Description: Did you know self-harming behaviors are actually common for children who have experienced trauma?  Self-harming is not a suicide attempt, but it is a cry for help/attention, it is a maladaptive way of coping because it brings temporary relief to their emotional distress.  There is a vicious cycle that happens when a child self-harm.  […]

Description: Having a caring nature can make it hard to set and maintain appropriate boundaries. Boundary crossing can jeopardize a relationship. This training will help guardian parents clarify roles and model appropriate boundaries with birth parents in a way that adds value to everyone involved. Presented by: Angel P. Devone, MS, NCC

TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to equip caregivers to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. Gain a better understanding of the basics of trauma's impact on the developing brain and learn practical, effective strategies for caring for children from hard places. Presented by: Kelsey Harrison, MS, LAPC, NCC,

Training will discuss the follow topics: *Tips for  academic skills and knowledge for summer learning *Tips to keep your child’s brain engaged. *Importance of *Hands-on learning activities Presented by: Essie Sims, MED Educational Instructional

Relationships can be complex, and death does not end our complicated relationship with others. How do we help both children and adults process their grief when the relationship with the deceased was less than perfect? These complications may be due to the person’s substance use, estrangement, abandonment, or divorce, just to name a few. In […]

This training will provide participants information on stress management. Presented by: Leila Cullars, RN and Health Coach

Description:   EZ as Pi Tutoring Service provides educational support to students in grades K-12 as well as college/technical students, and adults. We have several contract tutors that are also high school students, college students, graduate students, college professors, teachers, and retirees. Our tutoring services are 100% virtual, which allows us the flexibility to work with individuals in every […]

Yes, guardianship IS a permanency option for children in foster care. Even if it not the preferred option. Come learn about the pros and cons of guardianship, the rights of […]

Children aren’t the only ones who go through stages. Parents also have their own stages to navigate as they move from parent/protector to friend/advisor. Each stage has challenges and opportunities. […]

The excitement of planning to share your time, home and love was thrilling! Possibly now it feels a little overwhelming.  Court hearings, planning meetings, post placement visits/supervision.  Do you ask, “Where is […]

Differences of Gender and Sex and its impact on children in the learning environment. Recognizing biases as it relates to preconceived notions of how children learn and develop. Social & […]