{"id":1230,"date":"2023-01-25T00:18:52","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T00:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/?page_id=1230"},"modified":"2023-01-25T00:20:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T00:20:44","slug":"news-updates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/news-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"News\/Blogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"alignfull has-text-align-center has-pink-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#f8f5f5\">News Updates\/Blog Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/1391-2\/\">New Foster Change Flyer<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/the-roadmap-to-our-board-of-directors-election\/\">The RoadMap to our Board of Directors Election:<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Topic: Foster Change Meetings Join Zoom Meeting https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/81093910441?pwd=cHFlOFJPUStneDFtd01YSmp2K1AvQT09 Meeting ID: 810 9391 0441 Passcode: 012654<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/holdin-it-down-blogpost-by-anonymous-caregiver-6-26-2023\/\">Holdin&#8217; It Down, blogpost by Anonymous Caregiver, 6\/26\/2023<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Holdin&#8217; It Down &#8211; Family has always been the foundation of our lives, bringing us love, support, and that feelin&#8217; of belonging. But life sometimes throws curveballs, and we find ourselves takin&#8217; on roles we never thought we&#8217;d have. Today, I wanna share my [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/april-2023-blog-post-from-foster-change-member-courtney-carine\/\">April 2023 Blog Post &#8211; from Foster Change member, Courtney Carine<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">There are many nights I cry, but there are many nights I laugh and smile as well. Being a foster parent is not easy. Some days I don\u2019t know what to do when my child is having a meltdown. When he screams throughout the [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/thank-you-to-girl-scout-troop-143\/\">Thank you to Girl Scout Troop #143<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada&nbsp; Troop 143 Bronze Award Project Title\u2014 Birthday in a Bag: Taking Action to Celebrate Kids in Need Recently, the Girl Scouts of Southern NV Troop #143 completed their project in their attempt at earning their Bronze Award. The Final [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/march-2023-blog-post-jv-player\/\">March 2023 Blog Post &#8211; &#8220;JV Player&#8221;-Foster Change Member<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">I got the phone from Child Haven in August 2022. The lady replied, \u201cwe have a little girl that is 1 \u00bd. Are you able to take her? I had just come back to the office to wrap up on a site visit, from [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/february-2023-blog-post-from-mom-again\/\">February 2023 Blog Post &#8211; From &#8220;Mom Again&#8221;-Foster Change Member<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Feet hurt, ankles hurt, and sleepless nights really hurt! Another appointment, another drive to daycare, another virus keeping him at home from daycare. Another new treatment, and another health need discovery. But. Another smile peaking at us over the crib railing at 7 a.m. [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/blog-post-from-karen-foster-change-member\/\">January 2023 Blog Post &#8211; From Karen, Foster Change Member<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Blog Post &#8211; From Karen, Foster Change Member: I am sure like most of you, I get asked the questions all the time &#8220;How could you get involved in Foster Care? Don&#8217;t you worry about getting too attached? What if it affects your biological [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/in-the-news\/\">Foster Change Members In the News&#8230;<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Foster Change is so proud of our members! Over the past weeks, you may have seen that Clark County Family Services has been putting out an extra call for the need for more families to get licensed to provide care ASAP. The news outlets [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/please-make-sure-you-are-following-us-on-social-media\/\">Please Make Sure You are Following us on Social Media!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Click on the icons to be directed to our pages on social media and also please feel free to click the letter icon and ask to join our email list to stay connected!! This will be the most up to date source of encouragement [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/year-end-giving-campaign-2022\/\">Year End Giving Campaign &#8211; 2022<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Please consider choosing Foster Change as the recipient of your YEAR-END giving. We rely on your generosity to continue supporting families that provide care to the children experiencing foster care in Clark County. We want our children to have the best chance for positive [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/two-new-support-groups-added\/\">Two New Support Groups Added:<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/annual-back-to-school-event\/\">Annual Back to School Event!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The annual Back To School event is upon us! You may not be ready to think about school yet, but it is time to start planning for their return to school and all of the supplies and needs that entails! Please enjoy your Foster [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/foster-change-was-welcomed-by-foster-connect-and-fostering-life\/\">Foster Change was welcomed by Foster Connect and Fostering Life<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">This past Friday, Foster Change was invited to be the guest speaker at the Spring Dinner for foster and adoptive parents, hosted by Foster Connect and Fostering Life. Every organization that serves on the Foster Change Board of Directors was represented and served on [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/youre-invited\/\">You&#8217;re Invited!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Please join us as we launch the Foster Change Lending Library as a resource to our Foster Change membership! This event will be on Friday, May 27th, from 4:30-6:30pm and will be a come and go style event! Thank you to everyone who has [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/foster-parents-night-out\/\">Foster Parents Night Out!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Thanks to the efforts of the fostering ministry, Anchored in Faith , and the church body at Calvary Chapel Lone Mountain, they offer regular opportunities to drop your children off to be cared for so that you can have some time away. *The childcare [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/come-see-us-at-the-fair\/\">Come See Us At The Fair!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/news-on-behalf-of-foster-kinship\/\">News On Behalf of Foster Kinship:<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Statewide Kinship Support Group Get ready to mark your calendars! It&#8217;s time to get together to give and receive support. Our Statewide Kinship Support Group is held once a month via zoom. For more info contact Rose, rose@fosterkinship.org or give us a call at [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/playdate-at-the-park\/\">Please join us on May 7th for the first Playdate in the Park of 2021!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Please email audrey@fosterchangecc.org to check on your membership status.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/hybrid-classes-are-now-available\/\">Hybrid Classes Are Now Available<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In an effort to maintain social distancing, we are proud to announce the implementation of Hybrid classes. You must have an active membership. To join, please click here https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/join\/. You must pass the online quiz with a minimum score of 80% to pass. Once [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/hannahs-closet\/\">Hannah&#8217;s Closet<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Myth: I can only shop at Hannah&#8217;s Closet the first two weeks I have my placement.Fact: You can shop at Hannah&#8217;s Closet any time! We allow families to shop monthly so that they can get their children the items they need as they grow [&hellip;]<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterchangecc.org\/support-while-you-shop\/\">Support While You Shop<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">You shop.\u00a0Amazon gives. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Foster Change when you select us from their list of charities. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. 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