Trainings and ProgramsCalendar
STARS-Preservice Training
FamilyForward's St. Louis County Site 11358 Van Cleve Ave, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesSTARS preservice training is required of any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster parent through the state of Missouri.
For further information and registration, please contact Tonya Williams (Tonya.Williams@dss.mo.gov) at Children’s Division.
STARS-Preservice Training
FamilyForward's St. Louis County Site 11358 Van Cleve Ave, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesSTARS preservice training is required of any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster parent through the state of Missouri.
For further information and registration, please contact Tonya Williams (Tonya.Williams@dss.mo.gov) at Children’s Division.
STARS-Preservice Training
FamilyForward's St. Louis County Site 11358 Van Cleve Ave, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesSTARS preservice training is required of any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster parent through the state of Missouri.
For further information and registration, please contact Tonya Williams (Tonya.Williams@dss.mo.gov) at Children’s Division.
STARS-Preservice Training
FamilyForward's St. Louis County Site 11358 Van Cleve Ave, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesSTARS preservice training is required of any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster parent through the state of Missouri.
For further information and registration, please contact Tonya Williams (Tonya.Williams@dss.mo.gov) at Children’s Division.
STARS-Preservice Training
FamilyForward's St. Louis County Site 11358 Van Cleve Ave, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesSTARS preservice training is required of any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster parent through the state of Missouri.
For further information and registration, please contact Tonya Williams (Tonya.Williams@dss.mo.gov) at Children’s Division.
Sensory Processing and Integration
FamilyForward's St. Louis County Site 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 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 a hands-on experience. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org
Understanding the Effects of Sexual Abuse
FamilyForward's St. Louis County Site 11358 Van Cleve Ave, 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. Sex trafficking will be explored in the training. This is a two-week class, attendance at both weeks is strongly encouraged. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org
Sensory Processing and Integration
FamilyForward's St. Louis County Site 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 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 a hands-on experience. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org
Understanding the Effects of Sexual Abuse
FamilyForward's St. Louis County Site 11358 Van Cleve Ave, 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. Sex trafficking will be explored in the training. This is a two-week class, attendance at both weeks is strongly encouraged. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org
STARS-Preservice Training
FamilyForward's St. Louis County Site 11358 Van Cleve Ave, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesSTARS preservice training is required of any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster parent through the state of Missouri.
For further information and registration, please contact Tonya Williams (Tonya.Williams@dss.mo.gov) at Children’s Division.
STARS-Preservice Training
FamilyForward's St. Louis County Site 11358 Van Cleve Ave, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesSTARS preservice training is required of any individual wishing to be licensed as a foster parent through the state of Missouri.
For further information and registration, please contact Tonya Williams (Tonya.Williams@dss.mo.gov) at Children’s Division.
Calming Chaos-Navigating our Fears When the Worst Happens
FamilyForward's St. Louis County Site 11358 Van Cleve Ave, Saint Louis, MO, United StatesAs foster parents begin their work, many have unspoken worries about abuse allegations, elopement, or dealing with sexual abuse; the list could go on! Jokes about these topics during STARS class disguise the underlying tension regarding these difficult subjects. This class will help foster parents disarm their fears by giving them a sense that they can navigate challenging situations and come through in one piece. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org