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KARE Family Center
Pima County Calendar
Last Updated January 14, 2010
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 |
MAR 27
2010 |
TBA |
SAVE THE DATE!
The Art of the Native American Flute: an evening with Grammy nominated flute player R. Carlos Nakai
Dinner and entertainment to benefit the Tucson KARE Family Center
Location: Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel, Tuson |
Miguel Quezada
(520) 622-7611 x1311
email |
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 |
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
WEDS |
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Guardianship Clinic
Bring a source of ID for both chidl and guardian (driver's license, birth certificate, shot records); addresses for each child for the last 5 years; parent's current address.
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
Jan 13
Jan 27 |
11:30am |
TANF Benefit Application Clinic
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
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KARE Legal Information Clinic
Bring your papers. Registration required.
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
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Guardianship Annual Report Training
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
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10:00 -
11:00am |
Asistencia para el reporte anual de tutela legal (Spanish)
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
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5:30 -
8:30pm |
Guardianship or Adoption Training
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
Feb 24 |
5:30 -
8:30pm |
Tutela o adopción: un taller en español (Spanish)
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 105 |
TBA
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11:30am |
Clinica de DES / TANF (Spanish)
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
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KARE Clinica de Tutela Legal (Spanish)
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 |
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11:30am -
1:00pm |
Healthy Living Class / Vida Saludable
Receive information on how to live a healthy lifestyle.
Location: KARE Center |
Thelma
(520) 323-4476
ext 109 |
EVERY FRIDAY |
9:00am -
11:30pm |
Green Valley Money Management Classes
Discover ways to save money, learn how to make your money work for you and understand credit.
Location: Conrad Joiner Library, Green Valley |
(520) 323-4476
Rosalyn ext 113
Joseph ext 107 |
EVERY
TUES |
9:00am -
11:30pm |
Tucson Money Management Classes
Discover ways to save money, learn how to make your money work for you and understand credit.
Location: KARE Center |
(520) 323-4476
Rosalyn ext 113 |
JAN 20 |
6:30-
8:30pm |
Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students with special needs
Learn what an IEP is and reasons why your child might need one. Discover your rights & responsibilities as a kinship caregiver.
Location: KARE Center |
(520) 323-4476
Joseph ext 107 |
JAN
21 & 28 |
9:00am-
Noon |
The Primal Wound
This is a two-part series based on the book "The Primal Wound-Understanding the Adopted Child".
Child care is available for ages 2 and up with 5-day advance registration required.
Location: Jeffers Building #11 across from KARE Center |
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
JAN
21 & 28 |
6:00pm-
9:00pm |
The Primal Wound
This is a two-part series based on the book "The Primal Wound-Understanding the Adopted Child".
Child care is available for ages 2 and up with 5-day advance registration required.
Location: Jeffers Building #11 across from KARE Center |
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
FEB
8 & 15 |
9:00am-
Noon |
The Primal Wound
This is a two-part series based on the book "The Primal Wound-Understanding the Adopted Child".
Child care is available for ages 2 and up with 5-day advance registration required.
Location: Jeffers Building #11 across from KARE Center |
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
FEB
4 & 11 |
6:00pm-
9:00pm |
The Primal Wound
This is a two-part series based on the book "The Primal Wound-Understanding the Adopted Child".
Child care is available for ages 2 and up with 5-day advance registration required.
Location: Jeffers Building #11 across from KARE Center |
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
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 |
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4:00pm-
5:30pm |
Afterschool Program
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100
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EVERY
THURS
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4:00pm-
5:30pm |
Girl Scouts
Location: KARE Center |
Kendra
319-3152 |
FIRST
FRIDAY |
5:30pm-
8:30pm |
SMART Night (formerly Spa Night)
Stress Management And Relaxation Training. Each month you will receive training on how to improve your health through relaxation techniques, art therapy, health and nutrition along with sign-up for professional acupuncture and massage.
Special Note: Child care is no longer available for this event.
Location: St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 3809 E. Third St, Tucson |
Joseph
(520) 323-4476
ext 107
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EVERY
FRIDAY |
10:00am-
Noon |
Las Fridas Art Class
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
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
TUES & THRUS |
9:30 –
11:30am |
Kin-Support Group
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 100 |
| EVERY FRIDAY |
10:00 –
11:30am |
ALANON Meeting
Location: KARE Center |
KARE Center
(520) 323-4476
ext 107 |
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Marana, Avra Valley & Picture Rocks Support Group
Location: Marana Library Meeting Room, 13370 Lon Adams Rd |
Judith
(520) 324-3100 |
Jan 12
FEB 9 |
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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.
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 |
SECOND
TUESDAY |
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San Xavier Support Group
Location: San Xavier Education Center |
(520) 323-4476
ext 105 |
Jan 11
Jan 25
Feb 8
Feb 22 |
5:30pm-
7:30pm |
Support Group for Caregivers
Location: KARE Center |
Laurie
(520) 323-4476
ext 102 |
Jan 8
Jan 22
Feb 12 |
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 |
Jan 4
Feb 1 |
5:30 -
7:30pm |
Grupo de Apoyo Mutuo para Familias Criando niños de parientes
Location: KARE Center |
Sandra
(520) 323-4476
ext 111 |
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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