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Trauma Responsive Care

Trauma Responsive Care for the Occupational Therapy Provider This three hour virtual training will help pediatric occupational therapy providers dive into the neuroscience of developmental trauma and explore how childhood…

Trauma Informed Care

Trauma Informed Care for the Occupational Therapy Provider An in-person training focused on providing occupational therapy practitioners with real-world principles and strategies for creating trauma-informed, therapeutic sessions for children who…

Healthy Relationships

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. (Replacing STARS)

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.

Prioritizing Your Partnership (Virtual)

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. (Replacing STARS)

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.

Prioritizing Your Partnership (Virtual)

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. (Replacing STARS)

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.

Prioritizing Your Partnership (Virtual)

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. (Replacing STARS)

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. (Replacing STARS)

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.

Working with Biological Parents

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.