Author: Celina Granato

In this first summer’s issue of the QPI Network News, we’ll dive right into… 

1. QPi InSITES – the latest and greatest from our sites featuring California, Louisiana, Florida, and Minnesota;
2. Registering for July’s Webinar, a Fireside Chat with QPI Co-Creator Carole Shauffer;
3. News about online Champion training for August and our first annual Champions Conference in Reno, Nevada this September;
4. Catching Them Doing QPI — nominate those prioritizing strong relationships for children in care; and
5. Your monthly website updates!

In this issue:

• QPI National Conference Recap
• National Reunification and Fatherhood Awareness month events
• Website Resource Update

What a month, QPI Network!

Not only is May #NationalFosterCareMonth, a time to recognize and highlight the experiences of those impacted by foster care systems, but our 2022 QPI Virtual National Conference is also happening this month. Next week, QPI members from across the nation will convene online to continue efforts ensuring all children and youth in the foster care system have the love and support they need to become thriving adults every day of the year. If you haven’t yet registered for the national conference, there’s still time. Registration for the national conference is open through this Friday. And, we still have scholarships available for youth and birth parents to join! Email us this week about scholarship requests.

This month’s newsletter focuses on May events highlighting opportunities to contribute to the QPI movement, including your invitation to submit QPI nominations. Additionally…

Greetings, QPI Network,

It’s April and we’re showering you with fantastic QPI work updates and opportunities! This month, you’ll read about new published research and QPI site updates. It’s important that you read through to the end of this newsletter totake heed of event updates and offerings. Make sure you act now to:

1. Early Register for the QPI Virtual National Conference by Thursday, April 14th;
2. Register for week’s QPI Statewide Quarterly Meetings (Tuesday for Florida and Wednesday for California!); and 
3. Register for April’s QPI Webinar because this month we’re talking about the theme for next month’s national conference: Parenting matters!

As always, you’ll see a list of what’s new on qpi4kids.org that will round up this month’s network news for you. Enjoy!

Greetings, QPI Partners,

This month your QPI Network News informs about both March and upcoming online events! Make sure you’re in the know — read about, watch a video, and/or register for the: 

1. 2022 Virtual National Conference Registration; 
2. Register for March QPI Practice Exchange; 
3. Happy Social Work Month Offerings; 
4. April Statewide Quarterly Meetings; and

Before you go, check out what’s new on qpi4kids.org below. The QPI Champions Portal is now up online for our Champions!

Greetings, QPI Partners, It’s February! And this month, your QPI Network News gets right to the heart of the matter:  1. 2022 National Conference Save The Date;  2. QPI Site Happenings; 3. Pandemic Aid Opportunity for California Adoptive Caregivers; 4. Register for Two February QPI Web Events; and 5. March 2022 International Fostering Exchange

Happy New Year, QPI Partners and Friends,

We’re already more than halfway through January, and there’s so much happening. This round-up resolves to bring you great network news for an exciting start to the year: 

1. QPI is Seen as a Promising Early Childhood Mental Health Change Initiative; 
2. QPO Data on Early Connections; 
3. CA and FL Statewide Meeting Summaries; 
4. 2021 Child Welfare System Changemakers Recognized; 
5. Register Now for January Web Events on Sibling Relationships; and
6. Affordable High-Quality Social-Emotional Online Training Series…

Seasons Greeting, QPI Partners and Friends!

As 2021 comes to an end, we want to take a moment to thank you for your commitment and support of the children and youth in foster care. While this year has seen challenges, we have also seen much progress. Together we have worked to ensure every child has the most important support – loving and nurturing parenting. We have advocated to ensure that children’s individual developmental, education, health, housing, and mental and physical health needs were prioritized, and that every child received the love and care they deserve. 

Dear QPI Partners and Friends,

In December’s QPI Network News, we have rounded up for you:

1. The Giving List;
2. QPI Site Updates;
3. For December Web Events, remember to register for “Elevate and Celebrate”!

And before you go, it’s not too late to submit QPI site accomplishments at the provided link, as well as view all that’s new on qpi4kids.org!

Dear QPI Partners and Friends,

In this month’s QPI Network News, we have rounded up for you:

1. Mark Your Calendars for #GivingTuesday!
2. QPI Site Work Updates;
3. Affinity Group Happenings — Fatherhood Innovation Group and the International Foster Care Exchange;
4. November QPI Web Events, complete with registration links; and
5. A Save-The-Date to “Elevate and Celebrate”!

And before you go, check out our new tri-fold QPI Brochure which you can download from our website’s “Resources” section. It’s not too late for sites to submit their QPI site accomplishments with the submission link we have provided! Additionally, review the list about what’s new on qpi4kids.org.