MRPA Blog: News & Events
OUR FOSTER DAD SAVED US
https://americanspcc.org/testimonial/our-foster-dad-saved-us/
Council considering $7.7M to help child care providers operate in public schools
We'd like to share this recent Bethesda Magazine article regarding child care accommodations in public schools. Council considering $7.7M to help child care providers operate in public schools Another $864K would go to mental health for schools Child care providers...
2020 ATTACh Virtual Conference: Interconnections (Get Your 50% Coupon Just for MRPA!)
Are you thinking of attending the 2020 ATTACh Conference? If so, read on! (And if you hadn't considered it yet, definitely keep reading!). Be sure to submit a request on our Home page to receive your 50% off coupon for the registration fee. The first 20 respondents...
New Training Opportunity from NFPA Training Institute: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder from a Trauma Lens
TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT Available Online Parenting a child with a disorder on the fetal alcohol spectrum can present many challenges for foster and adoptive families. It is vital for these families and the professionals who support them to understand the reasons behind...
Updated Maryland DHS Policy: CW-SSA #20-12 Child Care Services for Foster Children
The Maryland DHS has updated policy CW-SSA #20-12 Child Care Services for Foster Children. Download your copy HERE. This link will automatically download the policy in PDF form. To visit the page where this policy is located, click HERE. We encourage Maryland Public...
A Foster-to-Adoption Success Story – The Fitzsimmons Family
The MRPA is delighted to share the personal Foster-to-Adoption story of Katie Fitzsimmons, President of the Anne Arundel County Foster Parent Association. . (Shared from the most recent newsletter of the AACFPA) This month we adopted our Foster Son. He was our first...
Resource Parent In-Person Visitation Guidance and Protocols
The Maryland DHS has shared the following documents as a resource for foster families who are about to resume In-Person visitations. Click the title to view or download the document. CW Services COVID-19 Stage 2 Guidance Memo DHS/SSA Protocol and Procedures for...
Barnosky Bike Shed – Bike Donations Info
Bike Donations MRPA would like to share this wonderful bike donation program for children in foster care. To learn more or to contact Barnosky Bike, please see their Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/TheBarnoskyBikeShed The following is taken from their Facebook...
Loyola University Study Invitation: Sleep Health among Children in Foster Care
MRPA would like to share this opportunity to take part in a study being sponsored by Loyola University. Their invitation follows. We are conducting a research study, Sleep Health among Children in Foster Care, to better understand the sleep health and behaviors of...
Resource Parent Survey – Licensed Foster Parent Responses Requested!
The Maryland Department of Human Services, Social Services Administration (DHS/SSA) is striving to increase authentic partnerships between staff, resource parents, and biological parents to improve safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes for children. DHS/SSA is...