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July 1, 2009

UCFN Changes

 

Hello UCFN Friends and Family. Many of you have asked for an Upper Cape Family Network status report, so I will do my best to explain our program challenges and changes.

Due to a 70% budget reduction, we are unable to provide organized, UCFN summer groups.  Since the summer programs have been eliminated, the UCFN time will be used to network and strengthen our collaborations, and to seek out additional funding sources, so we can again offer the high quality programs that you expect from us in the fall.

We are funded by the MA Department of Early Education and Care, and they have strongly suggested that we combine our programs. Their thought is by doing so, we will be able to eliminate waste and duplication, and offer quality, seamless programming to families  with children from birth to school age: no more UCFN "from birth to 48 months" and CPC's "2.9 to kindergarten," just one, big, effective early childcare system. 

In fiscal year 2009 - 1010, we will be fine tuning this collaboration, working out the bugs as we go. One bug is the program name. Families have been calling the office: "I heard the Upper Cape Family Network is gone," yelled an overwhelmed mother of twins. Let me assure you, Upper Cape Family Network is still here. We will still offer play and learn and baby groups, as well as parenting classes and workshops, but yes, we will have to change the name. Until we have officially done so (and you will be able to check back here to find on-going information) we will remain the Upper Cape Family Network, so please continue to look for programming under this very recognizable name.

You will see some familiar faces in familiar places this summer. Miss Rosemary will be helping out at the Mashpee Public Library on Tuesday evenings and Miss Martina will be hosting a Tuesday morning (10:00 - 11:00 am) Story and Craft program at the Sandwich Public Library.

If you have any questions, or if you'd like to get involved, please call or write Tina Toran @ 508 548 0151 x 172 or ttoran@falmouth.k12.ma.us.

Enjoy your summer and see you in the fall!

August 20, 2008

Foster Care Informational Picnic

FOSTER PARENT AND STAFF

“SPREAD THE WORD ON FOSTERING” INFORMATIONAL PICNIC

AUGUST 20, 2008 4:30 P.M. – 7 P.M.

VETERANS BEACH, OCEAN STREET, HYANNIS, MA

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT?

BRING SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN BEING A FOSTER PARENT AND THEIR FAMILY, ALONG WITH YOUR FAMILY, TO AN INFORMAL FUN GET-TOGETHER. THEY CAN GET ANSWERS TO THEIR QUESTIONS ABOUT BEING A FOSTER PARENT, MEET FAMILY RESOURCE STAFF AND OTHER FOSTER FAMILIES.

THE CHILDREN CAN PLAY AND EVERYONE CAN ENJOY A LIGHT SUMMER MEAL (NO CHARGE) WHILE LEARNING MORE ABOUT FOSTERING. ALL FOSTER PARENTS WHO BRING SOMEONE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING WILL RECEIVE A GIFT FOR THEIR EFFORTS.

PLEASE RSVP TO TONY BROWNSTEIN @ (508) 760-0229 BY AUGUST 15TH.

August 6, 2008

Fall Playgroup Registrations are Available!

Free fall playgroup registrations avaiable now!
These parent -or caregiver- and child together activities are held in Falmouth, Sandwich, Bourne, and Mashpee.
We have baby and mixed age playgroups, lunch bunch and creative movement programs, as well as drop in groups for a more flexible schedule. The groups start the week of September 8th, so you want to get your registrations in now!
Pick up registration forms at your local library, or call 508 548 0151 x 172 to have a form sent to you.
The Upper Cape Family Network offers free playgroups, parenting classes and support, and community events for families and children (birth to 48 months) in Falmouth, Sandwich, Bourne, and Mashpee. Call now for more information.

Upper Cape Family Network
340 Teaticket Highway
East Falmouth, MA 02536
508 548 0151 x 172
Contact person: Tina Toran

July 3, 2008

IMPORTANT BOOSTER SEAT INFORMATION

Dear Friends,
The new booster seat law goes into effect on July 10,2008, and I want you all to be prepared and informed.

Please take a moment to view the MA Booster Seat FAQ's; you'll find this information under downloads.
Happy 4th of July and stay safe!
Tina