Join Emily Rondeau, the Foster Parent Recruitment & Support Specialist, along with Cathy Paul, the office's Resource Coordinator at the Springfield Town Library for their presentation of An Icebreaker into Foster Care. Stop by and ask some questions there will be some refreshments and games with prizes.

The Resource Coordinator has a Specific Foster Parent Need Focus – develops and supports kin/foster care resources in each district office. They work to match children in need of foster care with trained, licensed foster caregivers within their districts. They maintain kin/foster caregiver records and make sure that payment arrangements are made. RCs assess the district's need for foster resource homes, recruit/foster caregivers, screen applicants, schedule training, and refer applicants to the licensing unit to complete the licensing process.

The Foster Parent Recruitment & Support Specialist has a Foster Parent Emotional Support Focus – Actively engage in recruitment strategies as highlighted in the statewide recruitment plan. Builds and maintains strong working relationships with kin and foster families. Discusses positive parenting strategies with kin and foster families and support the development of empathy and understanding for the trauma, attachment, and/or developmental challenges their foster child may have experienced.

If you have any questions contact the Library at (802) 885-3108

Dec 4, 2024, 7 to 8 PM

Dec 5, 2024, 4 to 6 PM

Dec 11, 2024, 10 to 11 AM