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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. Training topics will include but are not limited to: Specialized Care: Teen Issues and Infant Issues, First Aid and CPR, Ensuring Well-Being and Normalcy for Children in Foster Care. Check back as we continually add trainings and events. Please visit our our links on the left hand side of this page to visit our available courses and to sign up online for trainings For more information, please contact Project Coordinator, Margie Wiebusch at 831 755-6923 or email mwiebusc@hartnell.edu. |
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. Training topics will include but are not limited to: Specialized Care: Teen Issues and Infant Issues, First Aid and CPR, Ensuring Well-Being and Normalcy for Children in Foster Care. Check back as we continually add trainings and events. Please visit our our links on the left hand side of this page to visit our available courses and to sign up online for trainings For more information, please contact Project Coordinator, Margie Wiebusch at 831 755-6923 or email mwiebusc@hartnell.edu. |
| Dealing with Grief and Loss, Trauma and Acting Out Behavior | Caregivers Educational Cluster Groups |
| Embracing Diversity in Families | Choices and Decision Making - 3hour love and logic essentials class |
| First Aid & CPR Training for Foster Parents | |
| Music and Movement | Discipline Kids Without Losing Their Love |
| Navigating the Special Education System | Limits Without Ordering & Arguing - 3hour love and logic essentials class |
| Specialized Care Training - Teen Issues | RAICES (Parientes Ofreciendo Continuó Apoyo y Conexión ) |
| Specialized Care Training - Infant Issues | ROOTS (Relatives Offering Ongoing Ties and Support) |
| Summer Fun! | SB500 Training |
| Using Art for Sensory Exploration | SPARK (Successfully Parenting At Risk Kids) |
| Wraparound Facilitator Training -- Training Presentaion | TEAM-Basic Training |
| Wraparound Training Spring 2010 | Training for Relative Caregivers |
| What does it take to care for a child in the "system"? | |
Embracing Diversity in Families
Presented by:Christiane Dettinger, LCSW
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Location: Hartnell College, 411 Central Avenue Salinas CA 93901 Room 112 - Boardroom
Topics covered will include:
- Connecting families with their own cultural diversity.
- Teaching them to embrace the diversity within their families and within their own community.
- Empowering through challenges of diversity
There is no cost to attend, but please call 755-6709 or fax or mail registration form or register right here online.
Childcare is available only if you pre-register.
Space is limited. Cancellations of childcare reservations must be received at least 48 hours before the training. Failure to cancel registration if you are not going to attend may result in a loss of childcare privileges for future trainings.
Dealing with Grief and Loss, Trauma and Acting Out Behavior
Time and Location TBA
You can also register by calling (831)755-6807 or faxing (831) 770-7014.
Wraparound Training - Spring 2010
Presented by: Mary Jo MeyersLocation: Nancy Dodd Center, 3043 MacArthur Court, Marina, 93933
Monday, March 22nd 8:45-noon:
This is our Warm up through “The History of Wraparound Milwaukee in 60 minutes or less!”
Monday, March 22nd 1:15-4:30:
The important position of the Wraparound Service Provider
Tuesday, March 23rd 8:45-12:00 OR 1:15-4:30: (please pick one)
Wraparound Monterey County - The Team
Wednesday, March 24th from 8:45-11:30:
Resolving Conflict on Family Teams & within all things Wraparound.
For more information about each session click here
Please RSVP by March 12th to Frances Guitierrez: (831) 755-6709 OR (831) 755-6807 or e-mail: fgutierrez@hartnell.edu
Navigating the Special Education System - Younger age child
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
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
Specialized
Care Training - Teen Issues
Topics
Include:
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Inside the Teenage Brain
- Education/ Individualized Education Plans
- LGBTQI
- Behavioral Health Issues
| Series | Day & Time | Dates | Location |
#1 |
Wednesdays |
2009 October 14,21,28 & November 4 |
Quadrangle |
#2 |
Wednesdays |
2010 April 7, 14, 21, & 28 |
Quadrangle |
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
| Series | Day & Time | Dates | Location |
#1 |
Wednesdays |
2009 September 9, 16, 23 & 30 |
P9 & 10 |
#2 |
Wednesdays |
2010 February 3, 10, 17, & 24 |
P9&10 |
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
Each class will be held in English and Spanish
Maximum 12 students in each class
Series |
Day & Time |
Dates |
Location |
#1 |
Saturday |
March 20 |
Hartnell College |
#2 |
Saturday |
April 17 |
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#3 |
Saturday
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June 12 |
Hartnell College |
#4
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Wed. -Thur evening |
March 24 & 25 |
Hartnell College |
#5
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Wed. & Thur evening |
April 28 & 29
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Hartnell College |
#6
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Wed. & Thur evening |
May 19 & 20 |
Hartnell College |
| #7 | Wed.& Thur evening 6pm-9pm |
June 9 & 10
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Hartnell College |
This training will fulfill your license requirement for
CPR and will not expire for two years.
To register please call 755-6709
Class space is limited, so please pre-register.
Music and Movement
When: November 4, 2009
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Where: Salinas Adult School,20 Sherwood Place 93906 - Rooms p9 & p10
Come learn how music and movement helps you bond with your child and
increases language and cognitive abilities all while getting great
exercise! We will be singing, making instruments and "dancing". Bring
your creativity and energy for an evening of fun.
You can also register by calling (831)755-6807 or faxing (831) 770-7014.
What 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 2009 -- 2010
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 |
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Salinas Adult School |
Series 2 |
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Salinas Adult School |
Childcare for attendees is available by pre-registering: (831) 755-6709 or online at:
TEAM-Basic Training 2009 -- 2010
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) 755-6709 or click below.
| Series & Location | Day & Time | Dates |
Series 1 |
Saturdays |
2009 |
Series 2 |
Thursdays |
2009 |
Series 3 |
Saturdays |
2009 |
Series 4 |
Thursdays |
2010 |
Series 5 |
Saturdays |
2010 |
Series 6 |
Thursdays |
2010 |
*** Optional 9th class is for participants who are interested in Adoption
Tentative schedule
Classes may be canceled if there are not more then four people enrolled.
RAICES
(Parientes Ofreciendo Continuó Apoyo y Conexión)
Se ofrece 18 horas de entrenamiento para parientes ó para el cuidador que es un pariente sercano. Cada sesión sera de 3 horas y todas las sesiónes estarán disponibles hasta nuevo aviso. Puede empezar con la sesión 2 y luego tomar la sesión 1, ó tomar todas las 6 sesiónes en serie.
El entrenamiento se llevará acabo en la Escuela de Adultos de Salinas los siguientes viernes:
5, 12, 19, 26 de Marzo; 9, 16, de Abril
de las: 6pm - 9pm
En el: Salon E2, Escuela de Adultos de Salinas, 20 Sherwood Place, 93906
No habra costo por asistir. Para registrarse, favor de llamar al: 755-6709
ó puede mandar su registración por fax, correo ó por correo electrónico, al: www.hartnell.edu/family_matters
Habrá cuidado de niño disponible si se pre-registra. Cupo es limitado. Se requiere 48 horas de notificación si va necesitar cancelar el cuidado de niño. El no cancelar su registración, podrá resultar en pérdida de cuidado de niño para los entrenamientos que habrá en el futuro.
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 |
2009 |
Salinas Adult School |
Series 2 |
Wednesdays |
2009 |
Salinas Adult School |
Series 3 |
Saturdays |
2009 |
Salinas Adult School |
Series 4 |
Saturdays |
2010 |
Salinas Adult School |
Series 5 |
Wednesdays |
2010 |
Salinas Adult School |
Series 6 |
Saturdays |
2010 |
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 |
Fridays |
2009 |
Salinas Adult School |
#2 |
Tuesdays |
2009 |
Salinas Adult School |
#3 |
Saturdays |
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Salinas Adult School |
#4 |
Fridays |
2010 |
Salinas Adult School |
#5 |
Tuesdays |
2010 |
Salinas Adult School |
Spanish Spark
#1 |
Thursdays |
2009 |
Door to Hope |
#2 |
Wednesdays |
2010 |
Door to Hope |
#3 |
Thursdays |
2010 |
Door to Hope |
Training for Relative Caregivers
Presented by -
Legal Advocates for Permanent Parenting, LAPP
Topics that will be covered will include:
| Understanding the kinship dependency and court process Understanding the law and permanency options for kinship caregivers Seeking educational services for the child or youth in kinship care Searching for and creating resources for kinship families Understanding the new federal law that relates to kinship caregivers |
Date: Thursday March 26, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Kinship Educational Center 124 River Road, Salinas, CA 93908 (off of Highway 68)
There is no cost to attend, but please register ahead of time. Childcare is available only if you pre-register. Space is limited. Cancellation of childcare reservation must be received at least 48 hours before the training. Failure to cancel registration if you are not going to attend may result in a loss of childcare privileges for future trainings.
You can also register by calling (831)755-6807 or here online
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.
Series |
Date |
Times |
Location |
Spanish Cluster Spanish |
3rd Tuesday of each month |
6-8pm |
Quadrangle |
Relative Cluster English & |
3rd Saturday of each month |
12:30pm - 2pm |
Salinas Adult School |
English Cluster English |
1st Tuesday of each month |
6 pm - 8pm |
Quadrangle |
Childcare for attendees is available by pre-registering. To register call (831) 755-6709 or click below.
Coffee Connection -
A social networking and educational training held throughout the year for caregivers and county staff. Topics for these trainings are discussed by the caregivers prior each training.
These trainings will be held on the following dates in Salinas:
August 25
October 20
January 19
March 16
May 18
All of the above trainings will be held at the Quadrangle, 1000 S. Main Street, Room 110. The time is
10:00 - 12:00. Childcare will be provided and Spanish translation available.
These trainings will also be held monthly in South County. The first Coffee Connection date is July 21, 2009. The rest of the dates will be posted as they are scheduled. Please check the website for this information.
To see the flyer, click here
Choices and Decision Making
3 hour love and logic essentials class
For parents & caregivers of kids of all ages.
How to give choices to kids
How to guide kids to solve their own problems
A look at three different parenting styles and their outcomes
How to begin to teach good decision making at any age.
Date: March 16, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Hartnell College Maerrill 7 - Planetarium -- Salinas, CA
for more infomation -- see the flyer, click here
Limits Without Ordering & Arguing
3 hour love and logic essentials class
For parents & caregivers of kids of all ages.
Setting & enforcing limits
Alternatives to lectures, orders, threats, warnings
How to keep from arguing with your kids
Listening & following directions the first time
Date:Monday March 29, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Hartnell College Maerrill 7 - Planetarium -- Salinas, CA
for more infomation -- see the flyer, click here
Discipline Kids Without Losing Their Love
3 hour love and logic essentials class
For parents & caregivers of kids of all ages.
The secret to keeping in good relationship with your kids,
using empathy before delivering a consequence
The difference between punishment & consequences
Natural, logical, delayed and generic consequences
Date:Monday March 2, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Hartnell College Maerrill 7 - Planetarium -- Salinas, CA
for more infomation -- see the flyer, click here
