FKCE Newsletter 2012 Issue 1

January – June 2012
A program of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s office
The more we know,
the more they grow
All classes
are FREE
Training Events
The Price of Denying Your Child’s
Drug/Alcohol Use........................................... 3
Money Talk....................................................... 4
Attachment Series........................................... 5
Common Sense Parenting Series..................... 5
Care, Respect & Love....................................... 6
From Foster Familes to Future Families.......... 7
PRIDE Workshops............................................. 8
Adoption Series................................................ 9
CPR/First Aid.................................................. 18
Monthly Workshops & Support Groups
Anaheim......................................................... 10
Buena Park..................................................... 11
Support Groups.............................................. 12
Garden Grove................................................. 12
Irvine............................................................... 13
Lake Forest..................................................... 13
Santa Ana....................................................... 14
Yorba Linda.................................................... 15
Español........................................................... 15
Map................................................................. 19
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Director 2012
Foster & Nicole
KinshipLoftus,
Care Education
[email protected] • (949) 582-4884
Welcome
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s we embark on a new year, we reflect on 2011 and make
fresh resolutions for 2012. On behalf of the Foster and
Kinship Care Education Program (FKCE) I would like to
wish you a wonderful year full of health, happiness, and love.
Our resolution remains to continue supporting you with the
resource information and educational training needed to help
you with your families. We strive to add new topics each semester
while maintaining essential and mandatory workshops for new
and continuing resource families. If you have a request for a
specific topic or suggested training, please contact us via our
new email address: [email protected]; we would love to
hear from you.
There is still a great need for additional loving foster homes
to guide our older youth in becoming independent and thriving
adults. Effective January 1, 2012, Assembly Bill 12 (AB12) will be
implemented to assist foster youth 18-21 years of age to successfully transition into adulthood. In that effort, FKCE is providing
training focused on a variety of issues related to emancipation
and adulthood. On February 6th, the third workshop in the
My Guidance, Their Success series will focus on “Money Talk,”
and the popular From Foster Families to Future Families will be
presented on March 3rd and 10th. Additionally, several monthly
workshop topics emphasize independent living skills and
resources. Remember it is never too early to start preparing
your kids for their future!
OC SSA Children and Family Services Adoptions Division
reformatted the required Adoption Series for all prospective
adoptive (resource) families to better serve their needs. Six series
will now be offered, to include Saturdays, and classes in
Spanish. We are pleased to offer Common Sense Parenting and Putting PRIDE into Practice specialized trainings, plus a Spanish
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Love and Logic series. Training opportunities will be offered to
South County parents in March and May at Saddleback Church
in Lake Forest (see back cover).
Disaster and Safety Preparedness is the first on the list of
expert guest-speaker presentations every month at Olive Crest.
It should be first on your list as well — with the electrical blackout experienced last September in South County, we learned just
how unprepared we were for even a minor emergency! Please
consider attending the other valuable workshops in the remaining
months: Beyond Consequences: The Basics; How to Meet a Child’s
Emotional Needs During Transitions and Adjustments; Understanding
Children’s Sexual Behavior — What’s Healthy and When Should You
Be Concerned?; and Discipline, Boundaries, and Limit Setting.
Lastly, I would like to encourage all of you to attend our
annual event at the Aliso Viejo Conference Center on Thursday,
January 26th. This training features celebrity Lauri Burns, former
foster youth, author, and founder of The Teen Project; along with,
Alcohol & Drug Education & Prevention Team (ADEPT) County
of Orange Health Care Agency. The workshop entitled, The Price
of Denying Your Child’s Drug/Alcohol Use Could Cost Them Their
Lives, contains vital information for parents that will keep them
apprised of trends so that they may prevent their kids from using
drugs and alcohol. Lunch will be provided and, as always, training is free.
Let’s make 2012 a great year for all of our families and friends!
Sincerely,
Nicole Loftus, Director
Foster and Kinship Care Education Program
Saddleback College
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FKCE Program Director...............................Nicole Loftus...........(949) 582-4217.............. [email protected]
FKCE Program Support...............................Lilia Peterson..........(949) 582-4884 ............. [email protected]
Foster Care/Adoptions...............................Information Line.....1 (888) 871-5437........... [email protected]
Foster and Kinship Care Liaison................Joanna Hussey........(714) 704-8255.............. [email protected]
Post Adoption Information........................Social Worker..........(714) 704-8000.............. Ask for Adoptions Officer of the Day
Foster Care Licensing..................................Social Worker..........(714) 704-8000.............. Ask for Foster Care Officer of the Day
Olive Crest Relative Caregiver Program ...Helen Lindsey.........(714) 543-5437 x1211... [email protected]
Special Medical Contacts............................Pamela Wilson........(714) 704-8533.............. [email protected] Dept. of Ed. Foster Youth Services............Betsy DeGarmoe....(714) 835-4909.............. [email protected]
Foster Care Auxiliary..................................Kathy Harvey..........(714) 778-3383.............. www.FosterCareAux.com
Child Care Resources and Respite.............Spring Wilson ........(714) 245-0045.............. [email protected]
Baby Gear Loaner Program........................Kathy Harvey .........(714) 778-3383.............. www.FosterCareAux.com
Independent Living Program.....................Irene Briggs ............(714) 940-3965.............. [email protected]
Orangewood Children’s Foundation..........................................(714) 619-0200.............. [email protected]
Library Cards for Foster Children...................................................................................... www.ocpl.org
OCKids (neurodevelopment assessments).....................................(714) 939-6118
CalOPTIMA ...................................................................................(714) 246-8500
Help Me Grow (Resource Connections).....................................1 (866) 476-9025
24-Hour Child Abuse Reporting Hotline....................................1 (800) 207-4464
YMCA Community Services........................................................(714) 508-7638
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Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012
The Price of Denying
Your Child’s
Drug/Alcohol
Use Could Cost
Them Their Lives
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here should not be anything more valuable to us than our
children’s lives. Knowing that, why are there growing
numbers of youth experimenting and abusing drugs?
The danger is real and everlasting: permanent brain damage or
overdose. So why are parents in denial of their child’s drug use?
Sometimes it isn’t denial, but the simple truth that parents are
oblivious as to the extent their sons and daughters are exposed to
and/or using drugs and alcohol until it’s too late.
Orange County is associated with affluence and with that
comes easy access to pricey designer drugs that are the rage. It is
important that adults understand current drug trends seen among
youth in Orange County, including prescription, over-the-counter,
and synthetic drug abuse. The variety, quantity, and potency of drugs
so easily attainable today is alarming. Therefore, as parents and
leaders it is important to stay on top of trends that motivate our youth
toward dangerous activities and learn strategies one can take to
prevent drug abuse.
Jan ua ry 26, 2012
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Aliso Viejo Conference Center
31 Santa Barbara Dr. • Aliso Viejo 92656
Check-in 9:30-10:00 a.m. • Light lunch included
Register by Monday, January 23rd
(949) 582-4884 or [email protected]
www.saddleback.edu/fkce
Foster &
Kinship Care Education
Presented by:
Alcohol & Drug Education &
Prevention Team (ADEPT)
County of Orange Health
Care Agency
Orange County Health Care Agency
and Rx for Prevention is dedicated to
developing a happy and healthy Orange
County by reducing the risk factors that
contribute to the abuse of prescription and
over-the-counter drugs and alcohol in the
home, community, and school environments. The goal of Rx for Prevention is to
provide training, and technical assistance,
as well as engage community members and
leaders to apply alcohol, tobacco, and other
drug prevention strategies throughout
Orange County.
Lauri Burns, Founder,
The Teen Project, Inc.
Lauri Burns is an author, executive
at a Fortune 100 company, inspirational
speaker, foster parent, founder of The Teen
Project, and a guiding force for foster youth
everywhere. Lauri grew up in the juvenile
dependency system and spent her teenage
years in group homes and juvenile hall. At
the age of 23, faced with her own death,
she was given a second chance. Since that
time she has committed her life to reaching other youth in need. When not at work,
Lauri is traveling around the country sharing her story of hardship and inspiration.
In recent months, Lauri’s story has
been showcased on CNN, “Leaders With
Heart” Headline News, Oprah.com, CBS
Someone You Need to Know, KOCE, KISS
FM, The Los Angeles Business Journal, The
Los Angeles Jewish Journal, Trinity Broadcast
Network and more. Given the magnitude
of people she had reached, Lauri began
to consider the people she would touch
if she documented her experience as an
abused child, her tragic downfall, and her
miraculous path to a life beyond imagination. In her book, Punished for Purpose,
Lauri shares her path in therapy and the
13 angels/teachers that lead her out of
hell. Punished for Purpose is available
on Amazon.com. Lauri donates 75% of
her book proceeds to The Teen Project to
provide resources for homeless youth.
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My Guidance, Their Success:
Money
Talk
A workshop for youth and their foster
parents/caregivers/mentors/CASAs
Monday, February 6, 2012 • 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Orangewood Children’s Foundation
Conference Room
1575 E. 17th St. • Santa Ana 92705
Presented by:
Irene Briggs, MS, MFT
Senior Social Services Supervisor
Transitional Planning Program
Linda Levshin, MA, MFT
Program Director, Orangewood
Children’s Foundation
Guest Panel
• Register by Thursday, February 2nd
• Register at
(949) 582-4884 or [email protected]
• Light dinner included
• Raffle for youth
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L
et’s face reality: Some foster youth have
been in the “system” so long they do not
know how to succeed financially upon
emancipation. Education notwithstanding, when
foster youth end up evicted or homeless, it’s not
because they weren’t taught to clean house or
do laundry, rather they were not taught the
importance of prioritizing wage earnings and
budgeting as key to a decent or better-than-average
standard of living.
Foster youth may not comprehend the value of
sound money management, partly because so much
has been done “for” them and not enough “by”
the foster youth themselves. We are responsible for
preparing our kids for adulthood but when was the
last time you had a heart-to-heart on what is a
better option--leasing or buying car; the downside
of variable interest loans, or prepayment penalties?
Ridiculous? If not taught by you, then by whom?
When?
Through no fault of their own, some foster
youth were not even taught the most basic skills of
fiscal responsibility and have no clue of what it will
cost to support themselves. What is the incentive
to work when there’s no incentive to earn what
is taken for granted: food, shelter, clothing, and
transportation?
It is sad that foster youth can emancipate when
adults have neglected to discuss, let alone teach,
fundamental and not-so-ridiculous survival skills
such as: building a personal budget; not exceeding
a grocery budget; comparison shopping; balancing a checkbook; bank rates and service charges;
finance rates and prepayment penalties; or the
importance of establishing sound credit. They will
be tempted to make purchases they don’t even
know they cannot afford and take on debilitating debt. The lifelong consequences of a good
credit rating can never be underestimated — nor
its potential to affect livelihood. Young adults will
earn that rating all by themselves and live with the
consequences — good and bad.
Your foster youth will emancipate, but have
you given them the skills and know-how to
succeed financially upon emancipation?
Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012
Common Sense Parenting Series
Please plan to attend all 3 sessions
Instructed by: Brian Satterfield, Training Coordinator
Orangewood Children & Family Center
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his series trains foster parents and caregivers on how to deal with children who have varying degrees of social skills deficits. Children who have
been abused, neglected, or have experienced an unstable home life often
develop maladaptive behaviors that lead to truancy, drug addiction, and failure
in many of their relationships. These children need help and a
strategy to get them back on track. Caregivers can be
facilitators for positive change.
March 6, March 13, & March 20
Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Parents will be able to:
• Identify a child’s social skills strengths and weaknesses and
teach to them in a purposeful and time-proven method.
• Implement techniques to improve a child’s overall
behavior and provide greater opportunities for
successful outcomes through social skills training.
Allow time to obtain free parking pass
Orangewood Children & Family Center
401 The City Drive • Orange 92868
Register at (949) 582-4884 or [email protected]
ATTACHMENT SERIES
Instructed by: Sharon Landis, MSW & Margi McNelly, MFT
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disruptions in attachment formation due to child
abuse, neglect and/or multiple placements.
Traditional parenting, which relies upon strong bonds of
attachment, does not work well for them.
Join us to understand life viewed through the eyes of a
foster child and come learn how you can alter your parenting
techniques to accommodate their unique life experiences and
current needs.
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www.saddleback.edu/fkce
February 4 & February 11
April 7 & 14
744 N. Eckhoff St.
Annex Auditorium
June 2 & 9
800 N. Eckhoff St. • # 1304
Saturdays
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
OC SSA Children & Family Services
Orange 92868
Register at (714) 704-8919 or
[email protected]
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PUTTING PRI D E INTO PR A C TI C E PRO J E C T
CARE, RESPECT
& LOVE
What foster parents, social workers & caregivers need to know in order
to treat lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ)
youth with the care, respect, and love that every child deserves
Instructed by:
Rob Woronoff, MS, Director
Putting Pride into Practice Project
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utting Pride into Practice Project is a grant funded program created to implement Assembly Bill
458 (AB458), the Foster Care Non-Discrimination Act. This law became effective January 1,
2004 and prohibits discrimination in the California foster care system on the basis of actual or
perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, or HIV status. The law mandates initial and ongoing
training for all group home administrators, foster parents, and department licensing personnel.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in care often experience rejection
and hostility by caregivers which usually results in feelings of low self-worth, substance abuse, high-risk
behaviors, and self-harm. Even if foster parents desire to be supportive of LGBTQ youth, many lack the
skills necessary to discuss sexual and gender identity, leaving the subject unaddressed under a code of
don’t ask, don’t tell. Like all children, LGBTQ youth look to those who are charged with their care for
guidance, acceptance, and love in order to lead happy, healthy, and productive lives.
This workshop will offer social workers, foster parents, and other caregivers an opportunity to gain a
better understanding of the issues facing LGBTQ foster youth, plus the necessary skills to treat them with
the care, respect, and love that all children deserve.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
•Introduction of LGBTQ issues
• Definition of terms
• Feelings of attraction
• Development of gender identity
•Impact of silence
• Case studies
•Overview of existing initiatives and resources
www.saddleback.edu/fkce
Thursday, April 19
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
OC SSA Children & Family Services
744 N. Eckhoff St.
Annex Auditorium
Orange 92868
Register at (949) 582-4884 or
[email protected]
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From Foster Families
to Future Families
Saturdays: March 3 & 10 • 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Training for youth (13-21 years) together with a foster
parent/ mentor/ caregiver/ CASA
• Preference for youth not yet pregnant or parenting
• Register at (949) 582-4484 or [email protected]
• Free parking pass
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Pkwy. • Mission Viejo 92692
Instructed by:Maria Barragan, MSW
Education for Successful Parenting
F
oster youth have extraordinarily high rates of teen pregnancy and,
often unprepared for parenting, are at risk of losing their children back
into the system. As caregivers, we are in a key position to sensitively
prepare our teens for future parenting by helping them understand the
responsibilities and importance of waiting until adulthood. Come with your
teen to this interactive, multi-modality workshop series for information,
skill-building, and new avenues for communication. Providing an in-depth
understanding of children’s needs, this workshop enables teens to make
healthier choices and create a stronger foundation for their future family.
Adult attendees will assist teens in completing their “Life-Plan for Parenting.”
Session 1 – March 3
“My foster youth could
not stop talking about
how great the class
was and that it really
opened her eyes.”
— Cindy N., CASA
A) The Dream of Family: Prioritizing life goals. Defining the importance
and purpose of parenting. Identifying pathways to attain personal goals.
B) Family Formation: The vital role of fathers. Understanding the perils of
teen pregnancy. Legal issues related to unplanned pregnancy (paternity
testing, child support, custody, and visitation). Preconception health
(substance abuse, smoking, obesity/nutrition, stress) and the effects on
children’s health. Safe surrender laws.
Session 2 – March 10
C) Meeting Children’s Needs: Providing for a family (budgeting money,
planning time). Protecting a child (home safety and preventing child
abuse). Shaken baby syndrome. Nurturing a child’s growth and potential
(understanding basic child development). Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
D)Family Management: Managing children’s behavior without hitting or
yelling. Developing assets for managing future family life. Identifying
external resources to strengthen parenting capacities.
• Each teen will earn a Certificate of Completion after attending both sessions
• Each caregiver will receive 8 hours training credit for attending both sessions
www.saddleback.edu/fkce
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”I’m considering fostering
or adopting a child…
where do I begin?”
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nce prospective parents have attended an orientation meeting, the next
step in the licensing process is to complete the six-part PRIDE class series
(Parent Resources for Information, Development, and Education).
P.R.I.D.E. SCHEDULE
PARENT RESOURCES FOR INFORMATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION
LAGUNA HILLS
Children & Family Services
DAY
TIME
Tuesday
Tuesday
Saturday
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m..
START DATEEND DATE
January 31
April 10
June 2
March 6
May 15
June 16
ORANGE
Children & Family Services
START DATEEND DATE
January 18
March 28
May 15
February 29
May 9
June 19
DAY
TIME
Wednesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
ESPAÑOL
Children & Family Services
Comienzatermina
Enero 24
Marzo 27
Mayo 12
Febrero 28
Mayo 1
Junio 23
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Martes
Martes
Sabado
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Yorba Linda
START DATEEND DATE
January 10
February 14
Calvary Chapel
DAY
TIME
Tuesday
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
To register for P.R.I.D.E. classes, contact Lorena Rodriguez at (888) 871-KIDS [5437]
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Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012
ADOPTION
SERIES
Class 1: Adopting Through Orange County
OC SSA Children & Family Services
800 N. Eckhoff • Room 1304 • Orange 92868
•To register, you must have completed the
P.R.I.D.E. series through Orange County
Social Services Agency.
• Adoption Series is a required course for
prospective adoptive (resource) families.
• Adoption classes are not open-ended and
must be taken in sequential order.
•Register at (714) 704-8919 or
[email protected]
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
CLASS 1CLASS 2
January 12
January 26
March 8March 22
May 10May 24
CLASS 3CLASS 4
February 9February 23
April 12
April 26
June 14
June 21
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Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
CLASSES 1 & 2CLASSES 3 & 4
March 3March 10
Aprill 28May 5
www.saddleback.edu/fkce
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
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.
To register call (714) 778-3383 or
email [email protected]
ite Coordinators: Gabriela Alvarado & Steven Sproule
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Meetings: 2nd Tuesday each month
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Bilingual
Foster parents will learn how to provide a safe home for kids
and receive the tools and knowledge for dealing with the
child’s behaviors — both positive and negative. Discussion
will focus on teaching skills, building relationships, and
empowering kids through teaching them self-discipline and
self-control. The last session will focus on a free recordkeeping
system for foster parents.
January 9Introduction to Practical Tools for
Foster Parents; Making a Difference
for America’s Children
February 13The Professional Foster Parent;
Building Relationships; Creating Safe Environments; and Working With
Birth Families
March 12 The ABC’s of Behavior; Rewarding Good Behavior; and Giving Negative
Consequences
April 9 Preventing Problems Before They
Occur; Effective Praise; and Correcting Misbehavior
May 14 Transitions; and Teaching Self-Control
June 11 Make Recordkeeping Easy!
A Caregiver Information System*
An innovative and easy-to-use program
specifically designed for foster families and
relative caregivers. Keep all children’s
information in your home on one simple
program. Eliminate the paper shuffling and
have immediate access to your child’s
information. You may bring your own laptop.
*One free software program per Orange County Social Services Foster,
Adoptive, or Kinship Family household.
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.
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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 the series.
January 10 • 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. We will discuss
why children lie and steal, the motivating factors, and how parents
can effectively address the behavior to effect positive changes.
February 14 • Conflict Resolution
The pressure on youth is enormous and, as a result, they struggle
to express emotions of anger and frustration in an appropriate
manner. Come learn conflict resolution techniques that really help.
Parents will be better equipped to teach their children the ability
and skill needed to effectively handle and resolve conflict.
March 13 • Homework Battles
Foster parents frequently find themselves in the role of “bad guy”
in their attempt to get their kids to finish homework. It is important to understand why teachers assign homework and how it
really benefits your child. This workshop addresses how parents
can maintain authority (and sanity), and constructively assist and
encourage children to complete their assignments. Learn how to
actually make homework fun without adding to family stress.
April 10 • Building Self-Esteem & Character in Your Child
Experts agree that building a child’s self-esteem cements the
foundation for a healthy personality that lasts a lifetime. Lack of
self-esteem lies at the heart of many serious problems experienced
by young people today, including: low academic achievement,
juvenile delinquency, drug addiction, teenage pregnancy, eating
disorders, depression, and suicide. In this class, parents will be
able to identify issues affecting a child’s self-esteem and learn
effective methods to help boost it.
May 8 • Getting Along With Others
The good news is that skills for social competence are learned
behaviors, and the best place to learn them is in the home.
This workshop has dozens of simple techniques and activities to
help kids get along. Learn about friendship-making problems,
social etiquette, social confidence, and responding to meanness,
bullying, and teasing. Parents will be able to teach their children
the coping skills needed to get along with others in a variety of
social situations.
June 12 • Managing Loss and Coping With Grief
Dealing with loss and grief is a process which includes
acknowledgement, depression, experiencing stress, anxiety,
anger, and loneliness. It is important to respect and understand
someone who is in bereavement. Learn the coping skills needed
to live through the stages of loss and grief. The goal is to attain a
positive resolution to grief. Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012
Buena Park
Walter D. Ehlers Community Recreation Center
8150 Knott Ave. • Buena Park 90620
Site Coordinator:
Meetings:
Mark Sauceda
1st Tuesday each month
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Einstein Room
Kelly Grimes
Kelly has been involved in the FKCE programs for over
11 years. She was a kinship caregiver for 14 years and was
the coordinator of the FKCE and ILP programs at Cypress
College. She has a Master’s Degree and has been trained in
the P.R.I.D.E., Traditions of Caring, and Off-Road Parenting
series. Currently, she is on the Guardian Scholars Advisory
Committee.
January 3 • How to Talk to Your Children
About Anything
The goal of this workshop is to offer practical, concrete tips
and techniques for talking easily and openly about some
very tough issues with young children aged 8 to 12 years old.
This includes the topics of sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, drugs, and
alcohol. We live in an increasingly complex world that challenges
us every day with a wide range of disturbing issues that are
difficult for children to understand and adults to explain.
February 7 • Freedom
Will your teenager have the know-how to be successful upon
emancipation? The goal of is workshop is for foster parents
and relative/kinship caregivers to prepare youth with the
necessary skills and abilities to survive independence and
succeed in life. Participants will learn to identify and set
reasonable expectations; determine if their foster youth is
ready for independent living; and teach youth to reconsider
unrealistic appraisals of their readiness.
March 6 • Why Do Children Lie and Steal?
Lying and stealing is a concern, but we are more troubled with
the child who, for no apparent reason, is a compulsive liar.
Parents who are subjected to chronic lying become suspicious
and distrustful of their children and, conversely, those
children become more unruly and dishonest. Once the cycle of
lying and distrust is in full swing it is difficult to find a single
method for ending the vicious cycle. Parents will learn how to
initiate the process of thinking things through in order to
discover why a child lies, find a solution to the problem, or
when to obtain the help necessary to stop the behavior.
April 3 • Teaching Children How to Avoid
Sexual Predators
Child sexual abuse is far more common than most of us want
to believe. Sadly, these child victims suffer most often at the
hands of family members. No socioeconomic, racial, ethnic,
religious, or gender group is immune — it can happen to any
child. Discussion will focus on recognizing the actions of the
abuser and the symptoms of the abused so that we can protect
our children.
May 1 • Create Great Rituals for Holidays, or Any Day!
Life is not “how it used to be.” We need to invent new
traditions for today’s families and lifestyles. Learn great tips
for helping families cherish those special moments and
celebrate milestones. Learn techniques to heal the wounds
of trauma and loss and strengthen that spirit of identity
within a family.
June 5 • Practical Life Skills for Your Teen
The middle-school years are tough for adolescents —
everything is changing — friends, minds, bodies, and
emotions. Early adolescence is a time of stress for the whole
family. Young people need help in understanding themselves
and the world around them. Teenagers need assistance in
learning how to adapt to changes within themselves.
Save the Date
MAY 5, 2012
15th Annual
Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Parent Conference
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Garden Grove
Magnolia Park Family Resource Center
11402 Magnolia St. • Garden Grove 92841
Site Coordinator: Claudia Valdivia-Alvarez
Meetings: 1st Wednesday each month
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Kelly Grimes
Kelly has been involved in the FKCE programs for over
11 years. She was a kinship caregiver for 14 years and was
the coordinator of the FKCE and ILP programs at Cypress
College. She has a Master’s Degree and has been trained in
the P.R.I.D.E., Traditions of Caring, and Off-Road Parenting
series. Currently, she is on the Guardian Scholars Advisory
Committee.
January 4 • Supporting Cultural Ties and Identity
To effectively support cultural ties and identity, foster parents
need to know that “culture” basically refers to commonalities
that run through a group of people with a shared heritage.
Your child probably believes that his/her culture (way of doing
things) is the “right” one, and that others are a bit “funny.”
As you look at other cultures with your child, aim for an
appreciation of differences. Eventually, this will lead to an
increased appreciation of the incredible variety of human attributes, flexible thinking, and less stereotyping and prejudice.
Culturally diverse children may feel excluded during holidays
or special events if they are in foster homes that do not share
the same beliefs and traditions.
February 1 • Living With the Sexually Abused Child
Our goal is to teach foster parents and relative/kinship caregivers how to effectively manage and handle situations
involving sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is the interaction of
physical and non-physical (verbal abuse, exposure, or pornography) contact between a child and a person in a position of
power wherein the child is used for sexual stimulation of the
abuser or others. The word “power” plays a huge role in the
how children are controlled. Although child sexual abuse is
not limited to family members, we will refer primarily to family abuse, or incest, in this workshop. Children who have been
sexually abused by a family member are commonly enveloped
into a secret life. It is the most secretive abuse of all.
March 7 • Discipline With a Parenting Plan
Developing a parenting plan is like having a roadmap to follow
as you assess your own strengths and weaknesses, and those
of your children, for determining how best to teach and care
for your kids. This method enables you to evaluate and draw
from all your parenting skills to solve parent-child conflicts
and help build positive relationships. A parenting plan also
enables you to develop a positive step-by-step strategy for
preventing and addressing various behavioral problems.
April 4 • How to Speak the Language of Teenagers
Contrary to what you may expect, research shows that parents,
not peers, have the greatest impact on a teenager’s life. Today’s
teens are much like those of yesterday: actively searching for
their identity while trying to establish independence from
their parents. It is a very challenging time for teens that is
compounded by the physical and mental changes they undergo at that age. Adolescents need to be loved differently than
pre-teens. Learn how to cope with this challenge in a practical
guide on how to teach teenagers appropriate responsibility.
Discover how to properly handle both parent and teenager —
it is a tangible resource for stemming the tide of violence,
immorality, and despair engulfing many teens today.
May 2 • To Raise as Well as Protect
Raising a child is probably the most gratifying job any of us
will ever have — and one of the toughest. In large part, it
is because times have changed. We live in an increasingly
complex world that challenges us every day with a wide range
of disturbing issues that are difficult for children to understand and for adults to explain. The goal of this workshop is to
prepare foster parents and relative/kinship caregivers with the
necessary information and skills to effectively communicate
about disturbing issues.
June 6 • Free or Inexpensive Summer Activities
Good times don’t have to cost a lot of money. There are so
many options for families to have fun that are free or
inexpensive. It just doesn’t make sense to spend a fortune for
entertainment when you are looking to save money everywhere else in your life. Books, music, and movies can all be
had without breaking the bank.
Support Groups
CITYSUPPORT GROUP LEADERPHONE
Fountain ValleySallie Miller
Huntington Beach
Cynthia Bradbury/single parents
Huntington BeachRhonda Holden
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(714) 848-2558
(714) 588-4316
(949) 582-4884
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lake forest
Orange County Fire Authority
1 Fire Authority Rd. • Irvine 92602
South Orange County Family Resource Center
23832 Rockfield Blvd., Ste. 270 • Lake Forest
92630
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday each month
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Board Breakout Room
Arnette Edwards
Arnette has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Bachelor’s
Degree in Human Services. She assisted with FKCE and ILP
programs at Cypress College. Arnette was a kinship caregiver
and has experience raising teenagers and working with teen
mothers.
January 18 • College 101
Help your teen attain a higher education. This workshop
will review the process of applications, financial aid options,
deadlines, etc. Did you know there are special opportunities
available at community colleges exclusively for foster youth?
Parents will be able to effectively assist their children with
choosing a college that is suitable to their academic needs.
February 15 • Dealing With Grief and Loss
How to honor feelings when a person moves on will be the
focus of this workshop. Parents will understand why and
how multiple placements affect a child’s emotional health.
How does one deal with depression, stress, anxiety, anger,
bereavement, and loneliness when struggling with loss?
Learn how to implement techniques to improve a child’s
quality of life and achieve a positive resolution to grief.
March 21 • 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.
We will discuss why children lie and steal, the motivating
factors, and how parents can effectively address the behavior
to effect positive changes.
April 18 • Impact of Pain
Discussion will focus on the short- and long-term effects
that abuse and neglect have on a child’s development. Topics
will include identification of child abuse, social and academic
deficits, as well as the physical and emotional effects children
experience. Before you can help a child in need, you must first
be able to identify the signs of physical and emotional trauma.
May 16 • Discipline vs. Punishment
Discipline is a natural and logical consequence to a behavior,
but do you really know the difference between discipline and
punishment? A well-considered discipline plan could promote self-control, self-esteem, responsibility, and orderliness.
Parents will learn effective methods of teaching children
self-control without destroying a child’s self-esteem.
June 20 • Lifetime Connections
It is important to preserve family connections and maintain
family continuity, whether you expect to foster your child
long term, plan to adopt, or raise under a guardianship.
By keeping your child “connected” you will improve their
personal identity, boost self-esteem, and preserve their
cultural identity. Your child needs to maintain a sense of
family identity.
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Site Coordinator: Cynthia Campos
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday each month
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. • Free childcare available
Jane Collier
Jane Collier has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has
worked in public child welfare for over 11 years. She has
experience providing training to foster parents/relative
caregivers, and previously coordinated a caregiver respite
program. Jane has experience working in a variety of
programs at Orange County Children and Family Services
where she is employed. Most importantly she is the mother
of three daughters and a grandmother of two.
January 11 • Protecting Yourself From, and Coping
With, Allegations
This workshop will review ways to develop and maintain
effective communication between caregivers, birth parents,
and social workers. Also reviewed will be social service
agency policies; suggestions for protecting yourself from
allegations; coping with allegations; and how to complete
an Unusual Incident Report (UIR).
February 8 • The Impact of Child Abuse
What constitutes as child abuse or neglect? Do you know
what the most deadly form of abuse is, or how California
compares to the rest of the nation on these issues? In this
workshop you will not only learn the different forms of child
abuse and neglect, but more importantly, the variety of ways
they impact children’s lives.
March 14 • The Importance of Permanency
We keep hearing about the importance of “permanency” in
the lives of foster children, but what does that mean and
why is it so crucial? It is essential foster parents learn the
life-long impact a lack of permanency has on their child but,
more importantly, assisting their child achieve it.
April 11 • Understanding the Child Welfare System
Exactly how deplorable were the conditions experienced by
children that Child Protective Services had to be established
in the United States? Parents will understand the laws and
mandates that govern the many facets of the child welfare
system and learn why so many social workers are involved
in a child’s care.
May 9 • Keeping Infants and Toddlers Safe
In this workshop, participants will learn what the leading
cause of death is for infants and how culture actually impacts a child’s safety. Parents should know if their children’s
toys are age-appropriate but, more importantly, if they are
really safe. Discussion will explore the current causes of
infant/toddler injuries and fatalities and what parents should
do to prevent them.
June 13 • Children from Methamphetamine
Addicted Families
This workshop will review the serious and rapidly growing
problem of methamphetamine use, its impact on adult substance abusers, and children impacted by parental substance
abuse. Through the use of video and discussion we will gain
an understanding of the impact of methamphetamines on
both the addict and the children living with them.
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santa ana
Olive Crest
2130 E. 4th St., Suite 200 • Santa Ana 92705
Site Coordinator: Helen Lindsey
Meetings: 2nd Thursday each month
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
January 12 • Disaster and Safety Preparedness
Ben Gonzales, Captain, Santa Ana Fire Department
If a disaster should strike today, most of us are not prepared
to take care of ourselves, let alone family members for an
extended timeframe. Last September’s power outage created
havoc for South County — without electricity, gas stations,
stores, and restaurants could not service customers. It is
sobering to know that even if you had the means, you could
not have purchased the assistance you needed. Let’s not put
our loved ones at risk, specifically infants, those physically or
mentally challenged, or our infirm/elderly family members.
Learn how to prepare for emergencies—beyond just stocking
up on food and water!
February 9 • Beyond Consequences: The Basics
Yadira Renteria, Olive Crest Case Manager
Based on the work of Heather T. Forbes, LCSW, and Bryan
Post, PhD, LCSW, the training will focus on how children are
affected by trauma and how their behaviors are a reaction to
their past experiences. The model encourages parents to focus
on connecting and building a relationship with their children
in order to assist them into feeling safe and ultimately modifying their behaviors. You will learn and understand what is
driving your children’s behaviors and how to connect and
build a positive relationship with your children.
March 8 • How to Meet a Child’s Emotional Needs
During Transitions and Adjustments
April Thompson, MS, LMFT
Caretakers will learn why transitions and adjustments are
very difficult for youth in foster care. This class will give you
tips on how to better understand the emotional needs of
children as they relate to bonding and autonomy.
April 12 • Understanding a Child’s Sexual Behavior—
What’s Healthy and When Should You Be
Concerned?
Diane Cranley, Founder, TAALK (Talk About Abuse to Liberate
Kids) Organization
It is important to understand and respect natural and
healthy sexual behavior in children but, more importantly,
to understand behavior that should be of concern or are
signs of past sexual abuse. This session will help participants
discern between healthy and unhealthy sexual behaviors to
determine when to engage a professional for further evaluation or investigation. Learn to respond to a child’s unhealthy
sexual behaviors and/or disclosure in a supportive manner—
you will be empowered to create a safe environment where
kids can heal.
May 10 • Discipline, Boundaries, and Limit Setting
April Thompson, MS, LMFT
Caretakers will learn positive and logical methods to set limits
and boundaries, as well as enforce discipline. Class will cover
age– and developmentally–appropriate considerations,
logical and natural approaches to discipline, as well as safe
and applicable boundaries and limits for foster youth.
June • No Class
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New Alternatives, Inc.
Family Support Services
1202 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 205
Santa Ana 92705
Coordinator: Spring Wilson
Meetings: 1st Wednesday each month
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
To register, call Andrea at (714) 245-0045
Free childcare available-must notify in advance
January 4 • The Importance of Play
Kids think “play” is literally just that — fun, good times,
carefree, and doing what they like doing best. They have
no concept that during playtime, their bodies and minds are
undergoing some very crucial changes that will affect their
future capabilities. Come learn the importance of play, is not
only amusing--it is essential--even for adults.
February 1 • IEP’s and 504 Plans
Children may endure disruptions in education while attending multiple schools due to frequent placements; others may
exhibit true learning disabilities due to neglect or abuse.
Either way, as children fall further behind in their studies,
it affects their self-esteem and self-worth. If the child is
doing poorly in school, parents need to become advocates and
secure an Independent Educational Plan (IEP) for the child’s
success. Caregivers should know the rights of children in their
care and the programs available to them through the school
district.
March 7 • Anger Management
Anger is an emotion experienced by all children. An infant’s
hungry cry, a toddler’s temper tantrum, a preschooler’s angry
push, a school-ager’s hurtful taunt, or a teenager’s hostility
are all vivid reminders that anger is no stranger to childhood.
Anger is part of life and, sometimes, life hurts and life is not
fair. All children will cope with their anger, either in a helpful
or a hurtful way. Come learn how to guide children in
managing anger so it is demonstrated in a positive and
healthy manner.
April 4 • Preserving Family Memories
How fun it is to look back and reminisce about birthdays,
special occasions, school events, and just general childhood
fun. You can create a memory/scrap book for your foster child
to make that child feel special and loved. Preserve happy
memories while creating new ones! Best of all, it is a great
bonding experience when both of you undergo the process
of discovering your child’s history.
May 2• Self-Care, Being the “Fabulous You”
Parents dedicate much of their time to raising children,
tending to family responsibilities, meeting employment
obligations, and even giving back to their communities now
and again. With such a busy schedule and high demands,
could there really be any time left for YOU? Come learn how
to rediscover, re-charge, and nurture that Fabulous YOU.
June 6• Stretching Your Dollars With Limited Resources
Learn tips and techniques of sound money management.
How do you manage your budget while trying to save for
your family’s future? Learn common mistakes that have the
potential of wasting your money and discover how to alter
your spending habits for that extra cash at the end of the
month. These economic times are challenging so come join us
to discover which resources and bargains are available to you
that will benefit your family and your wallet!
Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012
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la Habra
Grace Lutheran Church
6550 Fairmont Blvd. • Yorba Linda 92886
Boys & Girls Club
1211 Fahringer Way • La Habra 90631
Coordinator: Dan Wagenknecht
Meetings: 4th Tuesday each month
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Coordinador: Mark Chavez
Juntas: 4° miércoles del mes
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Michele Dugan
Michele has been an FKCE instructor for 3 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.
Lili Perez-Stroud
Lili asistió con la coordinación de los programas FKCE e ILP en
Cypress College. Ella se graduó de CSU Fullerton. Lili cuidó a
parentela por cuatro años y tiene experiencia en la crianza de
adolescentes. También nos ofrece una opulencia de información y
conocimiento de ésta serie.
January 24 • To Raise as Well as Protect
It is a foster parent/caregiver’s job, as it is a parent’s, to raise,
as well as protect youth in their care. This workshop offers
steps that can help youth begin to develop their transitional
skills. The focus of this workshop is on how to coach youth to
develop daily living skills and learn how to access community
resources. Learn what you can do to assist youth as they move
through adolescence into adulthood and ways to help prepare
them for a successful transition to adulthood.
February 28 • Off-Road Parenting
Participants will gain an understanding of the underlying reasons why a child exhibits anger outbursts, sexualized behavior,
fire setting, or eating disorders. In this class, participants will
learn what one can do to help the child. Participants will be
able to identify behavioral issues and develop a discipline plan
to promote healthy behavior. Participants will learn effective
self-control methods in order to halt escalation and work
toward resolution to the conflict.
March 27 • It Takes a Village
This class will explore the importance of supporting your
child’s family connections and family continuity irrespective of
long-term foster care, adoption, or guardianship. Staying “connected” improves foster children’s self-esteem and personal
identity, and maintains their cultural identity. How much of an
impact do individuals and groups outside the family really have
on a child’s well-being? It is important to maintain the connections and advocate a society that meets all of a child’s needs.
April 24 • Understanding Depression in Youth
This class will teach parents to identify the nuances between
sadness, grief, and depression. When a parent can recognize
genuine depression in their child, the parent will be empathetic
to the stages and processes their child experiences during a
depression and/or a loss.
May 22 • Summer Learning
Research shows that students who keep their skills sharp
over the summer can avoid the “summer slide.” Discover fun,
learning activities to keep students engaged over the summer, and find out how to motivate students to pick up a book
instead of turning on the TV. Parents will learn the importance
of encouraging their children to engage in summer learning
and acquire the tools necessary to ensure yearlong academic
success.
June 26 • Attachment: A Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
Attachment is a skill that allows us to maximize our potential,
enjoy life, maintain physical and emotional well-being, and
build ongoing relationships. Without a secure base of attachment, individuals do not develop a healthy conscience, have
trouble learning and retaining information, do not grasp
cause-and-effect thinking, and are often fearful. This workshop will examine how healthy attachments develop and
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teach
parenting techniques to strengthen attachment skills.
Enero 25 • Manteniendo el Historial de la Familia
Las memorias son importantes, especialmente cuando se conservan los buenos tiempos y esos momentos especiales en la vida
de una criatura. Aprenda un modo fácil para crear un “libro de la
vida” de la criatura a su cargo. Juntos exploraran con entusiasmo
para preservar su historia. Descubran pistas del pasado de la
criatura, acentúen sus cosas favoritas, las actividades, y añadirle
un toque de cariño. Volante de distribución gratuita de páginas
necesarias estarán disponibles al igual que direcciones en el
internet para obtener material adicional.
Febrero 22 • Respire Profundo
La meta principal es una vida balanceada, con tiempo para trabajo, amistades, relajamiento y diversión — más el poder de saber
mantenerse cuando está bajo tensión y enfrentar los desafíos.
Los padres aprenderán las cuatro etapas del agotamiento y como
reducir, prevenir y saber sobrellevar el estrés. Además adquirir
entendimiento al manejo de tensión. Los padres aprenderán los
beneficios del sentido del humor y técnicas de relajamiento para
reducir la tensión. ¡Traiga a su pareja y aprenda a relajar!
Marzo 28 • Buscar y Usar Recursos
El conocimiento es necesario para ayudar a la juventud conquistar sus desafíos. La meta de este taller es proveer las herramientas
que necesitan los que cuidan a parentela para buscar información
y recursos gratis por el internet. Los recursos a veces son escasos
y o difícil de encontrar. Venga y aprenda como identificar lo que
ya existe, donde buscar y a quién preguntar para que se le ayude.
Abril 25 • Control de la Ira
Los padres aprenderán el punto en como los niños demuestran
el enojo y entenderán el cargo que se le pone a la criatura. Este
taller le proveerá información de las señales y síntomas del enojo.
Veremos las técnicas que se usaran para el manejo y control de
los sentimientos del enojo.
Mayo 23• Como Cambio Tan Rápido
Este taller le ayudará a los padres entender y guiar la transición
de su criatura a la adolescencia. La adolescencia es la etapa más
desafiante y complicada en su desarrollo porque enfrentan presión de sus compañeros, intimidación, conocimiento cultural y la
identidad sexual. Los padres aprenderán el impacto que esto tiene
en sus hijos.
Junio 27 • Lo Básico del Colegio
Ayude a su adolescente tener una educación superior. Se les
explicará el proceso de la solicitud, ayuda financiera, y fechas de
cierre. Hay oportunidades especiales para niños de crianza en los
colegios de la comunidad y este taller les enseñará a los padres la
revisión de la solicitud, ayuda financiera, fechas de cierre etc. Los
padres aprenderán como ayudar y preparar a su adolescente para
la graduación y como tomar control de su futuro.
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C SSA Children and Family Services
744 N. Eckhoff St., Annex Auditorium
Orange 92868
Marzo 7 • Como Criar Niños Emocionalmente Sanos—
Cosas Que Todos Padres de Crianza
Necesitan Saber
Coordinadora: Joanna Hussey, enlace para
padres de crianza y familiares que
proveen cuidado de niños de crianza
Juntas:
Primer miércoles del mes con la excepción de diciembre
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Favor de llamar para información
(714) 704-8255
Enero 4 • Violencia Domestica y el Efecto en los Niños
Supervisora Angela Santos, Children and Family Services
En este taller aprenderán los siguientes temas: la definición de
violencia domestica, señales de abuso entre pareja, razones porque
una persona se queda en una relación donde hay violencia domestica, y recursos para víctimas de violencia domestica. También
hablaremos de como la violencia domestica afecta el desarrollo y el
bienestar de los niños. Los padres de crianza aprenderán identificar
comportamientos que indican que un niño ha sido expuesto a la
violencia.
Febrero 1 • Introducción al Sistema de Bienestar Infantil
Abogado Frank Ospino, Encargado de Oficina de Public Defender
Esta presentación ofrece una introducción al sistema de bienestar
infantil jurídica y va a explorar una serie de temas representativos.
La presentación examinará la estructura básica del sistema de
bienestar infantil, los derechos y libertades fundamentales de los
padres, hijos, parientes, padres de crianza y el proceso de litigio.
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Angelica Zikoor y Nena Casis, Trabajadoras Sociales
Children and Family Services
En este taller aprenderá las cinco necesidades vitales de los niños.
Van a aprender las cosas que uno puede hacer para que los niños
crezcan más emocionalmente sanos. Cosas prácticas que pueden
hacer todos los días que tienen un impacto grande in el salud emocional de los niños. Los cinco necesidades vitales de los niños: la
necesidad de sentirse respetados, importante, aceptados, incluido,
y seguro.
Abril 4 • Entendiendo Mejor a Nuestros Niños
Supervisora Angela Santos, Children and Family Services
En este taller tomaremos un vistazo profundo al ambiente en
que vivían los niños de crianza antes de entrar al sistema de
dependencia; las experiencias con sus familias que han formado
el carácter, la personalidad, y los comportamientos de los niños.
Hablaremos de los comportamientos y las emociones que
demuestran los niños cuando están ubicados en hogares de
crianza e identificaremos la correlación entre el trauma de los
niños y el efecto en sus comportamientos.
Mayo • No hay clase
Junio 6 • Adolescentes y el Dinero-Tomando
Control de Tu Futuro
Una presentación de Wells Fargo Bank
Este entrenamiento preparara a los adolescentes en cuanto a las
finanzas. Las áreas incluirán: Como desarrollar un presupuesto; la
importancia del ahorro; usar/gastar el dinero sabiamente; crédito.
Aprenda maneras en que los adolescentes puedan tomar control de
sus finanzas y de esa manera alcanzar sus metas financieras.
los miércoles 6:30-8:30 de la noche
14 de marzo hasta el 25 de abril*
* no hay
clase el 28
de Marzo
Olive Crest
SERIE DE CÓMO SER PADRE CON AMOR Y LÓGICA
2130 E. 4th St., Ste. 200 Instructora:Edith Lozano, Relative Care Advocate
Santa Ana 92705
Sesión 1 Marzo 14
Repaso de los principios básicos de
Esta serie de cómo ser padres
con Amor y Lógica les proveerá
a los padres y parientes que
están criando niños de familia
herramientas que les ayude
como evitar forcejeo de poder
con los niños. Padres y parientes que están criando niños de
familia aprenderán como proveer
enseñanzas a los niños que les
ayudaran en la vida real al través
de la lógica y empatía. Al través
de estas enseñanzas, los niños
también aprenderán como ser
responsables y como reflexionar
sobre sus propios comportamientos y las consecuencias que estos
traen.
Sesión 2
Amor y Lógica
Repaso de la formula C. O. O. L.
Sesión 3 Marzo 21C: El control que se comparte Aprenda el arte de compartir
control cuando da opciones apropiadas
Sesión 4 *Abril 4O: ¿A quién le pertenece
el problema?
Como determinar si el comportamiento del niño es el problema del niño
únicamente o si el problema se
comparte con el padre
Sesión 5Abril 11O: Oportunidad de tomar decisiones Como utilizar palabras para pensar y
frases que se puedan enforzar para guiar a los niños mientras toman decisiones
Sesión 6Abril 18L: Deje que la empatía y consecuencias hagan la enseñanza Como proveer la empatía para difundir
el enojo y ayudar al niño que aprenda
de sus propias decisiones al través de
las consecuencias lógicas
Es recomendado de que atienda a
Sesión 7Abril 25
todas las sesiones para que beneficie de las clases de optima manera
Resumen de la formula C. O. O. L.
y aprenda el valor de los quehaceres
Para preguntas o para registrarse, favor de hablar al (949) 582-4884 o por email a [email protected]
Es posible de que haiga cuidado de niño. Favor de registrarse por lo menos una semana de anticipación para notificarnos si necesita cuidado de niño
www.saddleback.edu/fkce
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Foster & Kinship Care Education 2011
SERIE DE C L A SES DE ADOP C IÓN
•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.
Condado de Orange
Servicios Para Niños y Familias
•Todos los potenciales padres adoptivos necesitan tomar la
serie de clases de adopción.
800 N. Eckhoff St. • Room 1304
Orange 92868
•Las clases se necesitan tomar en orden.
• Si tiene preguntas o para registrarse, favor de llamar al
(714) 704-8919 o mandar un email a [email protected].
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Clase 1: Adopción por Medio del Condado de Orange
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.
sabados • 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Clases 1 y 2
Clases 3 y 4
4 de febrero
11 de febrero
21 de abril
28 de abril
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 3: Nuestros Niños y Ubicación con Familia Adoptiva
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 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
www.saddleback.edu/fkce
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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CPR & First Aid
Register at (949) 582-5477 or email [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.
These workshops are restricted to
licensed foster parents, prospective foster
or adopt parents nearing completion of
P.R.I.D.E. or ADOPTION classes, and kinship
families.
Enrollees will be contacted approximately five (5) days in advance to confirm
attendance. If a response is not received
within 48 hours, name will be dropped
from the roster in order to allow parents on
Laurie Vartanian
Certified Trainer
our waiting list the opportunity to attend—
no exceptions.
Luis Vásquez
Certified Trainer
February 25
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Grace Lutheran Church
6550 Fairmont Blvd.
Yorba Linda 92886
Participants will learn theory and implementation of the skills necessary to respond
to an emergency. Successful completion of the
workshopwillqualifyparticipantsfortheFirst
Aid Certificate, and Infant, Child, and Adult
B i l i n g ua l
May 12
12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Olive Crest
2130 E. 4th St., Suite 200
Santa Ana 92705
CPR certification.
April 21
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Magnolia Park Family
Resource Center
11402 Magnolia Ave.
Garden Grove 92841
June 9
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Saddleback College*
28000 Marguerite Pkwy.
Mission Viejo 92692
*Must obtain parking pass
through registration
RENEWAL COURSE*
ESPAÑOL
January 28
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 pm.
So. O.C. Family Resource Center
23832 Rockfield Blvd., Suite 270
Lake Forest 92630
Marzo 3
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Iglesia de Poder
9501 Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim 92804
*Must show valid CPR/First Aid
certification to attend
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Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012
OC site LOCATIONS
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La Habra
142
Brea
La Mirada
90
Yorba Linda
39
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Fullerton
Placentia
Buena Park
La Palma
Cerritos
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Los Alamitos
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261
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Santa Ana
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Midway City
241
Orange
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Garden Grove
Villa Park
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Stanton
Westminster
Anaheim Hills
F Anaheim
Cypress
605
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Fountain
Valley
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241
Huntington Beach
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Costa
Mesa
55
133
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John Wayne/Orange
County Int’l Airport
39
Irvine
S19
405
73
Newport Beach
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Corona del Mar
5 mi
Laguna
Hills
Mission
Viejo
31 Santa Barbara Dr.
Aliso Viejo 92656
A Boys & Girls Club
1211 Fahringer Way
La Habra 90631
EFoster Care Auxiliary
333 S. Brookhurst St.
Anaheim 92804
6550 Fairmont Blvd.
Yorba Linda 92886
DIglesia de Poder
9501 Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim 92804
11402 Magnolia Ave.
Garden Grove 92841
1260 N. Riviera St.
Anaheim 92801
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CLEVELAND
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San Juan
Capistrano
74
South Laguna
KNew Alternatives, Inc.
Family Support
Services
1202 W. Civic Center Dr.
Suite 205
Santa Ana 92705
IOC SSA Children
and Family Services
Orange 92868
MOlive Crest
2130 E. 4 St., Suite 200
Santa Ana 92705
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Irvine 92602
HOrangewood Children
& Family Center
G Manzanita Park
Family Resource Center 401 The City Drive
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CMagnolia Park Family Fire Authority
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1 Fire Authority Rd.
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Laguna
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San Juan
Hot Springs
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Conference Center
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Rancho
Santa
Margarita
El Toro
Lake Forest
133
Trabuco
Canyon
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Balboa
0
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Orange 92868
Dana
Point
Capistrano Beach
5
San Clemente
LOrangewood
Children’s
Foundation
1575 E. 17th St.
Santa Ana 92705
QSaddleback Church
1 Saddleback Pkwy.
Lake Forest 92630
RSaddleback College
28000 Marguerite Pkwy.
Mission Viejo 92692
PSouth Orange Co.
Family Resource Ctr.
23832 Rockfield Blvd.
Suite 270
Lake Forest 92630
B Walter D. Ehlers
Community
Recreation Center
8150 Knott Avenue
Buena Park 90620
F Western Youth
Services
505 N. Euclid St.
Suite 300
Anaheim 92801
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Saddleback
College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3635
Foster & Kinship Care Education Program
Social and Behavioral Sciences, BGS 318
Registration and contact information: For translation
services in Spanish or English, or if hearing impaired,
please register at least one week prior to the class to
advise us of your particular needs.
Nonprofit
Organization
US Postage
PAID
South Orange County
Community College District
Return Service Requested
Phone.......... (949) 582-4884
Fax............... (949) 364-2513
Mail............. FKCE Program, BGS 318
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo CA 92692-3635
Email........... [email protected]
Website....... www.saddleback.edu/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 to Foster and Adoptive Parents,
Kinship Caregivers and Social Workers. Class credit hours
apply toward county and state licensing requirements.
Classes with low enrollment are subject to cancellation.
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD of TRUSTEES: Thomas A. Fuentes, William O. Jay, David B. Lang,
Frank M. Meldau, Marcia Milchiker, Nancy M. Padberg, T.J. Prendergast, III
Jordan J. Larson, Student Trustee · Gary L. Poertner, Chancellor
SADDLEBACK COLLEGE: Dr. Tod A. Burnett, President
The good news is that skills for social competence are learned behaviors, and
the best place to learn them is in the home. This workshop has dozens of simple
techniques and activities to help kids get along. Learn about friendship-making
problems, social etiquette, social confidence, and responding to meanness,
bullying, and teasing. Parents will be able to teach their children the coping
skills needed to get along with others in a variety of social situations.
May 24 • Getting Along With Others
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. We will discuss why children lie and steal, the motivating factors,
and how parents can effectively address the behavior to effect positive changes.
March 1 • Lying and Stealing
To register:
Call (949) 609-8418 or
email: [email protected]
Instructed by:Lynn Young, LCSW, Orphan Care
Initiative Director, Saddleback Church
Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. • Saddleback Church
1 Saddleback Pkwy., Room 301/303 • Lake Forest 92630