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Events & Classes
EVENTS
July- December 2010
Donate your used or unwanted cell phones at IKEA, California Backyard and other retail locations and help kids, too! This campaign has generated over $6,000! Thank you for supporting the cell phone drive.
Locations:
- IKEA in West Sacramento - 700 IKEA Court
- California Backyard - Roseville, Gold River and Natomas
- KNCO radio station - 1255 East Main Street - Grass Valley
- Sierra Forever Families & Placer Kids offices - Sacramento, Nevada City and Auburn
August 15, 2010
Youth Permanency Day with the Sacramento River Cats game!
Buy a ticket to the August 15th Sacramento River Cats game and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Sierra Forever Families. Not only will you have a great day at the ballgame, but you will help support youth permanency for children living in foster care.
When you purchase a ticket(s), Sacramento River Cats will donate a portion of the ticket price back to Sierra Forever Families. In addition to the proceeds we will receive from ticket sales to the August 15 game, Sierra will have an increased chance to receive a grant from the Sacramento River Cats in 2010.
It's simple, fast and secure to buy your tickets online at TICKET MASTER.
Special Offer Code: family
During the game:
- PSAs about adoption, mentoring and youth permanency
- Information booth on main concourse (stop by and say 'HI')
- Sierra Youth to throw out first pitch
- Sierra Youth to do guest announcing for an inning
- Sierra Youth to lead the crowd in Take Me Out to the Ballgame during 7th inning stretch
- Sierra Youth can run the bases after game completes
September 27, 2010

6th Annual Golf Classic for Kids
Thanks to fundraising events like Sierra Forever Families' Golf Classic for Kids we have been able to place nearly 2,500 children since we opened our doors in 1983. On September 27 you can help a child find their forever family by being a sponsor and participating in our 6th Annual Golf Classic for Kids at the Serrano Country Club.
This is a premier event at one of the most beautiful golf venues in the Sacramento area. As a sponsor, you will receive recognition for your support and enjoy a great round of golf - all to support a great cause!
When: Monday, September 27, 2010
Time: Registration: 7:30am / Shotgun: 9:30am
Where:
Serrano Country Club and Golf Course
What: Golf tournament to benefit Sierra Forever Families
Sponsorships available! Click here for sponsorship levels.
To become a sponsor, contact:
Bobby Cobbs at 916.368.5114 or email him at bcobbs@sierraff.org.
CLASSES
Classes, trainings, workshops and support groups require a reservation.
Sacramento
Second Monday
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EXPLORING PERMANENCY I (Orientation)
6:00pm-9:00pm
Sacramento Office
Call (916) 368-5114, ext. 300 |
Second Wednesday*
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SINGLE & GAY/LESBIAN PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS
6:00pm-8:00pm
Sacramento Office
Call (916) 368-5114, ext. 314
Childcare available with reservations
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Second Thursday*
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ADOPTIVE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
6:30pm-8:00pm
Sacramento Office
Call (916) 484-0410
Childcare available with reservations
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Call for Dates
(Saturday classes)
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EXPLORING PERMANENCY II
9:00am-5:30pm
Sacramento Office
Call (916) 368-5114, ext. 329
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Third Wednesday
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CONCURRENT PLANNING WORKSHOP
6:00pm-9:00pm
Sacramento Office
Call (916) 368-5114, ext. 300
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| Fourth Thursday* |
ADOPTIVE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
12:00pm-2:00pm
First United Methodist Church
730 D Street, Marysville CA
Childcare available with reservations
Call Donna (800) 268-2967
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TBD
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MANDATED CHILD ABUSE
REPORTING TRAINING
6:00pm-8:00pm
Sacramento Office
Call (916) 368-5114, ext. 300
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TBD (Part 1 of 2)
TBD (Part 2 of 2)
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ADOPTION MODULE (Mandatory training after placement and prior to adoption)
6:00pm-9:00pm
Sacramento Office
Call (916) 368-5114, ext. 300
Childcare available with reservations
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Placer County
Wednesday*
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PRE-SERVICE
6:00pm-8:30pm
Ongoing
Placer County Children’s System of Care
Call Donna (530) 887-9982
Call (530) 889-6794 to arrange for child care
Childcare available with reservations
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First Tuesday*
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K. S. S. P. SUPPORT GROUP
6:00pm-7:30pm
Placer Kids, Auburn
Call (916) 774-6802
Childcare available with reservations
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Second Thursday*
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FOSTER/ADOPTIVE SUPPORT GROUP
6:00pm-8:30pm
Placer Kids, Auburn
Call Donna (530) 886-2893
Call Laurie Tyrrell (530) 889-6794 for child care
Childcare available with reservations
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Third Tuesday*
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K. S. S. P. SUPPORT GROUP
6:00pm-7:30pm
Kids First, Roseville
Call (530) 887-3536
Childcare available with reservations
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Third Thursday*
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PK ORIENTATION FOR FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION
6:30pm-8:30pm
Auburn Placer Kids Office
Call Donna (530) 887-9982
Call (530) 889-6794 to arrange for child care
Childcare available with reservations
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| Fourth Thursday* |
FOSTER/ADOPTIVE SUPPORT GROUP
6:00pm-8:30pm
South Placer at Cirby Hills
Call Donna (530) 886-2893
Call Laurie Tyrrell (530) 889-6794 for child care
Childcare available with reservations
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June 3, August 26, December 2*
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CONCURRENT PLANNING WORKSHOP
6:00pm-8:30pm
Placer County Children’s System of Care
Call Donna (530) 886-2893
Childcare available with reservations
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TBD
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ADOPTION MODULE
9:00pm-8:30pm
Placer County Children's System of Care
YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED TO ATTEND
Call Theresa Bardakjian at (530) 889-6758 to reserve a space
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Nevada City
First Wednesday
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EXPLORING PERMANENCY I (Orientation)
6:00pm-9:00pm
Nevada City Office
Call (530) 478-0900
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| Fourth Thursday |
Adoptive Parent Support Group
6:00pm-8:00pm
Nevada City Office
Call Donna (800) 268-2967
Childcare available with reservations |
Chico
First Monday*
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ADOPTIVE PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
7:00pm-9:00pm
520 Cohasset Road Suite 100, Chico CA 95926
Call for more information
childcare available with reservations
530-879-3861
Childcare available with reservations
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Second Monday*
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LIFEBOOK GROUP
7:00pm-9:00pm
520 Cohasset Road Suite 100, Chico CA 95926
Call for more information
childcare available with reservations 530-879-3861
Childcare available with reservations
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Second Wednesday
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PARADISE ADOPTIVE PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
9:30am-1:30pm
Paradise Family Resource Center,
6241 Skyway, Paradise CA, 95969
Call for more information
530-879-3861
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Fourth Thursday
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PARADISE ADOPTIVE PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
6:30pm-8:30pm
Paradise Family Resource Center, 6241 Skyway, Paradise CA, 95969
Call for more information
530-879-3861
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*Childcare available, please make childcare reservations when calling in to sign-up for class.
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| | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 1 Adoptive Parent Support Group Adoptive Parent Support Group6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Nevada City office | 2 | 3 | | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7Exploring Permanency orientation6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Nevada City office:
139 New Mohawk Road
Suite 200
Nevada City, CA 95959 Learn how you can help a child in foster care. Join us for our Exploring Permanency orientation. RSVP required | 8 | 9 | 10 | | 11 | 12 Exploring Permanency Orientation Exploring Permanency Orientation6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sacramento Center - 8928 Volunteer Lane, Suite 240, Sacramento, CA 95835 Learn how you can help a child living in foster care find the love and stability of a loving family. | 13 | 14 | 15PK ORIENTATION FOR FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Placer Kids:
11990 Heritage Oaks Place
Suite 1-B
Auburn, CA 95603 Learn how you can help a child in foster care. PK ORIENTATION FOR FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION. RSVP required.
| 16 | 17 | | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | | 1 Adoptive Parent Support Group Adoptive Parent Support Group6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Nevada City office | 2 | 3 | 4Exploring Permanency orientation6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Nevada City office:
139 New Mohawk Road
Suite 200
Nevada City, CA 95959 Learn how you can help a child in foster care. Join us for our Exploring Permanency orientation. RSVP required | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Adoption License #297000559
Foster Care License #347000195
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