We believe all children are entitled to a safe and nurturing family experience and families choosing to provide such experiences deserve the respect and support of the community.
Please let caregivers with separated siblings 8-18 know of this great opportunity. An application is attached or can be accessed at www.camptobelongwa.org For further information, contact Bob Partlow at bob.partlow@dshs.wa.gov 360-902-8063.
For the sixth year, separated siblings in Washington state will have the opportunity to attend Camp To Belong. The camp reunites siblings separated because of foster care or other out-of-home care arrangements.
You can go to www.camptobelongwa.org for an application. If you are interested in working as a counselor, you can also get information at that site
Brothers and sisters separated from each other due to out of home care are eligible again this year to attend Camp To Belong Washington in Port Orchard in August.
This is a great opportunity for siblings to connect in a camp whose program is specifically designed to strength the sibling bond. More than 260 brothers and sisters have been reunited at this camp since 2006.
The 2012 Camp To Belong Washington basics are:
- Campers are to be 8-18
- They can be in foster care, relative care, adopted, living with biological parents guardianship, as long as at least one of the siblings is separated from the others.
- Camp dates are August 15-20 at Miracle Ranch in Port Orchard
- Transportation is provided for all campers in Eastern Washington
- There is no cost to campers or caregivers
- The application deadline is April 21. Campers will be selected the next week.
To fill out an application, click on www.camptobelongwa.org
Questions? Contact Bob Partlow: bob.partlow@dshs.wa.gov
360-902-8063
Interested in helping support foster families in Washington State? Contact:
Mike Canfield
360 990-1255
mkbeth@comast.net
