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September 10, 2018	September 11, 2018	September 12, 2018 7:00 pm: The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Independent Living Program - Webinar 7:00 pm: The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Independent Living Program - Webinar September 12, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm There are many independent living programs that teenage children go into all over the world. These programs focus on housing for teens, education, employment, financial balance and budget, and overall how to become self-sufficient. There are some children that preferred to go into these types of program versus connecting with a forever home. Everyone has different experiences. Some positive. Some negative. Some you don't dare share with anyone. Ms. Simone Branham will share her journey through independent living program. It is one of her goals to open up her own independent living program in the near future The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Independent Living Program - Webinar More about The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Independent Living Program - Webinar	September 13, 2018	September 14, 2018	September 15, 2018	September 16, 2018
September 17, 2018	September 18, 2018	September 19, 2018	September 20, 2018 12:00 pm: Caring for LGBTQ Youth An Introduction for Foster Parents 12:00 pm: Caring for LGBTQ Youth An Introduction for Foster Parents September 20, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Foster and adoptive parents are an extremely diverse community of people with one thing in common: the desire to love, nurture and care for children and youth. Many parents may not realize that LGBTQ youth are overrepresented in foster care and are at higher risks of rejection and harm while in care. This webinar will first explain key terms and concepts that all foster/adoptive parents need to know in order to better understand LGBTQ youth. Research on the importance of providing affirming homes for these youth, as well as concrete tips for how to be affirming will then be presented. Caring for LGBTQ Youth An Introduction for Foster Parents More about Caring for LGBTQ Youth An Introduction for Foster Parents 7:00 pm: Trauma Basics-Webinar 7:00 pm: Trauma Basics-Webinar September 20, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm During this webinar the participants will learn how to identify trauma, as well as identify different stressors among different age groups. Presenter will also cover aspects of parenting a traumatized child. Trauma Basics-Webinar More about Trauma Basics-Webinar	September 21, 2018	September 22, 2018	September 23, 2018
September 24, 2018 12:00 pm: Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar 12:00 pm: Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar September 24, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm In this webinar, we will discuss the Foster Parent Bill of Rights and how foster parents can exercise these rights to improve their ability to foster and to ensure better services for the children in their care. We will discuss in detail how foster parents can appropriately file a grievance with the agency. Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar More about Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar 12:00 pm: Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar 12:00 pm: Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar September 24, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm In this webinar, we will discuss the Foster Parent Bill of Rights and how foster parents can exercise these rights to improve their ability to foster and to ensure better services for the children in their care. We will discuss in detail how foster parents can appropriately file a grievance with the agency. Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar More about Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar	September 25, 2018	September 26, 2018	September 27, 2018	September 28, 2018	September 29, 2018	September 30, 2018

September 2018

7:00 pm: The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Independent Living Program - Webinar

September 12, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

There are many independent living programs that teenage children go into all over the world. These programs focus on housing for teens, education, employment, financial balance and budget, and overall how to become self-sufficient. There are some children that preferred to go into these types of program versus connecting with a forever home. Everyone has different experiences. Some positive. Some negative. Some you don't dare share with anyone. Ms. Simone Branham will share her journey through independent living program. It is one of her goals to open up her own independent living program in the near future

The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Independent Living Program - Webinar

12:00 pm: Caring for LGBTQ Youth An Introduction for Foster Parents

September 20, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Foster and adoptive parents are an extremely diverse community of people with one thing in common: the desire to love, nurture and care for children and youth. Many parents may not realize that LGBTQ youth are overrepresented in foster care and are at higher risks of rejection and harm while in care. This webinar will first explain key terms and concepts that all foster/adoptive parents need to know in order to better understand LGBTQ youth. Research on the importance of providing affirming homes for these youth, as well as concrete tips for how to be affirming will then be presented.

Caring for LGBTQ Youth An Introduction for Foster Parents

7:00 pm: Trauma Basics-Webinar

September 20, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

During this webinar the participants will learn how to identify trauma, as well as identify different stressors among different age groups. Presenter will also cover aspects of parenting a traumatized child.

Trauma Basics-Webinar

12:00 pm: Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar

September 24, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

In this webinar, we will discuss the Foster Parent Bill of Rights and how foster parents can exercise these rights to improve their ability to foster and to ensure better services for the children in their care. We will discuss in detail how foster parents can appropriately file a grievance with the agency.

Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar

12:00 pm: Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar

September 24, 2018 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar

Building HOPE for Georgia’s Children!

Become A Caregiver

Current Caregivers

Resource Development Staff

Attend an Information Session

Become a Caregiver

Interested in Foster or Adoptive Parenting?
Call 877-210-KIDS

Current Caregivers

Let us help you get the support and information you need.

Resource Development Staff

Locate Policy, Training, Events Resources, and More.

Become A Foster or Adoptive Parent

News & Events

News & Annoucements

7:00 pm: The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Independent Living Program - Webinar

12:00 pm: Caring for LGBTQ Youth An Introduction for Foster Parents

7:00 pm: Trauma Basics-Webinar

12:00 pm: Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar

12:00 pm: Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar

Building HOPE for Georgia’s Children!

Become A Caregiver

Current Caregivers

Resource Development Staff

Attend an Information Session

Become a Caregiver

Interested in Foster or Adoptive Parenting? Call 877-210-KIDS

Current Caregivers

Let us help you get the support and information you need.

Resource Development Staff

Locate Policy, Training, Events Resources, and More.

News & Events

News & Annoucements

7:00 pm: The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Independent Living Program - Webinar

12:00 pm: Caring for LGBTQ Youth An Introduction for Foster Parents

7:00 pm: Trauma Basics-Webinar

12:00 pm: Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar

12:00 pm: Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar

Interested in Foster or Adoptive Parenting?
Call 877-210-KIDS