Virtual Event
Developing Social Skills
Virtual EventLagging social skills put children at risk for bullying and exclusion. In this two-week class, parents will learn how to assist their children in acquiring skills related to social competency. The parent’s role as social coach is explored, along with social boundaries, levels of friendship, and concrete skills related to making and keeping friends. This…
Developing Social Skills
Virtual EventLagging social skills put children at risk for bullying and exclusion. In this two-week class, parents will learn how to assist their children in acquiring skills related to social competency. The parent’s role as social coach is explored, along with social boundaries, levels of friendship, and concrete skills related to making and keeping friends. This…
Compassionate Care of You
Virtual EventSelf-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,…
Importance of Sibling Placement
Virtual EventThis course is based on the curriculum entitled Sibling Practice Curriculum from the National Resource Center for Foster Care and Permanency Planning Hunter College School of Social Work. It has been modified to relate to the target audience of foster parents. This training is required by the Missouri Children’s Division for their licensed resource parents.
Film and Discussion: Foster
Virtual EventFoster 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,…
Show Me Healthy Kids Presentation with Mary Mog, MSW
Virtual EventLearn about the benefits offered through SMHK, such as reimbursement for well-care doctor visits, transportation services for birth parents, and free sensory kits for some children. This session will help caregivers navigate the healthcare system and access the treatments and benefits they need for the children in their care.
Prioritizing Your Partnership (Virtual)
Virtual EventFamilies 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 are at the core of this curriculum. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is presented as an important way to consider the adjustment of expectations in times of crisis. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.
Prioritizing Your Partnership (Virtual)
Virtual EventFamilies 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 are at the core of this curriculum. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is presented as an important way to consider the adjustment of expectations in times of crisis. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.
Family Dynamics: Right Time Trainings. (Virtual Lunch & Learn)
Virtual EventAn overview of the impact fostering or adopting can have on family dynamics including the impact on marital relationships, biological children, foster or adoptive children already living in the home, and extended family members. It helps parents who are fostering or adopting gain insight and increased understanding of how their family may need to adjust, as well as strategies that they can use to support healthy family dynamics. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.
Self-Compassion (Virtual Lunch & Learn)
Virtual EventSelf-compassion has become a popular term these days. What does that mean? Self-compassion is an essential trait that caregivers must learn to practice 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. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org.