New Opportunities, Inc.
138 Midgeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
Contact Deb Pierce at 203-575-4296 for more information on therapeutic foster care or to reserve a seat.
January 9, 2013, 1 – 3 p.m.
February 6, 2013, 1 – 3 p.m.
March 6, 2013, 1 – 3 p.m.
April 10, 2013, 1 – 3 p.m.
May 8, 2013, 1 – 3 p.m.
June 5, 2013, 1 – 3 p.m.
July 10, 2013, 1 – 3 p.m.
August 7, 2013, 1 – 3 p.m.
September 11, 2013, 1 – 3 p.m.
October 9, 2013, 1 – 3 p.m.
November 6, 2013, 1 – 3 p.m.
December 4, 2013, 1 – 3 p.m.
New Opportunities Open House, Torrington
FAM Open House All Day by Appointment, North Haven
Information Center
84 Washington Ave.
North Haven, CT 06473
Please call to schedule an appointment for an Open House/Information Meeting to be held, at your convenience, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays through June 30, 2013. We can accommodate any time block with 24 hours notice. Contact Ashley Minihan at 203.394.8506 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
FAM Open House, Hamden
Hamden High School
2040 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
Please contact Ashley Minihan at 203.394.8506 to pre-register for this meeting or for more information on foster care or special needs adoption.
February 4, 2013, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
March 25, 2013, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
FAM Open House, Southbury
On February 25, 2013, from 6:30 -8:30 p.m., FAM will be hosting “Everything you Want to Know About Becoming A Foster/Adoptive Parent”
at Pomperaug High School through the Foothills Adult and Continuing Education Department.
Registration is only available through Foothills Continuing Education. Pre-registration required. To register call 1.800.300.4781 or visit their website: www.educationconnection.org Course description:
Brief overview of the process for becoming a licensed foster/adoptive parent in CT.
This course will focus on foster care and adoption of children in the CT child welfare system.
Information regarding prerequisites for families, the children needing to be placed in foster/pre-adoptive homes will be discussed.
We will address the difference between regular foster care, therapeutic foster care and enhanced foster care.
We will explain the current trend in adoption to place children in legal-risk pre-adoptive placements.
The final half hour of the session will be devoted to questions from the attendees. Contact Deb Kelleher for more information. 203.706.0101
at Pomperaug High School through the Foothills Adult and Continuing Education Department.
Registration is only available through Foothills Continuing Education. Pre-registration required. To register call 1.800.300.4781 or visit their website: www.educationconnection.org Course description:
Brief overview of the process for becoming a licensed foster/adoptive parent in CT.
This course will focus on foster care and adoption of children in the CT child welfare system.
Information regarding prerequisites for families, the children needing to be placed in foster/pre-adoptive homes will be discussed.
We will address the difference between regular foster care, therapeutic foster care and enhanced foster care.
We will explain the current trend in adoption to place children in legal-risk pre-adoptive placements.
The final half hour of the session will be devoted to questions from the attendees. Contact Deb Kelleher for more information. 203.706.0101
NAFI Open House, Hartford
NAFI
146 Wyllys Street, Suite #1-305
Hartford, CT For more information on the Multi-Dimensional Foster Care Program or to RSVP contact Jessica Clow at 860.560.7362.
December 5, 2012, 5-7 p.m.
February 6, 2013, 5-6 p.m.
April 3, 2013, 5-6 p.m.
June 5, 2013, 5-6 p.m.
146 Wyllys Street, Suite #1-305
Hartford, CT For more information on the Multi-Dimensional Foster Care Program or to RSVP contact Jessica Clow at 860.560.7362.
December 5, 2012, 5-7 p.m.
February 6, 2013, 5-6 p.m.
April 3, 2013, 5-6 p.m.
June 5, 2013, 5-6 p.m.
DCF Open House, Bridgeport *Spanish*
DCF Bridgeport Office
100 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
April 30, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 28, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
June 25, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
July 30, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
August 27, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
September 24, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
October 29, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
November 26, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
December 17, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Susie Lafitte at 203.384.5606 for more information. This meeting will be conducted in Spanish only.
March 26, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.April 30, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 28, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
June 25, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
July 30, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
August 27, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
September 24, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
October 29, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
November 26, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
December 17, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
DCF Open House, Bridgeport
DCF Bridgeport Office
100 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT Contact Amy Wiltsie at 203.384.5601 for more information. Park in the Holiday Inn garage for validated parking.
March 12, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
April 4, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 2, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 14, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 23, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
June 4, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
July 9, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
August 6, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
September 12, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
October 8, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
November 7, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
November 12, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
November 21, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
December 10, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
100 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT Contact Amy Wiltsie at 203.384.5601 for more information. Park in the Holiday Inn garage for validated parking.
March 12, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
April 4, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 2, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 14, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
May 23, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
June 4, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
July 9, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
August 6, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
September 12, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
October 8, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
November 7, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
November 12, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
November 21, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
December 10, 2013, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
FAM Open House through Bristol Adult Education
FAM will be hosting “All You Ever Wanted to Know About Becoming A Foster/Adoptive Parent” at Bristol Eastern High School,(room number available upon registration) through the Bristol Adult Education Department. Registration is only available through Bristol Continuing Education. To register call 860.584.7865 or visit their website: www.bristol.k12.ct.us/adulted
Brief overview of the process for becoming a licensed foster/adoptive parent in CT. This course will focus on foster care and adoption of children in the CT child welfare system.
Information regarding prerequisites for families, the children needing to be placed in foster/pre-adoptive homes will be discussed. We will address the difference between regular foster care, therapeutic foster care and enhanced foster care. We will explain the current trend in adoption to place children in legal-risk pre-adoptive placements. The final half hour of the session will be devoted to questions from the attendees. September 10, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
February 4, 2013, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Brief overview of the process for becoming a licensed foster/adoptive parent in CT. This course will focus on foster care and adoption of children in the CT child welfare system.
Information regarding prerequisites for families, the children needing to be placed in foster/pre-adoptive homes will be discussed. We will address the difference between regular foster care, therapeutic foster care and enhanced foster care. We will explain the current trend in adoption to place children in legal-risk pre-adoptive placements. The final half hour of the session will be devoted to questions from the attendees. September 10, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
February 4, 2013, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
DCF Open House, Waterbury
DCF Open House
Waterbury DCF Office
395 West Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06702 A DCF social worker will facilitate the meeting. Please contact FAM at 203.706.0101 to pre-register for this meeting or for more information on foster care or special needs adoption.
November 26, 2012, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
December 20, 2012, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
January 31, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
February 28, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
March 28, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
April 25, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
May 28, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
June 18, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
July 30, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
Waterbury DCF Office
395 West Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06702 A DCF social worker will facilitate the meeting. Please contact FAM at 203.706.0101 to pre-register for this meeting or for more information on foster care or special needs adoption.
November 26, 2012, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
December 20, 2012, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
January 31, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
February 28, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
March 28, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
April 25, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
May 28, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
June 18, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
July 30, 2013, 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
DCF Open House, Torrington
DCF Torrington Office
62 Commercial Blvd
Torrington, CT 06790 DCF social worker, Marcus Stallworth, will facilitate the meeting. Please contact FAM at 203.706.0101 to pre-register for this meeting or for more information on foster care or special needs adoption. March 14, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.
April 15, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.
May 21, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.
June 4, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.
July 16, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.
62 Commercial Blvd
Torrington, CT 06790 DCF social worker, Marcus Stallworth, will facilitate the meeting. Please contact FAM at 203.706.0101 to pre-register for this meeting or for more information on foster care or special needs adoption. March 14, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.
April 15, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.
May 21, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.
June 4, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.
July 16, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.