(CC, 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

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

(CC, 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: Best Practices
This is a highly recommended training series for any newly licensed RFA home. Each month focuses on a different topic. 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

(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

(CC, T) Topic: Best Practices
This is a highly recommended training series for any newly licensed RFA home. Each month focuses on a different topic. 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, 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

(CC, B, T) This is a half-day training, and is a series of 4 classes. It is designed for RFA’s needing OFR Certification. Those not wanting OFR certification are welcome to attend, and can choose one or all of the 4 topics.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(CC, 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.

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

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(CC, F, B, T)
Mandatory training for anyone wanting to become a Resource Family. This is a 3-class training series home.
Los instructores que hablan español están disponibles en este entrenamiento. Por favor llame al 781-1805 para hacer una solicitud.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(CC, 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

(CC, F, B, T)
Mandatory training for anyone wanting to become a Resource Family. This is a 3-class training series home.
Los instructores que hablan español están disponibles en este entrenamiento. Por favor llame al 781-1805 para hacer una solicitud.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(CC, F, B, T)
Mandatory training for anyone wanting to become a Resource Family. This is a 3-class training series home. Los instructores que hablan español están disponibles en este entrenamiento. Por favor llame al 781-1805 para hacer una solicitud.

Trainer: Dot Lynch
RSVP To: 781-1705