Calendar
Events in September 2018
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- The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Independent Living Program - Webinar
The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Independent Living Program - Webinar
The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Independent Living Program - Webinar
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September 12, 2018There 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
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- Caring for LGBTQ Youth An Introduction for Foster Parents, Trauma Basics-Webinar
Caring for LGBTQ Youth An Introduction for Foster Parents
Caring for LGBTQ Youth An Introduction for Foster Parents
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September 20, 2018Foster 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.
Trauma Basics-WebinarTrauma Basics-Webinar
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September 20, 2018During 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.
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- Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar, Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar
Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar
Foster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar
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September 24, 2018In 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 - WebinarFoster Parent Grievance Process - Webinar
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September 24, 2018In 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.