Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings

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.

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.

Parents will learn what qualifies as a crisis, the signs of escalation in their children and methods to de-escalate the dysregulated child. The development and use of safety plans for the home will be discussed. Police CIT (Crisis Intervention Teams) and protocol for engaging their assistance will be introduced. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.

From the catalogue of the National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) Right Time Training, this theme provides an overview the importance of children maintaining visits with their family and how to check in and address concerns, questions and emotions children may encounter before and after the visits. The theme provides strategies on how to help children name and validate the range of feelings they may experience before, during and after a visit and understand the role that parents who are fostering or adopting play in these visits. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.

Formerly known as Collaborative Problem Solving, the originator Dr. Ross Greene works under the assumption that children do well if they can. By viewing challenging behavior as a deficit in cognitive skills, specifically the domains of flexibility/adaptability, frustration tolerance and problem solving, parents can view their child through sympathetic eyes. Parents practice the three steps of collaborative problem solving: Empathy Step, Define the Problem Step and Invitation Step. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.

From the catalog of the National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) Right Time Training, this class offers an overview of the impact transitions, both planned and unplanned, have on children who have experienced trauma, loss, or separation. The theme delves into strategies for managing disruptions and making children feel welcomed and connected before, during, and after transitions occur. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.

New opportunity for caregivers waiting for a Trauma Assessment or Psychological Evaluation for their child! Our Caregiver Groups are offered each quarter for caregivers who want to begin learning concepts…

New opportunity for caregivers waiting for a Trauma Assessment or Psychological Evaluation for their child! Our Caregiver Groups are offered each quarter for caregivers who want to begin learning concepts…

From the catalog of the National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) Right Time Training, this theme offers an overview of the impact fostering or adopting can have on family dynamics, including its effects on marital relationships, biological children, and existing foster or adoptive children in the home, as well as extended family members. The theme aims to assist parents who are fostering or adopting in gaining insight and increased understanding of how their family may need to adjust. It also provides strategies for supporting healthy family dynamics during this transformative process. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.

This course introduces the basic use of medications in the treatment of mental health and behavioral concerns commonly found in the childhood population that has experienced chronic, complex early childhood trauma. The course reviews the roles of neurotransmitters in altering moods and behavior, their metabolism, and potential side effects, including special dietary interactions. Additionally, the course covers navigating the medical system, advocacy, and establishing a partnership with the medical team. Medication storage, administration, and disposal will also be addressed. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.