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 […]
Learn the basics of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including factors that contribute to it, why it may develop, the symptoms and effects of PTSD, and how it is assessed and […]
This 1-hour training will provide parents with tools to ensure enjoyment and well-being during the warmer months. Topics covered include: Hot Car Seat Safety, Water Safety, Sun Protection, and outdoor activities. Presented by: Katorah Garrett, BA
Overview of the stages of child development, looking at the physical changes that take place at the various stages of development, as well as at the major changes in brain functioning, in moral development, and in physical development for children at various stages of development. Presented by: Janae Combs, MA, LPC
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 connection, patience, and resilience in the parenting journey. Presented by: Theresa Nash, MA
It’s important for parents to learn how to speak their child’s unique love language. Every child has a primary way they understand and receive love. When parents discover and consistently speak that love language, it helps the child truly feel loved and secure. Recognizing and speaking your child’s primary love language builds a strong emotional […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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
Participants will learn to recognize physical, emotional, and behavioral signs that indicate they may be approaching burnout. Participants will exchange ideas for realistic self-care practices that can be integrated into daily […]
