FKCE Newsletter 2014 Issue 2

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July – December 2014
A progr am of the C alifornia Communit y Colleges Chancellor’s office
The more
we know,
the more
they grow
Training Events
My Guidance, Their Success:
Polish up your act and
Land the job you want.......3
Developing professional
Resiliencey...............................4
LGBT Youth: Creating
Safe Spaces..............................4
The Addicted Family ................5
Social Media's Ugly Side..........6
T.I.P. Schedule..............................7
Attachment paRENTING ...........8
Adoption Series..........................9
CPR/FIRST Aid..............................18
Monthly Workshops &
Support Groups
Anaheim.................................10
Buena Park.............................11
Garden Grove.........................11
Irvine......................................12
Lake Forest.............................12
Santa Ana...............................13
Yorba Linda............................14
Español..............................15-17
Map........................................19
Nicole Major, Director
[email protected]
(949) 582-4884
All classes are
FREE
Pre-registration is
preferred. Please call
to reserve your seat
Walk-ins welcome
Foster &
Kinship Care Education
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Welcome
ell, I have been writing these welcome letters for quite a few years
now and as I was brainstorming for this edition, I decided on
changing it up a bit. To those of you who are new to foster parenting/
caregiving, I usually highlight some workshops along with other important
information in my letter. This time, however, I ask that you not only peruse the
newsletter for workshops of interest to you, but also take a moment to get some
inspiration and validation for the admirable work you do for our children.
I love positive quotes so here is a compilation that speaks to Hope and
Understanding, along with a list of general quotations. Sometimes all we need is
a short, positive affirmation to get us through the day and I sincerely hope these
help to inspire you as you continue your valuable commitment as caregivers to
our foster youth.
HOPE
“Hope is one of those things in life you cannot do without” –LeRoy Douglas
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope or
confidence” –Helen Keller
“We want to create hope for the person…we must give hope, always hope” –Mother Teresa
“Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier” –Anonymous
“Hope is the first thing to take some sort of action” –John Armstrong
“Hope never abandons you, you abandon it” –George Weinberg
“The gift we can offer others is so simple a thing as hope” –Daniel Berrigan
“Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible” –Anonymous
UNDERSTANDING
“I have learned to live with it all…whatever happens…all of it” –Edelgard
“Everyone needs help from everyone” –Bertolt Brecht
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” –Philo
“Life is not always what one wants it to be, but to make the best of it, as it is, is the only
way of being happy” –Jennie Jerome Churchill
GENERAL QUOTATIONS
“Happiness does not depend on outward things, but on the way we see them” –Leo Tolstoy
“Problems are only opportunities in work clothes” –Henry J. Kaiser
“Every problem contains the seeds of its own solutions” –Stanley Arnold
“The best way out of a problem is through it” –Anonymous
“This is life! It can harden and it can exalt” –Henrik Ibsen
“To every disadvantage there is a corresponding advantage” –W. Clement Stone
“Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes”
–Johann von Goethe
“I have found that if you love life, life will love you back” –Arthur Rubinstein
important
contacts
FKCE Program Director
Nicole Major................................(949) 582-4217
[email protected]
FKCE Program Support
Lilia Peterson.............................. (949) 582-4884
[email protected]
Foster Care/Adoptions
Information Line.........................(888) 871-5437
[email protected]
Foster and Kinship Care Liaison
Joanna Hussey............................(714) 704-8255
[email protected]
Foster Care Licensing
Officer of the Day......................(714) 704-8000
Olive Crest
Relatives Raising Children Program
Helen Lindsey....................(714) 543-5437 x1211
[email protected]
Special Medical Contact
Karen Werno...............................(714) 704-8533
[email protected]
Dept. of Education
Foster Youth Services
Betsy DeGarmoe.........................(714) 835-4909
[email protected]
Foster Care Auxiliary/Baby Gear Loaner Program
Kathy Harvey.............................. (714) 778-3383
www.FosterCareAux.com
Child Care Resources and Respite
Spring Wilson .............................(714) 245-0045
[email protected]
Independent Living Program
Irene Briggs ................................(714) 940-3965
[email protected]
Orangewood Children’s
Foundation.................................. (714) 619-0200
[email protected]
The Center for Autism................. (888) 962-5437
www.forockids.org
CalOPTIMA .................................(714) 246-8500
Help Me Grow
Orange County...........................(866) 476-9025
www.helpmegrowoc.org
Have a great summer and fall!
24-Hour Child Abuse
Reporting Hotline..................... (800) 207-4464
YMCA Community Services....... (714) 508-7638
Nicole Major (formerly Loftus)
Director, Foster and Kinship Care Education Program
Saddleback College
Our appreciation to the Saddleback College Graphics Department for production of this newsletter.
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Connect-A-Counselor ................(714) 935-6262
Library Cards for Foster Children
www.ocpl.org
Foster & Kinship Care Education 2014
My Guidance, Their Success:
Polish up Your Act and Land the Job You Want
A workshop for BOTH the youth and their foster parents/caregivers/mentors/CASAs
Monday: September 29, 2014
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Orangewood Children’s Foundation
1575 E. 17th St., Conference Room
Santa Ana 92705
•Limited seating
•Light dinner provided
•Opportunity drawing for youth
Register at [email protected] or (949) 582-4884
Facilitated by: Sandy Barba
City of Santa Ana-WORK Center
AND Guest Panel
“Why doesn’t anyone want to hire me? ” How disheartening
it is for a young adult seeking employment to be turned
down time and again. These days competition for good
jobs is fierce as there are so many applicants for each
position.
It is imperative for adults to not only teach youth “the
ropes” with regard to seeking employment and what to
expect in the job application/interview process, but also
long-term career choices. Some entry-level jobs serve a
purpose such as gaining on-the-job experience, developing
a work ethic, or honing skills for advancement opportunities.
Without much “life experience,” how could youth ever
know how to prepare for a job interview for the first time
or know what a poor career choice is? Youth don’t know
what they “don’t know”!
Adults also need to provide the guidance for youth to
make a good impression and be comfortable and confident
at a job interview. With so many applicants, businesses
easily reject those who submit illegible or incomplete
applications, applicants who aren’t punctual, or youth with
an unprofessional appearance that does not represent the
image an employer wants to project for his/her business.
Simple etiquette goes a long way, too!
Youth should discover their interests and passions and
then seek employers who will pay them to do the work
they enjoy! Adults have a responsibility to support the
youth in exploring their interests, as well as help motivate
and encourage teens to identify potential careers wherein
those skills and talents are sought after.
This training will be led by the Santa Ana-WORK Center
and the Youth Service Provider Network, and will include
information about other service providers.
Topics Include:
• Job Skills
• Resume Building
• Professional Communication
• Resources
• Potential Job Leads
• Certification
Programs through
the WIB
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www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce
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Developing
Professional
Resiliencey
Tuesday: September 23, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
OC SSA Children and Family Services
Room 1304
800 N. Eckhoff St.
Orange 92868
Instructed by: Lynn Young, L.C.S.W.
Extraordinary Families Program Director,
Saddleback Church
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esearch has steadily been accumulating over the past
30 years which demonstrates that caring has its costs.
We now know that working with others who suffer
pain, depression, abuse, or trauma has negative effects—
many of which are potentially debilitating—for the caregiver
and other professionals who work with children. Attend this
seminar and learn powerful tools that are critical elements of
professional resiliency and integrate them into your practice
immediately.
This workshop includes:
• Saying goodbye to job-related stress
• Why self-care isn’t enough—the secrets
of compassion resiliency
• Evidence-based resiliency training for
caregiving professionals
• Learning the five critical elements of
professional resiliency
• Powerful tools to immediately integrate
into your life
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LGBT youth have specific legal rights regarding gender
identity and expression at home and at school, along
with the rights to be free of harassment, discrimination,
and attempts to change their sexual orientation.
They also have the right to possess LGBT supportive
materials and to participate in age-appropriate
activities such as LGBT youth groups. Caregivers
will learn about these rights and about current best
practices for ensuring safe and supportive homes for
LGBT youth that will promote placement stability and
improve long-term outcomes for the youth.
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Tuesday: October 14, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Annex Auditorium, 744 N. Eckhoff St.
Orange 92868
Instructed by: Charles Peterson
A “Brown Bag Lunch” workshop
You may bring your lunch if desired
Register at (949) 582-4884 or
[email protected]
MK Counseling
Interventions and Addiction Therapy
Guest Speakers
In this workshop, participants will learn:
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• Why the source of the addiction may be less important than how one deals with the pain
o many people are impacted by the use and abuse
of alcohol and drugs, and sadly the addiction may
not come to the forefront until tragedy strikes. Some
parents may be in denial and others are truly oblivious to
the subtle changes in their child’s behavior. Similarly, telltale
signs of adult addiction may be mistakenly attributed to that
person’s attitude or character flaws.
Someone you know and love may be suffering with an
addiction, and your actions (or inactions) could possibly
be enabling him/her. In this workshop we will discuss
the various triggers to addiction, why foster youth are
vulnerable, and learn about the local drug trends.
Forms and causes of addiction are as varied as there are
families, so don’t send your addicted loved one down the
path alone; rather, address the addiction together and travel
the road to recovery as a family.
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•Local drug trends and the imaginative methods of substance abuse
•How to stop or avoid becoming an enabler
•Signs of substance abuse which are often missed or dismissed
•Tips for discerning the subtleties of depression
• Why depression may lead to suicide
• Important questions to ask a loved one who is contemplating suicide
•How to avoid well-intended (re-)actions from becoming more harmful than helpful
•How the power of consequences may contribute to an earlier recovery
Charles Peterson is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II
Certified Drug Recognition Expert
Certified in Crisis Negotiations
Suicide Prevention Counselor
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Saturday: October 18, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Westminster Family Resource Center
Community Services Building, Room B
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster 92683
Instructed by: Gary Taylor, Jr.
Community Health Worker
Lunch and refreshments provided
Free respite event when
you attend this training
See details below
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his course will be dealing with how parents can
address social media concerns for themselves and
their children. The course focuses on the statistics of
cyberbullying and its occurrences on various social media
sites.
In this workshop participants will learn:
• Websites caregivers should be acquainted with for its posting and implications
•The “good” and “bad” aspects of
social media
•Strategies for dealing with various
issues prompted by social media
•The “gaming” communities
•Social media safeguards
The course will also consist of Q&A and breakout sessions
to discuss topics relevant to individual families.
Respite Event Information:
The Westminster FRC will provide your children (ages 5 and
older) a fun filled day at Boomers!!! Transportation, games,
and lunch will be provided to all registered attendees.
Space is limited. Ensure your children
are registered no later than Tuesday,
October 14, 2014. Call (714) 903-1331.
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Your journey to foster/adopt begins here...
Once prospective parents attend an orientation meeting, the next step in the pre-licensing process is
to complete the 9-week Trauma Informed Parenting (T.I.P.) Series.
T.I.P. Schedule
Laguna Hills
Children & Family Services
START DATEEND DATE
DAYTIME
July 15 August 12Tues/Thurs
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
July 26 August 23Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Orange
START DATEEND DATE
DAYTIME
August 5September 30Tuesday
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
September 10November 19
Wednesday 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
October 10 December 12Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
IrvineMariners Church
START DATEEND DATE
DAYTIME
September 16November 18Tuesday
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Español
COMIENZATERMINADIAHORARIO
*Julio 7 Augusto 11Lunes
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Augusto 30Septiembre 27Sábado
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Septiembre 22Noviembre 24Lunes
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
* Seis clases de PRIDE (6-week PRIDE class)
To register for pre-licensing classes, contact Lorena Rodriguez at (888) 871-KIDS [5437]
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Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
August 16 and 23
November 8 and 15
Annex Auditorium
744 N. Eckhoff St., Orange 92868
Instructed by:Sharon Landis, M.S.W.
Cindy Roe, L.C.S.W.
Register at (714) 704-8923 or
[email protected]
ATTACHMENT PARENTING IS ONE OF THE REQUIRED
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COURSEs FOR PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE (RESOURCE) FAMILIES
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his class will help prospective adoptive and foster parents
understand why children who have been abused and
neglected have impaired attachment abilities and thus
are difficult to discipline using only traditional discipline skills.
Families will gain insight into the techniques and tools of
attachment parenting, developmental re-parenting, and gain an
understanding of how a therapeutic parenting awareness will aid
the parent-child bond and lead towards children beginning to
trust their parents and respond in healthier ways.
Course Learning Goals and Objectives:
•Define children’s behaviors that show an inability to t rust their caregivers and feel safe.
•Identify parenting skills needed to parent with an attachment focus by meeting children’s needs,
especially their emotional needs first.
•Learn how to use attachment skills and tools that help the child attach and change their survival
behavior into healthier behaviors.
ADOPTIO N S ERIES
OC SSA Children and Family Services, Annex Auditorium
744 N. Eckhoff St., Orange 92868
Thursdays • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Aug. 28 & Oct. 30Sept. 11 & Nov. 6Sept. 25 & Nov. 13Oct. 9 & Nov.20
Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Classes 1 & 2
Classes 3 & 4
July 19 & Sept. 20 & Nov. 22
July 26 & Sept. 27 & Dec. 6
HTo register, you must have completed the pre-licensing classes through
Orange County Social Services Agency
HThe adoption series is a required course
for prospective adoptive (resource) families
HAdoption classes are not open-ended and must be taken in sequential order
HRegister at (714) 704-8923 or
[email protected]
Class 1: Adopting Through Orange County
Identify your personal motivation to adopt and understand
how this factor can impact the success of an adoptive placement
in your home. Explore your expectations of an adopted child
and the adoption process. Understand what it means to adopt
through the Orange County Social Services Agency, aspects
of the dependency system, and the need for resource families.
Discussion will include an in-depth look at the adoption home
study process. Evaluate if Orange County Adoptions is the best
fit for your family and your adoption journey.
Class 2: Our Children
This class will follow the journey of a child’s life from the period
prior to removal from the home, through the dependency system,
and through the turmoil of multiple placements. Explore the
common feelings, behaviors, and experiences that the child
encounters prior to placement in a concurrent planning home.
Identify the correlation between children’s trauma and loss of
birth family connections and how these affect their behaviors.
Class 3: Our Children and Concurrent Planning Placement
This class will explore the practice of matching and placing a child
with an available resource family for the purposes of adoption.
Develop a greater understanding of the characteristics of children
waiting for adoptive homes. Cultural, racial, and trans-racial
adoption issues will be discussed.
Class 4: Successful Adoptive Placements
What makes a positive transition into a prospective adoptive home?
Re-evaluate how your personal feelings and expectations impact
these transitions and placement. Explore possible feelings and
behaviors after the child is placed and how your adjustment to the
placement may affect the child. Identify your ability and willingness to adapt to the new family dynamic. Discuss factors that lead
to stress and disruptions in the adoption journey. Learn about the
knowledge, skills, and resources needed to support a stable and
successful adoptive placement and begin to understand adoption as
a lifelong process. Adoption applications will be distributed at the
end of this class.
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Anaheim
Foster Care Auxiliary of Orange County
Thrift Store Office
333 S. Brookhurst St. • Anaheim 92804
Western Youth Services
505 N. Euclid St., Suite 300 • Anaheim 92801
Site Coordinator: Kathy Harvey
Meetings: 2nd Monday each month
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday each month
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Bilingual
Register
at (714) 778-3383 or [email protected]
Guiselle Scott – Guiselle was a foster parent of a 2-year-old boy with
severe attachment disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder; adoptive
parent of a 7-year-old girl; and currently provides respite for foster/kinship
parents of children aged 3 to 11 years. She teaches the Pre-Licensing
curriculum, Adoption Series, as well as, a wide arrange of parenting classes.
She recently created "Open Arms", a monthly support group for families
who are adopting children from the foster care system in Orange County.
Guiselle earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from
Pepperdine University.
July • NO CLASS
August 11 • Why Do I Need to Be Attached?
Attachment is a developmental need that must be met prior
to anything else in the child’s life. We will explore the role of
attachment in the child’s overall growth and development,
the attachment cycle, why multiple placements affect the
attachment process, and how to meet your child’s needs to
strengthen the relationship with your child.
September 8 • Homework and the Child’s Future
Homework can be a real battle for parents and children. This
workshop will give you a fresh approach to a child’s homework, the role of the school, and how caregivers can recognize a child’s strengths and weaknesses. We will explore how
homework relates to future adult successes.
October 13 • Bullying
Learn how to monitor and protect your children by understanding the signs and symptoms of anger. This workshop
will address the following forms of bullying which include
physical, emotional, verbal, cyber, and racial. Participants will
learn why it happens and what one can do to help.
November 10 • Discipline Techniques
In this workshop we will examine ourselves as disciplinarians and explore why kids misbehave. By practicing disciplinary techniques you will walk away from this workshop with
ready-to-use skills.
December 8 • Stress: How it Affects You and Your Child
Stress impacts the entire household so it is important to
identify signs of stress in order to take positive action. Eliminating causes of stress may not be an option but once recognized, you can reduce and manage it to improve your family’s
life. Discussion includes causes of stress, effects on your body
and mind, and stress reducing actions.
Site Coordinator: Johanna Parra
Lili Perez-Stroud – Lili is a graduate of CSU Fullerton and assisted with
the coordination of the FKCE and ILP programs at Cypress College. She was a
kinship caregiver for 4 years and experienced in raising teenagers. Lili brings
a wealth of information and knowledge to her classes.
July 8 • How to Talk Your Children About Anything
Talking about sensitive subjects isn’t easy for some kids and
conversely some parents are not sure how to initiate discussion on substance abuse, peer pressure, gangs, and sexual
identity, for example. Youth face enormous pressures daily
and desperately need the wisdom and advice of caregivers
to steer them through adolescence.
August 12 • Supporting Cultural Ties
Accept and understand a child’s culture, values, and beliefs.
Learn techniques for helping ease the pain of adjusting to a
new home in a multicultural and globalized society. Why is
supporting the child’s family ties so important? Teach your
child cultural identity and encourage your child’s
uniqueness.
September 9 • Homework Battle
Make learning fun and enjoyable and set the stage for
success. Teach the value of homework to promote responsibility and independence. You can set up a homework schedule
and study center to help your child with reading, writing,
and comprehension. Discussion includes the importance of
effective communication with your child’s teachers.
October 14 • To Raise as Well as Protect
Initiate conversations with your child by using everyday
opportunities to create an open environment for discussion.
Learn 10 tips for talking with kids about tough issues. Parents
need to be honest, patient, and giving of undivided attention.
You can set reasonable expectations by instilling a sense of
values and moral principles.
November 11 • Grief and Loss for Children
Grief is a natural process that follows a serious loss. By learning the five stages of grief and how loss affects people differently, parents will better understand the needs of grieving
children. Identify the signs of mourning, as well as its importance in helping your child through the grieving process.
December • NO CLASS
All classes are FREE. Class credit hours apply toward county and state licensing requirements. For translation services,
or if hearing impaired, register at least one week prior to class to advise us of your particular needs.
Pre-registration is preferred. Please call to reserve your seat | Walk-ins welcome
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Buena Park
Garden Grove
Walter D. Ehlers Community Recreation Center
8150 Knott Ave. • Buena Park 90620
Magnolia Park Family Resource Center
11402 Magnolia Ave. • Garden Grove 92841
Site Coordinator: Claudia Valdivia-Alvarez
Meetings: 1st Wednesday each month
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Mark Sauceda
Meetings: 1st Tuesday each month
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Einstein Room
Deborah Fricke – Deborah graduated with honors from Chapman
University earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and assisted with the
FKCE and ILP programs at Cypress College. Deborah worked extensively with
the foster youth at Orangewood Children’s Foundation and in group homes.
She is also a single mother who has experience, knowledge, and compassion
in dealing with teenagers.
July 1 • Create New Rituals
Kids lacking a sense of identity or belonging and the security
of family often seek out the rituals, "colors" and traditions of
gangs, or other family identity substitutes. Refine and redefine
your family traditions to teach values and improve communication for true and lasting bonding power. Learn to heal the
wounds of trauma and strengthen that spirit of your family
identity.
Site Coordinator:
Arnette Edwards – Arnette holds a Doctorate in Educational Leader-
ship with an emphasis in Community College, a Master’s Degree in Counseling, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services. She assisted with the FKCE
and ILP programs at Cypress College. Arnette was a kinship caregiver and has
experience raising teenagers and working with teen mothers.
July 2 • It Takes a Village
This class will explore the importance of supporting family
connections and family continuity, regardless of the expected
outcome: long-term foster care, adoption, or guardianship.
August 6 • Anger Management
This workshop will provide information on signs and
symptoms of anger. We will look at techniques to use that
help manage and control “angry” feelings.
August 5 • Transitions
Caretakers should advocate teamwork assistance for meeting
all of a child's needs and well-being. Caretakers of youth in
out-of-home care need to connect children to safe, nurturing relationships that last a lifetime by working together to
help children reunite with parents or to transition to adoptive
families.
September 3 • LGBT Youth: Creating Safe Spaces
MEETS AB 1856 LICENSING REQUIREMENT
AB 1856 mandates foster care providers complete culturally sensitive training on rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender (LGBT) youth. Caregivers will learn about these
rights and about current best practices for ensuring safe and
supportive homes for LGBT youth that will promote placement stability and improve long-term outcomes for the youth.
September 2 • Dealing with Traumatic Events
When a child experiences tragedies perpetrated intentionally by others, is it any wonder the child is left traumatized?
Learn about the emotional and psychological trauma children
experience, symptoms, effects, and treatments. A child should
be made to feel reassured and secure and know there are still
good people in the world.
October 1 • How to Talk to Your Kids About Anything
Raising a child is the most gratifying job—and one of the
toughest. In part, because times have changed and we live
in an increasingly complex world that challenges us every day.
There are a wide range of disturbing issues that are difficult
for children to understand and adults to explain. Learn tips
and techniques for talking about tough issues.
October 7 • Common Sense Parenting
Our nurturing and teaching skills prepare kids not only for
tomorrow, but for what life has in store many years from now.
Parenting is one of the richest experiences but did you know
how much your words and actions influence your kids, your
relationship with them, and how they learn between right
and wrong, and good and bad behavior?
November 5 • Domestic Violence-Emotional Effects
Focus will be placed on current issues of domestic violence.
It will explore the emotional and behavioral issues faced by
children of domestic violence and examine ways that
caregivers can manage issues as they arise.
November 4 • How to Keep Motivated
One of the most important things a foster parent can do for
children in their care, is to take care of themselves: body, soul,
and spirit. Fostering may require selflessness and self-sacrificing, but neglecting yourself not only contributes to burn-out,
it can also affect the entire family. This is designed for those
who are overworked and “underplayed.”
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Orange County Fire Authority
1 Fire Authority Rd.
Irvine 92602
South Orange County Family Resource Center
23832 Rockfield Blvd., Suite 270
Lake Forest 92630
Pre-reg
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Meetings: 3rd Wednesday each month
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Board Breakout Room
Site Coordinator: Kristen Jefferson
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday each month
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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Arnette Edwards – Arnette holds a Doctorate in Educational Leader-
Robert Waddington – Robert has a Master’s Degree in Social Work
ship with an emphasis in Community College, a Master’s Degree in Counseling, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services. She assisted with the FKCE
and ILP programs at Cypress College. Arnette was a kinship caregiver and has
experience raising teenagers and working with teen mothers.
July 16 • LGBT Youth: Creating Safe Spaces
AB 1856 mandates foster care providers complete culturally sensitive training on rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
August 20 • Supporting Cultural Ties and Identities
Culturally diverse children may feel left out during events and
holidays, especially if they are not living with families similar
to their own. Learn the importance of supporting the child’s
family ties. One must learn to accept and understand a child’s
culture, values, and beliefs in order to help ease the pain of
adjusting to a new environment.
September 17 • Grief and Loss for Children
This class will cover the steps of grief and loss experienced
by children. Discussion will include how parents can assist
the child in managing the grieving process by recognizing
the signs of “internalization” so that the grief can be directed
outwardly in a healing manner.
October 15 • Lying and Stealing
Why do youth steal and lie? Is it to fill a void in their life or
a need for immediate gratification? Learn the most effective
ways to address your child’s lying and stealing behavior.
November 19 • Foster Families=Modern Families
In today’s era, placement of children through foster care is a
real testimony to “modern families” as children are raised in
homes that are ethnically, culturally, and socio-economically
different than their own. Let’s all be on board by learning
how to accept and respect societal differences for the wellbeing of all children and their future.
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and has worked in the field of child welfare for 24 years, encompassing
both residential treatment centers and public social services. His experience
includes emergency response to hotline calls alleging child abuse/neglect,
court investigations of substantiated child abuse/neglect involving medical
issues, and recruitment and training of prospective foster/adoptive parents.
July • NO CLASS
August 13 • LGBT Youth: Creating Safe Spaces
AB1856 mandates foster care providers complete culturally sensitive training on rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
September 10 • Bullying
Opening your home to foster children is a decision affecting
all family members and some adjust more easily than others.
Prepare your children for the changes/challenges, and explore
positive aspects of sharing their lives with foster children,
such as becoming more compassionate and understanding.
October 8 • Trauma Informed Parenting
Foster youth have lived through multiple traumatic experiences which impact their view of the world in profound ways
that influence their behavior, feelings, and relationships.
Learn nine essential elements of trauma informed parenting
and learn to provide the foundation for effective communication, improving your child’s mood and attitude, and achieve
desired behavioral goals.
November 12 • Keeping Children Safe
Child safety is a key responsibility of every caregiver. Recognize hazards in the home to prevent suffocation, falls, poisonings, fire, and choking on food or toys. Discussion will include
interpersonal safety, including healthy touch and rules about
strangers. Learn tips for keeping children safe during recreational activities.
December 10 • It Takes a Village
Foster parents assume the responsibility of supporting the
child’s family connections. Even when reunification is not
likely, biological family members continue to be important in
the child’s life. Participants will learn how helping the child
maintain family connections positively impacts their selfesteem, personal identity, and cultural identity.
santa ana
New Alternatives, Inc. • Family Support Services
1202 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 205
Santa Ana 92705
Pre-reg
iste
Site Coordinator:
Spring Wilson
Meetings: 1st Wednesday each month
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Light dinner provided
for free
childcare
r
Contact Andrea at (714) 245-0045 to register
July 2 • Prudent Parenting 101
Spring Wilson, TOPS Respite Care, New Alternatives
Reasonable Prudent Parenting Standards (RPPS), SB-358
“supports the empowerment of a caregiver to exercise common sense
and good judgment to access circumstances and events in which a
foster child may participate.” This training will cover the specifics
of the RPPS and how you should apply it to your foster
parenting.
August 6 • Part 1
Identifying Effects of Trauma on Children
Susan Shannon, M.S.W. and Jodi Ward, M.F.T.
Research has identified that traumatic events change the way the
brain develops. Join us to learn more about the effects of trauma
on the developing brains of our children and how trauma influences the way they see the world and respond to it. We will also
look at the way we as adults have been influenced by our own
trauma.
September 3 • Part 2
Effective Trauma Interventions
Looking through a trauma informed lens and interpreting
behavior from a new perspective, we will discuss ways to be
"trauma informed" in our interventions and responses to
behavior. Explore ways to minimize re-traumatizing the child,
and shape new behaviors.
October 1 • Inventive Art Activities on a Budget
Melissa Prichard, Director, Alpine Tutoring
Looking for creative, engaging art activities to help the kids
you care for expand their thinking, express themselves, and
have fun—without breaking the bank? Caregivers learn how to
translate fundamental art and design principles into real life art
projects using every day inexpensive or household materials. No
drawing ability required!
November 5 • LGBT Youth: Creating Safe Spaces
Spring Wilson, TOPS Respite Care, New Alternatives
AB 1856 mandates foster care providers complete culturally
sensitive training on rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. Caregivers will learn about these rights
and abut current best practices for ensuring safe and supportive
homes for LGBT youth that will promote placement stability and
improve long-term outcomes for the youth.
Olive Crest
2130 E. 4th St., Suite 200
Santa Ana 92705
Site Coordinator: Helen Lindsey
Meetings: 2nd Thursday each month
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
July 10 • Summer School at Home
Janelle Olson, M.S.
Does your child get bored in the summer? Here is a great
opportunity to build attachment and become skilled at providing
EASY activities while keeping kids on track with their academic
skills. Learn FUN ways to stimulate your child’s cognitive
development and learn about local FREE events. This training is
a lifesaver for all parents!
August 14 • Monitoring Family Visits Successfully
Janelle Olson, M.S.
Monitored visitations with biological family members can be
challenging for foster and kinship parents. This class will help
the monitor set clear boundaries, while appropriately mentoring
and assisting the parents with the care of their children. Tools
will be provided that will assist in making visitation a productive, engaging experience for the child and family members.
September 11 • Part 1
Adoption's Impact on Development and Teaching
Your Children How to Talk About Adoption
Jennifer Penner, L.C.S.W.
While adoption is not pathological in nature, adoption may bring
about certain challenges as a child develops a better understanding of the concept of adoption. The first part of the training
provides a basic understanding of child development within the
context of adoption. We will discuss how parents can respond to
other's questions regarding adoption in their family. In addition,
parents will learn how to teach their child(ren) different options
available to use in order to address questions that others (friends,
etc.) may ask about adoption.
October 9 • Part 2
Talking to Your Children About Adoption
This training will discuss the importance of openness and
honesty in adoptive family situations. In addition, the training
will address how to talk to children in their various developmental stages about adoption and how to layer the difficult
pieces of their adoption story in an age-appropriate way.
November 13 • Inventive Art Activities on a Budget
Melissa Prichard, Director, Alpine Tutoring
Looking for creative, engaging art activities to help the kids
you care for expand their thinking, express themselves, and
have fun—without breaking the bank? Caregivers learn how
to translate fundamental art and design principles into real
life art projects using every day inexpensive or household
materials. No drawing ability required!
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Yorba linda
Grace Lutheran Church
6550 Fairmont Blvd. • Yorba Linda 92886
Coordinator: Dan Wagenknecht
Meetings: 4th Tuesday each month
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Michele Dugan – Michele has been an FKCE instructor for 4 years. She
graduated from CSU Dominguez Hills with a Master’s Degree in Counseling
and currently works with EOPS students at Cypress College. She also provides
counseling and teaches counseling courses. Michele was a group home tutor
for Orange County Department of Education.
July 22 • Discipline and Beyond
Many parents find it difficult to avoid losing their own tempers when one of the kids misbehaves, is defiant, or throws a
tantrum. Learn effective discipline skills and how to set rules
so that even toddlers can understand and follow. Come learn
logical alternatives for disciplining your children.
August 26 • Homework Battles
Make learning fun and enjoyable and set the stage for success.
Teach the value of homework to promote responsibility and
independence. You can set up a homework schedule and study
center to help your child with reading, writing, and comprehension. Discussion includes the importance of effective communication with your child’s teachers.
September 23 • Anger Management
This workshop will provide information on the signs and
symptoms of anger. We will look at techniques to use that help
manage and control “angry” feelings.
October 28 • Grief and Loss for Children
What is the difference between sadness, grief, and depression? Learn what a foster parent can do to help children who
are genuinely depressed. Depression can be dealt with properly once symptoms of depression are identified. Learn when
professional intervention is needed.
November 25 • Take a Breath
The ultimate goal is a balanced life with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun – plus the resilience to hold up
under pressure and meet challenges head on. What are the
four stages of burnout? How can you reduce, prevent, and
cope with stress? Learn stress management, the health
benefits of humor, and relaxation techniques for stress relief.
Bring your partner and learn to relax!
Foster &
Training Hours Log
Workshop TitleInstructor NameLocation
DateHours
TOTAL HOURS: ___________
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orange
OC Children and Family Services
744 N. Eckhoff St., Annex Auditorium
Orange 92868
Coordinadora:
Juntas:
Joanna Hussey, enlace para padres de crianza y familiares que proveen
cuidado de niños de crianza
Primer miércoles del mes
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Favor de llamar para información (714) 704-8255
Julio • NO HAY CLASE
Agosto 6 • Regional Center of Orange County
Rosa Macias, Early Start Service Coordinator
El Centro Regional de Orange County es una organización
privada, contratadas por el estado de California para coordinar
servicios para las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo y
sus familias. Discapacidades del desarrollo incluyen el autismo, epilepsia, parálisis cerebral y discapacidades cognitivas
intelectual. El objetivo de este entrenamiento es de proveer
información de los servicios que ofrecen: Evaluación inicial;
intervención temprana y elegibilidad; Elegibilidad después de
los tres años de edad y servicios que se ofrecen.
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Septiembre 3 • Como Motivar a los Adolescentes a Posponer Ser Padres de Familia
Octubre 1 • La Familia Importa (LGBTQ)
Martha Fruichantie, Social Services Supervisor II
¿Alguna vez se ha encontrado en una situación donde
usted no tenía la menor idea de qué hacer? ¿Para los padres
de crianza con jóvenes que están cuestionando su orientación
sex¬ual o LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and
questioning), podría usted hablar sobre el tema con ellos?
¿Podría usted reconocer las señales de que algo está
sucediendo?
En este entrenamiento hablaremos de las posibles conductas
de riesgo y las leyes que protegen a los niños que están en el
sistema de cuidado de crianza. También hablaremos acerca de
los recursos disponibles no solo para el individuo si no también para la familia que se encuentran con preguntas y dudas
acerca de qué hacer.
Noviembre 5 • El Manejo del Estrés
Felicia Revers, Senior Social Worker,
BA Interdisciplinary Studies
¿Qué es el estrés y que es la causa del estrés? ¿Cómo afecta
mi vida el estrés? Usted aprenderá como reconocer las señales
del estrés. Llevará técnicas de relajación para adultos y niños.
Aprenderá maneras prácticas para manejar el estrés como
yoga y cómo manejar la respiración. ¡Al terminar el taller,
estará listo para hacer cambios positivos en su vida!
Diciembre • NO HAY CLASE
Maria Barragan, M.S.W, Education for Successful Parenting
Aproximadamente 50% de los jóvenes de crianza temporal serán padres de familia antes de los 20 años. Este taller
ofrecerá valiosa información sobre los riesgos del embarazo
en adolescentes de cuidado de crianza temporal. Aprenderán
nuevas técnicas, que están siendo utilizadas en un programa
educativo con resultados extraordinarios. Durante esta sesión,
los padres de crianza crearán y practicarán una conversación
familiar abierta y desarrollan confianza al hablar sobre temas
difíciles. Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de escuchar los
comentarios que los jóvenes han expresado sobre sus sueños
de su familia futura. El instructor también abordará el tema de
ser padres adoptivos o de crianza mientras intentan crear un
vínculo y separación simultáneamente.
Foster &
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SERIE DE C L A SES DE ADOP C IÓN
Orange County Social
Services Agency
Children and Family Services
Room 1304
800 N. Eckhoff St.
Orange 92868
• Antes de registrarse, necesita completar
las clases de P.R.I.D.E. que se ofrecen por
medio de la Agencia de Servicios Sociales
del Condado de Orange
• Todos los potenciales padres adoptivos
necesitan tomar la serie de clases de
adopción
•Las clases se necesitan tomar en orden
• Si tiene preguntas o para registrarse, favor
de llamar a (714) 704-8923 o mandar un
email a [email protected]
Sabados
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Serie de clases
Septiembre 13 y 20
Noviembre 22 y Diciembre 6
Clase 1: Adopción por Medio del Condado
de Orange
Clase 3: Nuestros Niños y Ubicación con
Familia Adoptiva
Los participantes van a explorar su motivación personal por la
cual quieren adoptar. Entenderán el impacto que ésta motivación
tiene en el éxito de la colocación de un niño/a en su casa. Se va
explorar sus expectativas de un niño/a esperando un hogar y el
proceso de adopción. Aprenderán la diferencia entre adopción
por medio del Condado de Orange y otras agencias, aspectos del
sistema de la corte juvenil, y la necesidad de tener familias de
crianza y adopción. Revisaremos en detalle el proceso del estudio
de su hogar para adopción y evaluarán si el Condado es la mejor
opción de adopción para usted y su familia.
Esta clase va explorar la práctica de coincidencia y ubicación de un
niño/a con una familia de crianza para el propósito de adopción.
Los participantes van a desarrollar un conocimiento mejor sobre
las características de los niños/as que están esperando un hogar
adoptivo. Se le proveerá información sobre el asunto de la cultura,
raza, y adopción entre razas.
Clase 2: Nuestros Niños
Esta clase seguirá el camino de la vida de un niño/a desde el
tiempo cuando vivía con sus padres, cuando lo removieron de
su familia, por el proceso del sistema de la corte juvenil, hasta
la confusión de ser colocado en varios hogares de crianza. Se va
explorar sentimientos comunes, comportamientos y experiencias
que el niño/a enfrenta antes de ser colocado en un hogar permanente. Identificaremos la correlación entre el trauma que sufre un
niño/a y la pérdida de conexiones con su familia de nacimiento y
como éstos afectan al comportamiento del niño/a.
Clase 4: Ubicaciones Exitosas con Familias
Adoptivas
¿Que se requiere para tener una transición positiva en un hogar
adoptivo? Tendrán la oportunidad de re-evaluar como sus
sentimientos personales y sus expectativas pueden afectar estas
transiciones y la ubicación del niño/a. Exploráremos sentimientos
y comportamientos que el niño/a tendrá después de ser colocado en su casa y como su reacción a la situación puede afectar
al niño/a. Identifique su habilidad y deseo de adaptar a la nueva
dinámica familiar. Se va discutir cuales factores causan estrés y
trastornos. Aprenderán sobre el conocimiento, las habilidades y
los recursos necesarios para apoyar a una ubicación exitosa y estable, y van a empezar a comprender que adopción es un proceso
de por vida. La solicitud de adopción se les va entregar al final de
esta clase.
Las clases son para padres de crianza, padres adoptivos, parientes que ofrecen cuidado, y trabajadoes sociales. Para servicos
de traducción en español o ingles o para los que tienen emperoramiento del sentido de oir por favor de registrarse 1 semana
antes del comienzo de clase para dejarnos saber sus necesidades.
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SERIE DE C L A SES DE
V INCULOS AFEC TI VOS*
Orange County Social
Services Agency
Children and Family Services
Annex Auditorium
744 N. Eckhoff St.
Orange 92868
Sabados
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Serie de Clases
Diciembre 13 y 20
Foster &
Instructora: Elizabeth Hutchinson Cervantes, L.C.S.W.
La mayoría de niños bajo cuidado de crianza han sufrido interrupciones en el desarrollo de vínculos afectivos por razones de maltrato al menor, descuido, y/o por
traslado de domicilio frecuente. Por lo mismo la manera tradicional de criar niños,
que depende de una base de fuertes lazos afectivos, no funciona bien para ellos.
Únase a nosotros para aprender cómo es la vida desde la perspectiva de un niño
bajo cuidado de crianza y cómo puede hacer cambios en su forma de criar niños
para que mejor se acople a las experiencias de vida y las necesidades actuales de
estos niños.
MATERIAL DE LA CLASE ABARCA:
• Cómo criar a niños de forma que reconoce la importancia de primero
asentar bases de vínculos afectivos (Attachment Parenting)
• Cómo criar a niños de forma que reconoce la diferencia entre su edad
cronológica y su edad de desarrollo y, en base a eso, saber cómo
presentar metas al alcance de los niños
• Cómo criar a niños en base a un pleno entendimiento de sus estados
emocionales y experiencias negativas, y cómo utilizar esto de manera
terapéutica
*Es requisito que los potenciales padres adoptivos completen el curso de
Attachment Parenting.
Si tiene preguntas o para registrarse,
favor de llamar a (714)704-8923 o mandar un email a [email protected]
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CPR &
First
Aid
Laurie Vartanian
EMS Certified Trainer
September 20
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mission Viejo
November 15
8:30 A.M. – 2:30 p.m.
Mission Viejo
These workshops are restricted to
licensed foster parents, prospective foster
or adoptive parents nearing completion
of pre-licensing classes or adoption classes,
and kinship families through Orange
County Social Services Agency.
Enrollees will receive a courtesy reminder/RSVP request via email approximately
one week in advance of the training.
If confirmation is not received by the
deadline indicated, name will be dropped
from the roster in order to give parents
on the wait an opportunity to attend—no
exceptions.
Participants will learn theory and
implementation of the skills necessary
to respond to an emergency. Successful
completion of the workshop will qualify
participants for the First Aid Certificate,
and Infant, Child, and Adult CPR
certification.
Luis Vásquez
American Red Cross Certified Trainer
August 16
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mission Viejo
E SPA Ñ OL
Octubre 18
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Santa Ana
December 6
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mission Viejo
Laurie Vartanian
EMS Certified Trainer
Re n e wa l C o u r s e **
( english )
July 19
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Mission Viejo
Must show valid CPR/First Aid certification to attend
**
Register at
(949) 582-4884 or
[email protected]
Class size is limited. If you are
unable to attend, notify the FKCE
office ASAP so that parents
on our waiting list are able to
attend. It is recommended you
wear comfortable clothing.
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La Habra
142
Brea
La Mirada
90
Yorba Linda
39
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Fullerton
Buena Park
La Palma
Cerritos
Anaheim
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Cypress
605
Los Alamitos
91
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Anaheim Hills
Villa Park
55
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Stanton
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Placentia
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241
Orange
Garden Grove
Tustin
261
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241
39
Huntington Beach
N
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John Wayne/Orange
County Int’l Airport
Costa
Mesa
55
133
Irvine
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405
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Newport Beach
Balboa
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Fountain
Valley
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San Juan
Hot Springs
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Laguna
Niguel
Laguna Beach
AFoster Care Auxiliary
333 S. Brookhurst St.
Anaheim 92804
BGrace Lutheran Church
6550 Fairmont Blvd.
Yorba Linda 92886
CMagnolia Park*
11402 Magnolia Ave.
Garden Grove 92841
DNew Alternatives, Inc.
1202 W. Civic Center Dr. #205
Santa Ana 92705
EOC SSA Children
and Family Services
744/800 N. Eckhoff St.
Orange 92868
FOlive Crest
2130 E. 4th St., Suite 200
Santa Ana 92705
GOrange County
Fire Authority
1 Fire Authority Rd.
Irvine 92602
HOrangewood Children’s
Foundation
1575 E 17th St.
Santa Ana 92705
ISaddleback Church
1 Saddleback Pkwy.
Lake Forest 92630
San Juan
Capistrano
1
74
South Laguna
Dana
Point
Capistrano Beach
5
San Clemente
L Walter D. Ehlers
Community
Recreation Center
8150 Knott Avenue
Buena Park 90620
JSouth Orange Co.*
23832 Rockfield Blvd.,
Suite 270
Lake Forest 92630
MWestern Youth Services
505 N. Euclid St., Suite 300
Anaheim 92801
KUniversity of California,
Irvine
Irvine 92697
NWestminster*
Community Services
Building, Room B
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster 92683
* Family Resource Center
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Nonprofit
Organization
US Postage
Saddleback
College
PAID
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3635
South Orange County
Community College District
Foster & Kinship Care Education Program
Social and Behavioral Sciences, BGS 318
Return Service Requested
Registration and contact information: For translation services in Spanish or English, or if hearing
impaired, please register at least 10 days prior to
the class to advise us of your particular needs.
Phone.......(949) 582-4884
Fax............(949) 364-2513
Mail..........FKCE Program, BGS 318
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo CA 92692-3635
[email protected]
Website.....www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce
Email Distribution List: To receive the
newsletter or additional workshop information via
email, please submit your request to:
[email protected]
All classes are FREE. Class credit hours apply toward
county and state licensing requirements for foster
parents. Classes with low enrollment are subject to
cancellation
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Dr. William O. Jay, Timothy Jemal,
David B. Lang, Marcia Milchiker, Nancy M. Padberg,
T.J. Prendergast, III, Dr. James R. Wright ,
Gary L. Poertner, Chancellor
SADDLEBACK COLLEGE: Dr. Tod A. Burnett, President
Save
the Date
9.20.2014
6th Annual
College and
Career Fair
For questions contact (949) 582-4884
or [email protected]
6th Annual College and Career Fair
Saturday, September 20, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
University of California, Irvine
Irvine 92602
Youth 12-19 years;
All Caregivers, mentors,
and CASAs welcome
• College Tours
• Guest Speaker
• Information Booths
• Opportunity Drawings
• Snacks
• Caregivers receive 3.5 hours
training credit
• Adult advance registration required

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