Our Foster Parent Training and Trauma Conferences are this week!

Don’t forget…our monthly foster parent training is this Thursday here at The Arc NCR. Dinner will begin at 5:30 PM and training will begin at 6:00 pm. Please call 410-836-7177 ext. 329 to RSVP or contact your social worker.

The Harford County Trauma Institute's Fifth Annual Conference is This Friday November 9, 2018. For more information about the conference, please visit:

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef2xtg7u2047617c&oseq=&c=&ch=

Please note that registration through our agency is now closed. Anyone who registers through the website will be responsible for the full cost of the event ticket.

Our Halloween Debut

The TFC team had an awesome time with the rest of the Arc NCR bunch. The treats were ghoulishly delicious! We are looking forward to our next event. Parents, if you have any activities that you would like to participate in, please let us know.

Awesome Announcements

Our kids rock! Check out some of the amazing things that they have accomplished!

AJ: Maintained honor roll all year while participating in sports. He also received the Personal Growth award from The Arc NCR and is currently studying for his permit.

TW: Graduated from high school, obtained his license, and has found full-time employment.

SE: Sang in the summer church choir, obtained a summer job mentoring youth, and is studying for her permit.

JF: Graduated from the summer youth employment program and is studying for her permit

NH: Graduated from the summer youth employment program; practicing for license.

Highlights:

8 children/teenagers were promoted to the next grade.

4 teenagers have graduated from the summer youth employment program.

4 teenagers participated in college tours.

We are inspired by our youth and enjoy watching them excel despite the odds.

Thank you Mt. Zion Church

 

 Thank you to Kathy Pitrat and Mount Zion Church in Bel Air, MD for all the wonderful donations!

We appreciate all the work that you put into making the blankets and the gift bags. Our children will be comforted by your thoughtful gifts.

Awesome Treats and Recipes for your Family

Looking for a few easy recipes for your munchkins? Check these recipes out:

Waffle Pops

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a57147/waffle-pops-recipe/

S’mores Stuffed Waffles

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a57813/smores-stuffed-waffles-recipe/

Banana Pancake Dippers

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a51901/banana-pancake-dippers-recipe/

Homemade Granola

https://www.delish.com/cooking/a41910/best-granola-recipe/

Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie Smoothie

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a28/peanut-butter-banana-cream-pie-smoothie-recipe-del0115/

Easy Meals for the whole week:

https://www.delish.com/cooking/a57446/pizza-frittata-spaghetti-with-turkey-ragu-slow-cooker-buffalo-ranch-wings-honey-garlic-chicken-spinach-artichoke-steak-roll-ups/

Learning New Skills

We are looking forward to our kids’ report cards which will be coming soon. We are optimistic that they will do well and continue to thrive.

One of our foster children just got accepted into Cecil college..congrats to him!

Speaking of thriving, we stumbled upon this unique find while browsing websites. There are several online open-learning classes. However, this one was particularly interesting and seems to be pretty user friendly. It is called Skillshare. There are interesting classes ranging from photography to writing to everything in-between.  

There is sure to be something of interest to your kids or perhaps you may find classes that you would like to explore together. You both get to learn a new skill while creating a lasting bond. Have you tried the site or any other open-learning sites? We would love to hear about it!

Quick Recipes for Halloween

Are you a parent who is super busy? Not sure what to make for dinner or snacks? Check out some of these super easy and quick recipes:

For Halloween:

Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip

https://www.momontimeout.com/caramel-pumpkin-cheesecake-dip/

Fun Halloween Treats

http://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1194/halloween-treats/

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/holiday---celebration-recipes/halloween-recipes/easy-halloween-recipes

Harry Potter Acid Pops

http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/harry-potters-acid-pops-68678

More meals (besides Halloween) try these quick and tasty ideas:

Meatloaf Muffins with Barbeque Sauce

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/meatloaf-muffins-with-barbecue-sauce-recipe-2118102

The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/the-best-easy-beef-and-broccoli-stir-fry-99476

Easy Crescent Dough Dinners

https://www.pillsbury.com/everyday-eats/39-awesome-things-to-do-with-crescents?esrc=18018&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=omp_social_omppb_tdkeyword_pbrbgcrescnt&pp=0

Panera’s Broccoli Cheese Soup 

http://recipechart.com/recipes/appetizer-recipes/paneras-broccoli-cheese-soup

Tijuana Shrimp Dip Nachos 

http://recipechart.com/recipes/appetizer-recipes/tijuana-shrimp-dip-nachos

Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Spread

https://shewearsmanyhats.com/easy-caramel-apple-cream-cheese-spread/

Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

https://www.momontimeout.com/reeses-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-pound-cake/

Reese’s Marshmallow Brownie Bars

https://www.momontimeout.com/reeses-marshmallow-brownie-bars/?_sp=81348319-b173-4842-a33e-eebec2b6b1d2.1508526399719

There is a large assortment of scary and not-so-scary meals your whole family will love. 

Be sure to check back often for new tips, tricks, ideas, games, and recipes! Don’t forget to add your name to our mailing list so that you can receive our updates! Don't forget to check out our wonderful Halloween events listed below.