FALL 2021 - REGIONAL RESOURCE TEAM: REGION 4 - FAMILY NEWSLETTER - Upcoming Events and Support Resources

Sep 15, 2026

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Fall 2021 Regional Resource Team Region 4 Family Newsletter provides a set of practical resources for foster families, including where to find online GROW trainings, orientation dates for local agencies, and local support groups. The newsletter highlights preferred community and educational resources shared by staff and families, encouraging connection through support villages, national networks, and social media. It also features back-to-school guidance focused on reducing anxiety and building confidence through structured meet-and-greet routines, positive reframing, teamwork, traditions, and first-day photo encouragement.

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Upcoming Events

Orientation Dates

Local Support Groups

Additional Trainings

Looking for New Resources?

Back to School Tips for Foster Kids

FALL 2021 REGIONAL RESOURCE TEAM: REGION 4 FAMILY NEWSLETTER UPCOMING EVENTS GROW trainings are currently being held online. Interested families should be referred by their licensing workers and all upcoming GROW trainings can be found on our website at: [https://](https://)[ ](https://)[www.fcnp.org/pridegrow](www.fcnp.org/pridegrow)training-schedules ORIENTATION DATES for local agencies can be found on our website at: [https://www.fcnp.org/](https://www.fcnp.org/)[ ](https://www.fcnp.org/)[become-foster-parent/](become-foster-parent/)[ ](become-foster-parent/)[inquiry-and-orientation](inquiry-and-orientation) Local SUPPORT GROUPS can be found on our website at: [https://](https://)[ ](https://)[www.fcnp.org/support](www.fcnp.org/support)group/ Additional Trainings can also be found on our website! Browse a full list at: [https://www.fcnp.org/](https://www.fcnp.org/)[ ](https://www.fcnp.org/)[news-events/calendar](news-events/calendar) LOOKING FOR NEW RESOURCES? HERE ARE OUR FAVES! Our next newsletter will introduce our awesome GROW trainers in more detail, but we just couldn’t wait to share their favorite resources with you in the meantime! Glen loves the Adoptive, Foster, Kinship & Guardianship Parent Support Village Michigan Facebook Group! He likes this one because “I am able to see others, with similar, or even other issues and take relief that I know that I am not the only one that has issues from time to time. I also like how the group comes together to support everyone with their struggles. We are all in this together.” Jackie’s favorite resources are The National Child Traumatic Stress Network ([nctsn.org](nctsn.org)) and the Foster Parenting Toolbox book! Jasmine’s favorite resources are any Facebook groups. She likes them because“They will provide you real life experiences and people that prospective foster parents can relate to. Jessica says “Although I do not have a favorite foster care resource, I believe we are each other’s resources. I am connected to various agencies across several counties in Michigan and have co-workers and previous co-workers that went on to work for all different child welfare agencies and court systems. If I don’t have the answer, I will find it!” Latoia’s favorite resources are Foster Parent Support Groups and the diverse trainings offered to foster parents. She says “Being able to talk to other foster parents that have experienced caring for children in foster care will help in specific concerns, resources, and other supports is very beneficial.” Lia says “I always suggest the book The Tipping Point for learning and understanding trauma. There are also many good resources for trauma and parenting through The National Child Traumatic Stress Network! Of course, connecting with other foster parents through support groups or social media is helpful to feel supported and get the real life experiences of others.” Read more on Page 3! 6 BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS FOR FOSTER KIDS by Iris Kelley, M.S. This article was originally published by NECCO. To view the original, click HERE. Children are often placed in out-of-home care during the summer months and beginning of the school year. This can bea trying time for them, especially if they are starting school in a new district or even newtown! While most kids are anticipating the back to school rites of passage: new clothes and old friends, foster children can be experiencing high levels of anxiety resulting from all the recent changes. They will have new teachers, meet new friends, learn more difficult subjects, not to mention try to fit in with the latest styles. All of this can be overwhelming, can cause avoidance and be a recipe for failure. What can we doto decrease that anxiety, build confidence and foster successful outcomes? 1. ORGANIZE A MEET AND GREET: Grayson, KY Foster Mom, Kim Stevens, likes todo a meet and greet before any of her foster kids step foot through the school doors, "If I have

FAQs

Where can families find upcoming GROW trainings during Fall 2021?

Upcoming GROW trainings are listed on the FCNP website’s training schedules page. Families should be referred by their licensing workers.

Where can families view orientation dates for local agencies?

Orientation dates for local agencies are available on the FCNP website under become foster parent inquiry and orientation.

What are the recommended back-to-school tips for foster kids?

The newsletter suggests organizing a meet-and-greet, finding the silver lining, using team sports, maintaining new-year back-to-school traditions, and taking a first-day photo to reinforce pride and support.

Sep 15, 2026

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