Kia ora everyone,
Well, winter has certainly sent us her message. We’ve had our log fire stoked up, warming up our place constantly over the last couple of weeks.
I hope those in Papatoetoe are well after the recent weather events. If you need support, please get in touch with me.
As you know, the school holidays are coming up which presents the added pressure of creating activities for the kids to do at home. I hope that the sun shines so tamariki can get some much needed outdoor play. For some ideas of what to do these holidays, “Auckland for Kids” is a great website with lots of ideas and events that are free or have a minimal charge. Click the button below for the link:
Stephanie James-Sadler
National Support Manager
04 282 0490 or 027 501 0398
National Conference – Keeping the PACE
Caring Families Aotearoa’s National Conference – Keeping the PACE is coming up on the 29th and 30th of September, 2021 in Lower Hutt.
We recommend you start planning for it now. Perhaps you could organise with your Social Worker for some respite over those two days. Come get recharged while learning some transformational ways of parenting children in our care. Caregivers also love the opportunity to connect with one another.
Training
We have new training developed by Caring Families Aotearoa starting next term. I am really excited about the new topics we are offering. Please check out our training calendar below to see details of upcoming courses.
The first up next term is “What’s Behind the Behaviour – Healing Centred Engagement”. This newly developed training explores the importance of emotional connection with children. The idea is to parent in a way that meets the behavioural, developmental, and therapeutic needs of the child. This DDP informed workshop has an emphasis on ‘connection with correction’ to provide a secure and safe base for the child. I look forward to seeing you there!
Click the button below for more details and to register:
Independent Children’s Monitor
Lastly a big THANKS to those caregivers that were a part of the Independent Children’s Monitor caregiver feedback recently. Caring Families Aotearoa staff know it’s a privilege to journey with you as you share your experiences with the team.
Remember, if you need a listening ear, some support or some help with some issues in your situation, get in contact with us here at Caring Families Aotearoa. We’re here for you.
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
Noho ora mai e whānau manaaki mā / Stay well, Caring Families,
Stephanie