Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all,
Well whānau, in these uncertain times there are two certain things we can do – look after ourselves and look after our environment.
Foster Care Awareness Week is a time to reflect on and celebrate the great contribution you have all made and continue to make. Through your care and commitment, you have and will continue to change lives for the better. Thank you – you are valued immensely.
Anna Gundesen
Auckland RC
09 280 3862 or 027 538 9691
We have a FAB event with GRG (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren) and Voyce Whakarongo Mai and AT (Auckland Transport) with a WHANAU FUN BIKE DAY at Henderson Park on SUNDAY 21st March – pamper yourself by coming and connecting with others ‘who get it’ – relax on your picnic mat or jump on a bike – goodie bags and spot prizes – see flyer attached. Please register ASAP.
Unfortunately, we have had to postpone the Indulge event on March 9 due to COVID-19. We are still really looking forward to having this event, so please keep an eye out in your emails or on our Facebook Group for the new dates when we can ensure the safety of all who attend.
Kumeu Show
I have VERY limited FREE tickets to the KUMEU SHOW! This year the dates are Saturday 13 March and Sunday 14 March, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Keep an eye out for the mailout offering these freebies again this year. Do keep in mind that some caregiver families miss out unnecessarily on events such as this with tickets being requested but then not used. Please be sure the dates in your family calendar are clear before you request them.
Support Groups
FASD Support Group Auckland
For caregivers by caregivers. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in Blockhouse Bay.
Contact: Ross Porter
Mobile: 021 644 150
Email: rossaporter@gmail.com
South Auckland / Botany Support Group
Contact: Sharon Deetlefs
Mobile: 021 230 5821
West Auckland Foster Care Support Association
Contact Yasser on waucklandfostercareassociation@gmail.com
or Pamela on 021 803 956
Have you joined our closed Facebook Group?
As a member of Caring Families Aotearoa you have exclusive access to our CLOSED Facebook groups. These are only open to caregivers that are members of Caring Families Aotearoa. This allows our members a platform to seek support, information and resources.
Click the link below to join!
Auckland Support Closed Facebook Group
Tiaki Koe i a Koe / Take Care of Yourself,
Anna