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 2023 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 subject to cancellation. Please register at least three days in advance
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
New to Zoom? Here are some links which may be helpful to get you started.
Joining Zoom for the First Time
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April 2023
Written Directives – What’s New?
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Join us as we go over the latest updates to the Written Directives. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Theresa Reed
The Effects of Abuse and Neglect
Thursday, April 13, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Please join Dr. Daniels in reviewing the negative impacts that childhood trauma, specifically abuse and neglect, has on an individual's developmental, physical, emotional, and mental health. This workshop will review some of the behaviors and signs of abuse and neglect and ways in which people attempt to cope with and recover from trauma. Further discussion will include what caregivers can do to help support their youth using trauma-informed caregiving practices. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dr. Melissa Daniels
Special Care Increment Training*
Tuesday, Wednesday, AND Thursday, April 18, 19, and 20, 2023
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
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Sensory Related Issues & Dysregulation
Thursday, April 20, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
As part of Autism Awareness month, please join Dr. Daniels in reviewing different sensory related issues and emotion dysregulation commonly seen in children/youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. This workshop will review sensory integration, different sensory deficits/needs, specialized treatments, and therapies. Caregivers will learn ways in they can support their youth's needs through effective sensory related activities and interventions. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dr. Melissa Daniels
Higher Education Part 1:
Turning Dreams into Degrees:
Supporting Foster Youth through Early College Awareness and Preparation
Monday, April 24, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The purpose of this module is to empower caregivers to discuss the value of higher education with their youth and provide ideas for how they can play an active role in supporting their youth to college. For caregivers with youth in middle school or in the early high school grades, college can seem so far into the future that it can take secondary importance to more immediate concerns. Caregivers will learn the significance of early college exploration and preparation and key steps that they can take to help youth turn their dreams into degrees.
Suggested Audience: Caregivers with students in grades 6 -10
Location: ZOOM - Click Here to Register
Instructor: Theresa Reed
How Can I Best Support My Child with a
Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy (or Suspected Cerebral Palsy)?
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Together, we will discuss ways in which we can access services that best support my child with Cerebral Palsy including how to access school support services through their IEP, attaining a Regional Center assessment & services & CCS services. When looking at home issues, we will highlight the importance of in-home Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, and share at-home tips and tools for daily life. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dorothy Daniels, RN, Resource and Adoptive Parent, and Director of Fostering Unity
May 2023
Higher Education Part 2:
Supporting Successful Transitions from High School to College
Monday, May 1, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Life after high school is a big transition and many foster youth do not start preparing early enough. This session will help caregivers understand how to support their youth to make a smooth transition from high school to college. Caregivers will learn about the benefits of college and the different college pathways available so they can encourage youth to make a plan that is right for them. Caregivers will also learn about the key steps youth must take in the junior and senior year of college, and the supports and resources that exist to help youth along the way.
Suggested Audience: Caregivers with students in grades 11-12, or recent high school graduates
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Theresa Reed
Mental Health Stigma and Increasing Awareness
Thursday, May 4, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
As part of Mental Health Awareness month, please join Dr. Daniels in a workshop discussing the stigma of mental health and how to increase awareness. Often, individuals will refuse to seek help or treatment for mental health related concerns out of fear or having/receiving negative judgements from oneself or others, therefore, likely increasing the severity of symptoms and internal distress. This workshop will review the topic of stigma related to mental health, how to increase awareness and acceptance, and how caregivers can support healthy mental health. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dr. Melissa Daniels
Heart 2 Heart:
Learn to Comfortably Talk to Your Preteen and Teen About the "Birds and the Bees"
Tuesdays, May 9 and 16, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
In this workshop, participants will learn effective strategies to help them talk about sexual development and practices with their teens. They will be empowered with the latest information on safe birth control methods, dangers facing their children, and some real tools to help them keep their preteens and teens safe. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dorothy Daniels, RN, Resource and Adoptive Parent, and Director of Fostering Unity
Conscious Discipline
Wednesdays, May 10, 17, and 24, 2023
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
There Are All Kinds of Ways to BE KIND!
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In today's busy world, kindness can often be missing. Join us as we explore the impact of kindness and share ways to help ourselves and others build up this very valuable and essential life skill! (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Sharon Eyrich, Ph.D.
Keeping Children and Youth Safe on Social Media
Thursday, May 25, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In a world of predators, what can I do to keep my children and youth safe on the internet? What are my children & youth’s rights in accessing social media, and what can I do to ensure their safety? This is one of the most challenging topics we deal with as parents in today’s world! Join us as we discuss practical tools to help keep our kiddos safe and healthy as they use social media. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dorothy Daniels, RN, Resource and Adoptive Parent, and Director of Fostering Unity
June 2023
PLAY! Joyful and Affordable Ways to Play with Your Child
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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, Ph.D.
Awareness and Inclusion:
Helping Families Support Their LGBTQ+ Children and Youth
Thursdays, June 8 and 15, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
As June is national PRIDE month, this two-part workshop will review the history of PRIDE, to current. We will discuss different struggles and adversities often reported and experienced by individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ and ways in which caregivers can help support their children/youth by providing an affirming home environment. Additionally, we will review terminology used and ways in which caregivers can become more aware of, sensitive to, and enhance communication to gain a better understanding of the needs of their youth. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Dr. Melissa Daniels
Mitigating Summer Melt/Learning Loss for Students in Foster Care
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Summer learning loss, also known as summer slide, is a point of concern in K - post secondary education, and can affect academic progress for students. Summer learning programs have proven to be effective in mitigating summer slide and closing achievement gaps, and that takes on extra importance during the summer as students and teachers work to address and reduce unfinished learning. This training will provide strategies to support student's learning during the summer, with special considerations specific to students in out of home care. (RR/SS)
Location: ZOOM – Click Here to Register
Instructor: Kawena Cole, MSW, PPS, Senior Program Specialist LACOE
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