\, 
 LMT\, CIMI\, CPST
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080521T180000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080521T200000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx\, Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:Karen S. Gillian\, LMT\, CIMI\, CPST is a licensed Massage 
 Therapist and certified instructor of infant massage\, in addition to a 
 foster/adoptive parent of six.  In this hands-on training\, parents will 
 learn the techniques of infant/child massage for their children.  Karen 
 will teach the physical benefits of massage\, including strengthening of 
 digestive\, circulatory and gastrointestinal systems\, reduced discomfort 
 from teething\, gas or colic\, increased circulation and respiration\, 
 increased mid-line orientation and increased vocalization.  Karen will 
 also include the emotional/psychological benefits including increased 
 bond\, relaxation of both parent and child\, increased self-esteem for 
 parent and child\, and increased ability for the parent to read their 
 child's cues.  Karen will address special needs issues\, positive vs. 
 negative touch\, and protocol for using massage. Please bring your 
 infant/child and a small blanket as this is a hands-on class. Snacks and 
 beverages will be served.  Registration is required. Please contact Mike 
 @ 602-930-4451 or email mweddle@aask-az.org to register. 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CREATED:20080407T195048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20080407T195137Z
DTSTAMP:20080407T195048Z
UID:ec9d78fd-24df-456f-81c3-6db54b1daab2
SUMMARY:Dr. Texidor- PTSD and  Attachment 
DTSTART;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080522T183000
DTEND;TZID=/mozilla.org/20070129_1/America/Dawson_Creek:20080522T210000
LOCATION:2320 N. 20th St. Phx Az. 85006
DESCRIPTION:Dr Texidor will be Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD as 
 it relates to neurodevelopmental stages in the developing brain and 
 attachment. He will also discuss its impact on cognitive function\, 
 memory and attention. . \nSnacks and beverages will be served.  
 Registration is required. Please contact Mike @ 602-930-4451 or email 
 mweddle@aask-az.org to register. \n
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR