Obtain general knowledge needed to access resources in your school, community and other service providers. I. Family Engagement ii. School Administration iii. Community Presented by Rose Allen
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,
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 your […]
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
Join us for a discussion about Birth Families and Relationships We are here to offer suggestions and support. Presented by: Chena Blanchard Come ready to share your experiences. *All Participants should RSVP separately using their own accounts. There is no pre-test for this training.
DATE: MAY 10, 2023 FROM 7:00- 8:00 PM Join GACRS for a monthly virtual adoption support group- Café Chats. This event is for adoptive families who live in REGIONS 8, 10 & 11: 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 […]
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
Identifying Supports, Asking for Help and Obtaining Resources Presented by: Janae Combs M.A., LPC A Good Life Counseling LLC
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 your […]
