ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY CONFERENCE

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 | 9AM-11:30AM See flyer above

South Mountain Community Center

212 E. Alta Vista Road

Phoenix, AZ 85042

Registration is required | CLICK FOR FREE EVENTBRITE REGISTRATION

MOBILE PANTRY FOOD BANK - In partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, Pilgrim Rest will be sponsoring a monthly Mobile Food Pantry on Every 4th Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (or until all food is distributed). All are welcome to receive FREE FOOD, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, along with other goodies regardless of income. ALSO, we need volunteers for this event, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the church office or email familyservices@pilgrimrestphx.org.

FOSTER CARE/ ADOPTION PARENT CHECKLIST

Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster or adoptive parent. The willingness of people like you to help Arizona’s children is part of what makes our State great! The first step is to view the five-part orientation video series. If you have not yet viewed all five videos, or if you want to watch the videos again, you can find them here.

Your next step in the process is to select the licensing agency with whom you wish to work. Remember, you need to select an agency based on the county where you live. You can use this Matrix to find agencies in your county. DCS encourages prospective foster and adoptive parents to interview several licensing agencies before making a final decision. It’s important to find an agency with whom you are comfortable because they will be asking you deeply personal questions and will frequently be in your home. As a reminder, here’s the link to our tips for selecting an agency. We know this is a big decision. At any time throughout the process, you can email us with questions at FosterAdoption@azdcs.gov or call us at 1-877 KIDS-NEEDU (1-877-543-7633). We’re happy to talk with you during business hours, or you can leave us a message and we’ll call you back.

See the FOSTER CARE/ ADOPTION CHECKLIST attached. 

FIRST STAR ASU ACADEMY FOR YOUTH AGE 15-20

First Review is February 1st! First Star ASU Academy is now accepting applications!

We are reaching out to our partners that have connections with Foster parents, caretakers, teachers, school counselors, caseworkers, and community organizations that might have contact with Foster Youth. we are looking for 15-20 youth in-care that can benefit from the program.

Our goal is to have as much time as possible with them to provide continued support during high school and their transition to higher education. SEE FLYER BELOW

Key elements of the program:

· 3-week residential summer program for the participants

· Year-round engagement with monthly academies and service projects

· 4-year support Academics, life skills, college readiness,

and caretaker engagement

· Scholars are eligible to stay in the program even if

placement status changes (An open case with DCS or Tribal social services at the time of application is required)

· 100% Free of charge to scholars and their families

· Students can participate from any geographic area, no restrictions

ASU HANDOUT   |   RECOMMENDATION & APPLICATION

BEYOND DANCE SERIES - ASU Gammage and Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church are proud partners. As part of this partnership and longstanding appreciation ASU Gammage has for Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, we invite you to explore available tickets to our Beyond Series with a special Pilgrim Rest offer. CLICK THIS LINK: https://www.asugammage.com/pilgrim-rest

Use promo code: PILGRIMREST18 for discounted tickets. See flyer below.