MO C.A.R.E. 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.
Lagging social skills put children at risk for bullying and exclusion. In this 5-hour, two-week class, parents will learn how to assist their children in acquiring skills related to social competency. The parent’s role as social coach is explored, along with social boundaries, levels of friendship, and concrete skills related to making and keeping friends. This class also looks at how to address challenging social situations like bullying, rumors, and bad reputations. The importance of active, intentional involvement on the part of the parent as coach is stressed. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.
MO C.A.R.E. 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.
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 about child development and how trauma impacts children. There are two virtual sessions in each series. The second quarter sessions are open now for registration!
SESSION 1: CHILD DEVELOPMENT
August 6th, 12:00pm CST – In this session, caregivers will learn about key components of child development and what a child needs for healthy attachment.
Register at: https://familyforwardmo.org/caregiver-groups/
If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Scaccia, PsyD at jamie.scaccia@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
Note: This educational opportunity is only for caregivers on the waitlist for Trauma Assessments or Psychological Evaluations.
Module 1 From the National Resource Center for Foster Care and Permanency Planning Hunter College School of Social Work:
Sibling Practice Curriculum Module 1 focuses on enhancing understanding of sibling-related issues in out-of-home care. The importance of siblings in your life and the lives of others will be discussed. Myths and truths about sibling separation and the negative impact of sibling separation will be discussed as well. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.
Self-compassion has become a popular term these days. What does that mean? Self-compassion is an essential trait that caregivers must learn to practice to sustain themselves through the long, challenging job of parenting. Understand that being kind to yourself is not selfish but rather a gift you need to give yourself to prevent compassion fatigue. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.
MO C.A.R.E. 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.
August 14 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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 about child development and how trauma impacts children. There are two virtual sessions in each series. The second quarter sessions are open now for registration!
SESSION 2: UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN FROM A TRAUMA-INFORMED LENS
August 14th, 12:00pm CST – Participants will start learning about the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics™ (NMT™) and children’s response to traumatic experiences.
Register at: https://familyforwardmo.org/caregiver-groups/
If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Scaccia, PsyD at jamie.scaccia@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
Note: This educational opportunity is only for caregivers on the waitlist for Trauma Assessments or Psychological Evaluations.
MO C.A.R.E. 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.
Parenting a child with a history of sexual abuse can be frightening—from responding to the child’s acting out behavior to dealing with emotions. Discussions focus on the best ways to minimize the trauma and help your child heal. Sex trafficking will be explored in the training. This is a two-week class, attendance at both weeks is strongly encouraged. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.
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