Topic: Cyberbullying Facilitated by: Kay Upton March 7, 2022, 6:00-7:30 PM EST To register for this group training, visit here, and select ASK-VIP Group Training. ASK-VIP group training provides an excellent way for foster parents, adoptive parents, and relative/fictive-kin caregivers to access peer-led training from wherever they are. All that’s needed is a reliable internet connection […]

Topic: Blended Families: Parenting Children When They Don’t Get Along Facilitated by: Sheila Minton March 7, 2022, 7:30 – 9:00 PM EST To register for this group training, visit here, and select ASK-VIP Group Training. ASK-VIP group training provides an excellent way for foster parents, adoptive parents, and relative/fictive-kin caregivers to access peer-led training from wherever […]

Students registered for SW 640, 740, or 741, and planning to complete their Field Education Practicum in Summer 2022 or Fall of 2022 are strongly encouraged to attend a one-hour Information Session. These sessions will provide information about the Tevera field management system, the process for securing placements, field course requirements, exploring agencies, and ways […]

Facilitated by: Antoine & Jeremiah Smith-Rouse March 8, 2022, 7:00-8:00 PM CST To register for this support group, visit here, and select ASK-VIP Support Group. ASK virtual support group meetings provide an excellent way for foster parents, adoptive parents, and relative/fictive-kin caregivers to access peer support and training from wherever they are. All that’s needed is […]

Topic: Myths & Realities of Foster Care and Adoption Facilitated by: Donna Hudson March 8, 2022, 7:30-9:00 PM EST To register for this group training, visit here, and select ASK-VIP Group Training. ASK-VIP group training provides an excellent way for foster parents, adoptive parents, and relative/fictive-kin caregivers to access peer-led training from wherever they are. All […]

Description This group will focus on the components of building healthy relationships with birth parents and extended family members. This can be a difficult area of relative and fictive kin care, but, it is an important one!  Navigating how to establish positive boundaries and develop healthy relationships with birth parents or extended family members of […]

Topic: Openly Talking About Adoption with Children Facilitated by: Rachael Wall March 10, 2022, 6:00-7:30 PM EST To register for this group training, visit here, and select ASK-VIP Group Training. ASK-VIP group training provides an excellent way for foster parents, adoptive parents, and relative/fictive-kin caregivers to access peer-led training from wherever they are. All that’s needed […]

Topic: Helping Foster and Adoptive Children Transition to a New School Facilitated by: Kay Upton March 11, 2022, 6:00-7:30 PM EST To register for this group training, visit here, and select ASK-VIP Group Training. ASK-VIP group training provides an excellent way for foster parents, adoptive parents, and relative/fictive-kin caregivers to access peer-led training from wherever they […]

Topic: ARC Meeting and IEPs: The Basics Facilitated by: Tim & Amanda Chandler March 12, 2022, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST To register for this group training, visit here, and select ASK-VIP Group Training. ASK-VIP group training provides an excellent way for foster parents, adoptive parents, and relative/fictive-kin caregivers to access peer-led training from wherever […]

Topic: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Facilitated by: Stephanie Spires March 12, 2022, 9:00-10:30 AM EST To register for this group training, visit here, and select ASK-VIP Group Training. ASK-VIP group training provides an excellent way for foster parents, adoptive parents, and relative/fictive-kin caregivers to access peer-led training from wherever they are. All that’s needed is a […]

Topic: Creating Memories and Meaningful Family Traditions for Blended Families Facilitated by: Sheila Minton March 12, 2022, 9:00 – 10:30 PM EST To register for this group training, visit here, and select ASK-VIP Group Training. ASK-VIP group training provides an excellent way for foster parents, adoptive parents, and relative/fictive-kin caregivers to access peer-led training from wherever […]

Facilitated by: Rachael Wall March 13, 2022, 5-6 PM EST To register for this support group, visit here, and select ASK-VIP Support Group. ASK virtual support group meetings provide an excellent way for foster parents, adoptive parents, and relative/fictive-kin caregivers to access peer support and training from wherever they are. All that’s needed is a reliable […]

Topic: Child Development: Ages 0-5 Facilitated by: Antoine & Jeremiah Smith-Rouse March 13, 2022, 6:00-7:30 PM CST To register for this group training, visit here, and select ASK-VIP Group Training. ASK-VIP group training provides an excellent way for foster parents, adoptive parents, and relative/fictive-kin caregivers to access peer-led training from wherever they are. All that’s needed […]

Facilitated by: Donna Hudson March 13, 2022, 8-9 PM EST To register for this support group, visit here, and select ASK-VIP Support Group. ASK virtual support group meetings provide an excellent way for foster parents, adoptive parents, and relative/fictive-kin caregivers to access peer support and training from wherever they are. All that’s needed is a reliable […]