Week of Events
Monday, March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 -A Child’s Education: Rights and Responsibilities
A Child’s Education: Rights and Responsibilities
A Child’s Education: Rights & Responsibilities will inform parents of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The training informs foster and adoptive parents of the processes used to determine eligibility requirements for children with disabilities. In addition, this training will equip participants to ensure children ages three to twenty-one have access to the tools […]
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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March 10, 2026 -Services and Support for Foster and Adoptive Families
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March 10, 2026 -Creative Parenting: New Ways to Focus on Your Child
Services and Support for Foster and Adoptive Families
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 remain in their homes with services and supports. In addition, participants will learn about SSI, finding biological parents, and the importance of planning for independent […]
Creative Parenting: New Ways to Focus on Your Child
Creative Parenting: New Ways to Focus on Your Child is designed to help parents recognize the value of seeking to understand the meaning behind a child’s behavior. It explores the importance of creating time to connect with children one-on-one, modeling appropriate coping strategies, having consistent expectations, praising desirable behaviors, and redirecting challenging behavior. After completing […]
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026 -Healthy Boundaries in Teenage Relationships
Healthy Boundaries in Teenage Relationships
Healthy Boundaries in Teenage Relationships explores healthy and unhealthy dating behaviors. It is designed to assist caregivers in identifying warning signs that a teen may be involved in an abusive dating relationship and provides suggestions for talking to teens and/or their friends who find themselves involved in such relationships. After completing this training, participants will […]
Friday, March 13, 2026
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March 13, 2026 -Autism: Understanding the Basics
Autism: Understanding the Basics
This comprehensive training provides a foundational exploration of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), offering participants valuable insights into the characteristics, challenges, and strengths associated with autism. Aiming to enhance awareness, promote empathy, and lay the foundation for creating inclusive and supportive environments. This training is designed for foster and adoptive parents committed to providing a loving […]
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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March 14, 2026 -Building Positive Relationships with Caseworkers and Community Partners
Building Positive Relationships with Caseworkers and Community Partners
Building Positive Relationships with Case Workers & Community Partners provides foster parents the information and tools needed to establish a positive working relationship with their caseworker and child’s caseworker, with the goal of providing the best possible continuum of care for the child. After completing this training, participants will be able to: Work in partnership […]
Sunday, March 15, 2026
No events on this day.