April 22, 2020: Amy and Danielle talk about coping during COVID-19 and check in to see how everyone is fairing during this crisis. A little peer support and connection after a month of social distancing. We also talk about how much we love lobster
“What is a conditional surrender? How is that different than a TPR?”
April 15, 2020: Let's Talk CSE’s, IEP’s and 504’s: advocating for your school aged child, what you need know in terms of the categories of special education and what you can ask for on behalf of your child.
"I am an adoptive and foster mom of several teens; my daughter is really frustrated over not seeing friends during this virus crisis. Do you any advice?
The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York has been providing valuable services to families for the past 44 years. There are over 94,000 foster and adoptive children in New York State and while we reach many of their families with our helpline and other valuable services, our goal is to ensure we are able to assist even more children and families every year. Will you help us reach out goals this giving season? Join us and our entire Board of Directors* to change the lives of more of New York’s most vulnerable children with a donation here.
Take some time for yourself and tune in every Wednesday at noon on the AFFCNY Facebook Page! Each week, Amy and Danielle will broach a range of topics and explore deeply into the matters at hand that directly affect our families.
"Our nephew is in our care and he has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). As his foster parents, are we allowed to attend the Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting?"
Meeting Every Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the LI Coalition Meeting Room. Fill out the form for instructions on how to join!
“I keep asking questions about why the children in my home are in foster care? I’m not getting an answer. Do I have a right to know?
We will be hosting the event on a closed Facebook page each Tuesday. The Group Discussion will be held every Tuesday night at 8:30 in one of the Coalitions' online Meeting Rooms. Register on instruction on how to join us!
