EVENTS
FOCUS GROUP
The Foster Care Association initiated a Focus Group in June 2003 bringing together case managers, placement officers and foster carers to establish useful and innovative strategies aimed at building stronger working relationships between foster carers and case workers. This initiative has proved to be extremely successful. Meetings are held monthly and the numbers of both workers and foster carers attending are increasing every month.
FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS 2010
Facilitated by: Susan von Leonhardi and Judy Wilkinson
Creating Resources
SHARING WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE
The Focus Group in 2010 will promote debate and discussion between Foster Carers and Workers on 5 vital topics.
Venues: North: Keith Maine Youth and Recreation Centre, Beechboro Road, Whiteman Park
South: McCall Centre, 2 Curtin Avenue, Cottesloe
10.00 a.m. – 12.00 mid-day
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Date |
Location |
Theme |
Facilitator
Co facilitator |
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25 February |
North
Keith Maine |
“Protective Fostering”
The ways to protect children and foster families |
Susan von Leonhardi
Judy Wilkinson
Creating Resources |
|
25 March |
South
McCall
Centre |
“Protective Fostering”
The ways to protect children and foster families |
Susan von Leonhardi
Judy Wilkinson
Creating Resources |
|
22 April |
North
Keith Maine |
“This is my Life” - Every child needs to know their story.
How to gather and hold a child’s story |
Susan von Leonhardi
Judy Wilkinson
Creating Resources |
|
20 May |
South
McCall |
“This is my Life” - Every child needs to know their story.
How to gather and hold a child’s story |
Susan von Leonhardi
Judy Wilkinson
Creating Resources |
|
24 June |
North
Keith Maine |
“Why do children behave in tricky ways?
What can you do about it? |
Susan von Leonhardi
Judy Wilkinson
Creating Resources |
|
22 July |
South
McCall |
“Why do children behave in tricky ways?
What can you do about it? |
Susan von Leonhardi
Judy Wilkinson
Creating Resources |
|
26 August
|
North
Keith Maine |
“The Impact of Fostering on children and the foster family.
Discussing the impact of fostering experiences on children and the foster family. |
Susan von Leonhardi
Judy Wilkinson
Creating Resources |
|
16 September |
South
McCall |
“The Impact of Fostering on children and the foster family.
Discussing the impact of fostering experiences on children and the foster family. |
Susan von Leonhardi
Judy Wilkinson
Creating Resources |
|
21 October |
North
Keith Maine |
“Permanency Planning” What does it mean to children and the foster family.
Discussion between foster carers and workers to highlight the issues surrounding Permanency Planning.
|
Susan von Leonhardi
Judy Wilkinson
Creating Resources |
|
18 November |
South
McCall |
“Permanency Planning” What does it mean to children and the foster family.
Discussion between foster carers and workers to highlight the issues surrounding Permanency Planning.
|
Susan von Leonhardi
Judy Wilkinson
Creating Resources |
Please contact Heather, Rachel or Pam to book on 9384 5577
Foster Care Association
Invites You
to the 2010 Coffee Mornings
You are invited to come along to chat, relax, enjoy a coffee and scones, meet other carers, ask questions if you have any and catch up with old friends
DATES:
Thursday 4th February 2010
Tuesday 9th March 2010
Tuesday 8th June 2010
Wednesday 28th July 2010
Wednesday 18th August 2010
Wednesday 10th November 2010
TIME: 10.00 – 12 Noon
VENUE: Mary MacKillop Centre
16 York Street, South Perth
PLEASE RSVP BY: Friday prior to the date.
Tel: Heather, Rachel or Pam on 9384 5577
Email: admin@fcawa.com.au
