This virtual training is designed to provide participants information on the importance of financial planning for special needs children. Topics will include; wills, special needs trust, naming a guardian, naming a trustee, life insurance, and building your savings.
Having a strong relationship with your teen often has the greatest impact on the development of resilience during difficult times. This training will offer practical advice on how to support your teen during difficult times.
It’s hard enough being a teen and even harder being a parent of a teen. Join us in a conversation with other parents to learn how a teen communicate in today’s world. The I statement Doing With It's a Family Affair Being a Thinker
Resilience is the ability to recover from difficulties and children more than ever, need to develop resilience in today’s world. This session will cover the seven character traits that develop resistance and how you can best nurture it. Make sure to complete your Post Test by clicking on the link below, Prior to attending the […]
Primer on Psychotropic Medications for Children and Adolescents is a 60 minute virtual presentation for families with the following learning objectives: Discuss the common mental health conditions that are treated with psychotropic medications Learn about the five categories of psychotropic medications Review common types of psychotropic medications prescribed for children and teens and associated side effects […]
October is National Work and Family Month. We will discuss work life balance as it pertains to being adoptive, foster parents and caregivers in general. Resiliency is the key to balance your life work. We will cover: full time job & parenting, caring for the home & parenting, self-care/me time, appointments/meetings & services and do […]
Training will discuss the follow topics: How Trauma effects a child ( mentally, physically, and educational Tips on how to helping your children in their environment Tips on being an advocate for your child Presented by: Essie Sims M.Ed/Instructor All Participants should have their own GACRS.org account and RSVP and complete their pre test's separately. […]
Join GACRS for a monthly virtual adoption support group- Café Chats. This event is for adoptive families who share one thing, the journey of adoption.  And while adoption is rewarding it also has challenges.  GACRS wants to provide a virtual platform for you to exchange information and learn from one another. It’s also your opportunity to share your experiences, what’s in […]
Reunions can be complex and overwhelming. Join us for support and help in coping with: expectations vs. realities, hopes, fears, disappointments, and other reunion issues. This group is for ANYONE involved in, or affected by, adoption reunion including: adopted persons, birth parents, birth siblings, adoptive parents, adoptive siblings, and spouses. This is an adult group. […]
