Foster and Kinship Care
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
May 2024
Road Map to DCFS - How Do I Get Help for What I Need?
Monday, May 20, 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
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:
