BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Community & Family Services Foundation - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Community & Family Services Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cfsf.site X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Community & Family Services Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211019T234732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T234924Z UID:5867-1635789600-1635796800@cfsf.site SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (1st of 8-Part Training Series) DESCRIPTION:This 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. \nRegistration Instructions:\n\n\nEach part of this 8-part training series must be taken in order\, as the information builds upon itself. Registration will be reviewed and if you have not met this requirement\, you will be notified and your registration will be canceled. If you cannot attend all parts in order\, please contact a trainer to work out scheduling. \nIf you need assistance with registration and determining which sessions to sign up for\, please contact the course instructor directly. \nIf this course is full\, you can reach out to the instructor to be added to our waitlist. \nIf you need to cancel your registration\, please do so through a trainer — do not cancel your registration yourself. \nAll training sessions are scheduled for 6 – 8pm\, on Nov 1\, 3\, 8\, 10\, 15\, 17\, 22 and 29 \nCaregivers Register Here URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-caring-for-children-who-have-experienced-trauma-1st-of-8-part-training-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211102T110000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211020T001204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T001204Z UID:5895-1635843600-1635850800@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-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211102T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211102T203000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20210922T022753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T022753Z UID:5804-1635874200-1635885000@cfsf.site SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Parenting Teens (Part 5) DESCRIPTION:Part 5 of 7 \nEach part of the Parenting Teens series should be taken in sequential order. URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-parenting-teens-part-5-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211103T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211103T193000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211019T235611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T235611Z UID:5876-1635960600-1635967800@cfsf.site SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Honoring Their History: Memory Preservation for Children in Care DESCRIPTION:Without memories\, how do you understand who you are? These slices of life are tied to emotions\, learning and growth\, and help us maintain connections to our personal history and life story. \nOften we use tools like photographs or stories or memorabilia to recall feelings or look back on events. The new training “Honoring Their History: Memory Preservation for Children in Care” focuses on how to support a child’s well-being through the recording of memories and other parts of their life during their time away from their family. \nThis webinar introduces the idea of memory preservation as central to a child’s welfare\, because it provides many benefits to emotional and mental health. You will be guided through how to start the process and the different methods of preservation\, and will be encouraged to think about which would work best for you and your family. You also will explore a variety of ways to gather information from both the child and other important adults in the child’s life. \nAt the close of this training\, you will have an individual plan for documenting and preserving memories in a way that honors the child’s past and present. \nCaregivers Register Here URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-honoring-their-history-memory-preservation-for-children-in-care-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211104T193000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211020T001804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T001804Z UID:5897-1636047000-1636054200@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-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211104T203000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20210922T022859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T022859Z UID:5806-1636047000-1636057800@cfsf.site SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Parenting Teens (Part 6) DESCRIPTION:Part6 of 7 \nEach part of the Parenting Teens series should be taken in sequential order. URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-parenting-teens-part-6-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211104T203000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211019T235425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T235425Z UID:5874-1636047000-1636057800@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-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211019T235734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T235806Z UID:5878-1636189200-1636200000@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\nCaregivers Register Here URL:https://cfsf.site/event/5878/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T150000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211019T235057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T235057Z UID:5870-1636203600-1636210800@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-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211020T002314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T002314Z UID:5903-1636459200-1636466400@cfsf.site 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-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211109T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20210922T023002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T023002Z UID:5808-1636479000-1636489800@cfsf.site SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Parenting Teens (Part 7) DESCRIPTION:Part 7 of 7 \nEach part of the Parenting Teens series should be taken in sequential order. URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-parenting-teens-part-7-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211110T143000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20210603T202855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T202855Z UID:5482-1636549200-1636554600@cfsf.site SUMMARY:QPR Suicide Prevention - Online DESCRIPTION:Ask a Question\, Save a Life\nQPR 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 familyess.org/QPR or call (360)754-7629 \nQPR 2021 Coordinated – Community Foundation Sponsored URL:https://cfsf.site/event/qpr-suicide-prevention-online-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211020T000551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T000551Z UID:5889-1636549200-1636560000@cfsf.site SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - Introduction to the Investigative Process for Caregivers DESCRIPTION:Going through an investigation can be scary. Understanding the process\, knowing your rights and being informed about the laws and process can make it a lot easier. \nThis course provides licensed and unlicensed caregivers a deep look at the Licensing Division (LD) Child Protective Services (CPS) and Licensing Investigation (LD) processes\, starting with Intake\, through the investigation\, and concluding with the report and the potential for appeals. Information shared here includes a look at the laws that apply to Intake screening decisions\, how determinations/finding outcomes are reached\, and what a compliance agreement is and in what circumstances it is used. \nYou will have many interactive discussion opportunities and activities where you can talk through the learnings. \nBy the end of this course\, you will have information about the investigation process\, including what everyone’s roles are\, the outcomes\, and what rights you have. You will be better equipped to handle allegations\, and you will know the documentation needed to help support you through the process. \nCaregivers Register Here URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-introduction-to-the-investigative-process-for-caregivers-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211110T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211019T233841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T233841Z UID:5859-1636565400-1636574400@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-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211111T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20210115T183950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T183950Z UID:4890-1636617600-1636650000@cfsf.site SUMMARY:Veteran's Day - Offices Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cfsf.site/event/veterans-day-offices-closed/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211112T113000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211021T013450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T013715Z UID:5909-1636711200-1636716600@cfsf.site SUMMARY:HATC EDUCATIONAL FORUM - Current Findings on Gender Diversity in Childhood DESCRIPTION:People are becoming more aware that even young children can identify as gender diverse and/or transgender. In this talk\, recent data on the mental health and gender development of gender diverse youth will be summarized and discussed. There will be a special focus on data collected by the TransYouth Project\, which is a longitudinal study of gender diverse youth that began in 2013. \nThis training is FREE.\nSpace may be available on a first come\, first served basis. Live Captioning (CART) will be provided.\nFor more information\, to be added to listserv\, or to make accommodations requests (please allow at least 2        weeks notice) contact:\nYocelin Cano (ycano2@uw.edu) \nWebinar Registration – Zoom \nNov 12 Ed Forum flyer URL:https://cfsf.site/event/hatc-educational-forum-current-findings-on-gender-diversity-in-childhood/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T113000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211020T000247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T000247Z UID:5885-1636795800-1636803000@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-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211113T113000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211020T000911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T000911Z UID:5893-1636797600-1636803000@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-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211115T133000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211019T234420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T234420Z UID:5865-1636977600-1636983000@cfsf.site 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-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211116T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211116T120000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211020T001944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T001944Z UID:5899-1637055000-1637064000@cfsf.site 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-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211019T234111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T234111Z UID:5861-1637071200-1637082000@cfsf.site SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - As They Grow: The Drug Impacted Infant and Toddler (Part 1) DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of 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-1-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211020T002451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T002451Z UID:5905-1637139600-1637150400@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-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211020T002144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T002144Z UID:5901-1637139600-1637164800@cfsf.site 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®. \nInstructor Qualification:\n\n\nFrom the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development on Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) \nWhat is it?\nTBRI® is an attachment-based\, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles for attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment\, sensory processing\, and neuroscience research\, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection. \nWho is it for and who should use it?\nTBRI® is designed to meet the complex needs of children who have experienced adversity\, early harm\, toxic stress\, and/or trauma. Because of their histories\, it is often difficult for these children to trust the loving adults in their lives\, which often results in perplexing behaviors. TBRI® offers practical tools for parents\, caregivers\, teachers\, or anyone who works with children\, to see the “whole child” in their care and help that child reach his highest potential. \nWhy use it?\nBecause of their histories\, children who have experienced trauma have changes in their bodies\, brains\, behaviors\, and belief systems. While a variety of parenting strategies may be successful in typical circumstances\, children with histories of harm need caregiving that meets their unique needs and addresses the whole child. That said\, we’ve found that any child benefits from a nurturing\, trusting relationship with a safe adult. \nCaregivers Register Here URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-trust-based-relational-intervention-introduction-and-overview-to-tbri-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T143000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20210603T203014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T203014Z UID:5484-1637154000-1637159400@cfsf.site SUMMARY:QPR Suicide Prevention - Online DESCRIPTION:Ask a Question\, Save a Life\nQPR 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 familyess.org/QPR or call (360)754-7629 \nQPR 2021 Coordinated – Community Foundation Sponsored URL:https://cfsf.site/event/qpr-suicide-prevention-online-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211019T234236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T234236Z UID:5863-1637157600-1637168400@cfsf.site SUMMARY:ALLIANCE - As They Grow: The Drug Impacted Infant and Toddler DESCRIPTION:Part 2 of 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-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211019T235945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T235945Z UID:5881-1637254800-1637265600@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\nCaregivers Register Here URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-introduction-to-adoption-from-foster-care-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211120T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211120T113000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20210730T225352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T225352Z UID:5644-1637404200-1637407800@cfsf.site SUMMARY:SWINDELLS RESOURCE CENTER - SIBSHOPS DESCRIPTION:SIBSHOPS\nSibling group for brothers and sisters\, ages 8-13\, of children with special developmental needs. Siblings can share stories\, give and receive support\, as well as\, have fun with children who have similar experiences. \nSaturdays\, August 28\, September 18\, October 16\, November 20\, December 11 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nDownload flyer | Download Spanish flyer \nOur events are now virtual\nIn response to COVID-19\, The Swindells Center is transitioning our educational events to virtual platforms. Register at the links below and we will send information on how to log in to the webinars. For more details\, call 503-215-2429 or send us an email. URL:https://cfsf.site/event/swindells-resource-center-sibshops-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T120000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211019T235314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T235314Z UID:5872-1637661600-1637668800@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-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20211020T000107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T000107Z UID:5883-1637672400-1637683200@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\nCaregivers Register Here URL:https://cfsf.site/event/alliance-introduction-to-adoption-from-foster-care-21/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211125T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260607T161629 CREATED:20210115T184116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T184116Z UID:4892-1637827200-1637859600@cfsf.site SUMMARY:Thanksgiving - Offices Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cfsf.site/event/thanksgiving-offices-closed/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR