Understand why children in foster care are so vulnerable to Commercial Sexual Exploitation. This training is specifically designed for resource parents as a first step in combating the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) in California. Caregivers will increase their awareness of this crime and […]
Understand how the nervous system impacts our ability to perceive situations and ways to overcome the “fight or flight” mode response. Why do so many foster and adopted youth get diagnosed with personality disorders? Perhaps their behaviors are misunderstood. Our nervous systems get stuck in […]
The Protective Factors have been shown to strengthen families, reduce the likelihood that abuse and neglect will occur, and mitigate long-term consequences of experiencing child abuse and neglect. 5 Tuesdays in May and June (6:30pm-8:30pm) Children are incredibly resilient and with the help of a […]
Join us to learn skills to help keep the communication lines open while growing your child’s spark. Every parent wants their child to feel passionate about what they do, to pursue interests that fuel happiness and provide a sense of accomplishment. So, how do you […]
Learn new ways to recognize signals and create communication tools for yourself and your family resulting in powerful, highly bonding experiences. This workshop is based on The Whole-Brain Child Workbook, by Daniel Siegel, M.D., and Tina Bryson, PhD. Emotional “flooding” is something that happens regularly […]
Learn how the personality develops and how to make positive changes to experience a high-quality life. Register Here
Examine the role, authorization and use of psychotropic medications for children and youth in care. 1. Participants will be able to list 3 common mental health disorders that benefit from the administration of medication and how the medications work to reduce symptoms. 2. Participants will […]
Defining healthy relationships and talking to your kids about dating. The teenage years are never easy. For your children, these years are full of changes. As they are beginning to assert their independence, you may feel like they are pulling away from you. By making […]
New! Learn the benefits of playing with a child and how playing helps them be successful. Holidays, vacations and school breaks can be difficult for children or young people in your care. Learn how by playing with them you can cultivate a strong connection that […]
We are happy to announce our CPR and First Aid Recertification classes will resume IN PERSON at the Ventura College Day Road Center. As a reminder, all people accessing campus will need to follow the Campus Procedures. FKCE is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our families our program will follow the […]
