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Jewish Family Services of
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Continuing Connections
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It's time to fill up
that beach bag with books for summer reading! Here are some of our
recommendations for children's books about adoption: It's O.K. to be Different by Todd Parr, ages 6 and up Using bright colors and a simple, repetitive text, Todd Parr shows us that differences are "okay." "It's okay to come from a different place." "It's okay to be adopted." "It's okay to ask for help." Tell Me Again About the Night I was Born by Jamie Lee Curtis, ages 2 - 8 The girl in this book asks to hear her birth story, over and over again. She hears about the excitement of the phone call, the plane trip, her parents' reactions upon seeing her for the first time, etc. This book captures the joy parents feel about meeting their child. Young children will enjoy the warmth of the text as well as Laura Cornell's fanciful drawings. | ||||
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Volunteer
Opportunities at Jewish Family Service of Metrowest Make a difference in one of the many areas below. Mentor or teach New Americans from the former Soviet Union Teach English or Citizenship classes. Short-term needs: translate Russian, drive, visit! For more info contact Myrna Winter at mwinter@jfsmw.org. Share your talents and interests with community dwelling elders One-time experience or ongoing relationship sharing your musical talents, crafts expertise, or travel experiences. Contact Malka Young for more info at myoung@jfsmw.org. Visit an elderly or disabled person Provide transportation or help with errands, or just chat. For more info: Thea Bader at tbader@jfsmw.org. Bring Jewish worship and study to elders Elders living in Metrowest residential facilities often have difficulty maintaining connections to Jewish life and community. Volunteers lead Shabbat and holiday services at the residences. More info: Contact Mindee Meltzer at mmeltzer@jfsmw.org. Mentor a first-time mother Becoming a new mom is challenging, rewarding--and stressful! Experienced moms can mentor an isolated new mom, sharing the joys and frustrations of parenthood. Contact Thea Bader at tbader@jfsmw.org. Tutor elementary students after school The All Star Program supports third- and fourth- graders--half of whom are bilingual in Portuguese--in English, math, and enrichment activities. More info: Lucia Carballo at lcarballo@jfsmw.org. Inspire girls to excel in math and science Female volunteers talented in math and science are needed for the Wizards, an after school program for fifth-grade girls in Framingham. More info: Lucia Carballo at lcarballo@jfsmw.org. Assist in the JFS/MW office Help us with the nuts and bolts of running the agency! Contact Diana O'Brien at dobrien@jfsmw.org . Donate furniture Refugees need furniture in good condition. All donations are tax deductible. For more information or to arrange a pick-up, please leave a message for Dora Mirsky at (508) 875-3100. | ||
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SAVE THE
DATE!
The Davis Farmland Picnic will be held on September 30th. Please join us (and Dale and Raquel of course!) at Davis Farmland in Sterling, MA. Invitations will be mailed to your homes over the summer. Hope to see you there! Love and Limits Learn practical solutions to discipline in this 1 1/2 hour workshop. "Love and Limits" provides the opportunity to explore your style of parenting, why children do the things they do and how to positively change behaviors. Parents will gain a clear understanding of their own expectations for their children and many strategies for helping their children achieve these expectations. They also learn positive and effective tools that strengthen families. For parents with children 2-7 years of age. Presented by Mindee Meltzer, LCSW, EdM. This workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 9th from 7-8:30 pm at JFS of Metrowest, 475 Franklin Street, Suite 101, Framingham. Please contact Gail at ggregory@jfsmw.org if you would like to attend. Parents' Groups It's hard to believe that summer is here! We recognize that many of you will have vacation plans which prohibit getting together during the summer months; therefore, our parents' groups will take a brief break during August. Check your emails for our September dates. If you have any questions contact Lucia at lcarballo@jfsmw.org. Waiting Parents Have you completed the pre-adoptive parent group but have not yet welcomed home your child? Are you interested in staying connected while you wait? Contact Lucia at lcarballo@jfsmw.org or Gail at ggregory@jfsmw.org and we will work with Dale and Raquel on forming a group that suits your needs. Together in Motion Adoptive Family Mixer at the Together in Motion kids tumble gym and adult exercise studio in Arlington. The mixer will be held each Monday morning from 9:30 am - 11:00 am. $5.00 per child. For more information call 781-643-1377 or visit www.togetherinmotion.com. First Connections Emerson Hospital, Route 2, Concord. 978-287-0221 or email mrowlinson@jri.org. Monthly Education and Support Program: For parents of adopted children age 3+. Meets the third Thursday monthly, 7-9 p.m. R.S.V.P. The Rainbow Connection Playgroup St. Joseph Parish Center, 145 Holliston St., Medway. 508-533-5820 Meets third Thursday monthly - 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. For parents and their children looking to make meaningful connections with others raising minority children in the suburbs. | ||
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For kids
http://www.adoptionclubhouse.org/ For parents http://www.adoptivefamilies.com http://odsacone.org/ http:// www.adoptnet.org http://www.fwcc.org www.fruanewengland.org Send us your favorite websites and resources! | ||
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Since 1982, Adoption
Choices, a non-profit, licensed adoption program, has been providing
Massachusetts families with comprehensive adoption services. Our program
is designed to meet the needs of the adoptive parents, birth parents, and
adoptees by providing a wide range of educational and counseling services.
For more information, please visit our website at: Adoption
Choices of JFS/MW.
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Please send us comments and suggestions; we want this to be your newsletter. Let us know about books, movies, etc. that you think others would enjoy. Keep us informed of adoption/family-related events in your area and we'd be happy to share them. Forward this e-mail to friends, family and colleagues by using the "Forward email" link at the bottom of this page. We would like to thank the following people who contributed to this issue: Anne Malloy, Dale Eldridge, and Raquel Woodard.
Sincerely,
 Lucia Carballo and Gail Gregory Jewish Family Service of Metrowest email: lcarballo@jfsmw.org
phone: 508-875-3100
web: http://www.jfsmw.org |
Jewish Family Service of Metrowest | 475 Franklin Street | Suite 101 | Framingham | MA | 01702 |
