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1 In This Issue:Fall Family PicnicFamily I
In This Issue:Fall Family PicnicFamily Involvement Across ArizonaWhat’s New with YOFU Youth Inspiring Hope & Creating Change CFSS Resource Library is OpenKristi’s Craft ClubI Libros Fuerza y Esperanza (Strength and Hope) Tempe4700 S. McClintock Dr., Suite 140Tempe, AZ 85282 Phone: (480) 6359944Fax: (480) 6359987 Hour Emergency Contact: (602) 391www.cfssinc.com CFSS EXPRESSVolume 6September 2011 Parents and Caregivers:If you would like to hear more information about taking an active role in Family Involvement Activities or Events, please contact Denise Baker at (480) 2376822. Youth, siblings and young adults: If you would like to get involved with YOFUActivities or Events, please contact Stephanie Erickson at (480) 2376829.We need your voice and your partnership!Stories of Hope is the most inspirational event I’ve ever been to. Everyone came together for the evening to listen to all different people’s amazing experiences. It was astonishing to hear the struggles people have been through, but what’s more astonishing is how resilient they still are today. A young man named Julius was such a positive speaker. He talked about his struggles he’d been through and all the adversity he’s experienced, but you could still always see the light at the end of the tunnel with his positivity. With every speaker came a new blur of emotions. Some stories were short and sweet while others took you on an emotional journey. All of them, however, were equally heartfelt. For example, our youngest speaker Trevon came up for just a few minutes to talk about his brother and in that short period of time he had half of the crowd crying tears of sadness, empathy, and complete love of his vulnerability while sharing. We even had the luxury of hearing a loving mother, Maria, tell us her story in Spanish with the much appreciated help of a translator. She told us about the pressure of raising seven children, one with severe challenges and how she struggled to show her unconditional love to them all equally. Thankfully, all these stories have strong and great endings, hence the titleStories of Hope. The experiences yo

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u’ve heard are just the tip of the iceberg. Everything we listened to that night from so many resilient people with incredible stories made it a night that I’ll never forget.By Raven, age 17, YOFU ReporterInspirational Youth and Parents Fall Family Picnic Saturday, October 8, 2011 11:00am - 2:00pm Freestone Park, Gilbert For more information or to RSVP, contact Denise Baker at (480) 2376822 Activities Include: Beading Table, Frisbee and Football,Face Painting, Pine Cone Bird Feeders, and Karaoke CFSS’slatesteventwas,usual,amazingPassportPamperingwashugehitthanksourvolunteersAvalonBeautySchoolhookedupalldifferenthairstylesforlotsladiesandevendideveryone’smakeup!Then,therewaswonderfulroomfullhomemadebeautysuppliesthatweputtogetherourselveswereeasymakeandworkedlikemagicopinionwithalldifferentscentsaddTherewasalsomanicureroomwhereeventheboyscouldhangoutHomemadeproductswereusedhelpyourcuticlesandwhitenyournailsnaturallyTheboyscamealsoenjoythefunandkindlygreetedeveryonetheycamejoinusFinally,afteryoufinishedthepamperingprocess,yougottakeglamorouspicturesrememberthebeautifuldayforeverwasgreatdayBy Raven, age 17, YOFU Reporter AugustJessica,agewasstarintheARCHproduction“Changes,”communitydramaproductioncreatedgroupyoungadultsaboutthechangesthatoccurintheirlives,suchgraduatingfromhighschool,gettingdriver’slicense,gettingjob,gettingmarried,andmorewasheartwarmingperformancewheregotseeJessica’smanytalents,thoughherdancingabilitieswerefavoritewiththeaudience!CongratulationsJessica,areproudyou! We Have a Star Among Us! Passport to Pampering TheCFSSFamilyLeadershipCommitteeMaricopaCountycontinuesmeetthefirstThursdayeachmonthThisgroupparentsandcaregiversworktogetherpartnershipwiththeagencypromotefamilyvoiceandparticipationalllevelswithintheorganization Thegrouphostsmanyfamilyactivities,eventsandgroupsThisgroupfacilitatedandorganizedparentsandcaregiversIfyouareinterestedlearningmoreabouttheFamilyLeadershipCommittee,wouldlikegetinvolved,pleasecontactDeniseBaker YourVoiceMatters!!MissionTheMissiontheFamilyLeadershipCommitteepromotefamilyinvolvementthroughvoice,choiceandaccessthedailyoperationsandpracticestha

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tshapedirectsupportservicesforfamiliessupportedChildFamilySupportServicesVisionTheFamilyLeadershipCommitteepromotesfamilyinvolvementwithinChildFamilySupportServicesconnectingfamiliestogetherthroughvariousfamilyactivitiesandevents,buildingbridgesbetweenfamilymembersothercommunityresources,andofferinginputExecutiveLeadershipandAdministrationChildFamilySupportServicesassistdevelopingoptimaldirectsupportagencyforfamilies Maricopa Family Leadership CommitteeParent,(Talking,Laughing,andConnecting)isthePrescottValley’snewestopportunityparentsconnecteachmonthInpartnershipwithMIKID,CFSShascreatedParent,informalgroupwhereanythingcanhappen Toomanyparentsandcaregiversalreadyliveagenda,thisgroupisdifferentthathavethrownagendaasideandutilizethetimeTalk,LaughConnectManyparentshavebroughtvarietyuniqueresourcessharewiththegroupForexample,oneparentsharedherextremecouponingtechniques ParentshavealsousedthisforumshareseveralresourcesregardingsummerprogramswhichsupportednumberparentswithconnectingtheirchildrenactivitiestheircommunityThisgroupstartedoutwithonlytwoparentsandhasquicklygrowngroupeight! hopefulthatParent,willcontinuegrowandfunplaceParentscomeandconnect!Lara Zelman, Family Outreach Specialist, Prescott ValleyPrescott Valley Parent, T.L.C.Shared learning among families, CFSS employees and community stakeholders continues across the state…in August and early September folks have been coming together for the Understanding Behavior Training series led by CFSS Chief Clinical Officer, Matt Pierce. These trainings have been incredible opportunities for shared learning among those that work in behavioral health systems, and the family members who we are all so fortunate to spend time with. With as many family members in the room as the professionals, the rich dialogue and discussions created valuable opportunities for hearing different perspectives and cultivating partnerships with families. We look forward to more shared learning events in Prescott Valley!Understanding Behavior Family Involvement Across Arizona YolandaChevere,FamilyOutreachSpecialist,andKatieGates,NorthernArizonaDevelopmentCoordinator,havebeenpartneringwithfamiliescreateFamily

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ResourceLibrarytheFlagstaffOfficeTheoriginalconferenceroomhasbeentransformedintobeautiful,comfortableroomwithhandpaintedmuralthewallwhichwasdesignedfamilies,andincludesbooks,communityresources,gamesandmoreThewelcomingenvironmenttheFlagstaffofficeisappreciatedandenjoyedfamiliesandarelookingforwardmanyupcomingfamilyeventsandactivitiesinthemountainregionFlagstafffollow!! On August 24and 25, CFSS employees, family members and community stakeholders came together for a training facilitated by CFSS Chief Clinical Officer, Matt Pierce. During this training, two parents from Tucson, Eddie Chaboya and Kellie Moore, shared heartwarming and inspiring stories of their personal journeys in raising their children, navigating systems, climbing the mountains of challenge and finding hope on the other side. Their eloquent stories touched the hearts of everyone in the room and inspired hope in us all. Thank you Eddie and Kellie for your tremendous courage in sharing your incredible stories of hope!Family Connections in Flagstaff Tucson Parent & Caregiver GroupConnection CaféDo you have anyone you can REALLY talk to who has walked in your shoes? Tucson’s parent and caregiver support group, Connection Café, meets every other Tuesday with promises of laughter, food, fun, and connections! We hope you will come check out our Café! For more information, contact Denise Baker at 6822. Tucson Understanding Behavior Training and Stories of Hope SeveralagenciesMohave(MohaveMentalHealth,MIKID,CPS,Probation)havejoinedSystemCaremeetingthatwillmeetquarterlyThismeetingintendedprovideplacewhereserviceproviderscansharewhat’sworking,what’snotworkingandwhatneedshappenorderchildrengetthebestservicesMohaveCountyBridgetLong,NorthernArizonaProgramManagerworkingdiligentlywithfamiliesandCFSSstaffpromoteawarenessamongchildservingsystemsabouttheworkarefortunatepartnershipwithfamiliesfocusinglessthebehavior,butsearchingfortheunderlyingneedsandcreatingplansthatenvelopthechild’sandthefamily’sstrengthsMohavepartnersarelookingforwardcontinuingdevelopyouthandfamilyinvolvementMorecomefromMohaveCounty!!! The Mohave Minute Family Involvement Across Arizona

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YOFUin Action is a determined group of youth who come together to brainstorm ideas to help out their community and then acts on them. The first meeting is to discuss what kind of project we want that can help out people, and the followup meeting is to plan when to go out and execute the project. We would love for any and all youth to come work with us while we make the world a better place one meeting at a time. It is held in the open area of CFSS Tempe office (4700 S. McClintock Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282). For more information or if you are interested in attending please contact Stephanie Erickson at (602) 4300419. By Raven, age 17, YOFU Reporter Youth Organization for U is now on Facebook! Find us at facebook.com/cfssyofuYOFU Movie Night On September 2ndYOFUhad movie night where we watched “Rio” and ate pizza! Everyone had a blast and we can’t wait to do it again! This group meets every other week. If you are interestedin attending please contact Stephanie Erickson at (602) 0419.It’s gonna be AWESOME!Hanging with the Boys Workout Wednesday By Jessica Come as you are, take away what you learn, be healthier! Expect to sweat and no negativity! Attendance is open to everyone… boys and men are welcome. Class is held every Wednesday at CFSS from 3:004:00pm. YOFU in Action The CFSS Family Leadership Committeewould like to invite you to come in and check out the Resource Library available to CFSS families and employees. Educational and informational books and resources are available on topics related to behavioral health, physical wellbeing, meeting the needs of children in schools, affordable community activities, a variety of children’s books, board games and much more! CFSS Family Resource Library is Open; come “check it out!” Library Hours: MonWedFri 3:00 5:00 pmLocation: CFSS Administrative Offices 4700 S. McClintock Dr.Tempe, AZ 85282Main Office # 4809944 Youth Inspiring Hope & Creating Change TRAUMA - INFORMED CARE DIALOGUE On September 8, 2011, members of YOFU attended the “TraumaInformed Care Dialogue” at the Family Involvement Center. They le

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arned about the five pillars of trauma and people shared their perspective and experiences. The event gave our youth an opportunity to participate in the community and use their leadership skills. YOFUActiontookbigstepandattendedMYLIFEgatheringMYLIFEtheyouthgrouphostedMagellanit’senormousclusterpeoplecameandintroducedourbuncheveryoneandmingledItwasgreattimethatwashappyenjoyWeplayedgamethataskedgoofyquestionsgeteveryonecomfortableThenthereweremoreseriousquestionsthatpeoplestarteddiscussingandevengavelittlebittestimonyabouthowtheyhadgottenthroughhardthingsthatansweredthequestionsexperiencethattheylearnedfromItwasreallyhopefulhearAndguesswhatwonderfulmealtheyservedus?DeliciousDomino’spizza!wasecstaticknowthatourtwogroupsalreadyhadmuchcommonMYLIFEhoststhesefunhangoutstwicemonthjustgetpeopletogetherdefinitelyexpectbackanotheroneBy Raven, age 17, YOFU ReporterOn July 22, 2011, YOFU debuted their skit “Voice of the Youth”. YOFU’s purpose of writing and performing the skit was to increase mental health awareness, share youth perspective and decrease stigma. Jessica sang Mark Wills’ country song “Don’t Laugh at Me”. An overwhelming number of youth and parents shared their empowering and inspirational stories of overcoming stigma. Voice of the Youth For more information and resources for Spanish speaking families, check out the Spanish Support Group that meets at The Family Involvement Center, 1430 East Indian School Road, Suite 110, Phoenix, Arizona 85014. The Family Involvement Center Parent Assistance Line (PAL)staff are available to take your calls (English/Spanish) from8:30am 5:00pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays: Parent Assistance Line 602.288.0155 or visit them online at http://familyinvolvementcenter.org Kingman Office403 E. Beale St.Kingman, AZ 86401Phone: (928) 7538778Fax: (928) 753Flagstaff Office1515 E. Cedar Ave. D2Flagstaff, AZ 86004Local: 928Toll Free: 1Fax:0856 Prescott Valley Office8652 E. Eastridge Dr. Suite 103Prescott Valley, AZ 86314Local: (928) 775Toll Free: 1Fax: 928Tucson Office3950 N. Campbell Ave.Tucson, AZ 85719Phone: (520) 5053464Fax: (520) 323CFSS Offices Kr

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isti’s Craft ClubParents and caregivers come & join us for some funEvery other Wednesday from 12:00 2:00 pmA light lunch will be servedOctober 5Pick a CraftOctober 19 Greeting CardsKristi’sCraftwasbornideafromParent,KristiHunt Kristihadherowncardmakingbusinessseveralyears,andwalkedinmyofficeonedayandsaid,“WeshouldstartCraftClubresponsewas,YoushouldstartCraftClub!”Kristiimmediatelyjumpedintothisprojectandtwoweekslater,Kristi’sCraftClubwastheCFSSEventCalendar!KristihasdemonstratedenviableskillsandtalentsputtingtogetherandhostingthisgroupforoveryearThegrouphascreatedtreasuressuchwallhangingquilt,deskcalendars,floralwreaths,tablecenterpieces,flowerpotholdersthelistgoeson!Comecheckoutthisfungroupandenjoytalkingwithotherparents,teens,andyoungadultsThisgroupwaaaaycool!Meets at 6pm every 3rdThursday of the Month in the CFSS Family Resource Library Snacks and Refreshments ProvidedDon’thavetimetoreadbook?ThatwasfirstthoughtwhenheardgroupparentssharetheirthoughtslaunchingBookCluboveryear parentyoungmanwithuniqueneeds,I’msensitivetothetimeconstraintsfamiliesfacewithmanyappointmentsbusyschedulesWhatlearnedthechancetotakepartinthefirstBookClubfacilitatedparent,KristiKellogg,wasthatthiseventwasaboutmuchmorethanreadingbook!Thegroupwilltellthestorythebook,whilesharingtheirthoughtsopinionsonlyaboutthebook,thestoriesrelatetotheirownlivespersonalchallenges,triumphsjoysItisnightpureenjoymentsupportamongfamilymembers Thegroupwelcomesteens,youngadultsemployeestoo,comecheckitout!DeniseBaker,ParentFamilyInvolvementDirector I Libros ! We meet once a month10am Upcoming Dates:October 17th November 21stThisgroupforSpanishspeakingfamiliesmeetstwicemonthforsupport,sharingcommunityresources,makingfriendsandconnectionsThegroupcurrentlylookingbringspeakersfromvariousagenciesacrossthecommunitybringinformationandresourcesthegroupMembersthisgrouparealsoparttheMaricopaFamilyLeadershipCommittee,Kristi’sCrafts,andothervenueswheretheyhavesharedtheirpersonalstoriesandideashelpshapetheworkthat Thankyou,FuerzaEsperanza! Fuerza Y EsperanzaStrength & HopeTempe Office4700 S. McClintock Dr.Tempe, AZ 85719Phone: (480) 6359944Fax: (480