Chabot College FKCE

Last year, a $500 scholarship was created in loving memory of Dr. Rasberry, past director of Chabot College's Foster and Kinship Care Education Program. The scholarship was awarded to a student at Chabot College who had experienced foster care. We would like to continue this scholarship, and grow it to support at least two students for the upcoming scholarship application cycle.

Please consider making a gift of support for the Dr. Lois Jones-Rasberry Memorial Scholarship for Foster Youth on this Giving Tuesday. If you would like to do so, please visit the Chabot College Active Campaigns page at https://www.supportchabotcollege.org/active-campaigns.php

Parent Training: Mixed Kids with Mixed Feelings Talking about Race in Times of Injustice
Learn Strategies to support healthy development of children of mixed cultural backgrounds. Parent training for resource/foster parents of Alameda county; counts for annual hours.
Wed. Dec. 1• 6PM to 9PM. Online.
RSVP here: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvdemvrzorE9OFJft4vJv0OQaLo_8EnnZb

Strengthening Families explores how to strengthen family relationships through understanding the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual factors that influence behaviors in children and adults. You will learn how trauma and neglect impact the developing brain, and strategies for nurturing responsive and healthy relationships.

Specifically, for Resource Parents! This workshop was designed to support healthy familial relationships. Meets annual hours requirements foster care education.

Saturday, December 11, 2021; 9:00am – 4:00pm
RSVP LINK:
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMod-ysqz0oHNf_pLnH9BuRBeLu1g5EKxny

Complaints are a very real part of caregiving, but you can learn how to avoid them. Join this parent training on THE COMPLAINTS PROCESS!!

Tuesday, 11/9; 6-9pm; RSVP LINK https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkcO-qrj0vHdEAJdBm4-tPPHtVRcQdsOHS

Complaints against caregivers happen often, and the process of investigation can be confusing and scary. This session will help you prevent complaints, explain the investigation process, and offer recommendations to prevent a future complaint. ONLINE

Foster Parent Training: Co-Dependency
(counts for CARI Series Credit)

Saturday, 11/6, 9am-12pm; RSVP LINK https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItfuupqTIpHNa2zuHhoJapahZn4OMTVx--

Students will explore the meaning of co- dependency. Identify symptoms of co- dependent behaviors and will use self- reflection to examine how co-dependent people behave. Compassion fatigue theory will be reviewed to support student learning. Pre/Post test included. Focus on young children ages 0-5. ONLINE

The holiday season can be stressful! Join us for a parent session on AVOIDING HOLIDAY STRESS

Thursday, 11/4; 6-8pm; RSVP LINK https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrcuGhrjoqGdBAftoj1_HLJW06pqfi_W-T

Between holiday gifts, family interaction, and interruptions to our daily routines, the holiday season can be stressful. Children who have experienced trauma or have strained relationships with their family can become overwhelmed. This season can be equally overwhelming for parents and caregivers. This training will teach practical tools to prevent and minimize holiday stress, both for you and for your children. ONLINE

COMING SOON! RSVP TODAY!
Turning Dreams into Degrees: Course 2 focusing on grades 11-12: Wednesday, 11/3; 5-8pm; RSVP here
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMudOytrT8vHtKbyM5w3k1moPxEiwBBevYX

“Turning Dreams into Degrees” includes two age-specific courses that can be used give resource families and staff at Short Term Residential Treatment Programs (STRTPs) the tools they need to prepare youth for college. The first course provides information about how to best support youth in grades 6-10 and the second focuses on youth in grades 11-12.

This 3-part series is based on the Love and Logic Series. In this series, parents will learn about how trauma affects the brain and how disruptive behaviors can be children's attempts at self-preservation and personal protection. While you are not required to attend the full series, doing so will impact your understanding of trauma and how to parent your child from a place of understanding and love. ONLINE

Part 1: Monday, 10/25 ; 6:00-8:30pm https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtdOysrTsqEtD3m_X_XZEcirft8_d1MsqL

Part 2: Monday, 11/8 ; 6:00-8:30pm https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqce-spz8uG9QZ88ImXoUXgMnO3JSte2NI

Part 3: Monday, 11/15 ; 6:00-8:30pm https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvdeCtqT4vG9JATq7F2X9S1RIAHklA4_-N

Mixed Kids with Mixed Feelings: Talking about Race in Times of Injustice with Amy Saucier
Wednesday, 10/20; 6-8pm
Learn strategies to support healthy development of children of mixed cultural backgrounds. ONLINE
RSVP HERE: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/.../tJAvdemvrzorE9OFJft4vJv0OQa...

Turning Dreams into Degrees (two classes based on your child's grade)
Course 1 focusing on grades 6-10: Wednesday, 10/13; 5-8pm; RSVP here https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rce-tpzwvGNyzBP-78M9N8IYX_3XvSfw-

Course 2 focusing on grades 11-12: Wednesday, 11/3; 5-8pm; RSVP here https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMudOytrT8vHtKbyM5w3k1moPxEiwBBevYX

“Turning Dreams into Degrees” includes two age-specific courses that can be used give resource families and staff at Short Term Residential Treatment Programs (STRTPs) the tools they need to prepare youth for college. The first course provides information about how to best support youth in grades 6-10 and the second focuses on youth in grades 11-12. ONLINE

“Turning Dreams into Degrees” includes two age-specific courses that can be used give resource families and staff at Short Term Residential Treatment Programs (STRTPs) the tools they need to prepare youth for college. The first course provides information about how to best support youth in grades 6-10 and the second focuses on youth in grades 11-12. ONLINE

Personal Rights of Youth in Your Care

Tuesday, 10/26; 6-9pm

Did you know that the children in your care have the right to communicate with their families and to use their cell phones whenever they want? If they are no allowed to do so, they may file a complaint against you. In this session, you will learn about personal rights that you may not have even considered, and how to keep from violating these rights. ONLINE

RSVP HERE: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIude-srDspHtZWkrNPNu0GnuZ5wIT1u_ca

Mixed Kids with Mixed Feelings: Talking about Race in Times of Injustice with Amy Saucier

Wednesday, 10/20; 6-8pm

Learn strategies to support healthy development of children of mixed cultural backgrounds. ONLINE

RSVP HERE: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvdemvrzorE9OFJft4vJv0OQaLo_8EnnZb

Expectations & Milestones Parent Training
(counts for CARI Series Credit and for required foster/resource parent annual hours)
Saturday, 10/2; 1-4pm (RSVP by 9/27)
Developmental nurturance, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth areas will be examined. Students will learn about the impact of trauma and infant-child development. Constructive play and child development theory will be discussed. ONLINE
RSVP HERE: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/.../tJwrceqgpj8uHNfI650fGdAgC...

Infant Stimulation Training
Our next training class that counts annual training hours (and CARI credit) is Infant Stimulation on Saturday, 10/2; 9am-12pm; (RSVP by 9/27)
Supportive techniques and child development strategies will be examined to help parents understand the importance of infant stimulation. Baby massage, color and face and touch exploration along with music and sound enhancements will be included. ONLINE. RSVP HERE: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqd--upz8rG9yhfydhKVZf-X_hpfo9T3o5

Tomorrow, (Saturday, 9/18), the second and third classes of our CARI series will take place from 9am-12pm and 1-4pm.

LOSS & GRIEF
Saturday, 9/18; 9am-12pm; Investigation of Loss and Grief experiences of children and adults who are living with the effects of trauma and separation from birth families will be explored. Students will develop an understanding of behavior triggers. Discussion will include analysis of the loss and grief stages. RSVP here for Loss & Grief https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqfu-hqTotGNzduepz3V7vLLfgRTRGWseN

WELCOMING THE CHILD & SELF-CARE
Saturday, 9/18; 1-4pm
Welcoming the Child: Discussion of strategies and tools for welcoming the child into your care while tending to the needs of existing children already in the home.
Self-Care: Providing care for little ones is difficult. How are you taking care of yourself? This interactive session will teach self-care strategies for caregivers to help them remain healthy, balanced, and energized.
RSVP here for Welcoming the Child & Self-Care: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUud--qpzssHdLw-YrnWerJWdty1mUay8O4

Our Fall 2021 CARI Series begins tonight! Tonight's trainings will be an introduction to the series and an overview of resources available to support you as caregivers. We will also provide training on how to maintain and organize the many documents of the children in your care.

Today from 6-9pm
Sign up at: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsdOmurDItEtC8AzeA6KmWzZkqIN0_qKt_

Welcome and Resources Session: This first session will be an introduction to CARI. Participants will receive an overview of the series, goals, and rewards for participation. Participants will also hear from key resources and supports for caregivers.
Maintaining Documents Session: Children in care have extensive files with important medical, educational, and case-related documents. Learn to organize and maintain documents for easy access and coordinated care.

You may sign up for future sessions here: https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/social-sciences/fkce/index.php

We are looking forward to having our Alameda County foster and resource parents join us for our Fall 2021 workshops. We will host sessions on: ACES, Bullying, Resilience, Starting School Strong, We will also host the full CARI series. Keep an eye on our page and website as we share our upcoming sessions.

Are you a California caregiver for a youth currently or formerly in foster care and need some additional support? The Family Urgent Response System (FURS) can help. FURS is always available to provide immediate trauma-informed support when it is needed the most! Check out cal-furs.org for more information.

(Update: training date rescheduled to June 12, 2021) This training explores how to strengthen family relationships through understanding four dimensions: (1) Physical; (2) Emotional, (3) Mental; and, (4) Spiritual that influence behaviors in children and adults.
Specifically, for Resource Parents! This workshop was designed to support healthy familial relationships. Meets continuing education requirements for foster care education

June 12, 2021 from 9am-4pm. RSVP here:
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArcumrqjsoEtUtQsxpwrw91EALJfu8qTrN

You may also RSVP on our website at:
https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/social-sciences/fkce/index.php

Join us for our class on "Looking Beyond Behavior: Gaining a Trauma-Based Understanding to Address Everyday Behavior" on Tuesday, May 11th from 6-8pm
This training will provide a strengths-based approach to identifying, exploring, and understanding the behaviors of children in our care. Trainer and participants will explore and develop strategies to address and manage challenging behaviors to increase family stability. As trauma and loss have become normal experiences in the lives of children in care, it is important for those caring for them to understand how to look beyond everyday behaviors and begin to understand how those behaviors are rooted in trauma.

Visit our website to Register: https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/social-sciences/fkce/index.php

Join us for our class on STOP ARGUING! In this session, Caregivers of youth in foster care will learn strategies to prevent and end arguments to support a healthy home environment. Join us on May 19th at 6pm to learn more! The fabulous Dr. Judy Osterhage will be teaching this class.
Resource parents of foster youth should visit our website to register:
https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/social-sciences/fkce/index.php

Last night, Dr. Judy Osterhage of Parenting Matters Consulting did a great training for us on teens, their development, and ways to communicate to build stronger parenting relationships with them. Her videos were great and we all gained new insight! Join us for STOP ARGUING! the 4th class in her 4-part Teen Series https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/social-sciences/fkce/index.php

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Join us for our next class on TEENS! Not quite children and not quite adults, teens come with their own developmental strengths and challenges. Join us on May 4th at 6pm to learn more! The fabulous Dr. Judy Osterhage will be teaching this class.

Resource parents of foster youth should visit our website to register: https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/social-sciences/fkce/index.php

Many thanks to those of you who were able to attend this session. Dr. Judy Osterhage was excellent and one of our feedback forms even said "It was amazing training. I am grateful for the invitation."

Our next session is on "TEENS" on May 4th from 6-8pm
Visit our website to register: https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/social-sciences/fkce/index.php

The first workshop in our Teen Series is coming soon! We'll see you on Weds., 4/21 for "Choices and Decision Making" with Dr. Judy Osterhage.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 6-8pm. Register at https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsdeqhpjgiGNGot4MoKcQerNGa58JElZ3N

This training explores how to strengthen family relationships through understanding four dimensions: (1) Physical; (2) Emotional, (3) Mental; and, (4) Spiritual that influence behaviors in children and adults.
Specifically, for Resource Parents! This workshop was designed to support healthy familial relationships. Meets continuing education requirements for foster care education

May 15, 2021 from 9am-4pm. RSVP here:
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArcumrqjsoEtUtQsxpwrw91EALJfu8qTrN

You may also RSVP on our website at:
https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/social-sciences/fkce/index.php

Join this session on Commercially Sexually Exploited Children. This session is now a required topic for resource parents of foster children.

You may click here to RSVP:
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrd-mtqD4pG9V4bt6FQor_eimuZwsXiXMm

You may also resister on our website at:
https://www.chabotcollege.edu/.../social.../fkce/index.php

Starts 4/21! Join this 4-part Teen Series of workshops for resource parents of youth in foster care.
https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/social-sciences/fkce/index.php to RSVP

**Session 1, will explore ways to support teens in their decision making processes and to help them make good decisions.
**Session 2 will discuss lying, cheating, and stealing; how to understand, and how to prevent this behavior.
**Session 3 will discuss the development and communication of teens.
**Session 4 will review strategies to prevent and end arguments.

Each session requires separate RSVP. See https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/social-sciences/fkce/index.php to RSVP

This 2-part series is open for approved resource parents of foster children in Alameda County.

#1: Looking Beyond Behavior: Gaining a trauma based understanding to address everyday behavior.
Tues., May 11, 2021 from 6-8pm RSVP HERE https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvc-CgrDouGNTCucov9UOGYNowPb8S17Ue

#2: The Impact of Fostering, Adopting, and Kinship Care on Birth Children
Tues., May 18, 2021 from 6-8pm RSVP HERE https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElfuuupjMiHtyv0Qy1Luh7bjPEZmlqniK6

You may also RSVP on our website at https://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/social-sciences/fkce/index.php

For more information, or to request accommodations, please contact us at [email protected]