Saturday, October 12, 2013

2013 FCAA Ohio Thanksgiving Reunions

A place where foster care teens, emancipated youth and adult alumni are always welcome.
Having experienced foster care ourselves, we know that holidays can be difficult.
Let's come together - share our strength and insights, rejoice in how far we have come.
Let's encourage one another for the next step in the journey....

Every year since 2007, Thanksgiving has been a time for Ohio foster care youth (ages 16+), alumni and allies/adult supporters to gather together.

This year, the Ohio chapter of Foster Care Alumni is holding three Thanksgiving events, with help from our valued supporters:

1.) SOUTHWEST OHIO THANKSGIVING:
The Southwest Ohio Thanksgiving will take place in Cincinnati.
2.) NORTHEAST OHIO THANKSGIVING
The Northeast Ohio Thanksgiving will take place in Cleveland:
  • Date: Saturday, November 16, 2013 
  • Time: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm 
  • Location: St. Colman Church, 2027 W. 65th St., Cleveland OH 44102 
  • Registration is free, but required: Please click here to register.
3.) CENTRAL/SOUTHEAST OHIO THANKSGIVING
The Central/Southeast Ohio Thanksgiving will take place in Columbus:

  • Date: Sunday, November 24, 2013 
  • Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm 
  • Location: eStem Academy, 8579 Summit Road, Reynoldsburg OH 43068  *(Part of Reynoldsburg High School's Summit Campus) 
  • Registration is free, but required: Please click here to register.
FINAL NOTE OF THANKS:

The Ohio chapter of Foster Care Alumni of America wants to express our appreciation, once more to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, for their generous donation towards the cost of all three FCAA Ohio Thanksgiving Events.

2013 Ohio CASA Conference

During 19th annual Ohio CASA conference, the Ohio chapter of Foster Care Alumni of America facilitated a youth panel/workshop, made up of representatives from the OHIO Youth Advisory Board, on the topic of "Resources for Youth Transitioning from Foster Care to Living On Their Own."

Partners for Forever Families Symposium, Sept. 19-20, 2013

During the third annual Partners for Forever Families Symposium, the Ohio chapter of Foster Care Alumni of America facilitated a youth panel and subsequent workshop on the topic of "Resources for Youth Transitioning from Foster Care to Living On Their Own."