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| SSunday | MMonday | TTuesday | WWednesday | TThursday | FFriday | SSaturday |
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| 24February 24, 2019 | 25February 25, 2019 | 26February 26, 2019 1:00 pm: Teen Dating Violence 101 - Webinar1:00 pm: Teen Dating Violence 101 - WebinarFebruary 26, 2019 – |
27February 27, 2019 | 28February 28, 2019 | 1March 1, 2019 | 2March 2, 2019 8:30 am: Region 5 - Caregiver Empowerment Training Summit8:30 am: Region 5 - Caregiver Empowerment Training Summit |
| 3March 3, 2019 | 4March 4, 2019 7:00 pm: How to Build Resiliency in Your Child-Webinar7:00 pm: How to Build Resiliency in Your Child-WebinarMarch 4, 2019 – It is safe to say that "all" children that enter into foster care have experienced some form of trauma; be it mild, moderate or severe. In the United States, there are over two thirds of children that experience some form of trauma such as death of a love one, separation from caregiver, violence, abuse, and neglect. Trauma is one of the many barriers to a child's ability to succeed socially, emotionally, and academically. That is why it is critical for parents and family members to understand the importance of building resiliency in their child so that that child can grow up to be a mentally stable, well-adjusted young adult. This 1 hours webinar will give foster parents the skills that they will need to build resiliency in their child. |
5March 5, 2019 | 6March 6, 2019 | 7March 7, 2019 | 8March 8, 2019 | 9March 9, 2019 |
| 10March 10, 2019 | 11March 11, 2019 | 12March 12, 2019 7:00 pm: Understanding Separation and Loss for Foster Parents - Webinar7:00 pm: Understanding Separation and Loss for Foster Parents - WebinarMarch 12, 2019 – When we think of separation and loss, we usually think about the foster children that are in the home, but research suggest that foster parents experience separation and loss as well. There are a lot of resources out there to help children deal with separation and loss due to being separated from their parents and family members. This 1-hours webinar was created specifically for foster parents. Parents will learn techniques on how to deal with their own separation and loss so that they can better sever the children in their home. Understanding Separation and Loss for Foster Parents - Webinar |
13March 13, 2019 | 14March 14, 2019 7:00 pm: Sensory Processing - Webinar7:00 pm: Sensory Processing - Webinar |
15March 15, 2019 | 16March 16, 2019 |
| 17March 17, 2019 | 18March 18, 2019 | 19March 19, 2019 12:00 pm: Healthy Learners Series: Introduction to Education - Webinar12:00 pm: Healthy Learners Series: Introduction to Education - WebinarMarch 19, 2019 – This webinar series will focus on different disabilities that affect school success. At the conclusion of each webinar we will ask our listeners to send in their suggestions for future topics. The first webinar will be "An Introduction to Education Issues". This webinar will discuss the various disabilities contributing to difficulties experienced in school. Throughout this series, a variety of topics will be discussed. These topics include vision, hearing, dental care, attention deficit disorders, etc. We hope you join us to learn more about how you can help your child succeed in school. Healthy Learners Series: Introduction to Education - Webinar |
20March 20, 2019 9:00 am: Connected Caregiver Training - Macon, Georgia9:00 am: Connected Caregiver Training - Macon, GeorgiaMarch 20, 2019 – March 21, 2019 Sex and relationships are an important part of adolescent development and can influence youth outcomes. In order to make healthy and responsible decisions, young people need support from the adults in their lives. However, adults and caregivers frequently feel ill prepared to initiate these conversations. Some adults and caregivers are afraid they will share too much or not enough, while others believe if they give information children will experiment prematurely. The good news for foster parents, caregivers, and case managers is that there is a lot you can do to positively influence adolescents’ decisions about these topics. As invested community members, this training will also educate participants on the research related to Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) (child sex trafficking), victimization statistics in Georgia, and will prepare participants to spread awareness and teach others.
Georgia’s Personal Responsibility Education Program (GA-PREP) is pleased to host a series of 2-day trainings designed to help adults become “Connected Caregivers”. These trainings have been designed specifically for foster parents, CCI and CPA caregivers, and case managers. Through funding from the DHS/DFCS PREP program, these trainings are being offered for FREE for the first 50 registrants. Registration includes two full days of training and participants are required to attend both days: Day 1: Talking to Teens About Sex & Healthy Relationships Day 2: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)/Beyond Cultural Competency: Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth in the Sex Education Environment |
21March 21, 2019 9:00 am: Connected Caregiver Training - Macon, Georgia9:00 am: Connected Caregiver Training - Macon, GeorgiaMarch 20, 2019 – March 21, 2019 Sex and relationships are an important part of adolescent development and can influence youth outcomes. In order to make healthy and responsible decisions, young people need support from the adults in their lives. However, adults and caregivers frequently feel ill prepared to initiate these conversations. Some adults and caregivers are afraid they will share too much or not enough, while others believe if they give information children will experiment prematurely. The good news for foster parents, caregivers, and case managers is that there is a lot you can do to positively influence adolescents’ decisions about these topics. As invested community members, this training will also educate participants on the research related to Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) (child sex trafficking), victimization statistics in Georgia, and will prepare participants to spread awareness and teach others.
Georgia’s Personal Responsibility Education Program (GA-PREP) is pleased to host a series of 2-day trainings designed to help adults become “Connected Caregivers”. These trainings have been designed specifically for foster parents, CCI and CPA caregivers, and case managers. Through funding from the DHS/DFCS PREP program, these trainings are being offered for FREE for the first 50 registrants. Registration includes two full days of training and participants are required to attend both days: Day 1: Talking to Teens About Sex & Healthy Relationships Day 2: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)/Beyond Cultural Competency: Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth in the Sex Education Environment 12:00 pm: Building Self Esteem: Part 1 (children under 10) - Webinar12:00 pm: Building Self Esteem: Part 1 (children under 10) - WebinarMarch 21, 2019 – This webinar will focus on understanding how to assess the levels of self-esteem in children ten years and younger and provide an understanding of effective interventions caregivers can implement to build their self-worth and self-confidence. How a child perceives him or herself is a key component to how well a child can manage in school, at home, and later in life. A defining factor for self-esteem building in children has less to do with whether the child is adopted or a non-adoptee, and A LOT to do with how caregivers interact with the child. Whether you are fostering/adopting the most well-behaved, well-adjusted child, or you're handling numerous challenges with a child, this webinar can begin to help you to support the child in your care blossom into a positive, self-assured individual. |
22March 22, 2019 | 23March 23, 2019 8:30 am: Region 10 - Caregiver Empowerment Training Summit8:30 am: Region 10 - Caregiver Empowerment Training Summit |
| 24March 24, 2019 | 25March 25, 2019 5:30 pm: Ctrl+Alt+Del: Internet and Technology Webinar5:30 pm: Ctrl+Alt+Del: Internet and Technology WebinarMarch 25, 2019 – Join us for a webinar to equip all caregivers with the tools to keep their youth safe as they venture into adulthood. Knowing and understanding the internet and technology is paramount to thrive in various environments that are inevitable for our youth. |
26March 26, 2019 | 27March 27, 2019 | 28March 28, 2019 | 29March 29, 2019 | 30March 30, 2019 |
| 31March 31, 2019 | 1April 1, 2019 | 2April 2, 2019 | 3April 3, 2019 | 4April 4, 2019 | 5April 5, 2019 | 6April 6, 2019 |