Making the Most of Passport Funding DAFRS Annual General

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Making the Most of Passport Funding
DAFRS is excited to announce the second installment of “Making the Most of Your Passport
Funding.”, this is a unique series designed to assist families who have newly received funding. The
series will be led in collaboration with knowledgeable parents that share their experiences and wisdom
gained along the way, through years of planning and working at utilizing funding to create the best
opportunities for their sons/daughters. There will be good opportunities for rich conversations that will
offer new information, ideas and strategies to help you move forward in planning and taking those
next steps.
The series will run bi–weekly starting in June in the afternoon or
evening on the following dates: June 9 and 23, July 7 and 21, and Aug 4
and 18. If you would like more information or to register, please call Diana
Trotman (905)435-2500 ext: 2315 or by email: dtrotman@dafrs.com
Greetings Everyone,
My name is Diana Trotman and I am thrilled to be the new
Coordinator for “Making the Most of Your Passport Funding.” I have
resided in Durham Region and enjoyed working with families in various
capacities for many years. I recently completely my formal education in
Community Development all the way up North in the cold yet beautiful town
of Sault Ste. Marie. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further
information regarding the Making the Most of Your Passport Funding
initiative.
I am looking forward to a successful, rich, and rewarding
experience and I am excited for all that is to come!
DAFRS Annual General Meeting - June 22, 2015
Members mark your calendars!
Durham Association for Family Respite Service’s Annual General
Meeting will be taking place Monday, June 22, 2015 here at the Gathering
Place. More details to follow shortly!
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Interested in a free
free, helpful way to manage your
Passport funds?
Families, and those agencies who support families with Passport funding, are invited to
attend an information session for MyDirectPlan!
MyDirectPlan is an easy to use online budgeting and reporting tool designed for
individuals receiving Direct Funding. MyDirectPlan will track your expenses and
provide personal budget forecasting. The application streamlines the administration of
your Direct Funding and meets the reporting requirements of your Passport agency. It
allows you to see what you have submitted and where you are at.
My Direct Plan Information Session - Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Afternoon session - 1:30pm-3:30pm
Evening session - 6:30pm-8:30pm
DAFRS Gathering Place - 20-850 King St. W
For more information, or to register for an
information session contact Heather:
(905)436-2500 ext: 2314
or by email: hminors@dafrs.com
Free Information Session!
The Registered Disability Savings Plan
can help you save for the future.
If you, or someone you know, has a disability and is under 50 years old, find out
how the Government of Canada may help, even if you don’t have money to
contribute. This event will be hosted by Brendon D. Pooran, a Toronto-based
lawyer that provides advice on wills and estates planning, government benefits and
disability law.
Register today to
find out more:
Helen Dionne - Durham Family Network
(905)436-2500 ext: 2222
hdionne@dafrs.com
When:
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Where:
The Gathering Place
Durham Association for Family Respite Services
20-850 King St W, Oshawa
Information sessions are scent-free environments.
This session is funded by the Government of
Canada.
7pm - 9pm
2014/2015 Family Learning Series
Join us for our Family Learning Series! Presentations and discussion opportunities through DAFRS and DFN
have been ongoing for ten years. It is a wonderful way to stay informed and meet other families.
M a y 2015
The Support Role: The Wind Beneath my Wings—Follow-up Session
For those who attended Janet’s “Wind Beneath My Wings” workshop on February 24,
2015, she will be holding a follow-up session for anyone interested. If you want to get
together and discuss how you are getting along with the ideas and strategies presented
in the workshop, brainstorm ideas, ask questions, and troubleshoot with the group
please contact Heather at hminors@dafrs.com or (905)436-2500 ext.2314.
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Dignified Descriptions of Our Kids
Setting a positive note with the numerous service providers we encounter is vital
to achieving improved quality processes and outcomes. Join us to think about and
share values and practices towards creating respectful, authentic and helpful
documentation for use in developing valued roles in school, work, health and
leisure for the children and adults we care for.
Summer Student Employment Opportunity
Once again, thanks to the generosity of Services Canada we can offer 3 positions
(for young people returning to school full time in the fall) the chance to accompany
some of the families we serve, to enjoy and explore typical summer roles and
activities. Please look for more detailed information in an upcoming special e-blast.
Want more
information?
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Meet & Greet
Connecting families and support
workers!
T h urs d ay, M ay 2 8, 2 015
Respite Worker Orientation
Saturday, May 23, 2015
7:00 pm to 9:30pm
9am to 4pm
respiteservices.com/durham and
its Parent Advisory are hosting a meet &
greet to bring together families and
support workers currently registered with
respiteservices.com/durham.
To attend you must be registered
with respiteservices.com/durham and you
will need to RSVP due to limited space.
Contact Jeanne at (905)436-2500 ext.
2313 or jgodfrey@dafrs.com
Saturday, June 13, 2015
9am to 4pm
Parent Voice Meetings
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
6 :3 0 p m - 8 :3 0 p m
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
For more information
on our organization or
any of our events,
please visit our
website at
www.dafrs.com
Or
contact Heather by
phone:
(905)436-2500
ext. 2314
or email:
hminors@dafrs.com
6 :3 0 p m - 8 :3 0 p m
For more information please visit our website at www.dafrs.com and see the
“What’s Happening Now” tab
Durham Association for Family Respite Services
850 King St. W, Unit 20, Oshawa, ON L1J 8N5
(905)436-2500
www.dafrs.com