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SUMMARY:MO C.A.R.E. HYBRID 30 Training Hours
DESCRIPTION:Two in-person Sessions (Session 1 and Session 10) May 13 and July 15.\nEight virtual Sessions (Sessions 2 through Session 9) May 20\, May 27\, June 3\, June 10\, June 17\, June 24\, July 1\, and July 8. \nMO C.A.R.E. is required preservice training for any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster/adoptive parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Jack.C.Rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten.B.Miller@dss.mo.gov for additional information and registration.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/mo-c-a-r-e-hybrid-30-training-hours/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044852
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T050448Z
UID:10695-1769623200-1769632200@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Prioritizing Your Partnership
DESCRIPTION: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 is at the core of this curriculum.  Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is presented as an important way to consider adjustment of expectations in times of crisis. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/prioritizing-your-partnership/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044852
CREATED:20251218T050040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T143816Z
UID:10692-1778695200-1778706000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:MO C.A.R.E. HYBRID 30 Training Hours
DESCRIPTION:Two in-person Sessions (Session 1 and Session 10) May 13 and July 15.\nEight virtual Sessions (Sessions 2 through Session 9) May 20\, May 27\, June 3\, June 10\, June 17\, June 24\, July 1\, and July 8. \nMO C.A.R.E. is required preservice training for any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster/adoptive parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Jack.C.Rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten.B.Miller@dss.mo.gov for additional information and registration.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/mo-c-a-r-e-hybrid-30-training-hours/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044852
CREATED:20251218T050040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T143816Z
UID:10692-1778695200-1778706000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:MO C.A.R.E. HYBRID 30 Training Hours
DESCRIPTION:Two in-person Sessions (Session 1 and Session 10) May 13 and July 15.\nEight virtual Sessions (Sessions 2 through Session 9) May 20\, May 27\, June 3\, June 10\, June 17\, June 24\, July 1\, and July 8. \nMO C.A.R.E. is required preservice training for any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster/adoptive parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Jack.C.Rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten.B.Miller@dss.mo.gov for additional information and registration.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/mo-c-a-r-e-hybrid-30-training-hours/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044852
CREATED:20251218T050040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T143816Z
UID:10692-1778695200-1778706000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:MO C.A.R.E. HYBRID 30 Training Hours
DESCRIPTION:Two in-person Sessions (Session 1 and Session 10) May 13 and July 15.\nEight virtual Sessions (Sessions 2 through Session 9) May 20\, May 27\, June 3\, June 10\, June 17\, June 24\, July 1\, and July 8. \nMO C.A.R.E. is required preservice training for any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster/adoptive parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Jack.C.Rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten.B.Miller@dss.mo.gov for additional information and registration.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/mo-c-a-r-e-hybrid-30-training-hours/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044852
CREATED:20251218T051353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T051353Z
UID:10697-1772647200-1772658000@familyforwardmo.org
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/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T050040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T143816Z
UID:10692-1778695200-1778706000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:MO C.A.R.E. HYBRID 30 Training Hours
DESCRIPTION:Two in-person Sessions (Session 1 and Session 10) May 13 and July 15.\nEight virtual Sessions (Sessions 2 through Session 9) May 20\, May 27\, June 3\, June 10\, June 17\, June 24\, July 1\, and July 8. \nMO C.A.R.E. is required preservice training for any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster/adoptive parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Jack.C.Rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten.B.Miller@dss.mo.gov for additional information and registration.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/mo-c-a-r-e-hybrid-30-training-hours/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T051353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T051353Z
UID:10697-1772647200-1772658000@familyforwardmo.org
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/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T043310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T051609Z
UID:10690-1769104800-1769112000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Show Me Healthy Kids Presentation\, Mary Mogg\, MSW Presenter
DESCRIPTION:SMHK 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 as you navigate the healthcare system so members can get the treatments and benefits they need. \nThis class will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/show-me-healthy-kids-presentation-mary-mogg-msw-presenter-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T050040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T143816Z
UID:10692-1778695200-1778706000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:MO C.A.R.E. HYBRID 30 Training Hours
DESCRIPTION:Two in-person Sessions (Session 1 and Session 10) May 13 and July 15.\nEight virtual Sessions (Sessions 2 through Session 9) May 20\, May 27\, June 3\, June 10\, June 17\, June 24\, July 1\, and July 8. \nMO C.A.R.E. is required preservice training for any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster/adoptive parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Jack.C.Rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten.B.Miller@dss.mo.gov for additional information and registration.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/mo-c-a-r-e-hybrid-30-training-hours/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T051353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T051353Z
UID:10697-1772647200-1772658000@familyforwardmo.org
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/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T050040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T143816Z
UID:10692-1778695200-1778706000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:MO C.A.R.E. HYBRID 30 Training Hours
DESCRIPTION:Two in-person Sessions (Session 1 and Session 10) May 13 and July 15.\nEight virtual Sessions (Sessions 2 through Session 9) May 20\, May 27\, June 3\, June 10\, June 17\, June 24\, July 1\, and July 8. \nMO C.A.R.E. is required preservice training for any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster/adoptive parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Jack.C.Rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten.B.Miller@dss.mo.gov for additional information and registration.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/mo-c-a-r-e-hybrid-30-training-hours/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T051353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T051353Z
UID:10697-1772647200-1772658000@familyforwardmo.org
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/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T050040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T143816Z
UID:10692-1778695200-1778706000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:MO C.A.R.E. HYBRID 30 Training Hours
DESCRIPTION:Two in-person Sessions (Session 1 and Session 10) May 13 and July 15.\nEight virtual Sessions (Sessions 2 through Session 9) May 20\, May 27\, June 3\, June 10\, June 17\, June 24\, July 1\, and July 8. \nMO C.A.R.E. is required preservice training for any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster/adoptive parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Jack.C.Rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten.B.Miller@dss.mo.gov for additional information and registration.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/mo-c-a-r-e-hybrid-30-training-hours/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T051353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T051353Z
UID:10697-1772647200-1772658000@familyforwardmo.org
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/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T051353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T051353Z
UID:10697-1772647200-1772658000@familyforwardmo.org
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/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T052110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T052141Z
UID:10700-1776708000-1776718800@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Spaulding/Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Spaulding is a twelve-hour course that provides families with the tools and information they need to understand the Missouri adoption process. The training is facilitated by an experienced adoptive parent and a child welfare professional. All sessions MUST be completed as a requirement for licensure to adopt. More than one absence will require the attendee to start the training over. \n Please register for training by emailing intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or by calling 314.532.9350 ext. 7234. Light refreshments will be provided. \nThis course will be held at the Developmental Trauma Center located at 11358 Van Cleve Ave 63114 St. Louis County
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/spaulding-adoption/
LOCATION:FamilyForward – Developmental Trauma Center\, 11358 Van Cleve Ave.\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63114\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T052110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T052141Z
UID:10700-1776708000-1776718800@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Spaulding/Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Spaulding is a twelve-hour course that provides families with the tools and information they need to understand the Missouri adoption process. The training is facilitated by an experienced adoptive parent and a child welfare professional. All sessions MUST be completed as a requirement for licensure to adopt. More than one absence will require the attendee to start the training over. \n Please register for training by emailing intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or by calling 314.532.9350 ext. 7234. Light refreshments will be provided. \nThis course will be held at the Developmental Trauma Center located at 11358 Van Cleve Ave 63114 St. Louis County
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/spaulding-adoption/
LOCATION:FamilyForward – Developmental Trauma Center\, 11358 Van Cleve Ave.\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63114\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T133000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20260409T142559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T142727Z
UID:10770-1777636800-1777642200@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Adulthood
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.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/preparing-for-adulthood/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T052110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T052141Z
UID:10700-1776708000-1776718800@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Spaulding/Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Spaulding is a twelve-hour course that provides families with the tools and information they need to understand the Missouri adoption process. The training is facilitated by an experienced adoptive parent and a child welfare professional. All sessions MUST be completed as a requirement for licensure to adopt. More than one absence will require the attendee to start the training over. \n Please register for training by emailing intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or by calling 314.532.9350 ext. 7234. Light refreshments will be provided. \nThis course will be held at the Developmental Trauma Center located at 11358 Van Cleve Ave 63114 St. Louis County
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/spaulding-adoption/
LOCATION:FamilyForward – Developmental Trauma Center\, 11358 Van Cleve Ave.\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63114\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T052110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T052141Z
UID:10700-1776708000-1776718800@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Spaulding/Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Spaulding is a twelve-hour course that provides families with the tools and information they need to understand the Missouri adoption process. The training is facilitated by an experienced adoptive parent and a child welfare professional. All sessions MUST be completed as a requirement for licensure to adopt. More than one absence will require the attendee to start the training over. \n Please register for training by emailing intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org or by calling 314.532.9350 ext. 7234. Light refreshments will be provided. \nThis course will be held at the Developmental Trauma Center located at 11358 Van Cleve Ave 63114 St. Louis County
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/spaulding-adoption/
LOCATION:FamilyForward – Developmental Trauma Center\, 11358 Van Cleve Ave.\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63114\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20251218T050040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T143816Z
UID:10692-1778695200-1778706000@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:MO C.A.R.E. HYBRID 30 Training Hours
DESCRIPTION:Two in-person Sessions (Session 1 and Session 10) May 13 and July 15.\nEight virtual Sessions (Sessions 2 through Session 9) May 20\, May 27\, June 3\, June 10\, June 17\, June 24\, July 1\, and July 8. \nMO C.A.R.E. is required preservice training for any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster/adoptive parent through the state of Missouri. Please contact Jack.C.Rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten.B.Miller@dss.mo.gov for additional information and registration.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/mo-c-a-r-e-hybrid-30-training-hours/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20260409T144028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T144101Z
UID:10774-1779127200-1779138000@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.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/improving-executive-function-in-children/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20260409T144334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T163159Z
UID:10775-1781028000-1781038800@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. \nThese classes will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/parenting-a-child-who-has-experienced-sexual-abuse/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20260409T144645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T231023Z
UID:10776-1782756000-1782766800@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. \nThese classes will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/caregiver-who-knows-the-child-relative/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
CREATED:20260409T230315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T230315Z
UID:10778-1784224800-1784235600@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.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/foster-a-documentary/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T044853
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UID:10780-1785952800-1785963600@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. \nThese classes will be held online and a link to the class will be sent out ahead of time.
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/caregiver-who-knows-the-child-relative-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T180000
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UID:10784-1785952800-1785963600@familyforwardmo.org
SUMMARY:Spaulding Adoption Training
DESCRIPTION:Spaulding is a twelve-hour course that provides families with the tools and information they need to understand the Missouri adoption process. The training is facilitated by an experienced adoptive parent and a child welfare professional. All sessions MUST be completed as a requirement for licensure to adopt. More than one absence will require the attendee to start the training over. \nSession dates: August 5\, August 12\, August 19\, and August 26. \nPlease Contact Jack C. Rosenburg at: jack.c.rosenburg@dss.mo.gov or Khirsten B. Miller at: Khirsten.B.Mil-ler@dss.mo.gov for registration and additional information. \n 
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/spaulding-adoption-training-8/
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T203000
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CREATED:20240105T141706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T163540Z
UID:9363-1786989600-1786998600@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.
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:20260831T180000
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UID:10537-1788199200-1788210000@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. \n 
URL:https://familyforwardmo.org/calendar/importance-of-sibling-placement/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adoptive and Foster Parent Trainings
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