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SUMMARY:Level A-Youth with Elevated Needs CORE Teen Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:The content is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of those who will be parenting teens with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral needs. In an effort to keep youth with higher needs in families\, resource parents must have specialized knowledge and skills.  The interactive and engaging content includes lectures\, videos\, activities\, and discussion. It provides many opportunities for participants to learn from each other while building their knowledge and skills. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/level-a-youth-with-elevated-needs-core-teen-curriculum/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T150703Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T150703Z
UID:10000393-1777636800-1777642200@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Adulthood: Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:From the National Development & Training Curriculum (NTDC): This theme provides an overview of the common skills youth will need to effectively navigate as an adult and provide strategies on how families who are fostering or adopting can prepare youth to successfully transition into adulthood. The theme highlights the variance that can exist between chronological and developmental age for children who have experienced trauma\, separation and loss and how this can impact the transition to adulthood. Some of the challenges that youth may face during this transition are highlighted \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/preparing-for-adulthood/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T150645Z
UID:10000394-1779127200-1779138000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Improving Executive Function in Children
DESCRIPTION:Many children have difficulty with organizing\, planning\, goal setting\, time management and retaining things in their memory.  What looks like defiance and laziness in the child may reflect a deficiency in their executive skills.  Parents will learn how to help their child function better in the home setting utilizing common practices used by classroom teachers. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/improving-executive-function-in-children/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T150753Z
CREATED:20260409T144334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T150753Z
UID:10000395-1781028000-1781038800@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Parenting A Child Who Has Experienced Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Two Virtual Sessions (three hours each) June 9 and June 16. \nParenting 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. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/parenting-a-child-who-has-experienced-sexual-abuse/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T150753Z
CREATED:20260409T144334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T150753Z
UID:10000400-1781632800-1781643600@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Parenting A Child Who Has Experienced Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Two Virtual Sessions (three hours each) June 9 and June 16. \nParenting 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. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/parenting-a-child-who-has-experienced-sexual-abuse/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T150841Z
CREATED:20260409T144645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T150841Z
UID:10000396-1782756000-1782766800@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Who Knows the Child Relative
DESCRIPTION:Three Virtual Sessions (three hours each) June 29\, July 6\, and July 13. \nIn Missouri\, the STARS training for Caregiver Who Knows the Child is a required program for relatives and kinship providers to be licensed.  The training typically consists of 9 hours of instruction and covers essential topics such as child development\, parenting skills\, and protective factors. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/caregiver-who-knows-the-child-relative/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T150841Z
CREATED:20260409T144645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T150841Z
UID:10000401-1783360800-1783371600@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Who Knows the Child Relative
DESCRIPTION:Three Virtual Sessions (three hours each) June 29\, July 6\, and July 13. \nIn Missouri\, the STARS training for Caregiver Who Knows the Child is a required program for relatives and kinship providers to be licensed.  The training typically consists of 9 hours of instruction and covers essential topics such as child development\, parenting skills\, and protective factors. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/caregiver-who-knows-the-child-relative/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T150841Z
CREATED:20260409T144645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T150841Z
UID:10000402-1783965600-1783976400@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Who Knows the Child Relative
DESCRIPTION:Three Virtual Sessions (three hours each) June 29\, July 6\, and July 13. \nIn Missouri\, the STARS training for Caregiver Who Knows the Child is a required program for relatives and kinship providers to be licensed.  The training typically consists of 9 hours of instruction and covers essential topics such as child development\, parenting skills\, and protective factors. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/caregiver-who-knows-the-child-relative/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T150919Z
CREATED:20260409T230315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T150919Z
UID:10000397-1784224800-1784235600@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Foster\, A Documentary
DESCRIPTION:Film and Discussion: Foster is a documentary that gives glimpses of the lives of those who are actively involved with the Los Angeles County child welfare system. The film is told from the point of view of parents who have had children removed\, children who have been removed\, children involved with the juvenile justice system\, foster parents\, mentors\, and advocates. During this review we will facilitate a guided discussion of the themes and issues addressed in the film. Training is credited to 3 hours. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/foster-a-documentary/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T150945Z
CREATED:20260410T161722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T150945Z
UID:10000398-1785952800-1785963600@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Who Knows the Child Relative
DESCRIPTION:Three Virtual Sessions (three hours each) August 5\, August 12\, and August 19. \nIn Missouri\, the STARS training for Caregiver Who Knows the Child is a required program for relatives and kinship providers to be licensed.  The training typically consists of 9 hours of instruction and covers essential topics such as child development\, parenting skills\, and protective factors. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/caregiver-who-knows-the-child-relative-2/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T150945Z
CREATED:20260410T161722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T150945Z
UID:10000403-1786557600-1786568400@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Who Knows the Child Relative
DESCRIPTION:Three Virtual Sessions (three hours each) August 5\, August 12\, and August 19. \nIn Missouri\, the STARS training for Caregiver Who Knows the Child is a required program for relatives and kinship providers to be licensed.  The training typically consists of 9 hours of instruction and covers essential topics such as child development\, parenting skills\, and protective factors. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/caregiver-who-knows-the-child-relative-2/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T151005Z
CREATED:20240105T141706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T151005Z
UID:10000108-1786989600-1786998600@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Working with Biological Parents
DESCRIPTION: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 give 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 birth family\, both prior to and following adoption\, will also be examined. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/working-with-biological-parents/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T150945Z
CREATED:20260410T161722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T150945Z
UID:10000404-1787162400-1787173200@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Who Knows the Child Relative
DESCRIPTION:Three Virtual Sessions (three hours each) August 5\, August 12\, and August 19. \nIn Missouri\, the STARS training for Caregiver Who Knows the Child is a required program for relatives and kinship providers to be licensed.  The training typically consists of 9 hours of instruction and covers essential topics such as child development\, parenting skills\, and protective factors. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/caregiver-who-knows-the-child-relative-2/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T151029Z
CREATED:20250623T192934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T151029Z
UID:10000326-1788199200-1788210000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Importance of Sibling Placement: Module 1
DESCRIPTION:Module 1 From the National Resource Center for Foster Care and Permanency Planning Hunter College School of Social Work: \nSibling 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. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350. \n 
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/importance-of-sibling-placement/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151330Z
CREATED:20260806T151330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T151330Z
UID:10000405-1789041600-1789047000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Integration: Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:From the National Development & Training Curriculum (NTDC): This theme briefly explores how early childhood trauma and neglect may impact a child’s ability to interact successfully with their outside world – sensory integration. This theme provides parents who are fostering or adopting with the ability to identify behaviors related to sensory integration difficulties and strategies to aid a child with sensory integration challenges in the home\, school\, and community. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/sensory-integration-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151454Z
CREATED:20260806T151454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T151454Z
UID:10000406-1790337600-1790343000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Preparing For and Managing Visitation: Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:From the National Development & Training Curriculum (NTDC): This theme provides an overview of 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. \n This class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/preparing-for-and-managing-visitation-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T153258Z
CREATED:20260806T151550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T153258Z
UID:10000407-1791374400-1791379800@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Managing Placement Transitions: Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:From the National Development & Training Curriculum (NTDC): \nThis theme provides an overview of the impact transitions\, both planned and unplanned\, have on children who have experienced trauma\, loss or separation. The theme discusses strategies parents can use to make these transitions less traumatic and disruptive. Strategies for making children feel welcomed and connected before\, during\, and after transitions occur are shared. \n This class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/managing-placement-transitions-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T190724Z
CREATED:20260806T152157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T190724Z
UID:10000408-1792000800-1792011600@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Who Knows the Child- Relative
DESCRIPTION:Three Virtual Sessions (three hours each) October 14\, 21 & 28. \nIn Missouri\, the STARS training for Caregiver Who Knows the Child is a required program for relatives and kinship providers to be licensed.  The training typically consists of 9 hours of instruction and covers essential topics such as child development\, parenting skills\, and protective factors.\nIf you are from the St. Louis Region\, please contact Jack.C.Rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten.B.Miller@dss.mo.gov for additional information and registration.  For all other agencies or regions wishing to enroll individuals your licensing worker must contact Vickie.Lawson-Johnson@familyforwardmo.org for additional information & enrollment (space permitting).  This class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. \n 
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/caregiver-who-knows-the-child-relative-3/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T190724Z
CREATED:20260806T152157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T190724Z
UID:10000409-1792605600-1792616400@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Who Knows the Child- Relative
DESCRIPTION:Three Virtual Sessions (three hours each) October 14\, 21 & 28. \nIn Missouri\, the STARS training for Caregiver Who Knows the Child is a required program for relatives and kinship providers to be licensed.  The training typically consists of 9 hours of instruction and covers essential topics such as child development\, parenting skills\, and protective factors.\nIf you are from the St. Louis Region\, please contact Jack.C.Rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten.B.Miller@dss.mo.gov for additional information and registration.  For all other agencies or regions wishing to enroll individuals your licensing worker must contact Vickie.Lawson-Johnson@familyforwardmo.org for additional information & enrollment (space permitting).  This class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. \n 
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/caregiver-who-knows-the-child-relative-3/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T190724Z
CREATED:20260806T152157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T190724Z
UID:10000410-1793210400-1793221200@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Who Knows the Child- Relative
DESCRIPTION:Three Virtual Sessions (three hours each) October 14\, 21 & 28. \nIn Missouri\, the STARS training for Caregiver Who Knows the Child is a required program for relatives and kinship providers to be licensed.  The training typically consists of 9 hours of instruction and covers essential topics such as child development\, parenting skills\, and protective factors.\nIf you are from the St. Louis Region\, please contact Jack.C.Rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten.B.Miller@dss.mo.gov for additional information and registration.  For all other agencies or regions wishing to enroll individuals your licensing worker must contact Vickie.Lawson-Johnson@familyforwardmo.org for additional information & enrollment (space permitting).  This class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. \n 
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/caregiver-who-knows-the-child-relative-3/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260806T153113Z
CREATED:20250919T182708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T153113Z
UID:10000357-1793815200-1793824200@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Stress
DESCRIPTION:The 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\, 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 and give tips on navigating this wonderful time of year. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/holiday-stress/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260806T152732Z
CREATED:20260806T152545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T152732Z
UID:10000411-1796234400-1796243400@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Compassionate Care of You
DESCRIPTION:Self-compassion is an essential trait that caregivers must learn to practice in order 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. In addition to exploring and applying the practice of self-compassion\, we will look at practical ideas for building a personalized self-care plan that can fit into even the busiest of schedules. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350. \n 
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/compassionate-care-of-you-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260806T152714Z
CREATED:20260806T152714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T152714Z
UID:10000412-1796839200-1796848200@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Two themes are combined\, “Common feelings associated with being adopted and “Life story birth and adoption story.”
DESCRIPTION:From the National Development & Training Curriculum (NTDC): Two themes are combined\, “Common feelings associated with being adopted and “Life story birth and adoption story.”  \nThe first theme helps adoptive parents understand the importance of having ongoing conversations with their children about their birth and adoption story. The theme discusses how empowering children with the missing pieces of their story can help them build trust in family relationships and can lead to stronger connections with birth family members. In this theme\, adoptive parents learn how to have on-going conversation with their children about their life story that is done in an open fashion.   \nThe second theme provides an overview of some of the common thoughts and feelings experienced by children and adolescents who have been adopted such as believing that they were responsible for removal from their birth family\, internalizing the message that they should be grateful or that they should feel lucky to have been adopted\, feeling guilty regarding mixed loyalty issues and experiencing a sense of loss. The theme provides strategies that parents can use to support their children and to help them address and make sense of the thoughts and feelings they may be experiencing. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time. To register\, please contact FamilyForward at intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or 314.968.2350.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/two-themes-are-combined-common-feelings-associated-with-being-adopted-and-life-story-birth-and-adoption-story/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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