Tidewater August 2015 - Treatment Foster Care

Intercept Youth Services
Treatment Foster Care Newsletter
August 2015
Intercept’s Mission Statement
To make a lasting positive impact on those we serve;
children and youth, their families and the agencies
that support them.
Anika’s Corner
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection
we can catch excellence”
- Vince Lombardi
T’s Time
August Monthly Intervention
Next TFC Ongoing
Training Meeting
Monday August 3, 2015 at 6:00pm
August Holidays
3– National Watermelon Day
10— National S’mores Day
13—Left Hander’s Day
19—National Aviation Day
26—Women’s Equality Day
Recipe for Success
EQUIPMENT:
One Sheet of Scrapbooking paper (any style), Writing
instruments such as a pen or pencil, Scrapbooking
decorations , supplies to create a chef’s hat or apron
for each family memeber
PROGRAM GOALS:
1. Increase self-awareness related to individual and
family needs
2. Identify strengths and weaknesses within the
family
3. Develop future goals for treatment sessions
ACTIVITY:
Ask the family to collaborate on developing a recipe
for success, that is , a recipe that includes the necessary ingredients for a happy, successful family.
Have them include ingredients, quantities, and
cooking instructions. The ingredients should be related to emotions, thoughts sensations, and behaviors.
CLOSING QUESTIONS:
1. What thoughts emerged as you constructed the
recipe?
2. Did any ingredients surprise you? If so, in what
ways?
3. Who else will know this recipe? With whom
would you share it and under what circumstance?
4. What tools might you need to be able to complete the recipe?
Monthly Recipe
No– Bake Cookies & Cream Meltaways
Prep Time:10 mins
Directions:
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Finely crush 30 Oreos, using a food processor if
possible.
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Combine Oreo crumbs with ½ c. softened
butter and press into 9x9 inch pan to form
crust.
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Chill crust until firm.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine powdered
sugar, ½ c. softened butter, milk, and vanilla.
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Mix in medium-high speed 2-3 minutes.
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Crush remaining 10 Oreos, leaving some larger
pieces, and stir into powdered sugar mixture.
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Spread mixture over top of crust and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Ingredients:
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40 oreos, divided
1 Cup Unsalted
Butter
3 Cups Powdered
Sugar
2 Tablespoons
Milk
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
August Upcoming Events
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Chesapeake’s “Movie & More” Series feat.
Kung Fu Panda 2—August 7thfrom 6pm10pm—Chesapeake City Park—Free— All activities are Free! Enjoy Festival food and food
trucks. Concessions are on– site for purchase.
Please bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
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Blue Star Museums For Military Families—
August 14th from he Blue Star Museums program is back! Blue Star Museums is a collaboration of the National Endowment of the Arts,
Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and over 2,000 museums throughout
the United States.
This program allows military personnel and
their families to visit participating museums
for FREE.
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Food Truck Hump Days on the Great Bridge
Waterways!— August 19th– 4:00pm Every 1st
and 3rd Wednesday of the month, join us at
1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
from 4 p.m. - Dusk.
Intercept TFC would like to wish the following a Happy Birthday!
8/4—Kelly White
8/6—Dara Daughtry
8/7—Alfoster
8/13—Linda Gray
8/15—Denise Owen
8/18—Stephanie Dodd
8/18—Andrew Thomas
8/30—Andrea Owens
8/31— Raymond Owen
8/31— Julene Williams
Intercept TFC would like to recognize Tiffany & Ryan Seelbach as the Foster Parents of the Month for their outstanding commitment to our clients and their
willingness to always go above and beyond.
Intercept TFC would like to take a moment to thank our
Family Consultant Molly Icban for all that she does for our
Foster Parents, Clients and Staff.
Intercept TFC would like to take a moment to welcome Mary
Howell Case Aide in Chester and Ariel Saunders Receptionist to
the TFC family. Congratulations to Elizabeth Loveland on being
promoted to Case Aide in Henrico.