COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE EDUCATION PROGRAM
FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS – PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
FOR ALL FOSTER AND RESOURCE FAMILIES,
COLLEGE STUDENTS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS,
AND ANYONE INTERESTED IN PARENTING CLASSES
CLASSES ARE APPROPRIATE FOR RENEWAL HOURS FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
SCI/SPECIALIZED/W-RATE/RFA ANNUAL RENEWAL
ALL OF OUR SPRING 2024 CLASSES WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE
VIA ZOOM CONFERENCING
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO RECEIVE THE LINK TO THE CLASS
EACH CLASS WILL REQUIRE SEPARATE ZOOM ENROLLMENT
THESE WORKSHOPS/CLASSES ARE FOR ADULTS ONLY
Just as childcare is not provided for onsite FKCE classes, please refrain from having your children, pets,
other family members, or anyone who is not registered for the workshop in the virtual class with you.
If childcare is an issue, please select a workshop time where you can participate undisturbed.
PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO “ARRIVE” TO EACH MEETING
IN A TIMELY MANNER
Admittance to the workshop will close 15 minutes after the start time.
You must be available for the entire duration of the training hours
Low enrolled workshops are subject to cancellation.
Please register at least three days in advance
Note: Certificates will only be issued to
Foster and Kinship Care Providers/Resource Families
and will be e-mailed as a PDF within one week following completion of the workshop
SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN FOR INFORMATION ON UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
AND OTHER IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Have you heard the news? D and F Rates are now known as Specialized Care. Please click on the links below for more information. Following our schedule of classes, you will find some answers to Frequently Asked Questions
SCI TRAINING MASTER SCHEDULE - LA AREA COLLEGES
DCFS INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND LEVEL OF CARE
askloc@dcfs.lacounty.gov – email for specific questions
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Zoom Registration for EACH class can be found in each description.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT
March 2024
Road Map to DCFS – How Do I Get Help for What I Need?
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Do you know who to call when you need an LOC reassessment? Or who to call when your Social Worker has not returned your call? Learn DCFS protocols and identified units designed to help you. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dorothy Daniels, RN, Resource and Adoptive Parent, and Director of Fostering Unity
April 2024
Let's Talk About Autism Spectrum Disorder
Wednesday and Thursday, April 10 and 11, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
As part of Autism Awareness month, please join Dr. Daniels in this two-part series reviewing Autism Spectrum Disorder and how you can help your child/youth. We will cover the early warning signs, symptoms and diagnosis, common difficulties and struggles, helpful interventions, and treatments. We will also review different resources available and ways you can help advocate for your child's needs and transitions throughout school and in life. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dr. Melissa Daniels
Special Care Increment Training*
Monday-Thursday, April 15, 16, 17, AND 18, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Special Care Increment (SCI) Training is the 12-hour foundational training (which replaces the D & F rate pre-service training) for resource parents who are caring for children, adolescents, and non-minor dependents who require specialized care resulting in resource parents going above and beyond the basic level of care (LOC) to meet a child’s health, physical, emotional, behavioral, educational, permanency and family service needs. This training covers an overview and explanation of LOC & SCI, substance use, medication and behavior management, the impact of trauma on development, navigating the educational system, birth parent engagement, self-care, and resources for successful SCI placement.
*You MUST complete all 12 hours to receive a certificate.
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dorothy Daniels, RN, Resource and Adoptive Parent, and Director of Fostering Unity
Family Matters
Monday, April 22, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Imagine growing up without the love and support of family to guide you through life. That’s the stark reality for over 440,000 children in foster care in the US and over 8 million kids worldwide. Join us in welcoming Dorothy Daniels, a veteran foster adoptive mother, to discuss the important topic of life history. Child welfare research tells us that children do best in maintaining their mental health when they know who they are; that they hold and know a general history and can share their basic life story. Dorothy will share ideas for working with and navigating the somewhat treacherous waters of building and maintaining a relationship with a child’s family of origin. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dorothy Daniels, RN, Resource and Adoptive Parent, and Director of Fostering Unity
Cultural Considerations: Building a Sense of Permanency and Belonging
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This workshop will discuss how caregivers can be more considerate of a child's culture, including appearances such as clothing, certain food, how certain holidays are celebrated, etc. Embracing diversity as a family supports permanency and can help with sensitive issues of separation. This will help foster children and youth strengthen their identity and a sense of belonging by keeping their culture and traditions. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Theresa Reed
Navigating North Los Angeles Regional Center
Monday, April 29, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Please join us as Outreach Language Specialist Nahid Abouzar of North Los Angeles Regional Center guides us through some of the services provided by the Regional Center. Some of these include Early Start program and eligibility, and common services; Transition, school age, and adult programs eligibilities and services, as well as other resources. You will also learn how to apply for services, and get some fantastic information on their DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) Unit. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Nahid Abouzar, Outreach Language Specialist, N. LA County Regional Center
Conscious Discipline
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, April 30, May 1 and 2, 2024
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Conscious Discipline is a proven, comprehensive approach that empowers caregivers with the skills to create a safe, connected, problem-solving environment for families. This workshop will provide the participants with the foundational skills that Conscious Discipline is built upon, as well as tools to use to help their home become a more peaceful, cohesive environment where children and adults can thrive. Attendance in all three sections is encouraged, but not required. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Jackeline Vasquez
May 2024
Celebrating the Resource Parent's Role
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This class will explore the healing role of the resource parent in the lives of children in out-of-home care. Learn how to inspire a trust-based relationship with your children and youth while building your own parenting tool kit. Celebrate the gains you have made in the lives of children and youth. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dorothy Daniels, RN, Resource and Adoptive Parent, and Director of Fostering Unity
PLAY! Joyful and Affordable Ways to Play with Your Child This Summer
Thursday, May 9, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Looking for some affordable open-ended activities to share with your children as the summer begins? Come join us as we "play" with inexpensive and homemade materials to add fun and joy to your summer adventures! (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Sharon Eyrich
Mental Health - Suicidality and Self-Harm
Monday, May 13, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In this workshop, participants will learn more about suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and self-harm. Discussions will include what to look for, treatment and resources, and how to cope with and handle crises. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dr. Melissa Daniels
Psychological First Aid
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed protocol designed as healing centered engagement to support individuals in the immediate aftermath of a community crisis. Individuals may be survivors, witnesses, bystanders, or responders to such events, and may struggle with or face new challenges following the event. PFA may help to reduce the initial distress and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping. Participants will learn the eight core actions steps in administering PFA. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Theresa Reed
Body Shaming: Understanding Why Teen Girls Engage in It
Thursday, May 23, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Body shaming is the act of criticizing another person’s physical appearance. Did you know that according to a national study, 94% of teen girls have been body shamed? It is hurtful, and it makes a teen girl feel sad, depressed, and ashamed of her body. In this workshop, you will learn why some teen girls body shame others, and what roles social media and popular culture have to do in spreading these negative attitudes. We will give you the tools to understand what is going on and how not to let negative opinions keep your light from shining bright. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dr. Amanda Romero
June 2024
Special Care Increment Training*
Tuesday, Wednesday AND Thursday, June 4, 5, AND 6, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Special Care Increment (SCI) Training is the 12-hour foundational training (which replaces the D & F rate pre-service training) for resource parents who are caring for children, adolescents, and non-minor dependents who require specialized care resulting in resource parents going above and beyond the basic level of care (LOC) to meet a child’s health, physical, emotional, behavioral, educational, permanency and family service needs. This training covers an overview and explanation of LOC & SCI, substance use, medication and behavior management, the impact of trauma on development, navigating the educational system, birth parent engagement, self-care, and resources for successful SCI placement.
*You MUST complete all 12 hours to receive a certificate.
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dorothy Daniels, RN, Resource and Adoptive Parent, and Director of Fostering Unity
LGBTQIA+ - A Community of Beautiful Youth Who Need Our Love
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
We have a beautiful community of kiddoes in care that need our very best in order to meet their needs. In this workshop, participants will explore Sexuality and Gender and how best to support a youth that is exploring. They will learn which terms are honoring to use and which terms are not. They will learn the importance of proper binding techniques for Trans female youth and how to avoid hurting them. The resources provided will help them as a caregiver to navigate a world that may look different from our own. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dorothy Daniels, RN, Resource and Adoptive Parent, and Director of Fostering Unity
For more information on Foster and Kinship Care Classes:
For specific information regarding licensing hours, please contact the agencies in the flyers below:
