Trainings and ProgramsCalendar
Community Baby Shower
North County Recreation Complex 2577 Redman Ave., St. Louis, MO, United StatesVisit FamilyForward's table at the Community Baby Shower! This free event, made possible by the generous donors of the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital and supported by the St. Louis County…
MO C.A.R.E.
FamilyForward - Developmental Trauma Center 11358 Van Cleve Ave., Saint Louis, MO, United StatesMO 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.
MO C.A.R.E.
FamilyForward - Developmental Trauma Center 11358 Van Cleve Ave., Saint Louis, MO, United StatesMO 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.
Sensory Processing and Integration
FamilyForward - Developmental Trauma Center 11358 Van Cleve Ave., Saint Louis, MO, United StatesDifficulties with sensory processing are often confused with behavioral problems. Children who have been in foster care or adopted are at a heightened risk of experiencing these challenges. Learn about…
Sensory Processing and Integration
FamilyForward - Developmental Trauma Center 11358 Van Cleve Ave., Saint Louis, MO, United StatesDifficulties with sensory processing are often confused with behavioral problems. Children who have been in foster care or adopted are at a heightened risk of experiencing these challenges. Learn about…
Lunch & Learn Virtual ZOOM: Self-Compassion
Self-compassion has become a popular term these days. But 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…
Spaulding/Adoption Training
FamilyForward - Developmental Trauma Center 11358 Van Cleve Ave., Saint Louis, MO, United StatesSpaulding Adoption Training is a twelve-hour course that provides families with the tools and information they need to understand the Missouri adoption process. It is required in Missouri for families to become an adoptive resource for a child. The curriculum covers topics such as cultural competence, attachment, expectations, and working as a member of a…
Humor in Parenting
FamilyForward - Developmental Trauma Center 11358 Van Cleve Ave., Saint Louis, MO, United StatesHumor is a handy tool in life's toolbox. When you are parenting children with unique challenges, it's especially important not to take yourself too seriously. This class will explore the nature of humor and how to incorporate it into your parenting repertoire. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.
MO Healthy Kids Presentation, led by Mary Mogg, MSW
Show Me Healthy Kids offers several benefits that you may not know about, such as earning money for well-care doctor visits, transportation services for birth parents to visit their children, and free sensory kits for some children. Get help navigating the healthcare system so members can get the treatments and benefits they need. To register,…
Spaulding/Adoption Training
FamilyForward - Developmental Trauma Center 11358 Van Cleve Ave., Saint Louis, MO, United StatesSpaulding Adoption Training is a twelve-hour course that provides families with the tools and information they need to understand the Missouri adoption process. It is required in Missouri for families to become an adoptive resource for a child. The curriculum covers topics such as cultural competence, attachment, expectations, and working as a member of a…
Spaulding/Adoption Training
FamilyForward - Developmental Trauma Center 11358 Van Cleve Ave., Saint Louis, MO, United StatesSpaulding Adoption Training is a twelve-hour course that provides families with the tools and information they need to understand the Missouri adoption process. It is required in Missouri for families to become an adoptive resource for a child. The curriculum covers topics such as cultural competence, attachment, expectations, and working as a member of a…
Holiday Stress
FamilyForward - Developmental Trauma Center 11358 Van Cleve Ave., Saint Louis, MO, United StatesThe holidays often bring much excitement and celebration for families. But for children who have experienced the disruption in their lives of being separated from their families, the holidays can be a time of great emotional upheaval. The stress level can become intolerable. This class will help parents see the holidays through their child’s eyes…