CAFAP - The Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents, Inc.

2008 Legislative Wrap-Up
To wrap up this year’s legislative session, at the link provided below you will find a wrap-up of bill’s the association has supported, followed and/or reported on this session. You will also find reports and links to other information as the session came to an end. Unfortunately HB5497, HB5498, HB5102 and SB159 all died in the Appropriation Committee this year. HB5536, a bill supported by CAFAP now awaits approval from Governor Rell. To read the Legislative Wrap-Up Report you can go to
http://www.cafap.com/documents/2008LegislativeWrap.pdf.

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Learn About the Legislative Process: Monday, May 19th
Deadline for sign-up is May 15, 2008 @ 2:00 p.m.
Come join us on Monday, May 19th for a free legislative training in our Rocky Hill office from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. We are honored to have Katie Martin, a long time veteran of the legislative arena, talk with us about demystifying the legislative process, including the lifecycle of a bill. You will learn how to access legislative information and what you can do as an advocate. A light meal and beverages will be provided. We hope you join us for this informative, relaxed training that will get us off to a great start for the 2009 legislative session. Registration is required. Please contact Wendy Sander at 860.258.3400 to sign up for this training.

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June 5th "Fatherhood" Conference: The Value of a Man In the Life of a Child: Registration brochure now available!

The Value of a Man in the Life of a Child is a lively multi-medium workshop designed for everyone who works with children, including foster, adoptive parents and child welfare professionals. Participants will explore the challenges around increasing the participation of fathers and family men in the lives of kids. See the full regsitration brochure at http://www.cafap.com/conf.htm.

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2008 Bill Tracking Report
To access the full list of bills in the Bill Tracking Report you can go to http://www.cafap.com/documents/legBillsCafap08.pdf

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You are here -> CAFAP Home -> Legislative Advocacy -> Weekly Snapshot 5/14/08
2008 Legislative Wrap-Up To wrap up this year’s legislative session, at the link provided below you will find a wrap-up of bill’s the association has supported, followed and/or reported on this session. You will also find reports and links to other information as the session came to an end. Unfortunately HB5497, HB5498, HB5102 and SB159 all died in the Appropriation Committee this year. HB5536, a bill supported by CAFAP now awaits approval from Governor Rell. To read the Legislative Wrap-Up Report you can go to http://www.cafap.com/documents/2008LegislativeWrap.pdf. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Learn About the Legislative Process: Monday, May 19th Deadline for sign-up is May 15, 2008 @ 2:00 p.m. Come join us on Monday, May 19th for a free legislative training in our Rocky Hill office from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. We are honored to have Katie Martin, a long time veteran of the legislative arena, talk with us about demystifying the legislative process, including the lifecycle of a bill. You will learn how to access legislative information and what you can do as an advocate. A light meal and beverages will be provided. We hope you join us for this informative, relaxed training that will get us off to a great start for the 2009 legislative session. Registration is required. Please contact Wendy Sander at 860.258.3400 to sign up for this training. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><> June 5th "Fatherhood" Conference: The Value of a Man In the Life of a Child: Registration brochure now available! The Value of a Man in the Life of a Child is a lively multi-medium workshop designed for everyone who works with children, including foster, adoptive parents and child welfare professionals. Participants will explore the challenges around increasing the participation of fathers and family men in the lives of kids. See the full regsitration brochure at http://www.cafap.com/conf.htm. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><> 2008 Bill Tracking Report To access the full list of bills in the Bill Tracking Report you can go to http://www.cafap.com/documents/legBillsCafap08.pdf <><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
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