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SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Eating Disorders and Beyond (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 \nThis 6-hour focused topic training for caregivers covers how to recognize and support disordered eating and recovery from disordered eating.  Participants will learn when and how to seek professional help\, feeding practices to encourage a positive eating environment for all ages\, and reasons that hoarding occurs and how to respond to it. \nMeaghan Ormsby\, MS\, RD is a Registered Dietitian with 15 years of experience treating disordered eating and child feeding issues. She sees male and female clients of all ages in her private practice in Edmonds\, WA. Her graduate thesis focused on the benefits of a positive relationship with food related to healthy habits and sustained healthy eating practices.  She has experience with food insecurity as a respite foster care provider and an adoptive mother. Meaghan is also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-eating-disorders-and-beyond-part-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T120000
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SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - ABCs of Autism\, Behaviors and Coping Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This valuable class for foster parents\, caregivers\, and staff highlights Autism\, current research\, sensory-related characteristics\, common behaviors\, and related school interventions.  Join Larry Davis\, special education advocate\, as he shares a unique perspective of supporting kids on the spectrum at school and home by addressing anxiety related symptoms through emotional resilience strategies including science-based self-regulation techniques. \n“This Workshop is one of the most inspirational\, informative\, and insightful presentations on this topic we have seen in years … what a breath  of fresh air.” [recent participant: Fall 2014]. \nIn addition\, Larry will share successful advocacy strategies for participants in support of Autism related IEP and 504 Plan interventions. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-abcs-of-autism-behaviors-and-coping-strategies-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T120000
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CREATED:20210920T215800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T215800Z
UID:5742-1633168800-1633176000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE-Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (8 Part Training)
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of 8 \nThis is the first in an eight-part training series focusing on “Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma.” Over the entire course\, you will work through what trauma is\, how it affects children and those around them\, and how you can support the child and yourself. \nPart 1 is an introduction to the concept of trauma as an underlying factor in the challenging behaviors of some foster children. You will get a look at “real world” examples of situations in which a child’s trauma is manifesting in different ways. You also will be guided through the “Essential Elements of Trauma-Informed Parenting\,” tools you may find helpful immediately. When you are done you will be able to describe trauma-informed parenting and its benefits\, which will set you up for success as you move forward in this course. \nPre-requisites: Each of the eight parts of “Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma” must be taken in sequential order. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-caring-for-children-who-have-experienced-trauma-8-part-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210920T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T221307Z
UID:5764-1633168800-1633179600@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Eating Disorders and Beyond (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Part 2 \nThis 6-hour focused topic training for caregivers covers how to recognize and support disordered eating and recovery from disordered eating.  Participants will learn when and how to seek professional help\, feeding practices to encourage a positive eating environment for all ages\, and reasons that hoarding occurs and how to respond to it. \nMeaghan Ormsby\, MS\, RD is a Registered Dietitian with 15 years of experience treating disordered eating and child feeding issues. She sees male and female clients of all ages in her private practice in Edmonds\, WA. Her graduate thesis focused on the benefits of a positive relationship with food related to healthy habits and sustained healthy eating practices.  She has experience with food insecurity as a respite foster care provider and an adoptive mother. Meaghan is also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-eating-disorders-and-beyond-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210920T220006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T220006Z
UID:5744-1633179600-1633186800@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (Part 2)
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URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-caring-for-children-who-have-experienced-trauma-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211003T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210920T221514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T221514Z
UID:5766-1633253400-1633260600@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Emotion Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Emotion Coaching is a research based method from the Talaris Institute and the Gottman Institute that gives caregivers a way to help children learn about emotions. Research shows that when caregivers value and guide emotions using this important method\, children do better in many ways.\n\nThese children tend to:\n\nForm stronger friendships with peers\nHave higher self esteem\nRegulate their moods more easily\nBe more successful in their problem solving skills\nBounce back from emotional events more quickly\nGet sick less often\n\n\nEmotion Coaching helps prepare children from birth to 5 years old for the challenges they face throughout their lifetime. A child’s ability to delight in the happy times and recover from the bad ones is a key part of emotional health. By learning and practicing the 5 steps of Emotion Coaching\, you can make an important investment in a child’s future.\n\n\nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-emotion-coaching-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210920T220117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T220117Z
UID:5746-1633255200-1633262400@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (Part 3)
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URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-caring-for-children-who-have-experienced-trauma-part-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211003T150000
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CREATED:20210920T220221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T220221Z
UID:5748-1633266000-1633273200@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (Part 4)
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URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-caring-for-children-who-have-experienced-trauma-part-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211004T143000
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CREATED:20210922T020035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T020035Z
UID:5792-1633352400-1633357800@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Paper Trail:  Documentation Training for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:To remember an idea\, you might write it down. At an event\, you might take a picture. As a caregiver\, you are the custodian of the milestones and memories of a child’s life for the whole welfare team\, so understanding how and why to document elements of that is crucial. \nThis 1.5-hour webinar training will cover best practices for documentation to prepare and support you and others involved in the child’s life\, with the ultimate goal of sharing information\, concerns and progress. Focused learnings around why documentation matters are central to the course – specific scenarios help translate ideas to real-life examples. You also will leave with an individualized plan for what\, when and how to document\, based on the process that will work best for you. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-paper-trail-documentation-training-for-caregivers-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T103000
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CREATED:20210922T015904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T015904Z
UID:5790-1633424400-1633429800@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Kinship 101: Information for Relatives and Suitable Others
DESCRIPTION:The financial\, legal\, and emotional issues of raising a relative’s child can be challenging. Services and support when raising a relative’s child can be a lifesaver.  Kinship caregiving in all of its forms is becoming increasingly common.  Recent WA State child welfare data (Partners for Our Children-1/1/2015)   show that 41 percent of children in out of home care are living with a relative.  Many more children are living with relatives or other close family friends informally\, without the ongoing supervision of the state’s foster care system. \nOften kinship caregivers do not access the benefits which are available to them. This class will address the issues that Kinship Caregivers struggle with most: \n\nFinancial Needs\nLegal Challenges\nNavigating public service systems\nNeeding more social services\nInformation about resources/caregiving\n\nThis 90 minute webinar is designed for licensed and unlicensed caregivers caring for children currently or previously involved in the dependency system.  Caregiver Core Training (CCT) is not a prerequisite. However\, this course is supplemental to CCT for kinship caregivers\, and can be a field experience during CCT. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-kinship-101-information-for-relatives-and-suitable-others-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210920T214856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T214856Z
UID:5734-1633424400-1633435200@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - As They Grow:  The Drug Impacted Infant and Toddler (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 \nThis 6 hour focused topic training for caregivers provides an in-depth exploration of Drug Impacted Infants and Toddlers. The training focuses on how to identify and address the impacts drugs have on infants and toddlers; how to recognize symptoms; set up a successful environment and work together with the team in providing care for the child. The takeaway from this training is feeling empowered to care for a drug impacted Infant as they grow through infancy\, toddler and preschool. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-as-they-grow-the-drug-impacted-infant-and-toddler-part-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210922T015055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T015055Z
UID:5780-1633446000-1633453200@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Introduction to Positive Discipline
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Positive Discipline is a 2-hour in-service level training for foster\, kinship and suitable adult caregivers. This introductory training will help caregivers learn the basic parenting approach of the Positive Discipline model by providing several group activities and discussions based in real life scenarios. Positive Discipline focuses on teaching valuable social and life skills to children instead of using any form of punishment\, rewards\, praise\, permissiveness or logical consequences. Positive Discipline focuses on helping participants learn how to use effective discipline that is kind and firm\, creates connection before correction\, is empowering and encouraging to children to believe in their own capability\, and keeps the joy in caregiving. \nIn addition to this introductory course\, the Alliance invites caregivers to attend the full 15-hour Parenting the Positive Discipline Way training series. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-introduction-to-positive-discipline-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210922T014600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T014600Z
UID:5774-1633510800-1633521600@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Introduction to Adoption From Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:This 3-hour in-service training for caregivers provides an introduction to the adoption process including the homestudy\, adoption support\, the legal process and steps to adoption. This training is open to all participants: those who have not taken Caregiver Core Training\, those who have\, and those who are using the training as a field placement. This training helps caregivers consider their decisions around public and private agencies and whether to foster to adopt or pursue adoption only.  The focus of the training is understanding the process including the emotional impacts of commitment\, changing your family\, grieving and attachment. \nThe training will also give information about: \n\nopen adoptions\nthe placement process\nresources\nand more.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-introduction-to-adoption-from-foster-care-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210920T215056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T215056Z
UID:5736-1633597200-1633608000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - As They Grow:  The Drug Impacted Infant and Toddler (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Part 2 \nThis 6 hour focused topic training for caregivers provides an in-depth exploration of Drug Impacted Infants and Toddlers. The training focuses on how to identify and address the impacts drugs have on infants and toddlers; how to recognize symptoms; set up a successful environment and work together with the team in providing care for the child. The takeaway from this training is feeling empowered to care for a drug impacted Infant as they grow through infancy\, toddler and preschool. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-as-they-grow-the-drug-impacted-infant-and-toddler-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210922T014240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T014240Z
UID:5770-1633597200-1633608000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE- Healthy Sexual Development
DESCRIPTION:This three hour webinar will provide you with tools and resources about Healthy Sexual Development needed to ensure the children in your care have the necessary information and support to become healthy adults. Upon completion\, you will be able to identify what healthy sexual development is by age and stage of development\, recognize your own possible discomfort in talking about healthy sexual development with children and youth\, and you will be able to integrate healthy sexual development conversations with children and youth into everyday life. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-healthy-sexual-development-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210922T024602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T024602Z
UID:5826-1633597200-1633608000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Why Children Lie:  Development\, Trauma\, and Supporting the Truth
DESCRIPTION:Lying is a complex\, layered behavior that involves both the person telling the lie and the perception of the person receiving it\, as well as each person’s history and development. Surprised it’s not so black and white? This training will take you through understanding what lying is\, why it happens and how to support the truth. \n“Why Children Lie” addresses lying on several levels. You will look at your own attitude about lying and how your values and beliefs affect that perception. The course will cover what lying looks like in different stages of development and what the motivating factors may be for a child. You will also talk about the societal norms around lying and how to support a child telling the truth. You will learn how to set a child up for being truthful through positive communication\, and how to make changes to your own behavior and responses. \nThe impact of trauma is a big part of this training\, too\, as trauma and other diagnoses impact the ability to be truthful. You will talk about how lying can be a trauma response and what you can do to change the pattern. \nWhen you leave the class\, you will have a deeper understanding of how to respond to children when they lie and how to prevent lying. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-why-children-lie-development-trauma-and-supporting-the-truth-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210922T023709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T023709Z
UID:5816-1633683600-1633708800@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Taking With Children About Race
DESCRIPTION:Recent research has shown that children have very complex understandings of differences and how they make meaning of stereotypes. Far from being color-blind\, most children are aware of how their own skin color is an advantage or disadvantage.  They also judge their peers based on these differences — even though many adults believe young children in today’s generation don’t stereotype. Because of this\, it is important to give children anti-bias messages\, through actions and words that actively counter what they are internalizing and witnessing in the world. \nIn this workshop we will explore how children and youth learn and practice racism and privilege. Participants will learn strategies to for acting on teachable moments and ways to create counter narratives. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-taking-with-children-about-race/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211008T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210922T180826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T180826Z
UID:5828-1633687200-1633692600@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:HATC Education Forum - Community-Based Response to Harm
DESCRIPTION:How do we respond to harm in ways that center the healing and dignity of all those involved\, including those who have caused harm? Our community has the answers and has been practicing transformative responses to harm for generations. At this training\, we will explore some of these responses and add new ideas\, resources\, and options for all of those impacted by gender-based violence. \nOct 8 2021 Ed Forum (002)
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/hatc-education-forum-community-based-response-to-harm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210922T023218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T023218Z
UID:5810-1633942800-1633950000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Relative/Kinship Caregiving:  Navigating Change in Family Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:You made the choice to step in and provide care for a child when they needed it. This choice changed the day-to-day rhythms of your life and the life of the child or children you are caring for. As a grandparent or relative caregiver\, this choice also changed your relationship with the child(ren)’s parents and sometimes with other adults in your family. In this course\, we will explore how family relationships between adults have change and how you feel about these changes. We will learn and practice solution-focused communication skills that might help in navigating relationships with the parents of the child(ren) you are caring for. Lastly\, we will review resources and sources of support to help lighten your load. \nSpecial Instructions:\n\n\nThis course is one of two that are focused on supporting kin caregivers to navigate the changes in their family relationships. The other focuses on understanding and supporting the children placed with you as they experience complicated feelings about their parents and their new living situation. We highly encourage you to sign up for the partner course to this one\, “Raising Your Relative: Supporting the Child in Your Care (webinar)” — https://allianceforchildwelfare.org/content/raising-your-relative-suppor… — which focuses on understanding and supporting the children placed in your care. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-relative-kinship-caregiving-navigating-change-in-family-dynamics-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211011T143000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210603T203837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T203837Z
UID:5492-1633957200-1633962600@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:QPR Suicide Prevention - Online
DESCRIPTION:QPR Suicide Prevention Training provides individuals with the skills to identify the warning signs of suicide\, learn how to interrupt the crisis\, and know how to direct a person to proper care. This training is offered free to anyone to help our community recognize the warning signs of suicide and assist others in need.\nAs a QPR Gatekeeper\, you will:\n•Recognize the warning signs of suicide\n•Know how to offer hope\n•Know how to get help and save a life \nTo Register for a FREE QPR training session\, visit\nfamilyess.org/QPR or call (360)754-7629 \nQPR 2021 Coordinated – Community Foundation Sponsored
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/qpr-suicide-prevention-online-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210922T023411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T023411Z
UID:5812-1634029200-1634036400@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Relative/Kinship Caregiving:  Supporting the Child in Your Care
DESCRIPTION:You made the choice to step in and provide care for a child when they needed it. This choice changed the day-to-day rhythms of your life\, and the life of the child or children you are caring for. The changes that come with assuming full time care of a child bring with them a host of feelings and often added stressors. In this course\, we will explore how this experience is impacting you and how to cope and care for yourself through the inevitable ups and downs. Then\, we will shift our focus to understanding the feelings and behaviors the children are experiencing. It is common for them to have conflicting feelings about their parents\, the situation and even you. We will consider how to accept their feelings\, respond to their statements and questions\, and support them as they navigate this. Lastly\, we will review resources and sources of support\, particularly support for children of all ages who are challenged by this transition and need support to not just survive but to thrive. \nSpecial Instructions:\n\n\nThis course is one of two that are focused on supporting kin caregivers to navigate the changes in their family relationships. The other focuses on understanding how your relationship with the child(ren)’s parents have changed\, and learning a communication technique to reduce conflict and increase collaboration in service of supporting the child(ren). We highly encourage you to sign up for the partner course to this one\, “Raising Your Relative: Navigating Change in Family Dynamics (webinar)” — https://allianceforchildwelfare.org/content/raising-your-relative-naviga… — which focuses on understanding how this has changed your relationships with other adults in your family\, and learning a communication technique to reduce conflict and increase collaboration. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-relative-kinship-caregiving-supporting-the-child-in-your-care-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211012T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210920T213952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T213952Z
UID:5725-1634031000-1634040000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Advanced Adoption:  Effects of Trauma and Loss on Adopted Children
DESCRIPTION:For many children in foster care\, the path up to\, including and even after adoption can include trauma\, grief and loss. As a potential adoptive parent\, it’s crucial that you understand the story a foster child is bringing to you and what part you can play in that. \nThis course\, “Advanced Adoption: The Effects of Trauma and Loss on Adopted Children\,” takes you beyond the introductory level into beginning to understand more deeply the emotional\, mental and physical needs an adoptive child may have. A startlingly high number of adoptions are not successful\, which is why it is so important that you have realistic expectations and adequate support\, both of which are explored in this training. \nYou will first be guided through a discussion around the definition of adoption\, including what it is and what it isn’t\, and you will be encouraged to share your ideals and goals as an adoptive parent. You will then spend a majority of your time learning about the impact of trauma\, grief\, loss and ACES (adverse childhood experiences) on development in adopted children\, and exploring how to recognize behaviors related to these issues. This includes training on attachment and learning ways to strengthen your bond with the children in your care depending on their attachment style. \nWhen you leave the training\, you will have numerous new training resources and supports to assist you as you navigate this new environment. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-advanced-adoption-effects-of-trauma-and-loss-on-adopted-children-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20211013T155919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T155939Z
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SUMMARY:FPAWS - Pacific Northwest Caregivers Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us November 19 – 21\, 2021 at Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound\, WA. \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have already reserved a room at the lodge\, your reservation will move to the new date. If not\, call 1-866-941-9653 by 10-18-2021. Hotel discount code will be included in your registration confirmation email. \nIf you have already paid for meals or Kids Kamp during the cancelled event\, you will be emailed a code to apply your credit to this year’s conference. \nFor questions or more information\, contact Mike Canfield\, mike@fpaws.org or Christin Kundert\, christin@fpaws.org. \nRegister at Pacific Northwest Caregivers Conference • RSVPify
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/fpaws-pacific-northwest-caregivers-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T123000
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SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Understanding Family Time Supervision for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:As a caregiver\, you can play multiple roles on a child’s care team\, including being a supervisor for Family Time. This training gives you an introduction to the requirements of these visits and will guide you through evaluating your own potential appropriateness to take on this responsibility. \nIf you aren’t familiar with Family Time\, the course gives a clear definition of what it is and how you are both expected and invited to participate. (If you are interested in learning more before taking this training\, the webinar “Caregiver’s Responsibility in Supporting Family Time” is recommended as a starting point.) Then you will move into the core of the course\, learning the expectations around Family Time supervision and understanding who can play that role. You will be guided through what you need to know if you take on the role of supervisor\, including how to establish rapport with parent and child\, guidelines around intervention in visits\, and what to document and how.  Many real-life scenarios will help you put the lessons into practice and be better prepared to implement the tools you learn. \nWhen you leave the course you will understand how you can best support the supervision of Family Time\, the valuable way parents and children can stay bonded. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-understanding-family-time-supervision-for-caregivers-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T150000
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CREATED:20210922T023534Z
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SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - So You Have a New Placement\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Getting a new placement is a big transition\, and there are many ways you can prepare for and navigate the process to make it as successful as possible for yourself\, your family and the youth or child. This webinar addresses both the emotional elements to new placements and the practical details of requirements\, paperwork\, forms and expectations. \nYou will focus on four areas: Getting Ready; The First Day\, Week and Month; Settling In; and Working With the System. You will share ideas with other participants around how to prepare for a new placement\, including ways to make them feel comfortable and safety precautions to take. A big part of this training is understanding which forms you will receive and what they mean; what meetings\, appointments or hearings you need to be aware of; and who the key players are during this time. \nYou will leave the training with an understanding of what is expected during the first 30 days of a new placement. You also will know how to access resources when you have questions – you will probably have many\, but there is a great community of support available to you and the new child in your care. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-so-you-have-a-new-placement-now-what-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
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SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Invitation to Aggression Replacement Training (Part1)
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 \nThis 6 hour focused topic training for caregivers teaches what drives aggressive behavior and develops skills required to give youth a chance for success.  Caregivers will learn skills to teach the children in their care increased moral reasoning\, how to replace antisocial behaviors with positive alternatives\, and how to respond to anger in a nonaggressive manner. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-invitation-to-aggression-replacement-training-part1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210922T024100Z
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SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Trust-Based Relational Intervention:  Introduction and Overview to TBRI
DESCRIPTION:TBRI® (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) is an attachment-based\, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. This course is an overview designed to give you exposure to all parts of TBRI® by highlighting the ways in which each section of the intervention strategy fits into the holistic nature of TBRI®. The first few activities provide an opportunity for you to become comfortable with each other\, share successes and challenges with each other\, and become familiar with the basic ideas of TBRI®. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-trust-based-relational-intervention-introduction-and-overview-to-tbri-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210920T215447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T215447Z
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SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Caregiver's Responsibility in Supporting Family Time
DESCRIPTION:This 90 minute webinar training for caregivers covers what you should know about why Family Time matters for all those involved in a dependency case. The course will teach you a wide range of how you can support Family Time including preparing children for visits\, supervising visits\, providing transportation\, sharing information with the birth family\, and much more. You will learn why Family Time matters and the range of possibilities for what Family Time may look like including location options\, frequency and length of visits\, and level of supervision. As a caregiver you play a role in making Family Time successful and this training will teach you how. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-caregivers-responsibility-in-supporting-family-time-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T163000
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SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
DESCRIPTION:This 6-hour focused topic training for caregivers develops an understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as presented in DSM 5 and alternate behavioral descriptions from Daniel Amen MD.  The training also covers the common developmental course of ADHD and a 7 Step Intervention pathway for home and school success. \nRandi Hankins has over 30 years of clinical experience in community mental health in Washington State.  She is an Associate Professor in the Clinical Master’s of Social Work Program at Walla Walla University.  She maintains a fulltime clinical practice on a Crisis Response Unit in Southeastern Washington.  Ms. Hankins has trained extensively on Child/Adolescent Mental Health issues in Washington\, Idaho and Montana.  She is certified as a Designated Mental Health Professional\, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker\, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor\, a Child Mental Health Specialist\, and a Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Specialist in Washington State. \nCaregivers Register Here
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-attention-deficit-and-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T173506
CREATED:20210922T015718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T015718Z
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SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Invitation to Aggression Replacement Training (Part 2)
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URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-invitation-to-aggression-replacement-training-part-2/
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