Being in the foster care system is inherently challenging for any child, but for LGBTQ children and teens, these challenges can be compounded by additional layers of stress, confusion, and vulnerability. As a foster caregiver, it’s crucial to create an environment that fosters safety, acceptance, and understanding. This means not only being open-minded and affirming […]

Nearly 1 in 4 children ages 3-17 have one or more mental health conditions. The behaviors and symptoms attached to these conditions impact not only the child suffering from a disorder, but also the parent struggling to support their child. In this webinar, learn coping skills for both you and your child to promote improved […]

What is a Life Book, and why are they important? You might compare a lifebook to a scrapbook for your foster child, but they are so much more important than that. They are an ongoing project that helps your child make sense of their story. They chronicle their challenges as well as highlight their achievements and […]

Learn about your rights and how and what you can do to be heard in court.  Presented by: Ashley Willcott

On average, the human mind has between 10,000 and 50,000 thoughts per day. Naturally, some of these thoughts will be intrusive—those unwanted and often negative thoughts that seem to pop up randomly. Learn what intrusive thoughts are and how to cope with them. Presented by: Natasha Hope-Moriarty, LMSW

Raising children comes with joys and challenges, especially when behavior gets in the way of connection, learning, or daily routines. In this session, parents and caregivers will learn simple and effective ways to better understand their child’s behavior, strengthen relationships, and promote positive change at home and in school. We’ll explore why challenging behaviors happen, […]

Description: Join us in discussing who should be at the table for IEP/ 504 plans and why. Presented by: Joan Jackson, Ph.D.

Participants will gain an understanding of the different types of attachment, recognize common behaviors related to insecure attachment, and learn practical strategies to support healthy bonding in foster care settings. […]

Do you wear a lot of hats? Sometimes those hats are stacked so high that trying to balance them all on our competent-but-anxious-and-exhausted heads sends us toppling over. Join us […]

Participants will explore how trauma impacts brain development, attachment, and behavior, and gain trauma-informed strategies to support healing, build trust, and create a stable, nurturing home environment. This session emphasizes […]

Accountability is more than just accepting responsibility—it takes having an understanding of your behaviors. Children with (and without) mental health conditions often struggle with accountability and for various reasons. During this webinar, gain a better understanding of how mental health disorders, and the subsequent symptoms & behaviors associated with them, impact your child’s understanding and level […]