Volunteer Orientation...

Welcome Volunteers!

Below are the documents needed to apply to the volunteer program, the next volunteer orientation date, and the next CPR and 1st Aid certification class offered at our office. Please have all of the forms below completed prior to attending orientation class. You can scan and email them to renee@familylinkkids.com , fax them to 512.532.6555, or bring them completed to turn in before class.

1. Application

2. Background Check Form

3. Confidentiality Statement

4. Child Abuse Acknowledgement

5. Affidavit – MUST BE NOTARIZED (most banks do this for free)

6. Life Matters! With Mariah Podcast Review  – LISTEN HERE 

Have the podcast review ready to fill out while listening.

In addition we will need:

• Cleared TB Test results with in 30 days of starting to volunteer,

• CPR & 1st Aid Certification Infant Adult (See class offered below)

• Copy of photo ID (can be made at orientation class)

Next Volunteer and CPR & 1st Aid Training Classes

For Foster/Adopt Parents, Volunteers, and Mentors will be:

5:30p – 6:30p Volunteer Orientation and

6:30p – 9:00p CPR and 1st Aid

In Austin: Oct 4th 2011 – 5:30p – 9:00p  - BRING PHOTO ID!!

In Austin: Nov 14th 2011 - 5:30p – 9:00p  - BRING PHOTO ID!!

In Austin: Dec 8th 2011 - 5:30p – 9:00p  - BRING PHOTO ID!!

THE AUSTIN CLASS WILL BE $25.00

payable with cash or by check (made to: CPR Resources) at the door.

For Austin: click on the date to register for that class!

Information on Upcoming Classes in San Antonio Coming Soon!!!

The San Antonio Classes are FREE

Courtesy of Laural Ridge Treatment Center

NEW STATE REQUIRED TRAINING!!

Trauma-Informed Care

For Foster/Adopt Parents, Volunteers, and Mentors will be:

In Austin: Oct 6th, 2011 - 6:30p – 8:00p

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Below is a list of items that we need donated to fulfill our vision and make this experience as rewarding as possible for the children.

• Gift certificates to HEB, WAL-Mart etc. for food and paper goods
• Playscape
• Sports Equipment
• Art Supplies

All donations are tax deductible!
Or, to give a financial donation, simply use the donate link in the top-left corner of the website. Thanks!

Mariah Wilde interviewed on The River 102.3 FM in ...

Click below to hear Mariah Wilde, Director of Family Link, interviewed on The River – 102.3 FM in Austin. Click Here to Get the Flash Player if you cannot see the player above

Mentor...

Become a mentor to kids who need it!

From an Adopting Parent...

“We just wanted to send you all another round of thanks…. This was one of the happiest days of our lives! (their adoption day)…this was a testament to the job that each of you do for children. Again, thanks for all you do for us and for the children of Texas. God bless you all.”

Federal Tax Benefit Guide for Foster/Adoptive Par...

The Following is helpful information for anyone who is a foster or adopting parent, or who plans to become one soon.

http://www.nfpaonline.org/content/?page=142

Federal Adoption Tax Credit...

This tax credit provides the adoptive parents with a $10,000 credit per child for expenses paid to adopt. For incomes below $150,000, the entire credit can be taken. For incomes between $150,000-$180,000, a partial credit can be taken. For detailed information, review IRS Form 8839 and instructions. 800-829-3676 www.irs.gov/instructions/i8839/index.html

New Year 2008...

The longer children wait in foster care, the longer they go without knowing what it’s like to have a permanent home. Ten-year-old Katy has been in foster care since a young age. Behind her dimpled cheeks and freckled face (which she calls “angel kisses”) is a curious little girl who loves life.

We took Katy to The Sanctuary at J&M Aviaries, and she was clearly in her element. Katy says she wants to be a veterinarian because she loves animals. This fourth grader does really well in school. Of course, she likes summer as well. “We went swimming every day. I went to the lake. Found a lot of seashells. Made necklaces,” she said.

Foster care is almost all the family like Katy knows. But she remain upbeat and optimistic

about getting adopted. Katy understands what adoption is because she’s seen it happen for other children. But this spunky, husky-voiced Texan needs it to happen for her.

We took Katy to The Sanctuary at J&M Aviaries, and she was clearly in her element. Katy says she wants to be a veterinarian because she loves animals. This fourth grader does really well in school. Of course, she likes summer as well. “We went swimming every day. I went to the lake. Found a lot of seashells. Made necklaces,” she said. Foster care is almost all the family like Katy knows. But she remain upbeat and optimistic about getting adopted. Katy understands what adoption is because she’s seen it happen for other children. But this spunky, husky-voiced Texan needs it to happen for her.