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We provide advanced training for current and prospective foster, relative and non-related extened family member caregivers, adoptive parents and local agency employees; and support for foster home recruitment activities. |
We provide workshops, training, and education for caregivers (foster parents, relatives, group home staff, social service professionals, etc.) of others' children. Childcare available for all courses if pre-registered. All are cost-free courses. |
ROOTS (Relatives Offering Ongoing Ties and Support) |
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| Dealing with Grief and Loss, Trauma and Acting Out Behavior | SPARK (Successfully Parenting At Risk Kids) |
| Family to Family Training Event | TEAM-Basic Training |
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| Queen Bees and Wannabee's | |
| Specialized Care Training - Teen Issues | |
| Specialized Care Training - Infant Issues |
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| Set Your Child Up For School Success | |
| Summer Fun! | |
| Using Art for Sensory Exploration | |
| Wraparound Facilitator Training Now Available Online! Training Presentaion |
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| Wraparound Training:
Team Building/Working Across the Systems Now Available Online! Training Presentation |
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Family to Family Training Event
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Time: 9am - 1 pm
Location: Hartnell College
Dining Hall
Cargivers will enjoy a morning full of training information on the Family to Family Program in Monterey County. Youth will participate in a variety of workshops.
Lunch will be served.
Please register by October 15, 2008.
You can also register by calling (831)755-6807 or faxing (831) 770-7014.
Set Your Child Up For School Success
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location: Salinas Adult School, Rooms P9&10
Presented by L’Shanna Klein
You can also register by calling (831)755-6807 or faxing (831) 770-7014.
Dealing with Grief and Loss, Trauma and Acting Out Behavior
Thursday, October 2, 2008
6pm – 9pm
Salinas Adult School
Rooms P9 & 10
Presented by Rosey Oliva
You can also register by calling (831)755-6807 or faxing (831) 770-7014.
Queen Bees and Wannabee's
Dealing with middle school cliques and the various roles and how parents can be
helpful.
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location: Salinas Adult School, Rooms P9 & 10
Presented by Rosey Oliva
You can also register by calling (831)755-6807 or faxing (831) 770-7014.
Wraparound Facilitator Training - Presentation now online!
TEAM BUILDING/WORKING ACROSS THE SYSTEMS
Presented by: Patricia Miles
Click the following link: June 5 Teambuilding Presentation
Navigating the Special Education System - Younger age child
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Location: Salinas Adult School, Rooms P9 & 10,
Training for Caregivers with topics to be covered:
- Overview of AB 490, Special Education Law, Regulations and Procedures
- Community Resources
- Caregiver Roles and Rsponsibilities
- Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s)
Wraparound Facilitator Training - View Presentation Now!
Conversations with Wraparound Staff by Patricia Miles
Check back soon for new date!
New Child Welfare Laws and Regulations for 2008 for Foster Kinship and Adoptive Families
Presented by Legal Advocates for Permanent Parenting (LAPP)This training covers the new laws and regulations on a range of foster care topics that went into effect on January 1, 2008.
Specialized Care Training - Teen Issues
Topics Include:
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Inside the Teenage Brain
- Education/ Individualized Education Plans
- LGBTQI
- Behavioral Health Issues
| Dates (Wed):Entire Program | Place | Room | Time |
| Series 1 | |||
| October 8, 15, 22, 29 | Quadrangle | Room 110 | 6PM-9PM |
| Series 2 - 2009 | |||
| May 6, 13, 20, 27 | Quadrangle | Room 110 | 6PM-9PM |
Register for the entire program or just one class!
Childcare is available only if you pre-register. Space is limited.
You can also register by calling (831)755-6807 or faxing (831) 770-7014.
Specialized Care Training - Infant Issues
Topics Include:
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Infant Massage
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Sensory Integration
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Nutrition for substance abused child
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Effective parenting techniques
| Dates (Wed):Entire Program | Place | Room | Time |
| Series #1 '08-'09 Register Now! | |||
| September 10, 17, 24 & October 1 | Salinas Adult School | TBA | 6pm-9pm |
| Series #2 | |||
| March 25 and April 1, 8, 15 | Salinas Adult School | TBA | 6pm-9pm |
Register for the entire program or just one class!
Childcare is available only if you pre-register. Space is limited.
You can also register by calling (831)755-6807 or faxing (831) 770-7014.
Check back in Fall for new date!
Using Art for Sensory Exploration
Explore a variety of creative activities that promote bonding,
language development and emotional expression while having fun with
your children. We will experience sensory play that is calming for
both you and your child. Dress for fun!
Check back in Fall for new date!
Summer Fun!
Come and collect ideas and share fun activities to do this
summer in and around the Monterey Peninsula. We will have prizes and
examples of games to do during the summer months.
First Aid & CPR Training for Foster Parents
Location: Hartnell College, Rooms TBA
Dates for 2008: May 31, September 13, October 4, December 6
Dates for 2009: March 14, April 11, May 30
Days: Saturdays
Time: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
This training will fulfill your license requirement for
CPR and will not expire for two years.
There is no cost to attend.
Class space is limited, so please pre-register.
You can also register by calling (831)755-6807 or faxing (831) 770-7014.
Anger Management/Conflict Resolutions
Check back soon for new date!
Topics covered will include:
Helping your child identify angry feelings.
Helping your child restructure their angry feelings.
Tips on managing conflicts specifically between parent/child and
child/peers.
To register, please call 755-6709 or click on the button below.
Top of pageWhat does it take to care for a child in the "system"?
How do you adopt a child?
What: Two-hour info-sessions
When: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month
Where: Department of Social Services in Salinas.
Call 755-8446 or 1-800-850-0006 for additional information.
SB500 Training 2008 – 2009
SB500 consists of 18 hours of training offered for whole foster family homes. Each session is
three -hours and all six sessions should be taken as a series.
Series |
Day & time |
Dates |
Location |
Series 1 |
Thursdays |
October 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Salinas Adult School |
Series 2 |
Thursdays |
2009 |
Salinas Adult School |
Childcare for attendees is available by pre-registering: (831) 755-6709 or online at:
TEAM-Basic Training
These 8 three-hour sessions provide basic information and meet the county’s
pre-service licensing requirement for prospective resource families (foster and
adoptive parents). Issues involving the court process, concurrent planning, family
to family care, and behavior management will be explored.
Childcare for attendees is available by pre-registering:
(831) 755-4475 or 755-6709 or click below.
| Series & Location | Day & Time | Dates |
Series 1
(English & Spanish) Quad: Salinas |
Saturdays |
July 12, 19, 26, |
Series 2 Quad: Salinas |
Thursdays |
August 14, 21, 28, |
Series 3 Quad: Salinas |
Saturdays |
October 4, 11, 18, 25, |
| Series 4 Quad: Salinas 110, 112 & Childcare |
Thursdays 6pm – 9pm |
2009 January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5 |
| Series 5 Quad: Salinas 110, 112 & Childcare |
Saturdays 9am – 12pm |
2009 |
| Series 6 Quad: Salinas 110, 112 & Childcare |
Thursdays 6pm – 9pm |
2009 April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 |
ROOTS
(Relatives Offering Ongoing Ties and Support)
ROOTS consists of 18 hours of training offered for relative & near-kin caregivers.
Each session is 3 hours and all sessions are open ended—you can begin with session
2 and pick up session 1 later or take all 6 sessions in a series.
Childcare for attendees is available by pre-registering
To register call (831) 755-6709 or register online below.
Series |
Day & time |
Dates |
Location |
Series 1 |
Saturdays |
August 23, 30 |
Salinas Adult School |
Series 2 |
Saturdays |
October 18, 25, |
Salinas Adult School |
Series 3 |
Saturdays |
2009 |
Salinas Adult School |
Series 4 |
Saturdays |
2009 |
Salinas Adult School |
SPARK
(Successfully Parenting At Risk Kids)
These 4 three-hour sessions offer instruction regarding specialized needs of caring for children
born drug-exposed or with drug/alcohol issues in their family of origin. Class meets in-service
state license requirements for foster and adoptive caregivers.
Childcare available to Monterey County licensed caregivers with pre-registration by calling:
( (831) 755-6709 or register online below.
Series |
Day & time |
Dates |
Location |
#1 |
Tuesdays |
September 9, 16, 23 & 30 |
Salinas Adult School |
#2 |
Fridays |
October 31 |
Salinas Adult School |
#3
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Saturdays |
2009 |
Salinas Adult School |
| #4 | Fridays 9am – 12pm |
2009 March 13, 20, 27 April 3 |
Salinas Adult School Room: P1, P4/5 |
| #5 | Tuesdays/Thursday 6pm – 9pm |
2009 April 28, 30 May 5, 7 |
Salinas Adult School Room: P9, P10 |
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Caregivers Educational Cluster Groups
These 3-hour class sessions meet monthly and are offered for foster and relative/near-kin caregivers.
Topics of discussion include but are not limited to the emotional and behavioral challenges in parenting.
Peer support and expert training is a highlight of these meetings.
Type |
Date |
Times |
Location |
Spanish Cluster Spanish |
3rd Tuesday of each month |
6-8pm |
Quadrangle |
Relative Cluster English |
2nd Saturday of each month | 1-3pm | Family Ties, 2214 N. Main St., Salinas Childcare available |
Childcare for attendees is available by pre-registering. To register call (831) 755-6709 or click below.


