Training
April 22 | Maintaining Connections for Youth
About Course Maintaining Connections for Youth April 22 | 6-8:30 p.m. 2.5 Hours Training Credit The child welfare team traditionally focuses on the immediate needs of youth and not the lifelong connections that are so important throughout life. This training will assist resource parents in understanding the importance of having key people in the lives [...]
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April 26 | Virtual Open House
About Program Virtual Open House April 26 | 9–11 a.m. 2 Hours Training Credit You’ve probably heard about Holiday Little Wishes, but did you know the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition offers many other services to foster and adoptive families and children? The Coalition prides itself on filling community gaps by offering educational advocacy, family [...]
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May 6 and 13 | Birth and Foster Parent Partnerships: Creating a Caregiving Network
About Course Birth and Foster Parent Partnerships: Creating a Caregiving Network May 6 and 13 | 6–8 p.m. 4 Hours Training Credit Join us for this training on bridging the gap between birth and foster parents. For years in child welfare a major gap has existed between birth and foster parents. Fueled by fear, mistrust, [...]
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May 8 & 15 | Big Behaviors: Making Sense of Lying, Stealing & Meltdowns
About Course Big Behaviors: Making Sense of Lying, Stealing & Meltdowns May 8 & 15 | 6–8 p.m. 4 Hours Training Credit Youth who have experienced trauma often have behaviors that can be frustrating and challenging to manage. In general, traditional parenting techniques are not effective, leaving caregivers baffled and overwhelmed. This training will address [...]
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May 10 | Separation, Loss & Grief
About Course Separation, Loss & Grief May 10 | 9–11 a.m. 2 Hours Training Credit This training helps participants understand the impact of separation and ambiguous loss, and the different ways children grieve. Life-long grieving and the importance of providing opportunities for grieving is explored. Strategies to help children deal with grief and loss are [...]
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May 14 | What’s New with Your Child’s Healthcare: An Evening with Show Me Healthy Kids
About Course What’s New with Your Child’s Healthcare: An Evening with Show Me Healthy Kids May 14 | 6–8 p.m. 2 Hours Training Credit Did you know: Your child can earn money for well care doctor visits? Birth parents can utilize transportation to visit their children? Some children qualify for a free sensory kit? Show [...]
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NEW! May 20 | Youth Suicide Prevention with Compass Health
About Course Youth Suicide Prevention with Compass Health May 20 | 6–8:30 p.m. 2.5 Hours Training Credit Join Compass Health Education and Outreach Specialists in Youth Suicide Prevention for this training featuring two suicide awareness and prevention programs: Missouri Ask. Listen. Refer Missouri is ranked number 15th in the country for suicide deaths. This program [...]
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May 22, 29, June 5, 12 | RPC Trauma Training
About Course RPC Trauma Training May 22, 29, June 5, 12 | 6–9 p.m. 14 Hours Training Credit Parenting children who have experienced trauma is different than parenting typically developing children. Children who have experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and the loss of their family of origin bring unique challenges to the parenting experience. [...]
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NEW! May 27 | It’s Real: Conversations with Your Child About Mental Health, featuring Compass Health
About Course It’s Real: Conversations with Your Child About Mental Health, featuring Compass Health May 27 | 6–8:30 p.m. 2.5 Hours Training Credit Join us for a unique training for Parents and Youth in Middle and High School for a conversation about mental health. It’s Real is a program, facilitated by mental health education specialists [...]
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April-May Cohort | Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Parent Practice Labs (PPL)
About Program Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Parent Practice Labs (PPL) Saturdays, April 26 - May 31 | 9-11 a.m. The DDP-PPL program has been designed to meet an unmet need in the community to more comprehensively support children with histories of developmental trauma heal and thrive. It is aimed at giving support to the parents [...]
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