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SUMMARY:Behavior Management Tools for Foster Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Behavior Management Tools for Foster Parents and Caregivers\n\nCLASS: \n2022-02-28\, Behavior Management Tools for Foster Parents and Caregivers\, 9:00AM\, Hanauer\n\nCLASS STATUS: \nOpen For Registration\n\nDATES: \n\n\nMonday February 28\, 2022 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nTuesday March 01\, 2022 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nTOTAL HOURS: \n6\n\nTRAINER(S):\nScott Hanauer\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: \n\n\nUnder Classes Available below\, click on the link/title of the dated class you are interested in.\nOn the next page\, enter your Username and Password. Then\, click the Log In button if you are not already logged in.\nNext\, click the large blue Register for this class button at the right.\nYou are now registered! A confirmation email will be sent to you right away.\nFor webinar classes\, look for another email from the instructor one business day prior to the start of class.\n\nFor assistance with profiles or passwords\, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing AllianceSupport@uw.edu.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/behavior-management-tools-for-foster-parents-and-caregivers-4/
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SUMMARY:Grief and Loss in Your Foster Journey
DESCRIPTION:As a caregiver for a child in the foster care system\, grief and loss are an inherent part of your journey. You may be grieving a placement that isn’t going as expected or hoped. Even as you celebrate a child’s return home or to an adoptive placement\, your family may be grieving the loss of a child or experiencing a sense of loss due to a disrupted placement. \nDuring this supportive facilitated discussion\, we will talk about the realities of grief and loss as they relate to the fostering experience.  We will share strategies for recognizing grief in yourself\, partner\, or your children. And we will look at ways to acknowledge the complexities of loss\, navigate grief\, and share healthy strategies for walking through the grieving process. \nYou will also engage in supportive discussions about how to experience loss and yet continue to provide a safe and loving environment for children placed with you in the future. \nDuring the two sessions\, you will share your experience\, and develop useful strategies as a foster caregiver and help your fellow caregivers do the same.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/grief-and-loss-in-your-foster-journey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220302T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220302T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
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UID:6281-1646242200-1646249400@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Littlest Lives and Their Big Needs -- Parenting 0 to 2
DESCRIPTION:As a parent of an infant or toddler\, the earliest development years are among the most critical to a child’s long-term development. Children under 2 who are in foster care often require supports and approaches that are not so typical for their peers. You will talk through their needs\, develop strategies to address those needs\, and identify the resources available to help you support the littlest lives in care. You will also be able to build community with other caregivers of kids under 2 to share resources\, experiences and problem-solving strategies.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/littlest-lives-and-their-big-needs-parenting-0-to-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T202402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T202416Z
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SUMMARY:Fostering as Part of a Team
DESCRIPTION:As a caregiver for a child in the foster care system\, you are part of a parenting team. The courts\, the social worker\, CASA\, GAL\, medical team\, therapists and the child’s biological family all have a role to play. Knowing what your role is and how to partner with the other members of the child’s team improves the child’s care\, your experience as a foster parent\, and the long-term outcomes of the placement. \nDuring this supportive facilitated discussion\, we will talk about who the members of the child’s foster care team are and their roles\, and identify ways to promote positive relationships with them. This will include a look at how to support family time and partnership with the biological/first family\, and understanding the role of DCYF staff and how to positively partner with them for placement success. \nYou will also identify the opportunities and limitations of the caregiver role in decision-making and planning. \nOver the course of four sessions\, you will develop strategies as a foster care teammate and help your fellow caregivers do the same.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/fostering-as-part-of-a-team/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220307T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T210805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T210805Z
UID:6299-1646674200-1646681400@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:TBRI "Connected Parent" Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another TBRI book club! “The Connected Parent” by Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls. Discussion will review TBRI principles and dive into practical parenting applications and real life strategies for understanding attachment\, teaching respect\, understanding sensory needs\, adapting strategies for teens\, and taking care of yourself.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/tbri-connected-parent-book-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T201609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T201609Z
UID:6258-1646676000-1646683200@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Foster-to-Adopt Journey
DESCRIPTION:As a prospective adoptive foster parent\, your journey from placement to adoptions is different from other adoption experiences. The goal of concurrent planning leads to unique challenges and beautiful opportunities. During the three sessions\, you will consider some of the challenges of the foster-to-adopt process and develop strategies to help you fulfil your role in the adoption triad.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/foster-to-adopt-journey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T200026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T200026Z
UID:6251-1646748000-1646755200@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:"FASD: Trying Differently Rather than Harder" Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Book Club! The CaRES team leads you through a reading and discussion of “Trying Differently Rather Than Harder: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders” by Diane Malbin. “Trying Different Rather Than Harder” is a readable\, narrative discussion of the neurobehavioral approach to working with children and youth with FASD. The book focuses on understanding behaviors differently through case studies and examples of how FASD impacts everyday life. During four sessions\, you will be discussing themes including: adaptions\, common challenges\, cognitive changes and strategies to address them\, working with memory disruptions\, and talking about FASD in a supportive informative manner.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/fasd-trying-differently-rather-than-harder-book-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T173000
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CREATED:20220222T203020Z
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UID:6279-1646839800-1646847000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Grief and Loss in Your Foster Journey
DESCRIPTION:As a caregiver for a child in the foster care system\, grief and loss are an inherent part of your journey. You may be grieving a placement that isn’t going as expected or hoped. Even as you celebrate a child’s return home or to an adoptive placement\, your family may be grieving the loss of a child or experiencing a sense of loss due to a disrupted placement. \nDuring this supportive facilitated discussion\, we will talk about the realities of grief and loss as they relate to the fostering experience.  We will share strategies for recognizing grief in yourself\, partner\, or your children. And we will look at ways to acknowledge the complexities of loss\, navigate grief\, and share healthy strategies for walking through the grieving process. \nYou will also engage in supportive discussions about how to experience loss and yet continue to provide a safe and loving environment for children placed with you in the future. \nDuring the two sessions\, you will share your experience\, and develop useful strategies as a foster caregiver and help your fellow caregivers do the same.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/grief-and-loss-in-your-foster-journey-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T204648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T204648Z
UID:6283-1646847000-1646854200@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Littlest Lives and Their Big Needs -- Parenting 0 to 2
DESCRIPTION:As a parent of an infant or toddler\, the earliest development years are among the most critical to a child’s long-term development. Children under 2 who are in foster care often require supports and approaches that are not so typical for their peers. You will talk through their needs\, develop strategies to address those needs\, and identify the resources available to help you support the littlest lives in care. You will also be able to build community with other caregivers of kids under 2 to share resources\, experiences and problem-solving strategies.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/littlest-lives-and-their-big-needs-parenting-0-to-2-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T202510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T202510Z
UID:6271-1646933400-1646940600@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Fostering as Part of a Team
DESCRIPTION:As a caregiver for a child in the foster care system\, you are part of a parenting team. The courts\, the social worker\, CASA\, GAL\, medical team\, therapists and the child’s biological family all have a role to play. Knowing what your role is and how to partner with the other members of the child’s team improves the child’s care\, your experience as a foster parent\, and the long-term outcomes of the placement. \nDuring this supportive facilitated discussion\, we will talk about who the members of the child’s foster care team are and their roles\, and identify ways to promote positive relationships with them. This will include a look at how to support family time and partnership with the biological/first family\, and understanding the role of DCYF staff and how to positively partner with them for placement success. \nYou will also identify the opportunities and limitations of the caregiver role in decision-making and planning. \nOver the course of four sessions\, you will develop strategies as a foster care teammate and help your fellow caregivers do the same.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/fostering-as-part-of-a-team-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T194812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T194812Z
UID:6245-1646938800-1646946000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:"Dancing with a Porcupine" Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Book Club! The CaRES team leads you through a reading and discussion of “Dancing with a Porcupine” by Jennie Owens. \n“Dancing with a Porcupine” shares the compelling story of the author’s struggle to save her own life while caring for three children she and her husband adopted from foster care. \nIn the three sessions\, you will discuss themes including: self-care; trauma-informed care; expectations and hurt feelings; compassion fatigue; and balancing real life with the outside pressure to look like you are doing it all well.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/dancing-with-a-porcupine-book-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220127T233924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T193845Z
UID:6166-1646992800-1646998200@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Technology-Enabled Abuse 101
DESCRIPTION:HATC Education Forum\, Adam Dodge\, EndTAB \nAbuse has gone digital. Today\, we are spending more time online and on our devices than ever before\, which has created new safety risks for students\, victims of gender-based violence and our communities. As such\, it has become increasingly important to raise awareness and develop skills that prioritize our digital safety. This session will focus on how attendees can assist others to navigate the digital abuse landscape and stay safe.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/harborview-abuse-trauma-center-free-trainings/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T211246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T211246Z
UID:6307-1647248400-1647255600@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:While You Wait 1\, Preparing for Change
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about how life will change once you welcome new children into your home? You may have questions about how your relationship with family and friend might change. Maybe you are wondering about how you are going to introduce this child to your community without breaking confidentiality or what it’s going to be like opening your home not only to children needing care\, but everyone on their care team. Join fellow caregivers to share in a discussion of these and other changes you might experience when becoming a caregiver.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/while-you-wait-1-preparing-for-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T204914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T204914Z
UID:6287-1647252000-1647259200@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Navigating Fostering as an LGBTQIA+ Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:As an LGBTQIA+ caregiver have you felt that your Sexual Orientation\, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) impacts your fostering journey? \nIn this supportive facilitated discussion group\, you will get a chance to talk with other LGBTQIA+ kinship and foster caregivers about their experiences and share your own.  As a group\, you will talk about useful tools and techniques for navigating common issues faced by LGBTIA+ caregivers and use these to develop strategies specifically for your family. \nThis single session facilitated discussion is specifically for kinship and foster caregivers who identify as LGBTQIA+ caring for children with any SOGIE.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/navigating-fostering-as-an-lgbtqia-caregiver/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220314T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T210912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T210912Z
UID:6301-1647279000-1647286200@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:TBRI "Connected Parent" Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another TBRI book club! “The Connected Parent” by Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls. Discussion will review TBRI principles and dive into practical parenting applications and real life strategies for understanding attachment\, teaching respect\, understanding sensory needs\, adapting strategies for teens\, and taking care of yourself
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/tbri-connected-parent-book-club-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T202115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T202115Z
UID:6260-1647280800-1647288000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Foster-to-Adopt Journey
DESCRIPTION:As a prospective adoptive foster parent\, your journey from placement to adoptions is different from other adoption experiences. The goal of concurrent planning leads to unique challenges and beautiful opportunities. During the three sessions\, you will consider some of the challenges of the foster-to-adopt process and develop strategies to help you fulfil your role in the adoption triad.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/foster-to-adopt-journey-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T200218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T200218Z
UID:6253-1647352800-1647360000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:"FASD: Trying Differently Rather than Harder" Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Book Club! The CaRES team leads you through a reading and discussion of “Trying Differently Rather Than Harder: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders” by Diane Malbin. “Trying Different Rather Than Harder” is a readable\, narrative discussion of the neurobehavioral approach to working with children and youth with FASD. The book focuses on understanding behaviors differently through case studies and examples of how FASD impacts everyday life. During four sessions\, you will be discussing themes including: adaptions\, common challenges\, cognitive changes and strategies to address them\, working with memory disruptions\, and talking about FASD in a supportive informative manner.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/fasd-trying-differently-rather-than-harder-book-club-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T204746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T204746Z
UID:6285-1647451800-1647459000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Littlest Lives and Their Big Needs -- Parenting 0 to 2
DESCRIPTION:As a parent of an infant or toddler\, the earliest development years are among the most critical to a child’s long-term development. Children under 2 who are in foster care often require supports and approaches that are not so typical for their peers. You will talk through their needs\, develop strategies to address those needs\, and identify the resources available to help you support the littlest lives in care. You will also be able to build community with other caregivers of kids under 2 to share resources\, experiences and problem-solving strategies.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/littlest-lives-and-their-big-needs-parenting-0-to-2-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220210T173139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T173139Z
UID:6200-1647455400-1647460800@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Connect with other caregivers and gain valuable wellness\ninsights during Wellness Resource Wednesdays! Join us on\nthe 3rd Wednesday of every month 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm.\nBi-monthly\, medical experts from Coordinated Care &\nCenter of Excellence will share specific health topics. \nJoin us for Wellness Resource Wednesdays!
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/wellness-wednesday-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220316T184054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T184054Z
UID:6348-1647457200-1647460800@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Focus Group/Study COVID-19 Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Seeking 75 foster parents to join in focus group/s. Must be a current foster parent or kinship caregiver in WA State\, caring for children 3 – 12 years of age. Study will include: Fatigue and Resilience\, Satisfaction\, Use of Support Services\, and Parenting Identity/Experiences. Researcher: Lynette Walker Lively Cookson\, MA\, Clinical Psychology Psy.D Student\nRegister via link
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/focus-group-study-covid-19-opportunity-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T205922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T205922Z
UID:6289-1647507600-1647514800@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Parenting Teens
DESCRIPTION:This facilitated discussion group is a continuation of the seven-part “Parenting Teens” webinar. This group will continue to explore strategies for parenting teens with a history of trauma\, developing healthy and supportive relationships with your teen\, nurturing their identity\, and understanding their challenging behaviors. You’ll work with other parents of teens to develop an action plan that takes into account your and your teen’s unique circumstances and proactively addresses the challenges you face.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/parenting-teens/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T211343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T211343Z
UID:6309-1647507600-1647514800@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:While You Wait 2\, Making Placement Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Fostering involves the whole family including any child already in your home\, whether they are your biological child\, an adopted child\, or a foster child. Asking the right questions at the time of placement and establishing limits as a care provider and as a family can help make your home a safe and welcoming place for the potential placement. Join fellow caregivers to share with them in developing your list of placement questions and limits.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/while-you-wait-2-making-placement-decisions/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T194458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T194458Z
UID:6243-1647522000-1647529200@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Caring for Drug-Impacted Infants and Children
DESCRIPTION:In this facilitated discussion group\, we will share experiences\, resources\, and best practices for caring for infants and children who have been exposed to chemicals in utero. We will discuss signs of withdrawals in infants; what works best in caring for an impacted infant including therapeutic handling techniques and share parenting experiences and Resources. We will also discuss issues\, behaviors\, interventions\, effective parenting techniques\, and resources for the children in your care. \nPlease register in advance
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/caring-for-drug-impacted-infants-and-children/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T202607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T202607Z
UID:6273-1647538200-1647545400@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Fostering as Part of a Team
DESCRIPTION:As a caregiver for a child in the foster care system\, you are part of a parenting team. The courts\, the social worker\, CASA\, GAL\, medical team\, therapists and the child’s biological family all have a role to play. Knowing what your role is and how to partner with the other members of the child’s team improves the child’s care\, your experience as a foster parent\, and the long-term outcomes of the placement. \nDuring this supportive facilitated discussion\, we will talk about who the members of the child’s foster care team are and their roles\, and identify ways to promote positive relationships with them. This will include a look at how to support family time and partnership with the biological/first family\, and understanding the role of DCYF staff and how to positively partner with them for placement success. \nYou will also identify the opportunities and limitations of the caregiver role in decision-making and planning. \nOver the course of four sessions\, you will develop strategies as a foster care teammate and help your fellow caregivers do the same.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/fostering-as-part-of-a-team-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220302T232141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T232149Z
UID:6320-1647543600-1647547200@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Conversations About Autism
DESCRIPTION:Conversations About Autism is a series of 60-minute live-streamed sessions created for providers and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand the autism spectrum disorder. In these sessions\, experts and advocates from our region share their knowledge and perspectives on autism as well as helpful tips for supporting a child\, adolescent or young adult with autism. These sessions take place on the third Thursday of the month from 7 – 8 p.m. Pacific time and the recordings are posted on our YouTube channel for future viewing for those interested in the series.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/conversations-about-autism/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T194942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T194942Z
UID:6247-1647543600-1647550800@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:"Dancing with a Porcupine" Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Book Club! The CaRES team leads you through a reading and discussion of “Dancing with a Porcupine” by Jennie Owens. \n“Dancing with a Porcupine” shares the compelling story of the author’s struggle to save her own life while caring for three children she and her husband adopted from foster care. \nIn the three sessions\, you will discuss themes including: self-care; trauma-informed care; expectations and hurt feelings; compassion fatigue; and balancing real life with the outside pressure to look like you are doing it all well.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/dancing-with-a-porcupine-book-club-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220316T175020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T184257Z
UID:6346-1647784800-1647788400@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Focus Group/Study COVID-19 Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Seeking 75 foster parents to join in focus group/s. Must be a current foster parent or kinship caregiver in WA State\, caring for children 3 – 12 years of age. Study will include: Fatigue and Resilience\, Satisfaction\, Use of Support Services\, and Parenting Identity/Experiences. Researcher: Lynette Walker Lively Cookson\, MA\, Clinical Psychology Psy.D Student\n\n\nRegister via link
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/focus-group-study-covid-19-opportunity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T211443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T211443Z
UID:6312-1647853200-1647860400@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:While You Wait 3\, Transitioning a Child Into Your Home
DESCRIPTION:Transitioning a child into your home elicits many emotions for the caregiving family and the foster child entering your home for the first time. How are you going to make a child feel safe\, welcome\, and sure that their needs will be met? How are you going to handle bath time\, bedtime\, communications\, food\, and all the other factors that go into those first few nights in the home? Join fellow caregivers who are also preparing their homes to share in a discussion of challenges and opportunities and develop a plan of action.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/while-you-wait-3-transitioning-a-child-into-your-home/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T210333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T210333Z
UID:6295-1647856800-1647864000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:Understanding your child’s identity is critical to providing them the care and support they need to navigate the development years. Children with an LGBTQIA+ identity may need additional support as they navigate extra social and cultural factors.  In this supportive facilitated discussion group\, you will have an opportunity to talk through LGBTQIA+ terminology and identify concrete tools you can use to support a child’s LGBTQIA+ identity. \nDuring the two facilitated discussion sessions\, you can ask questions about support resources\, share ways you have supported a child in your care\, and hear how other caregivers have navigated situations related to a child’s LGBTQIA+ identity.
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/supporting-lgbtqia-youth-in-foster-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220321T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T105842
CREATED:20220222T211014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T211014Z
UID:6303-1647883800-1647891000@cfsf.site
SUMMARY:TBRI "Connected Parent" Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another TBRI book club! “The Connected Parent” by Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls. Discussion will review TBRI principles and dive into practical parenting applications and real life strategies for understanding attachment\, teaching respect\, understanding sensory needs\, adapting strategies for teens\, and taking care of yourself
URL:https://cfsf.site/event/tbri-connected-parent-book-club-3/
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