TFFA Members and Friends

ISF is accepting student applications for the 2012 Fall
and 2013 Spring Semester.  Deadline is March 31, 2012.  Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about ISF.  
rene@isfsite.org

To visit the International Student Foundation website: 

There appears to be some problems with adoptive
parents securing/selecting Dental care providers
for children covered by Medicaid. Here is a contact
for those in need of some help.
The deadline for chosing a provider is
Feb. 20th !!!!!
Please send all complaints, inquiries, and issues
relatedto Dental Expansion to managedcaredental@hhsc.state.tx.us. 

Anyone who is having issues with getting children enrolled
in a DMO or choosing a dentist, contact this email box.

 Thank you,

Anita Lewis

Program Specialist

Department of Family and Protective Services

State Office Placement Division, CPS

(512) 438-3657

Ann Bailiff passes the news that a confirmed
case of Whooping Cough has been identified
in a Middle School in Amarillo!!
The cautionary tale here is that some of the
"old illnesses" are rising up again and parents
should seek immediate attention for persistent
symptoms of wheezing and coughing.
The CDC reports that 27,500 cases were
confirmed last year, and the Amarillo Health
Dept. reports that 10 - 20 cases are reported
each year. Infants are most vulnerable. Children
are generally vaccinated 5 times for pertussis by
age 4. Adults might want to ask their Dr. about
getting a booster to reduce the risk of spreading
this once irradicated disease.

Enlightening and inspiring one another,
Kent Farr, Communication Chair TFFA

TFFA Membersand Friends

Every year the The Child Welfare Professional
Development Project (CWPDP), Region 5 FPA
Council and Child Protective Services put on
an annual foster and adoptive conference to
provide training and continuing education
credits to child welfare workers and
foster/adopt families.
This year the 15th annual training conference
will again be hosted on the campus of
Stephen F. Austin University on April 21st.
Check out the conference brochure and
registration form by clicking the link below.
Early Bird Registration ends on April 5th.
Did I mention that childcare is provided???

2012 Region 5 Conf. Brochure/Registration

In conjunction with the training conference
the "coalition" will be presenting a number
of recognition awards for Foster Parents,
Staff, and Agencies. I have included links
to the various award nomination forms
below; download the appropriate form,
print, complete, and mail it in by the
deadline. Nominate a peer, a worker, your
agency, or yourself! You all deserve it.

Single Foster Parent of the Year
FPA of the Year
CVS Worker of the Year
FAD Worker of the Year
Basic Care Family of the Year
Therapeutic Family of the Year
Medically Fragile Family of the Year
Private CPA Worker of the Year


Enlightening and inspiring one another,
Kent Farr, Communication Chair TFFA