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KARE Family Center
Pima County Calendar
Last Updated July 23, 2008
4710 E. 29th St. Bldg #7, Tucson, AZ 85711 (520) 323-4476 A Program of Arizona’s Children Association |
ADVOCACY |
For children in schools, court systems, CPS, health agencies, benefits programs, etc. |
| DATE |
TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION |
AUG 5 |
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KARE Advisory Council Retreat
Call Laurie for details |
Laurie Melrood
(520) 323-4476
ext 102 |
FIRST
TUESDAY |
3:30 -
5:30pm |
KARE Family Center Advisory Council
Membership consists of caregivers and service providers. If you would like to help advocate for caregivers at the KARE Center and in our community come join us!
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476 |
SECOND
THURSDAY |
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SAZ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Coalition
All are welcome!
Location: UA Coop Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Ave |
Kristin Herman
(520) 626-5161 |
EVERY
THURSDAY
IN MAY |
9:00 -
11:00am |
Powerful Families (ENGLISH)
Learn how to find social services, advocate the school system, and advocate the legal system for our children.
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476 |
EVERY
TUESDAY
IN MAY |
9:00 -
11:00am |
Powerful Families (SPANISH)
Learn how to find social services, advocate the school system, and advocate the legal system for our children.
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476 |
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resource Notebooks
This FREE publication is updated annually and available from the Pima County UA Coop Extension. Call for your copy today! |
Kristin Herman
(520) 626-5161 |
Feeling the Economic Crunch?
Visit www.AZ211.gov for information and assistance in many areas including: debt/financial assistance, saving on household bills and gas, health insurance or counseling. |
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INFORMATIONAL CLINICS |
Resource information to help you
make the best plan for your children.
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| DATE |
TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION |
EVERY
TUES |
9:00am |
Issues in Kinship
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
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Guardianship Annual Report Class (SPANISH)
All Title 14 guardians appointed by the Pima County Superior Court are required to file an "Annual Report" telling the Court how the children are progressing. This class will help you fill out the report. Free forms will be available.
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
July 28
July 30
Aug 4
Aug 6
Aug 13 |
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Guardianship Clinic (English)
Information from an attorney in preparing a petition for the Probate Court to obtain Title 14 guardianship.
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
Aug 12 |
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Guardianship Clinic (English)
Information from an attorney in preparing a petition for the Probate Court to obtain Title 14 guardianship.
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
July 31 |
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Guardianship Clinic (Spanish)
Information from an attorney in preparing a petition for the Probate Court to obtain Title 14 guardianship.
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
Aug 7 |
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Guardianship Clinic (Spanish)
Information from an attorney in preparing a petition for the Probate Court to obtain Title 14 guardianship.
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
Aug 14 |
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Guardianship Clinic (Spanish)
Information from an attorney in preparing a petition for the Probate Court to obtain Title 14 guardianship.
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
EVERY
WEDS |
11:15am |
TANF Benefit Application Clinic
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
Aug 14 |
11:30am |
Clinica de DES / TANF
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
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6:00pm - 9:00pm |
KARE Legal Information Clinic
Bring your papers. Registration required.
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
Aug 14 |
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KARE Clinica de Tutela Legal
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
FOSTER CARE LICENSING
If you are currently caring for relative children who are under CPS custody, you may be eligible to be licensed for kinship foster care. Recruiters are available, by appointment, to review the application and training process with you. |
Arizona’s Children Assn.
(520) 318-4882 ext 118 |
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
The Parent Information Network Specialist for Pima County is Kristie Melkers.
For resources and ideas visit: www.ade.state.az.us/ess/pinspals |
Kristie Melkers
(520) 225-7377
k_melkers@comcast.net |
KARE COLLEGE |
Classes for grandparents and others who are "becoming parents again".
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DATE |
TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION |
July 24 |
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Primal Wound: The Impact of Loss on Children Separated from Birthmothers
Registration is limited to 40 participants. Childcare available for ages 2 & above with advance registration.
Location: Jeffers Building #11 across from KARE Center |
Anna Loebe
(520) 323-4476
ext 117 |
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11:30am -
1:00pm |
Health Living Class
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 109 |
COMING
SOON |
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Pre-Employment Job Training Program
For youth ages 11 - 15 yrs. This group will meet once a week.
For more information please leave your name and phone number at the extension listed. |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 101 |
EVERY
THURS |
9:00am - 11:00am |
Powerful Families
This is a Casey Family program for caregivers to lead, manage money, and advocate for their families and each other.
Seating is limited. A light snack will be provided.
Transportation and childcare available but must be reserved in advance.
Location: KARE Center |
Joseph
(520) 323-4476
ext 107 |
Sept 25 |
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Outside the Bars: Working with Families of the Incarcerated
Featuring nationally known expert Dr. Joseph Crumbley |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 108 |
THE GREYSON LEE BENNETT LIBRARY
This in-house library provides educational materials specific to kinship and adoption topics for both families and professionals. Materials can still be read on-site or checked out from Mary Jeanne at the front desk. |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
RECREATION & WELLNESS |
This is for you! Family recreation, outings and celebrations. |
DATE |
TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION |
Aug 8 |
5:00pm -
7:00pm |
BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH
Dinner and Entertainment provided. Must RSVP by July 29th.
Leave a message for Celina including first and last name, phone number, number of adults attending and number of children attending.
FREE Packpack Requests: Celina will also need to know the child's name, gender and grade level he/she will be entering this school year. |
Celina Tolano
(520) 323-4476
ext 104 |
Aug 20 |
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MOVIE Presentation: "Martian Child"
Speakers include Nancy O'Kane and kinship caregiver Lyvonne Hill. Topics will include emotional attachment, identifying behaviors and group discussion.Seating is limited. Reservations required.
Childcare available with advance registration.
Location: KARE Center |
Joseph
(520) 323-4476
ext 107 |
ONGOING |
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Free Summer Program & Summer Camp
Options are available for girls through the Girl Scouts (being a Girl Scout is not required) Applications and scholarships are available. |
Rosario Heyer
(520) 444-0928 |
FIRST
FRIDAY |
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Spa Night
If you are a kinship caregiver this is for you! Dinner, desert, massage and other services provided.
Chidcare provided for the children in your care.
Registration required. No walk-ins, please! |
Joseph
(520) 323-4476
ext 107 |
FREE PASS TO REID PARK ZOO
KARE has one zoo membership card that can be loaned to KARE families. Up to 4 adults and 10 children can visit the zoo at one time. This is a great family getaway! Card is loaned on a “first call – first serve” basis. |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
EXT 100 |
SUPPORT GROUPS |
Give and get information from people looking for answers just like you! |
DATE |
TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION |
EVERY
TUESDAY |
9:00 –
11:00pm |
Support Group for Kin-Caregivers
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
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Marana, Avra Valley & Picture Rocks Support Group
Location: Marana Library Meeting Room, 13370 Lon Adams Rd |
Judith
(520) 324-3100 |
July 7
July 21
Aug 4
Aug 18 |
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Grupo de Apoyo Mutuo para Familias Criando Niños de Parientes
Location: KARE Center |
Sandra
(520) 323-4476
ext 104 |
LAST
WEDS |
6:30pm |
El Rio Support Group
Call for more information or to request childcare.
Location: El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W. Speedway |
(520) 409-1257 |
SECOND
THURSDAY |
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Parents and Families Together (PAFT)
Post-Adoption Support Group
Location: KARE Center
Childcare is available with advance notice. |
Julie
(520) 954-8879 |
THIRD
FRIDAY |
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Green Valley, Sahuarita & Continental Support Group
Location: Conrad Joiner Library Green Valley Branch, corner of N. La Canada Drive and Desert Bell. Light lunch will be provided.
Transportation and childcare available upon request. |
Thelma
(520) 323-4476
ext 109 |
SECOND
FRIDAY |
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Santa Cruz School Grandparent Support Group
Location: Santa Cruz School Library, 29 W. 22nd St. |
Sr. Ellen Pachmayer
(520) 617-0827 |
July 14
July 28
Aug 11
Aug 18 |
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Support Group for Kin-Caregivers
Location: KARE Center |
Laurie
(520) 323-4476
ext 102 |
July 11
July 25
Aug 22 |
5:30 - 7:30pm |
OUTMATES and Shooting STARS
A program for families raising children with an incarcerated parent.
Dinner at 5:30pm; Group from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: KARE Center |
Nikki Byrd
(520) 323-4476
ext 108 |
New Visitation Program
For caregivers and children who have an incarcerated loved one and would like to arrange transportation with KARE. Available for both Perryville and Florence. |
Nikki Byrd
(520) 323-4476
ext 108 |
Sign up for a BIG BROTHER or BIG SISTER and you can be a STAR!
Get help with homework, play games, have talks, do crafts and have fun with a mentor provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson. All mentors undergo an in-depth interview process, fingerprinting, and reference checks before working with children. They do not take the place of a parent/guardian. Mentors provide a special one-on-one friendship for your child under the guidance of the agency. |
Nikki Byrd
(520) 323-4476
ext 108 |
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