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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. 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