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	<title>Pinellas County Foster &#38; Adoptive Parents Association</title>
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		<title>December 2011 Meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:47:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The next PC-FAPA Meeting is Tuesday December 13, 2011 at Calvary Chapel Saint Petersburg.   It will be Pot Luck so bring a dish to share!  <span id="more-191"></span></p>
<p>If you plan to attend the December PC-FAPA meeting on December 13th and need childcare for youth ages 4 mo. &#8211; 15 years, you can register your children now through Friday December 9th. Please register your children by using the web-site <a href="http://www.fosterheartlink.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fosterheartlink.org</a>&#8230; <a href="http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/11/december-2011-meeting/" class="read_more">Read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The next PC-FAPA Meeting is Tuesday December 13, 2011 at Calvary Chapel Saint Petersburg.   It will be Pot Luck so bring a dish to share!  <span id="more-191"></span></p>
<p>If you plan to attend the December PC-FAPA meeting on December 13th and need childcare for youth ages 4 mo. &#8211; 15 years, you can register your children now through Friday December 9th. Please register your children by using the web-site <a href="http://www.fosterheartlink.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fosterheartlink.org</a>.</p>
<p id="yui_3_2_0_1_1322860751267907">Since the parents are having a potluck dinner, Foster Heart Link will be serving your children, dinner. As always babies under 2 year of age  should bring their own meal if required.</p>
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		<title>The HOPE Project: A training event for foster parents Oct 1</title>
		<link>http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/09/the-hope-project-a-training-event-for-foster-parents-oct-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Foster Heart Link in partnership with Pinellas/Pasco County Lead Agency Eckerd Community Alternatives is planning a training event for foster parents. The HOPE Project; <strong>“Helping Our Parents Excel”</strong> will be held on Saturday, October 1st. Foster Heart Link will be providing childcare free of charge to the children ages 3 month to 15 years from 10AM -2PM.<span id="more-167"></span></p>
<p>Childcare is available to parents attending&#8230; <a href="http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/09/the-hope-project-a-training-event-for-foster-parents-oct-1/" class="read_more">Read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Foster Heart Link in partnership with Pinellas/Pasco County Lead Agency Eckerd Community Alternatives is planning a training event for foster parents. The HOPE Project; <strong>“Helping Our Parents Excel”</strong> will be held on Saturday, October 1st. Foster Heart Link will be providing childcare free of charge to the children ages 3 month to 15 years from 10AM -2PM.<span id="more-167"></span></p>
<p>Childcare is available to parents attending the training. <a href="http://fosterheartlink.org/hope-project-reg">Pre-Registration online is required</a>. Class/age sizes are limited on a first come first serve basis. Registration for this event closes Friday September 23, 2011. Click here to register adults and children for this event. For more information click here: <a href="mailto:info@fosterheartlink.org">info@fosterheartlink.org</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://fosterheartlink.org/hope-project-reg">Click here</a> to register adults and children for this event.</p>
<p>Attention: Should the weather cooperate we will be taking all children four (4) and older outside for activities. For your child’s protection we ask that they wear closed toe shoes for this event.</p>
<p>For more information email us at: <a href="mailto:info@fosterheartlink.org">info@fosterheartlink.org</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>2011 Back-to-School Bash!</title>
		<link>http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/08/2011-back-to-school-bash-set/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:32:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>We have the supplies.<br />We have the place.<br />We have the food.<br />We have the fun…<br /><strong>Now all we need is you!</strong></p>
<p>The PCFAPA Back to School Bash<br />is on for Tues Aug. 16, 2011<span id="more-138"></span></p>
<p>That’s a week after<br />our regular meeting date!</p>
<p>It will be held at:<br />Super Skate<br />9185 Ulmerton Rd.<br />Largo</p>
<p>Time is from 5pm – 9 pm</p>
<p><strong>HURRY</strong> – You must RSVP to btsb@pcfapa.org<br />BEFORE August 3!&#8230; <a href="http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/08/2011-back-to-school-bash-set/" class="read_more">Read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have the supplies.<br />We have the place.<br />We have the food.<br />We have the fun…<br /><strong>Now all we need is you!</strong></p>
<p>The PCFAPA Back to School Bash<br />is on for Tues Aug. 16, 2011<span id="more-138"></span></p>
<p>That’s a week after<br />our regular meeting date!</p>
<p>It will be held at:<br />Super Skate<br />9185 Ulmerton Rd.<br />Largo</p>
<p>Time is from 5pm – 9 pm</p>
<p><strong>HURRY</strong> – You must RSVP to btsb@pcfapa.org<br />BEFORE August 3!</p>
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		<title>2011 Angels for Angels</title>
		<link>http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/07/2011-angels-for-angels/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:16:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Just a reminder that all Wish Lists and Payments need to turned in by September&#8217;s PC-FAPA meeting.<br /> Lists will be available at August&#8217;s meeting or download here (<a href="http://www.pcfapa.org/wp-content/uploads/A4A_WishList_2011.doc">A4A_WishList_2011</a>)</p>
<p>You can mail your completed lists to our PO box<br /> PC-FAPA<br /> PO BOX 1124<br /> Largo, FL 33779</p>
<p>You can email your completed lists to <a href="mailto:christmas@pcfapa.com">christmas@pcfapa.com</a> or secretary@pcfapa.com <br /> Or you may turn them in to the Board Secretary&#8230; <a href="http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/07/2011-angels-for-angels/" class="read_more">Read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just a reminder that all Wish Lists and Payments need to turned in by September&#8217;s PC-FAPA meeting.<br /> Lists will be available at August&#8217;s meeting or download here (<a href="http://www.pcfapa.org/wp-content/uploads/A4A_WishList_2011.doc">A4A_WishList_2011</a>)</p>
<p>You can mail your completed lists to our PO box<br /> PC-FAPA<br /> PO BOX 1124<br /> Largo, FL 33779</p>
<p>You can email your completed lists to <a href="mailto:christmas@pcfapa.com">christmas@pcfapa.com</a> or secretary@pcfapa.com <br /> Or you may turn them in to the Board Secretary at August &amp; September meetings.</p>
<p>All Lists need to be filled out completely to be accepted.</p>
<p>Thanks!<br /> Colleen Comey</p>
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		<title>September General Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/07/2011-08-09-pc-fapa-meeting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:23:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The September General Meeting is Tuesday September 13 and will be a potluck with a large selection gifts-in-kind from our generous donor, Bed Bath and Beyond.</p>
<p>We have invited the leaders of our local agencies (Eckerd, Directions, Lutheren, etc.) to come and share their visions for each of their agencies and how foster and adoptive parents can continue to partner with them. This is also a great time &#8230; <a href="http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/07/2011-08-09-pc-fapa-meeting/" class="read_more">Read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The September General Meeting is Tuesday September 13 and will be a potluck with a large selection gifts-in-kind from our generous donor, Bed Bath and Beyond.</p>
<p>We have invited the leaders of our local agencies (Eckerd, Directions, Lutheren, etc.) to come and share their visions for each of their agencies and how foster and adoptive parents can continue to partner with them. This is also a great time for you to give useful feedback to these leaders.</p>
<p>Register for childcare at <a href="http://www.fosterheartlink.org">fosterheartlink.org</a></p>
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		<title>2011-08 Birthday Club</title>
		<link>http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/07/2011-07-birthday-club/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Please contact the birthday club team to enroll your foster and or adoptive children for the August 2011 Birthday club before June 20.  Email birthdays@pcfapa.org.&#8230; <a href="http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/07/2011-07-birthday-club/" class="read_more">Read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please contact the birthday club team to enroll your foster and or adoptive children for the August 2011 Birthday club before June 20.  Email birthdays@pcfapa.org.</p>
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		<title>FYI: Ready for Life Youth Council Event</title>
		<link>http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/07/ready-for-life-youth-council-event/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>For foster teens that are heading towards aging out of the system, Ready for Life Pinellas <a href="http://www.readyforlifepinellas.org/" target="_blank">http://www.readyforlifepinellas.org/</a> is hosting a Youth Council fun event, Thursday July 28th from 7:15-9:15 pm at the Highland Recreation Complex in Largo for ages 16 – 24. This is a water park so bring bathing suit.&#8230; <a href="http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/07/ready-for-life-youth-council-event/" class="read_more">Read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For foster teens that are heading towards aging out of the system, Ready for Life Pinellas <a href="http://www.readyforlifepinellas.org/" target="_blank">http://www.readyforlifepinellas.org/</a> is hosting a Youth Council fun event, Thursday July 28th from 7:15-9:15 pm at the Highland Recreation Complex in Largo for ages 16 – 24. This is a water park so bring bathing suit.</p>
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		<title>2011-05-10 Meeting Minutes</title>
		<link>http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/05/2011-05-10-meeting-minutes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 21:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Meeting at Calvary Chapel in Lobby for Potluck.<br />
Meeting began at 7:00 PM</p>
<p>Announcements &#038; recognition of Professional staff</p>
<p>Training Tip</p>
<p>Awards</p>
<p>Food break</p>
<p>Full training</p>
<p>Gifts-in-Kind</p>
<p>Next meeting July 11, 2011&#8230; <a href="http://www.pcfapa.org/2011/05/2011-05-10-meeting-minutes/" class="read_more">Read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meeting at Calvary Chapel in Lobby for Potluck.<br />
Meeting began at 7:00 PM</p>
<p>Announcements &#038; recognition of Professional staff</p>
<p>Training Tip</p>
<p>Awards</p>
<p>Food break</p>
<p>Full training</p>
<p>Gifts-in-Kind</p>
<p>Next meeting July 11, 2011</p>
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