Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings

This training will give caregivers a deeper understanding of brain development from conception to maturation. The impact of early childhood trauma on the brain’s organization will be explored through a small group activity utilizing The Brain Architecture Game. Will your team be able to build a brain that stands up to toxic stress? To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.

Children in the foster care system often have not had healthy relationships modeled for them within their families of origin. Some have witnessed domestic violence, inappropriate familial and peer relationships, and experienced the violation of their bodies, distorting what is or is not appropriate in relationships. Exploring topics that may be difficult for adults to discuss with children and teens is the starting point for becoming comfortable with the subject matter. Developing a healthy self-respect is the foundation for future healthy relationships, and as caregivers, we must engage our children in ongoing conversations. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.

MO C.A.R.E./STARS pre-service training is required of any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Tonya.Williams@dss.mo.gov for further information and registration.

Families can only be as strong as the parents’ relationship. In this 3-week course, couples will learn evidence-based principles and techniques designed to help strengthen their connection to one another. Course content includes a brief examination of historical changes within marriage/partnership and the importance of realistic expectations. Systems theory and the critical role of prioritizing the parent partnership in providing a strong, stable family base are at the core of this curriculum. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is presented as an important way to consider the adjustment of expectations in times of crisis. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.

MO C.A.R.E./STARS pre-service training is required of any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Tonya.Williams@dss.mo.gov for further information and registration.

Families can only be as strong as the parents’ relationship. In this 3-week course, couples will learn evidence-based principles and techniques designed to help strengthen their connection to one another. Course content includes a brief examination of historical changes within marriage/partnership and the importance of realistic expectations. Systems theory and the critical role of prioritizing the parent partnership in providing a strong, stable family base are at the core of this curriculum. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is presented as an important way to consider the adjustment of expectations in times of crisis. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.

MO C.A.R.E./STARS pre-service training is required of any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Tonya.Williams@dss.mo.gov for further information and registration.

Families can only be as strong as the parents’ relationship. In this 3-week course, couples will learn evidence-based principles and techniques designed to help strengthen their connection to one another. Course content includes a brief examination of historical changes within marriage/partnership and the importance of realistic expectations. Systems theory and the critical role of prioritizing the parent partnership in providing a strong, stable family base are at the core of this curriculum. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is presented as an important way to consider the adjustment of expectations in times of crisis. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.

MO C.A.R.E./STARS pre-service training is required of any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Tonya.Williams@dss.mo.gov for further information and registration.

MO C.A.R.E./STARS pre-service training is required of any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Tonya.Williams@dss.mo.gov for further information and registration.

For many resource families, the prospect of working with a child’s birth family can be intimidating. This class is designed to examine the benefits and realities of working with birth families and to provide tools and ideas to help bridge the gap. The intergenerational nature of trauma, along with special considerations in dealing with kin relationships, will be discussed. Setting boundaries in continued relationships with the birth family, both prior to and following adoption, will also be examined. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.

From the National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) Right Time Training catalog, this training offers an overview of healthy sexual development and provides guidance on discussing it with children, including aspects of healthy sexual relationships. It delves into the specific needs that children who have experienced trauma, loss, or separation may have in forming a positive and healthy identity concerning their sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE) and overall sexuality. Additionally, the training will highlight strategies for parents who are fostering or adopting to support their child’s sexual development. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.