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.

Spaulding for Children presents a specialized training for resource parents to support teens with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral needs. The course is designed to reduce the risk of placement disruptions and increase permanency options by providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive training. The interactive content includes lectures, videos, activities, and discussions, offering multiple opportunities for…

Formerly known as Collaborative Problem Solving, this approach, developed by Dr. Ross Greene, is based on the assumption that children do well if they can. By viewing challenging behavior as a deficit in cognitive skills—specifically in the domains of flexibility/adaptability, frustration tolerance, and problem-solving—parents can view their child with empathy. Parents practice the three steps…

This 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.

This training will provide parents with a deeper understanding of brain development from the moment of conception to maturation. The impact of early childhood trauma on the brain’s organization will…

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.