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KaleidoSCOOP Monthly Newsletter June 2017

Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers) Self Advocacy Group

June 14, 2017

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mid-Atlantic Human Service Corporation main office

2109 Laurel Bush Road

Bel Air, MD 20105

We have established a self advocacy group that welcomes not

only the individuals that we serve but others as well. All

individuals enjoy having their own social event where they

can discuss whatever recent success they have had, current

events and hold fundraisers.

Contact:

Parnell Barmer

443-468-9815

Participating in the Color me Mine

event for Mother’s day!

Praise for Kaleidoscope

We thought we would share just a few of the

compliments we received this month.

I just got off phone with Kevin’s mom. She stated that Kevin

and his KFS provider Jose were meant to work together. Mom

said, “I can’t say enough great things about Jose!”

--Submitted by Emily Musika, KFS Clinical Coordinator

I just wanted to pass along some great praise I got today from

Beth’s family. The family expressed to me how grateful they

are to have Jenna Willen working with their daughter Beth.

Jenna has really stepped up to be there for Beth with some

unexpected changes in her life. Cindy reported that Beth gets

very excited and looks forward to Jenna being there with her.

Jenna has taken the initiative to find new activities for Beth to

participate in. Beth’s family is so grateful to have Jenna and

asked to add an additional day of services.

--Submitted by Janelle Eshleman

Message from Executive Director, Dr. TaraColleen Macatee

Based on our vision statement of “dedication” for June, I

would like to start with a quote from Helen Keller, “The world

is moved not only by the mighty shoves of the heroes,

but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest

worker.” The reason I bring this up is because our agency has

been full of growth, growth that can only be defined by the

dedication of each staff member. Their extraordinary

contribution as an individual exemplifies the goals we achieve

on a daily basis. At a recent staff meeting, we did an exercise

that beautifully defined the unique strengths – the “aggregate”

of our team that continues to influence our success. With

offices in PA, MA, MD, DC, NJ and more on the way, we are

able to make a difference in countless lives. In fact, the

dedication of the individuals we serve match our own as

evident by the photos, successes and new adventures that are

sent to us. We proudly post many of them on Facebook, and in

our newsletters. We honor the dedication-the “heroes” and

“tiny workers” that construct our KFS team.

Jeffery and Jo Jo

hanging out!

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MISSION MONDAY

KFS recognizes the providers who give exceptional service! Patricia Ellison for working hard to bring Clinton out of his shell!

Jenna Willen has received so much praise from Beth’s family. She has been the perfect fit

for Beth!

Kambaja Bukasa is super flexible. She works very well with all of her individuals!

Petteta Gaye has been wonderful. Her families have expressed how much they love

working with her.

Stephanie Moore is working so well with all her individual. She handled a very difficult

situation with grace and professionalism!

Hazel Robertson is adored by every single family and individual!

Jenna Foley took an Emergency Respite 48 hour case with 4 hours notice!

Dontria Larker is a constant professional and always on time with his paperwork!

Taylor DeAngleis is always going above and beyond with her individuals and activities!

Jody Weiss works diligently with her individuals and travels to the office for activities!

Amy Repko has done really great work with her paperwork, communication, BSPs and

planning. She has become a true asset to the KFS team!

London Mcgill is truly appreciated by her family, individual and our KFS coordinator for

her great communication!

Thank you Jim

for hosting a

super fun

evening of

Bingo for our

peer group!

SPOTLIGHT on Austin!

Ki-Ki Speller, one of our awesome

IC's from Lancaster took it upon

herself to organize a Prom night for

Austin. They attended the IU13 prom

in style! Ki-Ki did an absolutely

amazing job reaching out and

networking with local businesses to

make this a true Prom experience for

Austin! As so proudly said by

Stephanie Martin, our Lancaster

County Activity Coordinator, “I love

when our IC's use their resources and

talents to benefit their client!! I'm

sure a few tears of joy were part of

the evening.”

Josh playing

basketball!

55 of us at our 2nd

Phillies

Game this season!

Tamir at the Woodbridge

Book Fair!

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We absolutely love these cupcakes;

and so easy. Enjoy!

Ice Cream Cupcakes Ingredients Buttermilk-Vanilla Cupcakes

4 pints ice cream and gelato,

slightly softened Directions Using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream

scoop, press a scoop of ice cream

or gelato on top of 1 cupcake.

Repeat with remaining cupcakes and ice cream or gelato.

SPOTLIGHT

We would like to highlight Clinton this month for his continued positivity

and progress towards a fulfilling and happy life. Clinton and DSP-Patricia

Ellison are working on his interaction with staff and in the community. He

has been very out going and willing to participate in outings such as

bowling, lunches, theater and parties. Clinton has made cookies, cakes, and

breakfast. He has completes his grocery lists and does the subsequent

shopping.

Clinton is making great progress in keeping

a monthly budget of his finances , clothes,

shopping, haircuts and, even purchasing

equipment for the farm. He has shown

exceptional improvement with his anger;

and is responsive to redirection and

reviewing his options when he becomes

upset. Clinton is recently able to make a

schedule of the events he is interested in

attending and expresses his dislike for

an event that he is not interested in

attending. In the month of May he has

received his certification in Fork Lift

Driving and his Driver License. His resume has been completed and he has

expressed his interest in working at Lowes, Home Depot or the Tractor

Store as a Fork Lift Driver/ Stock person.

He loves farming of any sort, often helping the neighbors with their farm

needs without asking for payment.. He is very family orientated, especially

with his mother and grandmother and is willing to help them in any way

possible. We are so lucky to have Clinton as part of our KFS team!

You really should

join our weekly

peer support group

… that’s us doing

yoga in the park!

Carlos got a hole-in-

one! And Alicia is

concentrating on the

10th

hole!

This is our KFS

Fingerprint Tree

that we made at

our group activity!

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A special shout-out to our Kaleidoscope individuals who

are going to the Special Olympics Championships at

Penn State University!

Prince for basketball!

Weronika for swimming!

Edward for weightlifting!

Jill for horseback riding!

Michael for basketball!

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions

10632 Little Patuxent Parkway

Suite 230, Columbia MD 21044

P: 443-583-3700 F: 610-527-8672

www.kfamilysolutions.org

www.facebook.com/kfscares

www.linkedin.com/company/kaleidos

cope-family-solutions-inc-

www.twitter.com/kfscares

www.instagram.com/kfscares

Congratulations Are In Order! See our individuals in the news!

Mike has been employed at Giant in Harrisburg for one year now! He has braved

the sun/rain/hail/wind and snow! We are so of proud of Mike for all his hard

work and dedication to his job as a cart pusher has also been learning how to bag

groceries. With help from his KFS team, Mike is fully independent in his job!!

When he isn't working at Giant he enjoys CATRA, walking his dog and

participating in Special Olympics.

We are super excited for Joshua to become a part of the Kaleidoscope family!

Welcome to Stacy from Lebanon. Stacy enjoys bowling, going to the park for a

walk, music and volunteering. Stacy’s goal is to increase her ability to make her

own choices.

Michael recently competed in a “Rock ’n’ Glow” bowling event in Johnstown

and wanted to show them to us. He is an active member of Special Olympics and

is an excellent bowler.

Thank you for representing KFS at the

Autism Speaks Walk!

Nick

Jill

Ebony at the African

American Museum!