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KARE Family Program
Pinal-Gila County Calendar
Last Updated December 16, 2009
2066 W. Apache Trail, Ste 111 Apache Junction, AZ 85220 (480) 986-9209 A Program of Arizona’s Children Association |
COMMUNITY NEWS |
Become active in the kinship community on a local, regional or national level! |
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DESCRIPTION |
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION |
TBD |
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Holiday Potluck
Please call if you are interested in planning and/or participating! |
Kim Robinson
(480) 986-9209 |
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5:00 -
6:30pm |
Free Community Dinner
All are welcome and invited!
Location: Mountain Bible Church, 302 E. Rancho Rd, Building C
(East Building), Payson |
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Ongoing |
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Family Fun Time Committee
If you would like to participate in planning an evening of fun and friendship for kinship families in your community, please contact Kim.
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Kim Robinson
(480) 986-9209
email |
Ongoing |
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Wanted: Baby Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
If you are interested in advocating for babies or other abused/neglected children please contact a CASA Office. |
CASA in Globe:
(928) 425-7971 xt 27 or 47
CASA in Payson:
(928) 474-7145 |
SUPPORT GROUPS |
Give and get information from people looking for answers just like you!
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TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION |
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6:30-8:30pm |
Operation Family Support
Adult family member support group for Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve military families.
Location: Family Resource Center, 817 N. Country Club Dr, Mesa |
(480) 834-9424 |
THIRD
MON |
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Casa Grande Kinship Family Support Group
Dinner and Childcare Provided (donation suggested)
Location: Westside Community Center, 525 W. Melrose |
Mark at
Seeds of Hope
(520) 836-6335 |
FIRST
TUES |
6:00-
7:30pm |
Mesa RAP: Relatives as Parents
Childcare provided with advance registration.
Location: Family Resource Center, 817 N. Country Club Dr, Mesa |
(480) 834-9424 |
FIRST
WEDS |
10:00am-
Noon |
Apache Junction Kinship Family Support Group
Location: Horizon Bay, 2080 S. Ironwood Dr, Apache Junction |
Erica Hatcher
MiKid
(602) 253-1240
(602) 826-2413 |
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6:30-
7:30pm |
Kinship Education & Encouragement
Refreshments provided, free childcare available for 18 months to 8 years (space limited, advance notice required).
Location: Apache Junction Multigenerational Center, Room 119,
1035 N. Idaho Rd |
Kim Robinson
(480) 986-9209
email |
EVERY
THURS |
Noon-
1:00pm |
Domestic Violence Support Group
Free Childcare available.
Location: Divine Grace Presbyterian Church, Miami |
(928) 402-0648 |
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10:30-
11:30am |
Kinship Education & Encouragement
Refreshments provided.
Location: Skyline Ranch K-8, 1084 W. San Tan Hills Drive, Queen Creek |
Kim Robinson
(480) 986-9209
email |
CAAFA offers free counseling and support groups for victims of domestic violence. |
(480) 982-0196 |
TRAINING / EDUCATION |
Classes and conferences for grandparents and others who are "becoming parents again".
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DATE |
TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION |
FIRST
SAT |
10:00-
Noon |
Discovery Kids
Skills training group that is focused around helping children (ages 6-10) identify and use their positive skills in everyday situations. Children must be enrolled in behavioral health services to participate.
Registration: contact your case manager
Location: Copper Basin YMCA, 28300 N. Main St, Queen Creek |
Fax referrals to:
(520) 723-6896
Melissa Magana
email |
Ongoing |
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Parenting & Life Skills Classes
Location: Family Resource Center at the Coolidge Unified School District |
(520) 723-4711 |
Ongoing |
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eQuip for Success: Free GED Test Prep
Call for class times.
Location: Salvation Army, 1333 N. Center Ave, Casa Grande |
(520) 421-9026
ext 202 |
FREE Computer Access
Do you need access to a computer to apply for benefits, search for legal resources or simply explore all the supports available for kinship providers? You are welcome to come to the Arizona's Children Association Apache Junction Office at 2066 W. Apache Trail, Suite 112.
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Reservations Required
Kim Bickes
(480) 503-8530 x110 |
FEATURED RESOURCES |
Stay informed about the latest resources!
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FOOD BOXES
Use an online database to search by zip code and locate organizations that provide food boxes and food kitchens in your area. Visit: www.azfoodbanks.org |
FOSTERING CONNECTIONS RESOURCE CENTER
This center was established to aid states and tribes in implementation of the "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act" of 2008. It is a gathering place of information, training and tools that help explain and implement the new law. Visit: www.fosteringconnections.org |
RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE
CAHRA will be receiving over $1 million in new funding. In some situations, families can receive monthly help for up to 18 months. Call CAHRA at (520) 466-1112 or (877) 472-2472. |
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Casey Family Programs: for youth under the age of 25 who have spent at least 12 months in foster care and were not subsequently adopted. For complete details visit: www.orphan.org/programs/casey.html or call (800) 950-4673. |
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Program for individuals who would not normally receive traditional academic scholarships and whose personal commitment and financial circumstances would preclude their attendance without substantial, long-term scholarship support. For complete details visit http://ninascholars.asu.edu/ |
Employment Assistance
Free resource for job seekers: www.tinashouse.org or call Tina Conner at (520) 464-2449 for current statewide job postings for youth and adults, resume and interview prep assistance, job coaching and more. |
APPLICATIONS NOW ONLINE!
Effective December 15, 2008, applications for TANF, SNAP, KIDSCARE and AHCCS can be completed online.
Visit: www.healthearizona.org |
Healthy Marriages/Strong Families Program
Arizona Youth Partnership offers a FREE 12 month program that begins with a weekend retreat and offers monthly support sessions, mentoring, ongoing stipends, and training in communication, problem solving, and relationship building. Call Julie Craig for more information: (928) 425-9276 |
Housing Arizona
If you know anyone falling behind on their mortgage payments, or fears falling behind, encourage them to contact the hotline at: (877) 448-121. This hotline puts callers in touch with local foreclosure counselors in their area. |
National Website
Visit www.grandfamilies.org to access national information on legal resources for grandfamilies. |
Phone Friend
Help with homework, stories, games. Kids can call (800) 308-2000 or go to www.phonefriendaz.org
Mondays - Fridays from 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Phone Friend is a program of the Association for Supportive Child Care. |
Kinship Care Legal Resources
The American Bar Association's Center on Children and the Law has a new Kinship Care Legal Research Center. This resource is intended to serve as a toolkit for families having difficulty navigating the complex existing and merging legal issues. Visit: www.abanet.org/child/kinshipcare.shtml |
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