ASK-VIP Support Group with Sheila
ASK-VIP Support Groups are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents in an inclusive, safe, and compassionate environment. They are led by seasoned facilitators who have […]
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A Child’s Education: Rights & 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 […]
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) come in many forms, from physical and mental abuse to neglect and household dysfunction. This training examines data from the ACE study, how early adversity as […]
Compulsive Lying
Compulsive Lying explores why a child may lie compulsively. It identifies strategies and offers resources designed to assist children and their families dealing with this issue. After completing this training, […]
FPTP: Let’s Get Focused: Declutter The Mind & Increase Mental-Real Estate
Do you have ruminating thoughts that constantly occupy your mind? Do you tend to overthink just about everything? Do you struggle with allowing your thoughts to control your emotions, rule […]
KIN VIP Support Group With Merlin Jones-Smalley
This group will focus on the day to day issues involving relative and fictive kin care and will be a place where each member can find support, resources, ideas, and […]
Kinship Families Impacted By Substance Use KIN VIP Support Group
This new KIN VIP Support Group will begin as a 12-week pilot Support Group and will provide a community of support for kinship caregivers who have been impacted by a […]
ASK-VIP LGBTQ+ Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Group
ASK-VIP LGBTQ+ Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Groups are specifically designed for foster/adoptive parents who identify as LGBTQ+ as well as foster/adoptive parents who are caring for children or teens who identify […]
Learning To Communicate: Developing Social Skills
Learning to Communicate: Developing Social Skills will equip parents to understand the process of communicating with children, teaching children to communicate with adults and peers, and developing interpersonal social skills. […]
Drugs: Things You Need to Know
Drugs: Things You Need to Know is designed to inform parents of the many different classifications of illicit drugs, as well as the current trends related to adolescent drug abuse. […]
Creating Memories & Meaningful Family Traditions For Blended Families
Creating Memories & Meaningful Family Traditions for Blended Families will inform parents of triggers children in their home may have and what they can do as parents to help create […]
KIN VIP Support Group With Mary Jo Dendy
This group is an opportunity for kinship caregivers to come together to find support, community, and resources in the care of relative and fictive children. This group will focus on […]