Foster and Adoptive Parent Group

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Pending

Program Identification

Location:

Choctaw Library

Date:

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	30	15 minutes	8	00	00 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Are you a foster or adoptive parent? Join us as we discuss our experiences and support each other in a welcoming environments. Expect snacks, community, guest speakers, and parents like yourself. There will be separate activities for children who are accompanying parents in the group.

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Senior (ages 55+)

Primary Event Type:

Child Development

Additional Event Types:

Health & Wellness

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: U-Shape , Tables: 6 , Chairs: 12 , Notes: Staff: Shanna Shadoan Presenter: Joann Miller , Phone: 405-684-1661 , Email: [email protected] Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Ever third Tuesday at 6:30 pm

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

Registration Starting Time:

12:00

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

6:30 pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
30	5

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

volunteer

Program Justification

Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?:

Yes

Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?:

Yes

How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?:

We are building a smarter community by bringing together people with similar needs so they can learn from each other and support each other in their journeys.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.

Why will this program be successful?:

Foster parents in the area have expressed lots of interest in a support group.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance, informal interviews.

Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?:

Yes

Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?:

Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?:

Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)

Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites

Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)

Visit a community organization to promote

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

Book display

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.

Supply/Shopping List:

Snacks

Final Comments:

n/a

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.