| March | ICWA Part 1 | Date: 3/3/2021 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
(Also offered 3/6 @ 10:00 - 11:30 am and 3/9 @ 6:00 -7 :30 pm)
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a four part series starting in March and ending in July. In Part 1, caregivers will gain understanding of the purpose of ICWA; the history behind ICWA; an overview of Federal Policies affecting Native American people/Tribes; Federal ICWA components and Oregon ICWA statute. Additional Resource: Indian Child Welfare Act Video NARF
Registration - Part 1 |
| March | Understanding and Supporting Foster Youth Who Identify as LGBTQIA+ | |
| March | ICWA - Part 1 | Date: 3/6/2021 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
(Also offered 3/9 @ 6:00 -7 :30 pm)
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a four part series starting in March and ending in July. In Part 1, caregivers will gain understanding of the purpose of ICWA; the history behind ICWA; an overview of Federal Policies affecting Native American people/Tribes; Federal ICWA components and Oregon ICWA statute. Additional Resource: Indian Child Welfare Act Video NARF
Registration - Part 1 |
| March | Youth Suicide Awareness for Families |
Date: 3/8/2021 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Increase your knowledge of suicide awareness; become aware of risk factors, increase communication around suicide, and identify ways youth suicide can be addressed. This training is offered by the Oregon Family Support Network.
Additional Resource: Crisis Lines (Oregon and Nationally) Registration |
| March | ICWA - Part 1 | Date: 3/9/2021 Time: 6:00 -7 :30 pm
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a four part series starting in March and ending in July. In Part 1, caregivers will gain understanding of the purpose of ICWA; the history behind ICWA; an overview of Federal Policies affecting Native American people/Tribes; Federal ICWA components and Oregon ICWA statute. Additional Resource: Indian Child Welfare Act Video NARF Registration - Part 1 |
| March | Youth Thrive: Adolescent Development and Youth Resilience | Date: 3/10/2021 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Based in strengths-based and positive psychology perspectives, this Youth Thrive training gives foster parents, relative caregivers and adoptive parents the concrete knowledge they need to understand young people and promote their long-term well-being. This course is offered again 6/9/21. (Available with Simultaneous Spanish Interpretation 3/10 from 6-9pm!)
Additional Resource: Advancing Healthy Adolescent Development and Wellbeing YouthThrive Registration |
| March | Independent Living Program Services |
Date: 3/31/2021 Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Learn about the variety of skill development options that youth in foster care can access when connected to the Independent Living Program and your role as a caregiver in advocating for youth in your care.
Additional Resource: State of Oregon Independent Living Program
Registration |
| April | ICWA - Part 2 |
Date: 4/3/2021 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
(Also 4/7/2021 @ 6 - 7:30 pm and 4/13/2021 @ 6 - 7:30 pm)
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) training series is a 4 part series. In Part 2, caregivers will understand ICWA requirements and Placement Preference; Oregon Tribes & Placement; and Tribal-State Agreements.
Additional Resource: Heart of ICWA (Becky) Video and Heart of ICWA (Lukas) Video NICWA
Registration |
| April | ICWA - Part 2 | Date: 4/7/2021 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm (Also 4/13/2021 @ 6 - 7:30 pm) The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) training series is a 4 part series. In Part 2, caregivers will understand ICWA requirements and Placement Preference; Oregon Tribes & Placement; and Tribal-State Agreements. Additional Resource: Heart of ICWA (Becky) Video and Heart of ICWA (Lukas) Video NICWA Registration |
| April | Adoption Process Overview for Caregivers |
Date: 4/8/2021 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Understand the ODHS adoption process in more detail and have your questions answered by adopting children from the Oregon Child Welfare program. (Available with Simultaneous Spanish Interpretation!)
Additional Resource: State of Oregon Adoption Program Registration |
| April | Preparing Your Family for Adoption |
Date: 4/10/2021 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore the different aspects of adoption including: family dynamics, infertility struggles, impacts to other children in the home, and what adoptive children wish their caregivers had known.
Additional Resource: ORPARC resource list - books, media and informational packets
Registration |
| April | ICWA - Part 2 | |
| April | Trauma Informed Parenting |
Part 1 - Date: 4/14/2021 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Part 2 - Date: 4/15/2021 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us in a two part series about parenting children who have experienced trauma. Gain an understanding of the effects of trauma on the developing brain of children. Registration for both parts are required.
Additional Resource: Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma Child Welfare Information Gateway
Registration - Part 1 Registration - Part 2 |
| April | Partnering with Children and Families who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Date: 4/27/2021 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
This training will focus on resources and supports for caregivers working with families in which either one or both of the birth parents and/or their children are Deaf or hard of hearing, and will address issues of communication access, language continuity when ASL is the primary language, as well as social and emotional needs of Deaf and hard of hearing children. This course is offered again 5/11.
(Available with Simultaneous ASL Interpretation!)
Registration |
| May | Trauma Informed Responding | Date: 5/3/2021 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
(Also 5/25/2021 @ 6:00 - 8:00 pm)
Gain practical information about responding to disclosures of sexual abuse and ways to support youth in your care who have been sexually abused.
Registration |
| May | All About Me (How to develop All About Me Books) |
Date: 5/4/2021 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Marvel at the potential of the All About Me Books! These are engaging tools that help children make sense of their lives, create a snapshot of their lives at a moment in time, enhance their self-worth, and express their thoughts and feelings productively.
Additional Resource: ORPARC Resource List (Lifestory Books) Registration |
| May | Supporting Youth Who’ve Experienced Domestic Violence |
Date: 5/6/2021 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Also 5/10/2021 @ 9:00 - 11:00 am)
Understand the effects of Domestic Violence on children and youth, as well as examine some proven ways to support their healing journey. This presentation is facilitated by CARES NW. (Available with Simultaneous Spanish Interpretation 5/6!)
Registration |
| May | Supporting Youth Who’ve Experienced Domestic Violence | Date: 5/10/2021 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Understand the effects of Domestic Violence on children and youth, as well as examine some proven ways to support their healing journey. This presentation is facilitated by CARES NW. (Available with Simultaneous Spanish Interpretation 5/6!)
Registration |
| May | Partnering with Children and Families who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Date: 5/11/2021 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
This training will focus on resources and supports for caregivers working with families in which either one or both of the birth parents and/or their children are Deaf or hard of hearing, and will address issues of communication access, language continuity when ASL is the primary language, as well as social and emotional needs of Deaf and hard of hearing children. (Available with Simultaneous ASL Interpretation!)
Registration |
| May | Youth Thrive: Social Connection and Cognitive Social-Emotional Connection | |
| May | Collaborative Strategies for Caregivers | Date: 5/17/2010 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Understand why challenging kids are challenging and will begin to create new strategies for meaningful collaboration.
Registration |
| May | Rights of Passage | Date: 5/19/2021 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Gain a further understanding of adolescent development and the "pitfalls and successes" of caring for a teen.
Registration |
| May | Trauma Informed Responding | Date: 5/25/2021 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Gain practical information about responding to disclosures of sexual abuse and ways to support youth in your care who have been sexually abused.
Registration |
| June | Introduction to Adoption and Guardianship Mediation | Date: 6/3/2021 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This training will be an overview of the benefits and process of developing agreements for contact communication between birth and adoptive/guardian families. Registration |
| June | Understanding and Supporting Foster Youth Who Identify as LGBTQIA+ | Date: 6/7/2021 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Provides participants with a basic understanding of what it means to be an LGBTQ youth in today’s society, the impacts of caregivers support, and how to provide support and affirmation to LGBTQ youth in our care. Registration |
| June | Talking About Race and Culture with Young Children | Date: 6/8/2021 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Caregivers will gain more insight about the need to discuss race and culture with young children. Gain practical ideas and tools about how to discuss race and culture with young children to promote self-worth and feel seen and acknowledged.
Additional Resource: ODHS Child Welfare Resource List (English) (Spanish) Registration |
| June | Youth Thrive: Adolescent Development and Youth Resilience | Date: 6/9/2021 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Based in strengths-based and positive psychology perspectives, the Youth Thrive training gives foster parents, relative caregivers and adoptive parents the concrete knowledge they need to understand young people and promote their long-term well-being. Additional Resource: Advancing Healthy Adoles-cent Development and Wellbeing YouthThrive Registation |
| June | Supporting Children with Sexual Behaviors | Date: 6/14/2021 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am {Also 6/15 @ 6:00 - 8:00 pm)
Many children engage in sexual behaviors. Most of the time, this behavior falls into the "common" or "healthy" range. Sometimes, children engage in "concerning," "problematic," or "harmful" sexual behaviors. This is a sign that they are off-track developmentally and need their caretakers and possibly a professional to help them change their behaviors and get back on track. Learn user-friendly methods to identify if the behavior is common/concerning/harmful and tips to respond. This presentation is facilitated by CARES NW. This course is available again 7/20. (Available with Simultaneous Spanish Interpretation 6/14!)
Additional Resource: CARES NW resource list (English and Spanish)
Registration |
| June | Supporting Children with Sexual Behaviors | Date: 6/15/2021 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Many children engage in sexual behaviors. Most of the time, this behavior falls into the "common" or "healthy" range. Sometimes, children engage in "concerning," "problematic," or "harmful" sexual behaviors. This is a sign that they are off-track developmentally and need their caretakers and possibly a professional to help them change their behaviors and get back on track. Learn user-friendly methods to identify if the behavior is common/concerning/harmful and tips to respond. This presentation is facilitated by CARES NW. This course is available again 7/20. (Available with Simultaneous Spanish Interpretation 6/14!)
Additional Resource: CARES NW resource list (English and Spanish)
Registration
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| June | ICWA Part 3 | Date: 6/22/2021 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) training series is a 4 part series. In Part 3, hear from Tribal members from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Confederated Tribes of Coos Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw who will share their personal stories and how they have navigated their cultural identity. Registration |