Trainings and ProgramsCalendar
STARS Classes
FamilyForward - Creve Coeur Site 1167 Corporate Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesThis is the mandatory preservice training for foster care licensure in the state of Missouri. Registration will only be accepted through Children’s Division.
Level A-Elevated Needs
FamilyForward - Creve Coeur Site 1167 Corporate Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesThis six-week course is required for families that are caring for youth designated as having elevated needs. This training is just one of the curriculums approved by the Children’s Division Central Office; therefore, all six weeks must be completed at FamilyFoward. Completing this coursework does not automatically qualify a resource parent as a Level A provider, skill acquisition should be demonstrable within the core competencies. Registration for this class must be requested by your case worker. FamilyForward will not take the registration from an individual resource provider.
Sensory Processing and Integration
FamilyForward - Creve Coeur Site 1167 Corporate Lake Dr, 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 Disorder, its signs and symptoms, suggested ways that parents and teachers can help, and resources in the area. This two-part training provides parents with hands-on experience.
STARS Classes
FamilyForward - Creve Coeur Site 1167 Corporate Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesThis is the mandatory preservice training for foster care licensure in the state of Missouri. Registration will only be accepted through Children’s Division.
Level A-Elevated Needs
FamilyForward - Creve Coeur Site 1167 Corporate Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesThis six-week course is required for families that are caring for youth designated as having elevated needs. This training is just one of the curriculums approved by the Children’s Division Central Office; therefore, all six weeks must be completed at FamilyFoward. Completing this coursework does not automatically qualify a resource parent as a Level A provider, skill acquisition should be demonstrable within the core competencies. Registration for this class must be requested by your case worker. FamilyForward will not take the registration from an individual resource provider.
Sensory Processing and Integration
FamilyForward - Creve Coeur Site 1167 Corporate Lake Dr, 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 Disorder, its signs and symptoms, suggested ways that parents and teachers can help, and resources in the area. This two-part training provides parents with hands-on experience.
STARS Classes
FamilyForward - Creve Coeur Site 1167 Corporate Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesThis is the mandatory preservice training for foster care licensure in the state of Missouri. Registration will only be accepted through Children’s Division.
STARS Classes
FamilyForward - Creve Coeur Site 1167 Corporate Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesThis is the mandatory preservice training for foster care licensure in the state of Missouri. Registration will only be accepted through Children’s Division.
Understanding the Effects of Sexual Abuse
FamilyForward - Creve Coeur Site 1167 Corporate Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesParenting 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. The topic of sex trafficking will be explored in the training. This is a two-week class and attendance at both weeks is strongly encouraged.
STARS Classes
FamilyForward - Creve Coeur Site 1167 Corporate Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesThis is the mandatory preservice training for foster care licensure in the state of Missouri. Registration will only be accepted through Children’s Division.
STARS Classes
FamilyForward - Creve Coeur Site 1167 Corporate Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesThis is the mandatory preservice training for foster care licensure in the state of Missouri. Registration will only be accepted through Children’s Division.
Understanding the Effects of Sexual Abuse
FamilyForward - Creve Coeur Site 1167 Corporate Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesParenting 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. The topic of sex trafficking will be explored in the training. This is a two-week class and attendance at both weeks is strongly encouraged.