Improve Norwich Now presents “Fostering Futures” mission to Norwich school
(Photo by Zachary Meseck)
NORWICH – Representatives of Improve Norwich Now visited the Norwich High School last week and gave a presentation on their new, “Fostering Futures” partnership, with hopes of encouraging educational professionals to aid foster families.
The presentation was held at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, at Norwich High School’s Room 1.
I.N.N. Fostering Futures Team Leader Cathleen White Albrecht told teachers the Fostering Futures Program can help families deal with stress associated with foster care by giving parents and children a sympathetic ear, helping them with daily tasks at home, or even help them with homework.
The program encourages teachers, Improve Norwich Now Mentors, and other professionals to volunteer their personal time to aid foster families at home.
She added that I.N.N.already has a team together, and has a goal of getting at least five by the end of next year.
“Fostering Futures has the potential to make a big difference in our area,” said Albrecht. “We hope that you will consider stepping up to the challenge, and help one of the foster families in need throughout Chenango County.”
According to Improve Norwich Now Co-Founder Jen Westervelt, the Fostering Futures Program focuses on evidenced-based intervention methods to improve children’s behavior and reduce foster parenting stress.
Westervelt said currently there are approximately 50 to 60 children in foster care throughout Chenango County, and nearly half of those children will face being returned to the department of social services from their new families.
“There are a couple of reasons why it happens,” said Westervelt. “There are economic constraints, people sometimes struggle with parenting children with complicated backgrounds, to name a few.”
Those who are interested in becoming mentors may reach out to the organization through their website at improvenorwichnow.org/mentoring/ or email improvenorwichnow@gmail.com for more information.
She added that a variety of mentoring positions are available, including positions in job or skill advancement opportunity, housing, financial sense, family support, child care, substance abuse, mental health, and more.
The presentation was held at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, at Norwich High School’s Room 1.
I.N.N. Fostering Futures Team Leader Cathleen White Albrecht told teachers the Fostering Futures Program can help families deal with stress associated with foster care by giving parents and children a sympathetic ear, helping them with daily tasks at home, or even help them with homework.
The program encourages teachers, Improve Norwich Now Mentors, and other professionals to volunteer their personal time to aid foster families at home.
She added that I.N.N.already has a team together, and has a goal of getting at least five by the end of next year.
“Fostering Futures has the potential to make a big difference in our area,” said Albrecht. “We hope that you will consider stepping up to the challenge, and help one of the foster families in need throughout Chenango County.”
According to Improve Norwich Now Co-Founder Jen Westervelt, the Fostering Futures Program focuses on evidenced-based intervention methods to improve children’s behavior and reduce foster parenting stress.
Westervelt said currently there are approximately 50 to 60 children in foster care throughout Chenango County, and nearly half of those children will face being returned to the department of social services from their new families.
“There are a couple of reasons why it happens,” said Westervelt. “There are economic constraints, people sometimes struggle with parenting children with complicated backgrounds, to name a few.”
Those who are interested in becoming mentors may reach out to the organization through their website at improvenorwichnow.org/mentoring/ or email improvenorwichnow@gmail.com for more information.
She added that a variety of mentoring positions are available, including positions in job or skill advancement opportunity, housing, financial sense, family support, child care, substance abuse, mental health, and more.
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