Region Two- First Training!!

Well, the ball is rolling! I have a confirmed a date and site for "Traci Tippett- Coming to Northern New Mexico"!! I have to say, Traci has a great training going on. She has been all over the State, but not in our neighborhood...Until now! Here are the details:

Traci Tippett
Dance of Attachment Training

Tuesday, April 14th
New Creation in Christ Ministries
Espanola, New Mexico
5:30-8:30pm
We will get you fed, and have childcare!

This will be the first training in North Central New Mexico! If you have any questions please call! Here's my number: 1-877-683-1079 or e-mail me: tim.martinez@la-familia-inc.org

Jane Brown

Jane Brown, internationally recognized adoption and foster care professional, returns to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the seventh year. On Friday, May 15 (6-9 pm), Jane will teach practical skills to help adoptive parents and professionals communicate effectively with adopted youngsters. On Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, Jane will use creative and fun activities to sensitively address common experiences and challenges of adoptive families in her Playshops for children and teens. For more information and a registration form, visit: http://www.nmoi.org/files/JaneBrownNM09.pdf

The first 25 FIESTA participants to register will recieve free admission to Friday night's lecture.

ABQ Adoption Support Group

Sunday, April 5th
2 to 4 pm @ La Familia (Broadway & Lomas)
(child care provided)

Pls call with any questions:
1-877-380-3597
1-877-696-2502
1-877-380-3595

Socorro Meet and Greet

REMINDER:

JOIN US FOR A

Region 5 Meet and Greet in Socorro
DATE: Wednesday, March 11, 2009
TIME: 4:00pm to 7:00pm

PLACE: : First Baptist Church
203 Spring Street SW
Socorro, NM 87801

Need Information Contact: Kristi or Amy

EAST MTN. ADOPTION/PRE-ADOPT SUPPORT GROUP

Sunday, March 15th

2 to 4 pm

Moutain Vailley Church

5 Dinkle Rd.

Edgewood, NM 87015

This is a Once-A-Month support system.

Child Care is provided, if needed - Please contact Monica @ 235-7261.

Whether you need support or have support to share, we hope to see you there!

Feel free to call Monica with any questions or comments.

Region 5 Attachment Training

Region 5 Attachment Training
NM FIESTA project had their first Training in the Southwest Region ( Alamogordo, Otero County) on March 4, 2009. Families from Lincoln, and Otero County gathered at the Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center to attend Attachment Training presented by Traci Tippett of NMSU.
NM FIESTA Family Consultant Kristi Cullers gave an introduction to the project and upcoming event, training and activities for region 5, The importance of embracing their children and how this project can help network families.
Shari Cosentino with CYFD gave a presentation on the importance of continuing education for foster and adoptive families and how the department was partnering with La Familia and the NM Fiesta Project to bring these services to families around the state.
This was a truly inspiring training with over 40 people in attendance “One family stated that Traci used real situations that we could relate to and understand, things we deal with daily”
Families were excited to learn new way to parent children with attachment issues, as well as understand some of what the children with attachment issues endure and cope with.
A dinner meal of Hearty soups and a variety of salads was served as well as Hotdogs for all the kids that attended, The Children enjoyed activities such as movies, games and making beaded necklaces, playing with new friends, in a separate room all while their parent were engaged in the training.

At the end of the Training, families completed a survey about their support needs and training ideas. Drawings for door prizes were award to two families. Congratulations, To Bambi Alvord and Myrna Hughston!!!
The evening came to a close with a time for individuals to speak one on one with Traci, mingle, and networking amongst each other. This was a great Training, Families were inspired, people connecting, and encouraged
It was an amazing!

Kristi

How to Care for African-American Hair!

Hello everyone! Deborah Hill here...I am a trainer and family support advocate with the NM Fiesta Project. My family was created through adoption and I am thrilled to share with folks all of the great hair lessons I have learned in our journey of transracial adoption! To help in this endeavour (since I am not an expert by any stretch)....we will be hosting the fabulous, Neema Kamaria Hanifa, of Kamaria Creations Natural Hair Salon and Day Spa for a workshop here in Albuquerque. Neema has been an inspiration to me and to my little girl, Lizelle, and has taught me so much!

The workshop will be held on Sunday, April 19th from 4pm to 6:30pm at La Familia in the second floor training room. The exciting topics to be covered are:
1. Basic product knowledge/selecting the best hair style for your child
2. Proper shampoo and comb-out techniques
3. Parting and sectioning the hair
4. Basic two strand twists and braiding techniques
5. Blow-out and cornrows
6. Understanding hair types / African Hair Culture

Neema asks that participants bring your combs, brushes and products normally used at home so that she can make individual evaluations of your needs.

Please RSVP to me, Deborah Hill (and/or feel free to contact me for questions)
phone: 505-553-0980 or email: dkhill@la-familia-inc.org
In your RSVP, please let me know how many attendees and if you'll need child care.

We will have childcare...but, we hope you'll bring your children to learn with!!

Hope to see you there!
Deborah Hill CNM, CFNP