Support Groups
REGION 1 SUPPORT SYSTEMS CONTACT LIST
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Regional Coordinator
Dru Powers - 509-928-6697 dru.powers@juno.com
February 2012
P.O. Box 141359, Spokane Valley, WA 99214-1359
NOTICE: Support group dates and locations may change. Call facilitator to confirm.
Clarkston Facilitator
Angie Derting (Support/Buddy Program)
509-751-8719 angie@homesofhopeproject.org
Meets 1st Thursday ea month @ 7 P.M.
Lewiston First Nazarene Church-childcare provided
Hope Room – Clothes etc.
Angie Derting (Support/Buddy Program)
509-751-8719 angie@homesofhopeproject.org
Meets 1st Thursday ea month @ 7 P.M.
Lewiston First Nazarene Church-childcare provided
Hope Room – Clothes etc.
Colfax Facilitator
No support group meetings currently.
Colville Facilitator
Sandee Kircher (Support/Buddy Program)
509-937-4151 kircherbob@yahoo.com
Meets 2nd Tuesday at 11:30 at Pizza Factory
Call to verify location.
Sandee Kircher (Support/Buddy Program)
509-937-4151 kircherbob@yahoo.com
Meets 2nd Tuesday at 11:30 at Pizza Factory
Call to verify location.
Ferry County Facilitator
Meets 3rd Tuesday; 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Republic Hospital
Methow Valley Facilitator
Aimee Grant 509-997-0412
aimeegrant@communitynet.org
Call or e-mail for meeting location and time.
Aimee Grant 509-997-0412
aimeegrant@communitynet.org
Call or e-mail for meeting location and time.
Moses Lake Facilitator(Support/Buddy Program)
Virginia (Ginny) Johnson
Virginia (Ginny) Johnson
509-398-3122 ginjo73@yahoo.com
4th Thursday, 6:30 P.M. at DSHS office; day care provided.
4th Thursday, 6:30 P.M. at DSHS office; day care provided.
Omak Facilitator(Support/Buddy Program)
Jacque Lott 425-478-3237
jacquelott@yahoo.com
Call or e-mail for meeting day and time.
Jacque Lott 425-478-3237
jacquelott@yahoo.com
Call or e-mail for meeting day and time.
Oroville Facilitator (Support Program)
(no facilitator at this time)
(no facilitator at this time)
Pend Oreille County Facilitator (Support Group)
Contact Kimberly McNaughton at 509-442-2433
or kmcnaughton@lcsnw.org
Contact Kimberly McNaughton at 509-442-2433
or kmcnaughton@lcsnw.org
South Pend Oreille County Support Group meets at the Newport Hospital, 3rd Tuesday each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
North Pend Oreille County Support Group meets the last Friday each month, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kimberly's home.
Wenatchee Facilitator(Support/Buddy Program)
Interim facilitator: Dru Powers, dru.powers@juno.com , 509-928-6697
4th Thursday each month at Wenatchee Seventh Day Adventist Church
Interim facilitator: Dru Powers, dru.powers@juno.com , 509-928-6697
4th Thursday each month at Wenatchee Seventh Day Adventist Church
6 P.M. to 8 P.M. - Child Care provided.
Spokane Valley Support Group & Life Books – Renee’ Siers
509-251-2936 – siers2u@comcast.net
Meets 2nd Saturday ea month – Call or e-mail for location
509-251-2936 – siers2u@comcast.net
Meets 2nd Saturday ea month – Call or e-mail for location
Lori and Jim Bilbruck
(Deer Park Foster/Adopt Support Group)
509-276-4744 - bilbruckfam@gmail.com
Meets 2nd Tuesday ea month at 10:30 A.M. at the Bilbruck home – day care provided at the home
(Deer Park Foster/Adopt Support Group)
509-276-4744 - bilbruckfam@gmail.com
Meets 2nd Tuesday ea month at 10:30 A.M. at the Bilbruck home – day care provided at the home
Night Life Support Group (Evening Meeting)
Amber Sherman, Facilitator
509-467-2964 (cell-499-2456) asherman@lcsnw.org
Meets 4th Tuesday each month – 6:00 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Prince of Peace Church – 8441 N. Indian Trail Rd., Spokane
Day care available – 3 day notice requested
Amber Sherman, Facilitator
509-467-2964 (cell-499-2456) asherman@lcsnw.org
Meets 4th Tuesday each month – 6:00 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Prince of Peace Church – 8441 N. Indian Trail Rd., Spokane
Day care available – 3 day notice requested
Coffee Time Support Group (Morning meeting)
Dea White, Facilitator, 230-1483, jwhitemd@msn.com
Dea White, Facilitator, 230-1483, jwhitemd@msn.com
Ginger Schutt, foster/adoptive parent..
Meets 3rd Thursday ea month – 9:30 to 11:30 A.M.
E. Central Community Center – 5th and Stone
Day care available.
Meets 3rd Thursday ea month – 9:30 to 11:30 A.M.
E. Central Community Center – 5th and Stone
Day care available.
Native American Foster Family Support Group
Aimee and Roger Moses 509-487-1232 and Cell 218-8889
naffsg@live.com
Meets 3rd Saturday ea month 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 Noon
LDS Church, 808 E. Sitka, Spokane - Training and Craft for the children
naffsg@live.com
Meets 3rd Saturday ea month 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 Noon
LDS Church, 808 E. Sitka, Spokane - Training and Craft for the children
Families Raising Relatives Support Group
Dru Powers; 928-6697; dru.powers@juno.com
meets 3rd Thursday each month; 6 - 8 p.m.
505 E. Wedgewood, Spokane (behind Lilac Plaza)
day care provided with 2 day notice.
West Plains Support Group
Cindi Roderick, Facilitator, 499-1100, cindi@execs.com
Meets 3rd Thursday each month - 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Call or e-mail for location - child care provided.
See information below for clothing rooms in the Spokane area.
Teen Closet
The Teen Closet is the result of a joint effort of the Foster Parent Association of Spokane and Robyn Nance of KXLY. They offer teen clothing for any teen connected with Children’s Administration in Region 1. Visit their website at www.teencloset.org or call (509)534-1151 to arrange an appointment. Donations of new or gently used clothing are accepted.
Now open in the Spokane Valley off Argonne at 9212 E. Montgomery, #302. This new location is bigger and can serve more families at a time. Families are welcome from throughout the region by appointment. More information on their website www.teencloset.org. Open the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Referrals by social worker must be submitted first. Call 534-1151 for referrals and information!
Clothing Perk
The Clothing Perk is opened to clothe children ages newborn to 12. Ask your SW for a referral or call 509-362-2301 for more information.
Stevens County Clothing Perk
The new Stevens County Clothing Perk is now open! Call Pam at 509-937-2067 for info on referrals and appointments.
Savvy Moms
Children’s Resale of Clothes,
Furniture, Toys, Accessories
1510 N. Argonne, Suite E
Spokane Valley
509-892-4371
e-mail: savvymoms@live.com
Newborn through size 16
Offered by foster parents:
Jennifer and Nelson Fancher
Julianne’s Prom Closet
Julianne’s Prom Closet is open by appointment only and is at 218 N. Bernard St., in the basement of the Fruci Building in Spokane.
The Prom Closet accepts donations of quality new and gently used formal wear, as well as shoes, jewelry, purses and wraps.
Call 939-6324 to set up an appointment or make a donation.
