You can access the Oregon
Post Adoption Resource Center trainings/seminars at http://www.orparc.org/training/calendar/
You can access this list of Free Trainings for the State of Washington at The Alliance for Children's Training Catalog (Caregiver Parent Training Starts on Page 26): http://allianceforchildwelfare.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/alliance_training_catalog.pdf
The following are the current classes being offered in Washington by region.
PARENTING PLUS! FOUNDATIONS FOR BEHAVIOR
MANAGEMENT
This is a comprehensive 36 hour training designed specifically for
caregivers. Topics include: self-esteem; cultural sensitivity; grief; child
development; sexual behavior problems; discipline; angry and aggressive children;
and stress management.
MODULE 1-Self Concept, Culture & Loss
MODULE 2 -Development
MODULE 3-Sexual Behavior Problems
MODULE 4 -Discipline
MODULE 5-Physically Aggressive Youth
MODULE 6-Teaming, Assertiveness & Self
REGION 1
(Eastern Washington)
TO REGISTER: To register for King County Classes email trainingregistrar@gmail.com or
call (509) 363-4821. For Moses Lake, Wenatchee, Colville, Omak, contact Nancy
Leigh at 509-846-2089 or call 800-876-5195.
Parenting Plus Classes are being offered in Spokane,
Moses Lake, Walla Walla & Richland/Yakima—consult guide for dates and
times.
REGION 2
(King, Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan & Whatcom Counties)
TO REGISTER: To register for classes in King County email region2s@wa.edu or call (509) 363-4821.
Parenting Plus Classes are being offered throughout
King County—consult guide for dates and times.
REGION 3
(South Western Washington and the Peninsula)
TO REGISTER: To register for classes in Tacoma email caregiver.training.tacoma@gmail.com,
For Vancouver cm39@uw.edu and Olympia mpen300@uw.edu
Parenting
Plus Classes are being offered in Vancouver, Tacoma & Olympia.
Other
Classes
REGION 1
(Eastern Washington)
Grief Recovery–Outreach Program
Presented by Patty Orona
The Outreach Program will guide those who wish to
resolve their Loss Issues and move beyond their grief to a richer quality of
life. This Program is affiliated with, and endorsed by the Grief Recovery Institute,
and taught by Patty Orona, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. The program is
12 weeks long – two hours a week.
DATES
August 26-November 11, 2014 Tuesday evenings 6 to 8 p.m. Richland DSHS
August 28-November 13, 2014 Thursday evenings 6 to 8 p.m. DSHS 4406 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima
Becoming a Behavior Detective
Presented by Jan Hinkle, J.D.
This class will teach you the importance of discovering and understand a
child’s:
• Level of Development
• Sources of Grief
• Essential Connections
•Needs
As well as give you the tools to engage in Effective Communication with your
children.
DATE
October 11, 2014 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Ellensburg DSHS
November 15, 2014 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Yakima DSHS
REGION 2
(King, Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan & Whatcom Counties)
Drugs, Drugs & More Drugs!:
Marijuana, Crack, Cocaine, Meth, Alcohol, Huffing and more...Presented by
Ernestine Rambouts,LICSW, MAC, CDP andVance Newton, MSW, MAC, CCJS, CDP
This training/workshop will provide the following information:
•The Basics about drug & alcohol abuse
•Current Trends in Drug and Alcohol Abuse
•What are the new, popular and existing drugs
•What You Really Want to Know About Adolescent Substance Abuse
•How Substances Affect the Mind/Body/Spirit
Drug Information Overview -addiction process, drug families,
duration/effects, withdrawal o Most Serious/Hazards Drugs
DATE August 20, 2014
TIMES 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Kent DCFS,1313 West Meeker Kent, WA
Register with Julie Gelo at region2n@uw.edu
or call 425-339-1811.
Register with Emma Nierman at Region2S@uw.edu
.
Working with Drug Impacted
Children
Presented by Sean Maloney, M.A.
This workshop will address: Characteristics of drug exposed infants;
Factors influencing effects of prenatal exposure; Childhood symptoms;
Interventions.
DATE September 15, 2014 Bellingham,
St. Luke’s Health Education Center
TIMES 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Register with Joan Sager at region2n@uw.edu
or call 360-738-2305
REGION 3
(South Western Washington and the Peninsula)
How You Can Become an Effective
Educational Advocate for your child!
Presented by Treehouse Educational Advocacy Coordinators
Perhaps more than any other population, foster children are in desperate
need of high-quality public education. Unfortunately, most foster youth do not
receive that needed education. They are frequently moved from home to home, and
consequently from school to school. In this class, caregivers will learn how to
be an effective educational advocate by learning how to navigate through the
world of Special Education. This workshop covers the basics regarding the
processes around special education issues and Individual Education Programs
(IEPs). Topics include requests for evaluation, evaluation for services,
eligibility determination, special education program, behavior and discipline,
and dispute resolution
.
DATE: September 9, 2014
TIMES: 5 to 7 P.m.
LOCATION
Community Youth Services (CYS) Office
711 State Avenue NE, Olympia
Register with Linda Bales at resource.family.training.r3@gmail.com
or (360) 485-8146
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RSVP for childcare with Meghan Reichard at mreichard@communityyouthservices.org
Limited childcare available–must RSVP for childcare.
Positive Discipline! (Training
and potluck-Bring a dish to share)
Presented by Penny Michel, Child Welfare Trainer
Are You Feeling Challenged? •by your child’s power struggles? •by their
whining or attitude? •by their lack of follow through?•with bedtime and morning
routines?•by your buttons being pushed? Come and learn Respectful and Effective
tools to replace shouting, nagging, bribing and punishing. This class is based
on Positive Discipline techniques. Positive Discipline is for parents who are
looking for long-term parenting skills that will encourage their children to
think for themselves, become more responsible and have a greater respect for
themselves and others. Positive Discipline can offer non-punitive, respectful
methods that will incorporate kindness and firmness into parenting, help
parents get to the core of their child’s mis-behavior, bring more joy into the
home and give parents the sense of accomplishment. This class is for parents
and caregivers of children ages 0-18.
DATE September 18, 2014
TIMES 5 to 9 p.m.
LOCATION
Crossroads Church, 707 Commercial St, Raymond, WA 98577
Register with Linda Bales at resource.family.training.r3@gmail.com
or (360) 485-8146.
Gangs 101
Presented by Gabe Morales This workshop will provide information to help
us understand youth violence Issues, gang risks & assessment tools. Gabe
Morales, trainer, will assist foster parents set goals for discipline and
nurturing children and use intervention strategies to reduce risk and conflict.
DATE September 20, 2014
TIMES 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION Camas Library
Register with: Colleen Cornman-Wilcox at cm39@uw.edu
Dynamics of Attachment,
Separation and Placement
Presented by Linda Falcocchio, MSW and Scott Hanauer
Workshop focuses on attachment theory and the impact of placement
.
DATE September 20, 2014
TIMES 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOCATION
Tacoma DSHS, Rm 1995
Register with: Luanne Hawley at caregiver.training.tacoma@gmail.com
or 253-881-1207
As A Caregiver the Very Best
Thing You Can Do for Those Who Depend on You is to Take Care of Yourself! (Working Lunch/Lunch Provided)
Presented by Luanne Hawley, Foster Parent Co-trainer
Caregivers are expected to welcome children who have been traumatized
into their homes; invest emotionally and physically in that child, then
separate gracefully when the time comes for them to move on. The
responsibilities and personal sacrifices involved in caregiving can challenge
even the best and most experienced Care Provider. This class will examine
burnout, stress, self-care, setting good boundaries and how to process some of
the difficult emotions associated with the job of caring for these children.
DATE September 27, 2014
TIMES 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Centralia DSHS Office 3401 Galvin Road, Centralia
Register with Linda Bales at resource.family.training.r3@gmail.com
or (360) 485-8146.
Books For the Brain/Raising A
Reader
Presented by Fran Williams/Raising A Reader Coordinator Come learn about
the Raising A Reader Program and how you and your child can be a part of the
program. Find out about the many ways there are to read aloud to children. Come
hear a presentation by Fran Williams on Books and the Brain. Fran will cover
amazing research about the brain, and what adults can do to actually shape the
architecture of children’s brains which helps with social interactions and
preparation for school.
DATE September 30, 2014
TIMES 6 to 8 p.m.
LOCATION
Tumwater DSHS Office, 6860 Capitol Blvd. Tumwater
Register with Linda Bales at resource.family.training.r3@gmail.com
or (360) 485-8146.
My Drug Exposed Infant is Growing
Up, Now What?
Presented by Sean Maloney, MA. Director of Clinical
Training for Catholic Community Services University a program of
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington.
A training for caregivers parenting pre-school, elementary, middle
school and high school drug affected children and youth. Below are some things
to look forward in this training/workshop:• Newborn risk factors of infants
exposed prenatally to drugs.• Focus on behavioral characteristics that are
often present in older children. • Intervention strategies for difficult
behaviors will also be discussed.
DATE October 11, 2014
TIMES 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOCATION
Tumwater DSHS Office, 6860 Capitol Blvd. Tumwater
Register with Linda Bales at resource.family.training.r3@gmail.com
or (360) 485-8146.
Crisis Intervention for People
Working with Youth
Presented by Nanci LaMusga, MA
LMHCA Crisis Clinic Director, The Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason
Counties This class will offer general information on crisis intervention for
people working with youth.
DATE October 14, 2014
TIMES 5 to 7 p.m.
LOCATION
Community Youth Services (CYS) Office, 711 State Ave NE, Olympia
Register with Linda Bales at resource.family.training.r3@gmail.com
or (360) 485-8146.
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RSVP for childcare with Meghan Reichard at mreichard@communityyouthservices.org Limited childcare available – must RSVP for
childcare.
Why Children Lie
This 3-Hour training will address lying on several levels. Attitudes,
values, beliefs and societal norms are examined and discussed. Caregiver will learn
about factors which motivate children to lie. Suggestions will be offered to
assist caregivers in responding to children when this behavior occurs and how
to prevent it occurrence in the future.
DATE
October 14, 2014 Kelso DSHS
October 28, 2014 Vancouver DSHS
TIMES 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Register with: Colleen Cornman-Wilcox at cm39@uw.edu
Working with Drug Impacted
Children
Presented by Sean Maloney, M.A.
This workshop will address: Characteristics of drug exposed infants;
Factors influencing effects of prenatal exposure; Childhood symptoms;
Interventions.
DATE
October 27, 2014 Aberdeen DCFS
October 28, 2014 Port Angeles
DCFS
TIMES 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Register with Bill Todd at billtodd@uw.edu
or call 360-565-2296
