• Myths and Realities of Foster Care and Adoption

    Virtual through LMS

    Myths & Realities of Foster Care & Adoption enables parents to identify myths and realities related to foster care and adoption. After completing this training, participants will be able to: […]

  • Fostering and Adopting At-Risk Children

    Virtual through LMS

    Fostering & Adopting At-Risk Children explores categories of at-risk behaviors among children and adolescents that may lead to negative consequences, like poor health, injury or death. It assists foster/adoptive parents […]

  • Healthy Boundaries: Strategies for Answering Tough Questions

    Virtual through LMS

    Healthy Boundaries: Strategies for Answering Tough Questions helps foster and adoptive parents understand the importance of setting boundaries in their lives. It explains the different types of boundaries (Physical and […]

  • Managing Big Emotions

    Virtual through LMS

    This training helps foster and adoptive families understand and navigate intense emotional reactions from children. Participants will explore the causes of big emotions, effective strategies for regulation, and ways to […]

  • Services and Support for Foster and Adoptive Families

    Virtual through LMS

    Services & Support for Foster & Adoptive Families will inform parents about resources available to individuals with intellectual disabilities through the Michelle P. Waiver Program, which allows eligible individuals to […]

  • Why Words Matter – The Importance of Positive Adoption Language

    Virtual through LMS

    Participants will delve into the recognition of positive adoption language and its vital importance in nurturing a nurturing and affirming environment for children. By understanding the impact of language on […]

  • Fostering and Adopting At-Risk Children

    Virtual through LMS

    Fostering & Adopting At-Risk Children explores categories of at-risk behaviors among children and adolescents that may lead to negative consequences, like poor health, injury or death. It assists foster/adoptive parents […]

  • ARC Meetings and IEPs: The Basics

    Virtual through LMS

    ARC Meetings & IEPs: The Basics will help foster and adoptive parents understand the process of an ARC Meeting and gain a better perspective of what an IEP will look […]

  • A Guide to Coping with Allegations

    Virtual through LMS

    A Guide to Coping with Allegations explores the prevalence of false allegations of abuse and neglect amongst foster homes and reasons such allegations may arise. Strategies for preventing false allegations […]

  • Connecting with Your Child While Correcting Behavior

    Virtual through LMS

    Connecting with Your Child While Correcting Behavior introduces parents to strategies to use to help them feel connected to children while correcting difficult behaviors. Parents will learn how to connect […]