Children in foster care often face school disruptions, trauma, and sensory/behavioral challenges. This training will help foster parents to recognize the signs that their child may need extra support in school and learn how to navigate the educational process in their role as a foster parent. Parents will learn key educational terms, types of accommodations, […]
CORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs, rather than just focusing on behaviors. In Session 1, caregivers will define trauma, describe ways that traumatic stress and adversity impact a youth’s development […]
Help your child effectively identify and learn how to regulate their emotions. This training will teach developmentally appropriate activities and coping skills parents can use to help their children feel more in control, form better relationships, normalize feelings, and learn how negative thoughts lead to negative emotions. About the Speakers: Stephanie Caudill & Cara Kriebel […]
CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 2 - Parenting Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma October 6th, 2025 - 6:00 PM-8:00 PM EST - Via Zoom Melanie Parsons, M.A. 2 credit hours CORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth, while also focusing on how they can […]
This training will educate foster parents on the parts of the brain and the potential benefits and harms of social media for their children. It will explore ways parents can protect their children on social media and provide valuable resources. About the Speaker: Dr. David Weisenhorn is a Family Scientist and Senior Specialist for Parenting […]
CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 3 -- Developing & Sustaining a Healthy & Supportive Relationship with Your Youth October 13th, 2025 -- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST (Via Zoom) Melanie Parsons, M.A. 2 credit hours CORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth, while also focusing […]
CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 4 -- Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity October 27, 2025 -- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST (Via Zoom) Melanie Parsons, M.A. 2 credit hours CORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth, […]
CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 5 -- Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 1 November 3rd, 2025 -- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST (Via Zoom) Melanie Parsons, M.A. 2 credit hours CORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth, while also focusing on how […]
Angela Jamison, MSW, CSW, LCW 1.5 credit hours This training will provide foster parents with information about adverse and positive childhood experiences and how each affect the developing child. Information will be provided about how to identify and encourage the use of positive childhood experiences with their children. This training has been approved for ongoing, […]
CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 6 -- Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 2 November 10th, 2025 -- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST (Via Zoom) Melanie Parsons, M.A. 2 credit hour CORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth, while also focusing on how […]
CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 7 -- A New Suitcase of Parenting Knowledge and Skills November 17, 2025 -- 6:00 PM-8:00 PM EST (Via Zoom) Melanie Parsons, M.A. 2 credit hours CORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth, while also focusing on how they […]
Attachment: Connecting Littles (& Bigs) in Foster Care November 17, 2025 6:00 PM-7:30 PM EST Via Zoom Lora Buth, MS, OT/L 1.5 credit hours Attachment is a lasting emotional bond that provides safety, comfort, and a secure base to explore from. This training will teach foster parents: How to recognize the four attachment types and […]