Jackson County
Foster Parent Association

Dear Foster Care Association Parents:

The Primetimers group (senior adults) at First Church of the Nazarene will be hosting a ?Parents Day Out? for the parents of our association from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 20th at the church (1974 E. McAndrews in Medford).  Their purpose is to provide us with a safe and fun place to bring our foster children while we Christmas shop or run errands or just rest! 

Although the church has an effective childrens? ministry, it will actually be the Seniors who will be in charge of this day under the leadership of their Senior Adult Pastor, Kevin Gowland.  They truly hope this day is successful, because success will most certainly encourage them to do it again, and Pastor Kevin says they really want to!  With that in mind, a few limitations have been put into place for this first event. 

First, they will be hosting the first forty children who sign up (I?ll give you sign up instructions later in this e-mail).  Second, they will host children ages 3-12 and potty training is not mandatory.  Third, at this first event, they cannot accommodate children with medical or high behavior issues, and no sick children will be allowed the day of the event.  Finally, the registration process below must be followed, and no drop-ins will be allowed!

Because the group will be limited, we encourage you to sign up your children as soon as possible.  In any event, the registration deadline is December 10.  The registration process is actually quite simple, and will work as follows:

To begin your registration, send me an e-mail with the name(s) and age(s) of your children that you would like to register for the event, and make sure that you include your name and address with the e-mail.  I will take note of your registration and then forward it to the church. 

At that time, the church will send you a registration form that includes a variety of information regarding the child and your contact information.  This registration must be fully completed.  Then you must bring it to the church on the day of the event, and it will serve as your child?s entrance to the event.

We must emphasize that no child will be admitted on the day without a fully completed registration form.  And again, absolutely no drop-ins will be allowed because the number of children is limited to 40.

When the church sends you a registration form, they will send a letter with a few other simple details for the day that will make it easier for everyone.  For instance, even though some snacks will be provided, they request that you feed your child before they come, and pack your child?s favorite snacks when you bring them.

Finally, please respond to this letter only by e-mail.  I cannot answer phone calls regarding this event.  If you have questions, please e-mail them to me and I will respond as quickly as I can.  If I cannot answer your question, I will forward your e-mail to the church for their answer.   

We hope this event will be a valuable day for you, and a fun day for your child!  I?m looking forward to receiving an e-mail with your child?s information to begin the registration process!  My Email is jophil22002@yahoo.com

Sincerely,

JoAnn Phillips, Vice President JCFPA