(LCC, B, T)
(Part of the TBRI training series). Part of the required trainings for those wanting to become a specialized home. Anyone who works with our youth are also welcome to attend these specialized trainings.

RSVP: 781-1705

(CC, T) Topic: Adoption
This is a highly recommended training series for any newly licensed RFA home. Each month focuses on a different topic. Series Topics Include: Resource Family Best Practices, Organization for Resource Parents, Working with Birth Parents & Visitation, Transitions, Adoptions, and Trauma (TBRI-Trauma series).

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(CC, T) Topic: Adoption
This is a highly recommended training series for any newly licensed RFA home. Each month focuses on a different topic. Series Topics Include: Resource Family Best Practices, Organization for Resource Parents, Working with Birth Parents & Visitation, Transitions, Adoptions, and Trauma (TBRI-Trauma series).

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, T, B) Bilingual services offered, please request at time of registration. SPARK is an ongoing parenting series designed to provide training and practical tools for parents. SPARK is highly recommended for Resource Families and Kinship Care Providers. TOPICS INCLUDE: Scream Free Parenting, Identifying Behavior in Both Infants and Children, How you can effectively Parent Children with Behavioral Issues, Life Skills Training, and Case Management and Visitations.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, B, T)

Class 1: PHN-Keys to Caregiving, Care of the Low threshold Infant, Substance Exposed and Premature- Melissa Lovett-Adair PHN
Class 2: PHN- Blood Borne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, HIV, SIDS- Alice Bodlak PHN
Class 3: Drug & Alcohol- The Addiction cycle and its Effect on the Brain- Monica Clipperton/Megan Jenkins Drug & Alcohol
Class 4: OFR Parents/DSS Staff- Supports, Respite, etc.- Lynn Juel, Joann Scott, Nicola Love

RSVP: 805-781-1705

We invite you to attend this informational meeting to learn how to become a Resource Family to children in our community (formerly known as Fostering, or being a Foster Parent). This meeting will take you through the process of becoming a Resource Family, designed to help you make that decision.

Location: DSS- 3433 S Higuera, San Luis Obispo, Room 101 (next to the fenced in courtyard)

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, B, T)
Adult and Pediatric CPR & 1st aid – American Red Cross 2-year Certification. Los instructores que hablan español están disponibles en este entrenamiento. Por favor llame al 781-1815 para hacer una solicitud.
Bring your dinner-Microwave and refrigerator available for your use.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, B, T)
(Part of the TBRI training series). Part of the required trainings for those wanting to become a specialized home. Anyone who works with our youth are also welcome to attend these specialized trainings.

RSVP: 781-1705

(LCC, T)
Topic- Case Discussions. This workshop is therapeutic in nature ad topics will include strategies to work within the system in a positive manner, overcoming obstacles in your case plan, how to advocate for the children in your care, overview of community resources. This is open to all Resource Families, foster or adoptive parents and Kinship care providers.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, B, T)
Adult and Pediatric CPR & 1st aid – American Red Cross 2-year Certification. Los instructores que hablan español están disponibles en este entrenamiento. Por favor llame al 781-1815 para hacer una solicitud.
Bring your dinner-Microwave and refrigerator available for your use.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(T) (Children are welcome to attend)
Open to Resource Families, Relative caregivers, professionals who work with our specialized population, or anyone wanting to volunteer. This is a great opportunity to connect to other Resource Families and resources in our community!

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, T, B) Bilingual services offered, please request at time of registration. SPARK is an ongoing parenting series designed to provide training and practical tools for parents. SPARK is highly recommended for Resource Families and Kinship Care Providers. TOPICS INCLUDE: Scream Free Parenting, Identifying Behavior in Both Infants and Children, How you can effectively Parent Children with Behavioral Issues, Life Skills Training, and Case Management and Visitations.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, B, T)

Class 1: PHN-Keys to Caregiving, Care of the Low threshold Infant, Substance Exposed and Premature- Melissa Lovett-Adair PHN
Class 2: PHN- Blood Borne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, HIV, SIDS- Alice Bodlak PHN
Class 3: Drug & Alcohol- The Addiction cycle and its Effect on the Brain- Monica Clipperton/Megan Jenkins Drug & Alcohol
Class 4: OFR Parents/DSS Staff- Supports, Respite, etc.- Lynn Juel, Joann Scott, Nicola Love

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, F, B, T)
Mandatory training for anyone wanting to become a Resource Family. This is a 3-class training series.
For parents having difficulty attending a 3-day training, please see information on our RFT Weekend Training classes which offers the ability to make up missed classes, or complete a 2-day condensed training class.
Los instructores que hablan español están disponibles en este entrenamiento. Por favor llame al 781-1805 para hacer una solicitud.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, F, B, T)
Mandatory training for anyone wanting to become a Resource Family. This is a 3-class training series.
For parents having difficulty attending a 3-day training, please see information on our RFT Weekend Training classes which offers the ability to make up missed classes, or complete a 2-day condensed training class.
Los instructores que hablan español están disponibles en este entrenamiento. Por favor llame al 781-1805 para hacer una solicitud.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, T, B) Bilingual services offered, please request at time of registration. SPARK is an ongoing parenting series designed to provide training and practical tools for parents. SPARK is highly recommended for Resource Families and Kinship Care Providers. TOPICS INCLUDE: Scream Free Parenting, Identifying Behavior in Both Infants and Children, How you can effectively Parent Children with Behavioral Issues, Life Skills Training, and Case Management and Visitations.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, B, T)

Class 1: PHN-Keys to Caregiving, Care of the Low threshold Infant, Substance Exposed and Premature- Melissa Lovett-Adair PHN
Class 2: PHN- Blood Borne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, HIV, SIDS- Alice Bodlak PHN
Class 3: Drug & Alcohol- The Addiction cycle and its Effect on the Brain- Monica Clipperton/Megan Jenkins Drug & Alcohol
Class 4: OFR Parents/DSS Staff- Supports, Respite, etc.- Lynn Juel, Joann Scott, Nicola Love

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(T) NO CHILDCARE AVAILABLE.
This month’s book is titled: “Today I’m a Monster” by Agnes Green. Delivering the message that a bad day does not mean a bad child.
Everyone will receive the book FREE!!

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, F, B, T)
Mandatory training for anyone wanting to become a Resource Family. This is a 3-class training series.
For parents having difficulty attending a 3-day training, please see information on our RFT Weekend Training classes which offers the ability to make up missed classes, or complete a 2-day condensed training class.
Los instructores que hablan español están disponibles en este entrenamiento. Por favor llame al 781-1805 para hacer una solicitud.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(T) NO CHILDCARE AVAILABLE.
This month’s book is titled: “Today I’m a Monster” by Agnes Green. Delivering the message that a bad day does not mean a bad child.
Everyone will receive the book FREE!!

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, T)
These are required for OFR Homes. Discussion includes; The OFR Program, OFR respite, reimbursement, OFR support, OFR community resources, and group discussion regarding the benefits of mentoring birth parents.

RSVP: 805-781-1705