(LCC, T)

Topic: Working with Biological Parents and Visitation-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)

Topic: Working with Biological Parents and Visitation-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

Recovery (LCC, T)

Class 1: PHN-Keys to Caregiving, Care of the Low threshold Infant, Substance Exposed and Premature-

Class 2: PHN- Blood Borne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, HIV, SIDS

Class 3: Drug & Alcohol- The Addiction cycle and its Effect on the Brain

Class 4: OFR Parents/DSS Staff- Supports, Respite, etc.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

This is a required class prior to taking RFT (Resource Family Training) if you do not have a child placed in your home)

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, F, B, T)

Adult and Pediatric CPR & 1^st 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.

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

Recovery (LCC, T)

Class 1: PHN-Keys to Caregiving, Care of the Low threshold Infant, Substance Exposed and Premature-

Class 2: PHN- Blood Borne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, HIV, SIDS

Class 3: Drug & Alcohol- The Addiction cycle and its Effect on the Brain

Class 4: OFR Parents/DSS Staff- Supports, Respite, etc.

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, T)

CONNECTING PRINCIPLES (Session 2 of 4)

RSVP: 781-1705

(LCC, F, B, T)

Adult and Pediatric CPR & 1^st 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.

Location: DSS- 3433 S. Higuera, SLO, Room 101 (next to the fenced in courtyard at the east side of the building)

RSVP: 805-781-1705

Recovery (LCC, T)

Class 1: PHN-Keys to Caregiving, Care of the Low threshold Infant, Substance Exposed and Premature-

Class 2: PHN- Blood Borne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, HIV, SIDS

Class 3: Drug & Alcohol- The Addiction cycle and its Effect on the Brain

Class 4: OFR Parents/DSS Staff- Supports, Respite, etc.

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

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.

RSVP: 781-1805

Los instructores que hablan español están disponibles en este entrenamiento. Por favor llame al 781-1805 para hacer una solicitud.

(LCC, F, B, T)

Please request translation services at the time of registration.

Mandatory training for anyone wanting to become a Resource Family. This is a training series.

For parents having difficulty attending a 3-day training, please see information on our RFT Weekend Training 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, T)

Topic: TBD. Books and handouts will be provided to participants relevant to the topic.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, F, T)

Topic: TBD. Books and handouts will be provided to participants relevant to the topic.

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, F, B, T)

Please request translation services at the time of registration.

Mandatory training for anyone wanting to become a Resource Family. This is a training series.

For parents having difficulty attending a 3-day training, please see information on our RFT Weekend Training 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

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.

RSVP: 781-1805

Los instructores que hablan español están disponibles en este entrenamiento. Por favor llame al 781-1805 para hacer una solicitud.

Topic: TBD

RSVP: 781-1705

Recovery (LCC, T)

Class 1: PHN-Keys to Caregiving, Care of the Low threshold Infant, Substance Exposed and Premature-

Class 2: PHN- Blood Borne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, HIV, SIDS

Class 3: Drug & Alcohol- The Addiction cycle and its Effect on the Brain

Class 4: OFR Parents/DSS Staff- Supports, Respite, etc.

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

(T)

”CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents” by Lisa Phifer. Worksheets and exercises for children and adolescents with trauma, autism, anxiety…

Objectives: Openly discuss difficult subjects using literary words. To provide the knowledge and tools necessary to help a child heal. To Empower resource parents with real life techniques and helpful information.

EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A BOOK FOR FREE!

RSVP: 805-781-1705

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.

RSVP: 781-1805

Los instructores que hablan español están disponibles en este entrenamiento. Por favor llame al 781-1805 para hacer una solicitud.

(LCC, F, B, T)

Please request translation services at the time of registration.

Mandatory training for anyone wanting to become a Resource Family. This is a training series.

For parents having difficulty attending a 3-day training, please see information on our RFT Weekend Training 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)

”CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents” by Lisa Phifer. Worksheets and exercises for children and adolescents with trauma, autism, anxiety…

Objectives: Openly discuss difficult subjects using literary words. To provide the knowledge and tools necessary to help a child heal. To Empower resource parents with real life techniques and helpful information.

EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A BOOK FOR FREE!

RSVP: 805-781-1705

(LCC, T)

Required for OFR Homes. Discussion includes;

• The OFR Program
• OFR respite
• OFR reimbursement
• OFR support
• OFR community resources
• Group discussion regarding the benefits of mentoring birth parents.

RSVP: 805-781-1705