Fkce Newsletter 2012 Issue 1

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January – June 2012 A program of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s office The more we know, the more they grow All classes are FREE Training Events The Price of Denying Your Child’s Drug/Alcohol Use........................................... 3 Money Talk....................................................... 4 Attachment Series........................................... 5 Common Sense Parenting Series..................... 5 Care, Respect & Love....................................... 6 From Foster Familes to Future Families.......... 7 PRIDE Workshops............................................. 8 Adoption Series................................................ 9 CPR/First Aid.................................................. 18 Monthly Workshops & Support Groups Anaheim......................................................... 10 Buena Park..................................................... 11 Support Groups.............................................. 12 Garden Grove................................................. 12 Irvine............................................................... 13 Lake Forest..................................................... 13 Santa Ana....................................................... 14 Yorba Linda.................................................... 15 Español........................................................... 15 Map................................................................. 19 1 Director 2012 Foster & Nicole KinshipLoftus, Care Education [email protected] • (949) 582-4884 Welcome A s we embark on a new year, we reflect on 2011 and make fresh resolutions for 2012. On behalf of the Foster and Kinship Care Education Program (FKCE) I would like to wish you a wonderful year full of health, happiness, and love. Our resolution remains to continue supporting you with the resource information and educational training needed to help you with your families. We strive to add new topics each semester while maintaining essential and mandatory workshops for new and continuing resource families. If you have a request for a specific topic or suggested training, please contact us via our new email address: [email protected]; we would love to hear from you. There is still a great need for additional loving foster homes to guide our older youth in becoming independent and thriving adults. Effective January 1, 2012, Assembly Bill 12 (AB12) will be implemented to assist foster youth 18-21 years of age to successfully transition into adulthood. In that effort, FKCE is providing training focused on a variety of issues related to emancipation and adulthood. On February 6th, the third workshop in the My Guidance, Their Success series will focus on “Money Talk,” and the popular From Foster Families to Future Families will be presented on March 3rd and 10th. Additionally, several monthly workshop topics emphasize independent living skills and resources. Remember it is never too early to start preparing your kids for their future! OC SSA Children and Family Services Adoptions Division reformatted the required Adoption Series for all prospective adoptive (resource) families to better serve their needs. Six series will now be offered, to include Saturdays, and classes in Spanish. We are pleased to offer Common Sense Parenting and Putting PRIDE into Practice specialized trainings, plus a Spanish i m p o r t a n t Love and Logic series. Training opportunities will be offered to South County parents in March and May at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest (see back cover). Disaster and Safety Preparedness is the first on the list of expert guest-speaker presentations every month at Olive Crest. It should be first on your list as well — with the electrical blackout experienced last September in South County, we learned just how unprepared we were for even a minor emergency! Please consider attending the other valuable workshops in the remaining months: Beyond Consequences: The Basics; How to Meet a Child’s Emotional Needs During Transitions and Adjustments; Understanding Children’s Sexual Behavior — What’s Healthy and When Should You Be Concerned?; and Discipline, Boundaries, and Limit Setting. Lastly, I would like to encourage all of you to attend our annual event at the Aliso Viejo Conference Center on Thursday, January 26th. This training features celebrity Lauri Burns, former foster youth, author, and founder of The Teen Project; along with, Alcohol & Drug Education & Prevention Team (ADEPT) County of Orange Health Care Agency. The workshop entitled, The Price of Denying Your Child’s Drug/Alcohol Use Could Cost Them Their Lives, contains vital information for parents that will keep them apprised of trends so that they may prevent their kids from using drugs and alcohol. Lunch will be provided and, as always, training is free. Let’s make 2012 a great year for all of our families and friends! Sincerely, Nicole Loftus, Director Foster and Kinship Care Education Program Saddleback College c o n t a c t s FKCE Program Director...............................Nicole Loftus...........(949) 582-4217.............. [email protected] FKCE Program Support...............................Lilia Peterson..........(949) 582-4884 ............. [email protected] Foster Care/Adoptions...............................Information Line.....1 (888) 871-5437........... [email protected] Foster and Kinship Care Liaison................Joanna Hussey........(714) 704-8255.............. [email protected] Post Adoption Information........................Social Worker..........(714) 704-8000.............. Ask for Adoptions Officer of the Day Foster Care Licensing..................................Social Worker..........(714) 704-8000.............. Ask for Foster Care Officer of the Day Olive Crest Relative Caregiver Program ...Helen Lindsey.........(714) 543-5437 x1211... [email protected] Special Medical Contacts............................Pamela Wilson........(714) 704-8533.............. [email protected] Dept. of Ed. Foster Youth Services............Betsy DeGarmoe....(714) 835-4909.............. [email protected] Foster Care Auxiliary..................................Kathy Harvey..........(714) 778-3383.............. www.FosterCareAux.com Child Care Resources and Respite.............Spring Wilson ........(714) 245-0045.............. [email protected] Baby Gear Loaner Program........................Kathy Harvey .........(714) 778-3383.............. www.FosterCareAux.com Independent Living Program.....................Irene Briggs ............(714) 940-3965.............. [email protected] Orangewood Children’s Foundation..........................................(714) 619-0200.............. [email protected] Library Cards for Foster Children...................................................................................... www.ocpl.org OCKids (neurodevelopment assessments).....................................(714) 939-6118 CalOPTIMA ...................................................................................(714) 246-8500 Help Me Grow (Resource Connections).....................................1 (866) 476-9025 24-Hour Child Abuse Reporting Hotline....................................1 (800) 207-4464 YMCA Community Services........................................................(714) 508-7638 2 Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012 The Price of Denying Your Child’s Drug/Alcohol Use Could Cost Them Their Lives T here should not be anything more valuable to us than our children’s lives. Knowing that, why are there growing numbers of youth experimenting and abusing drugs? The danger is real and everlasting: permanent brain damage or overdose. So why are parents in denial of their child’s drug use? Sometimes it isn’t denial, but the simple truth that parents are oblivious as to the extent their sons and daughters are exposed to and/or using drugs and alcohol until it’s too late. Orange County is associated with affluence and with that comes easy access to pricey designer drugs that are the rage. It is important that adults understand current drug trends seen among youth in Orange County, including prescription, over-the-counter, and synthetic drug abuse. The variety, quantity, and potency of drugs so easily attainable today is alarming. Therefore, as parents and leaders it is important to stay on top of trends that motivate our youth toward dangerous activities and learn strategies one can take to prevent drug abuse. Jan ua ry 26, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Aliso Viejo Conference Center 31 Santa Barbara Dr. • Aliso Viejo 92656 Check-in 9:30-10:00 a.m. • Light lunch included Register by Monday, January 23rd (949) 582-4884 or [email protected] www.saddleback.edu/fkce Foster & Kinship Care Education Presented by: Alcohol & Drug Education & Prevention Team (ADEPT) County of Orange Health Care Agency Orange County Health Care Agency and Rx for Prevention is dedicated to developing a happy and healthy Orange County by reducing the risk factors that contribute to the abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and alcohol in the home, community, and school environments. The goal of Rx for Prevention is to provide training, and technical assistance, as well as engage community members and leaders to apply alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention strategies throughout Orange County. Lauri Burns, Founder, The Teen Project, Inc. Lauri Burns is an author, executive at a Fortune 100 company, inspirational speaker, foster parent, founder of The Teen Project, and a guiding force for foster youth everywhere. Lauri grew up in the juvenile dependency system and spent her teenage years in group homes and juvenile hall. At the age of 23, faced with her own death, she was given a second chance. Since that time she has committed her life to reaching other youth in need. When not at work, Lauri is traveling around the country sharing her story of hardship and inspiration. In recent months, Lauri’s story has been showcased on CNN, “Leaders With Heart” Headline News, Oprah.com, CBS Someone You Need to Know, KOCE, KISS FM, The Los Angeles Business Journal, The Los Angeles Jewish Journal, Trinity Broadcast Network and more. Given the magnitude of people she had reached, Lauri began to consider the people she would touch if she documented her experience as an abused child, her tragic downfall, and her miraculous path to a life beyond imagination. In her book, Punished for Purpose, Lauri shares her path in therapy and the 13 angels/teachers that lead her out of hell. Punished for Purpose is available on Amazon.com. Lauri donates 75% of her book proceeds to The Teen Project to provide resources for homeless youth. 3 My Guidance, Their Success: Money Talk A workshop for youth and their foster parents/caregivers/mentors/CASAs Monday, February 6, 2012 • 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Orangewood Children’s Foundation Conference Room 1575 E. 17th St. • Santa Ana 92705 Presented by: Irene Briggs, MS, MFT Senior Social Services Supervisor Transitional Planning Program Linda Levshin, MA, MFT Program Director, Orangewood Children’s Foundation Guest Panel • Register by Thursday, February 2nd • Register at (949) 582-4884 or [email protected] • Light dinner included • Raffle for youth 4 L et’s face reality: Some foster youth have been in the “system” so long they do not know how to succeed financially upon emancipation. Education notwithstanding, when foster youth end up evicted or homeless, it’s not because they weren’t taught to clean house or do laundry, rather they were not taught the importance of prioritizing wage earnings and budgeting as key to a decent or better-than-average standard of living. Foster youth may not comprehend the value of sound money management, partly because so much has been done “for” them and not enough “by” the foster youth themselves. We are responsible for preparing our kids for adulthood but when was the last time you had a heart-to-heart on what is a better option--leasing or buying car; the downside of variable interest loans, or prepayment penalties? Ridiculous? If not taught by you, then by whom? When? Through no fault of their own, some foster youth were not even taught the most basic skills of fiscal responsibility and have no clue of what it will cost to support themselves. What is the incentive to work when there’s no incentive to earn what is taken for granted: food, shelter, clothing, and transportation? It is sad that foster youth can emancipate when adults have neglected to discuss, let alone teach, fundamental and not-so-ridiculous survival skills such as: building a personal budget; not exceeding a grocery budget; comparison shopping; balancing a checkbook; bank rates and service charges; finance rates and prepayment penalties; or the importance of establishing sound credit. They will be tempted to make purchases they don’t even know they cannot afford and take on debilitating debt. The lifelong consequences of a good credit rating can never be underestimated — nor its potential to affect livelihood. Young adults will earn that rating all by themselves and live with the consequences — good and bad. Your foster youth will emancipate, but have you given them the skills and know-how to succeed financially upon emancipation? Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012 Common Sense Parenting Series Please plan to attend all 3 sessions Instructed by: Brian Satterfield, Training Coordinator Orangewood Children & Family Center T his series trains foster parents and caregivers on how to deal with children who have varying degrees of social skills deficits. Children who have been abused, neglected, or have experienced an unstable home life often develop maladaptive behaviors that lead to truancy, drug addiction, and failure in many of their relationships. These children need help and a strategy to get them back on track. Caregivers can be facilitators for positive change. March 6, March 13, & March 20 Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Parents will be able to: • Identify a child’s social skills strengths and weaknesses and teach to them in a purposeful and time-proven method. • Implement techniques to improve a child’s overall behavior and provide greater opportunities for successful outcomes through social skills training. Allow time to obtain free parking pass Orangewood Children & Family Center 401 The City Drive • Orange 92868 Register at (949) 582-4884 or [email protected] ATTACHMENT SERIES Instructed by: Sharon Landis, MSW & Margi McNelly, MFT M ost children in foster care have experienced disruptions in attachment formation due to child abuse, neglect and/or multiple placements. Traditional parenting, which relies upon strong bonds of attachment, does not work well for them. Join us to understand life viewed through the eyes of a foster child and come learn how you can alter your parenting techniques to accommodate their unique life experiences and current needs. CS DE : LU C • IN ••• • • • g TOPI • • • ntin e • r • a • • • ment P • • • • • g • ch in Atta • • • • • -Parent e • • • • ental R • • • • • m ••• ing elop Dev • • • • • • c Parent ti • •• apeu • • • of the r • e • h T •• one • • • renting isrospective • • s p a • milie s for e nt P e) fa u r se chm Atta uired co (resourc q e re optiv ad www.saddleback.edu/fkce February 4 & February 11 April 7 & 14 744 N. Eckhoff St. Annex Auditorium June 2 & 9 800 N. Eckhoff St. • # 1304 Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OC SSA Children & Family Services Orange 92868 Register at (714) 704-8919 or [email protected] 5 PUTTING PRI D E INTO PR A C TI C E PRO J E C T CARE, RESPECT & LOVE What foster parents, social workers & caregivers need to know in order to treat lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth with the care, respect, and love that every child deserves Instructed by: Rob Woronoff, MS, Director Putting Pride into Practice Project P utting Pride into Practice Project is a grant funded program created to implement Assembly Bill 458 (AB458), the Foster Care Non-Discrimination Act. This law became effective January 1, 2004 and prohibits discrimination in the California foster care system on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, or HIV status. The law mandates initial and ongoing training for all group home administrators, foster parents, and department licensing personnel. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in care often experience rejection and hostility by caregivers which usually results in feelings of low self-worth, substance abuse, high-risk behaviors, and self-harm. Even if foster parents desire to be supportive of LGBTQ youth, many lack the skills necessary to discuss sexual and gender identity, leaving the subject unaddressed under a code of don’t ask, don’t tell. Like all children, LGBTQ youth look to those who are charged with their care for guidance, acceptance, and love in order to lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. This workshop will offer social workers, foster parents, and other caregivers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the issues facing LGBTQ foster youth, plus the necessary skills to treat them with the care, respect, and love that all children deserve. TOPICS INCLUDE: • Introduction of LGBTQ issues • Definition of terms • Feelings of attraction • Development of gender identity • Impact of silence • Case studies • Overview of existing initiatives and resources www.saddleback.edu/fkce Thursday, April 19 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. OC SSA Children & Family Services 744 N. Eckhoff St. Annex Auditorium Orange 92868 Register at (949) 582-4884 or [email protected] 6 From Foster Families to Future Families Saturdays: March 3 & 10 • 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. • Training for youth (13-21 years) together with a foster parent/ mentor/ caregiver/ CASA • Preference for youth not yet pregnant or parenting • Register at (949) 582-4484 or [email protected] • Free parking pass Saddleback College 28000 Marguerite Pkwy. • Mission Viejo 92692 Instructed by: Maria Barragan, MSW Education for Successful Parenting F oster youth have extraordinarily high rates of teen pregnancy and, often unprepared for parenting, are at risk of losing their children back into the system. As caregivers, we are in a key position to sensitively prepare our teens for future parenting by helping them understand the responsibilities and importance of waiting until adulthood. Come with your teen to this interactive, multi-modality workshop series for information, skill-building, and new avenues for communication. Providing an in-depth understanding of children’s needs, this workshop enables teens to make healthier choices and create a stronger foundation for their future family. Adult attendees will assist teens in completing their “Life-Plan for Parenting.” Session 1 – March 3 “My foster youth could not stop talking about how great the class was and that it really opened her eyes.” — Cindy N., CASA A) The Dream of Family: Prioritizing life goals. Defining the importance and purpose of parenting. Identifying pathways to attain personal goals. B) Family Formation: The vital role of fathers. Understanding the perils of teen pregnancy. Legal issues related to unplanned pregnancy (paternity testing, child support, custody, and visitation). Preconception health (substance abuse, smoking, obesity/nutrition, stress) and the effects on children’s health. Safe surrender laws. Session 2 – March 10 C) Meeting Children’s Needs: Providing for a family (budgeting money, planning time). Protecting a child (home safety and preventing child abuse). Shaken baby syndrome. Nurturing a child’s growth and potential (understanding basic child development). Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. D) Family Management: Managing children’s behavior without hitting or yelling. Developing assets for managing future family life. Identifying external resources to strengthen parenting capacities. • Each teen will earn a Certificate of Completion after attending both sessions • Each caregiver will receive 8 hours training credit for attending both sessions www.saddleback.edu/fkce 7 ”I’m considering fostering or adopting a child… where do I begin?” O nce prospective parents have attended an orientation meeting, the next step in the licensing process is to complete the six-part PRIDE class series (Parent Resources for Information, Development, and Education). P.R.I.D.E. SCHEDULE PARENT RESOURCES FOR INFORMATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION LAGUNA HILLS Children & Family Services DAY TIME Tuesday Tuesday Saturday 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. START DATE END DATE January 31 April 10 June 2 March 6 May 15 June 16 ORANGE Children & Family Services START DATE END DATE January 18 March 28 May 15 February 29 May 9 June 19 DAY TIME Wednesday Wednesday Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. ESPAÑOL Children & Family Services Comienza termina Enero 24 Marzo 27 Mayo 12 Febrero 28 Mayo 1 Junio 23 dia horario Martes Martes Sabado 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Yorba Linda START DATE END DATE January 10 February 14 Calvary Chapel DAY TIME Tuesday 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. To register for P.R.I.D.E. classes, contact Lorena Rodriguez at (888) 871-KIDS [5437] 8 Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012 ADOPTION SERIES Class 1: Adopting Through Orange County OC SSA Children & Family Services 800 N. Eckhoff • Room 1304 • Orange 92868 • To register, you must have completed the P.R.I.D.E. series through Orange County Social Services Agency. • Adoption Series is a required course for prospective adoptive (resource) families. • Adoption classes are not open-ended and must be taken in sequential order. • Register at (714) 704-8919 or [email protected] Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. CLASS 1 CLASS 2 January 12 January 26 March 8 March 22 May 10 May 24 CLASS 3 CLASS 4 February 9 February 23 April 12 April 26 June 14 June 21 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CLASSES 1 & 2 CLASSES 3 & 4 March 3 March 10 Aprill 28 May 5 www.saddleback.edu/fkce Identify your personal motivation to adopt and understand how this factor can impact the success of an adoptive placement in your home. Explore your expectations of an adopted child and the adoption process. Understand what it means to adopt through the Orange County Social Services Agency, aspects of the dependency system, and the need for resource families. Discussion will include an in-depth look at the adoption home-study process. Evaluate if Orange County Adoptions is the best fit for your family and your adoption journey. Class 2: Our Children This class will follow the journey of a child’s life from the period prior to removal from the home, through the dependency system, and through the turmoil of multiple placements. Explore the common feelings, behaviors, and experiences that the child encounters prior to placement in a concurrent planning home. Identify the correlation between children’s trauma and loss of birth family connections and how these affect their behaviors. Class 3: Our Children and Concurrent Planning Placement This class will explore the practice of matching and placing a child with an available resource family for the purposes of adoption. Develop a greater understanding of the characteristics of children waiting for adoptive homes. Cultural, racial, and trans-racial adoption issues will be discussed. Class 4: Successful Adoptive Placements What makes a positive transition into a prospective adoptive home? Re-evaluate how your personal feelings and expectations impact these transitions and placement. Explore possible feelings and behaviors after the child is placed and how your adjustment to the placement may affect the child. Identify your ability and willingness to adapt to the new family dynamic. Discuss factors that lead to stress and disruptions in the adoption journey. Learn about the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to support a stable and successful adoptive placement and begin to understand adoption as a lifelong process. Adoption applications will be distributed at the end of this class. 9 Anaheim Foster Care Auxiliary of Orange County 333 S. Brookhurst St. • Anaheim 92804 Western Youth Services 505 N. Euclid St., Suite 300 • Anaheim 92801 Site Coordinator: Kathy Harvey Meetings: 2nd Monday each month 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. To register call (714) 778-3383 or email [email protected] ite Coordinators: Gabriela Alvarado & Steven Sproule S Meetings: 2nd Tuesday each month 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bilingual Foster parents will learn how to provide a safe home for kids and receive the tools and knowledge for dealing with the child’s behaviors — both positive and negative. Discussion will focus on teaching skills, building relationships, and empowering kids through teaching them self-discipline and self-control. The last session will focus on a free recordkeeping system for foster parents. January 9 Introduction to Practical Tools for Foster Parents; Making a Difference for America’s Children February 13 The Professional Foster Parent; Building Relationships; Creating Safe Environments; and Working With Birth Families March 12 The ABC’s of Behavior; Rewarding Good Behavior; and Giving Negative Consequences April 9 Preventing Problems Before They Occur; Effective Praise; and Correcting Misbehavior May 14 Transitions; and Teaching Self-Control June 11 Make Recordkeeping Easy! A Caregiver Information System* An innovative and easy-to-use program specifically designed for foster families and relative caregivers. Keep all children’s information in your home on one simple program. Eliminate the paper shuffling and have immediate access to your child’s information. You may bring your own laptop. *One free software program per Orange County Social Services Foster, Adoptive, or Kinship Family household. All classes are FREE. Class credit hours apply toward county and state licensing requirements. For translation services, or if hearing impaired, register at least one week prior to class to advise us of your particular needs. 10 Lili Perez-Stroud Lili is a graduate of CSU Fullerton and assisted with the coordination of the FKCE and ILP programs at Cypress College. She was a kinship caregiver for 4 years and experienced in raising teenagers. Lili brings a wealth of information and knowledge to the series. January 10 • Lying and Stealing Why do youth steal and lie? Is it to fill a void in their life or a need for immediate gratification? Learn the most effective ways to address your child’s lying and stealing behavior. We will discuss why children lie and steal, the motivating factors, and how parents can effectively address the behavior to effect positive changes. February 14 • Conflict Resolution The pressure on youth is enormous and, as a result, they struggle to express emotions of anger and frustration in an appropriate manner. Come learn conflict resolution techniques that really help. Parents will be better equipped to teach their children the ability and skill needed to effectively handle and resolve conflict. March 13 • Homework Battles Foster parents frequently find themselves in the role of “bad guy” in their attempt to get their kids to finish homework. It is important to understand why teachers assign homework and how it really benefits your child. This workshop addresses how parents can maintain authority (and sanity), and constructively assist and encourage children to complete their assignments. Learn how to actually make homework fun without adding to family stress. April 10 • Building Self-Esteem & Character in Your Child Experts agree that building a child’s self-esteem cements the foundation for a healthy personality that lasts a lifetime. Lack of self-esteem lies at the heart of many serious problems experienced by young people today, including: low academic achievement, juvenile delinquency, drug addiction, teenage pregnancy, eating disorders, depression, and suicide. In this class, parents will be able to identify issues affecting a child’s self-esteem and learn effective methods to help boost it. May 8 • Getting Along With Others The good news is that skills for social competence are learned behaviors, and the best place to learn them is in the home. This workshop has dozens of simple techniques and activities to help kids get along. Learn about friendship-making problems, social etiquette, social confidence, and responding to meanness, bullying, and teasing. Parents will be able to teach their children the coping skills needed to get along with others in a variety of social situations. June 12 • Managing Loss and Coping With Grief Dealing with loss and grief is a process which includes acknowledgement, depression, experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, and loneliness. It is important to respect and understand someone who is in bereavement. Learn the coping skills needed to live through the stages of loss and grief. The goal is to attain a positive resolution to grief.  Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012 Buena Park Walter D. Ehlers Community Recreation Center 8150 Knott Ave. • Buena Park 90620 Site Coordinator: Meetings: Mark Sauceda 1st Tuesday each month 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Einstein Room Kelly Grimes Kelly has been involved in the FKCE programs for over 11 years. She was a kinship caregiver for 14 years and was the coordinator of the FKCE and ILP programs at Cypress College. She has a Master’s Degree and has been trained in the P.R.I.D.E., Traditions of Caring, and Off-Road Parenting series. Currently, she is on the Guardian Scholars Advisory Committee. January 3 • How to Talk to Your Children About Anything The goal of this workshop is to offer practical, concrete tips and techniques for talking easily and openly about some very tough issues with young children aged 8 to 12 years old. This includes the topics of sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, drugs, and alcohol. We live in an increasingly complex world that challenges us every day with a wide range of disturbing issues that are difficult for children to understand and adults to explain. February 7 • Freedom Will your teenager have the know-how to be successful upon emancipation? The goal of is workshop is for foster parents and relative/kinship caregivers to prepare youth with the necessary skills and abilities to survive independence and succeed in life. Participants will learn to identify and set reasonable expectations; determine if their foster youth is ready for independent living; and teach youth to reconsider unrealistic appraisals of their readiness. March 6 • Why Do Children Lie and Steal? Lying and stealing is a concern, but we are more troubled with the child who, for no apparent reason, is a compulsive liar. Parents who are subjected to chronic lying become suspicious and distrustful of their children and, conversely, those children become more unruly and dishonest. Once the cycle of lying and distrust is in full swing it is difficult to find a single method for ending the vicious cycle. Parents will learn how to initiate the process of thinking things through in order to discover why a child lies, find a solution to the problem, or when to obtain the help necessary to stop the behavior. April 3 • Teaching Children How to Avoid Sexual Predators Child sexual abuse is far more common than most of us want to believe. Sadly, these child victims suffer most often at the hands of family members. No socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious, or gender group is immune — it can happen to any child. Discussion will focus on recognizing the actions of the abuser and the symptoms of the abused so that we can protect our children. May 1 • Create Great Rituals for Holidays, or Any Day! Life is not “how it used to be.” We need to invent new traditions for today’s families and lifestyles. Learn great tips for helping families cherish those special moments and celebrate milestones. Learn techniques to heal the wounds of trauma and loss and strengthen that spirit of identity within a family. June 5 • Practical Life Skills for Your Teen The middle-school years are tough for adolescents — everything is changing — friends, minds, bodies, and emotions. Early adolescence is a time of stress for the whole family. Young people need help in understanding themselves and the world around them. Teenagers need assistance in learning how to adapt to changes within themselves. Save the Date MAY 5, 2012 15th Annual Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Parent Conference www.saddleback.edu/fkce 11 Garden Grove Magnolia Park Family Resource Center 11402 Magnolia St. • Garden Grove 92841 Site Coordinator: Claudia Valdivia-Alvarez Meetings: 1st Wednesday each month 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Kelly Grimes Kelly has been involved in the FKCE programs for over 11 years. She was a kinship caregiver for 14 years and was the coordinator of the FKCE and ILP programs at Cypress College. She has a Master’s Degree and has been trained in the P.R.I.D.E., Traditions of Caring, and Off-Road Parenting series. Currently, she is on the Guardian Scholars Advisory Committee. January 4 • Supporting Cultural Ties and Identity To effectively support cultural ties and identity, foster parents need to know that “culture” basically refers to commonalities that run through a group of people with a shared heritage. Your child probably believes that his/her culture (way of doing things) is the “right” one, and that others are a bit “funny.” As you look at other cultures with your child, aim for an appreciation of differences. Eventually, this will lead to an increased appreciation of the incredible variety of human attributes, flexible thinking, and less stereotyping and prejudice. Culturally diverse children may feel excluded during holidays or special events if they are in foster homes that do not share the same beliefs and traditions. February 1 • Living With the Sexually Abused Child Our goal is to teach foster parents and relative/kinship caregivers how to effectively manage and handle situations involving sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is the interaction of physical and non-physical (verbal abuse, exposure, or pornography) contact between a child and a person in a position of power wherein the child is used for sexual stimulation of the abuser or others. The word “power” plays a huge role in the how children are controlled. Although child sexual abuse is not limited to family members, we will refer primarily to family abuse, or incest, in this workshop. Children who have been sexually abused by a family member are commonly enveloped into a secret life. It is the most secretive abuse of all. March 7 • Discipline With a Parenting Plan Developing a parenting plan is like having a roadmap to follow as you assess your own strengths and weaknesses, and those of your children, for determining how best to teach and care for your kids. This method enables you to evaluate and draw from all your parenting skills to solve parent-child conflicts and help build positive relationships. A parenting plan also enables you to develop a positive step-by-step strategy for preventing and addressing various behavioral problems. April 4 • How to Speak the Language of Teenagers Contrary to what you may expect, research shows that parents, not peers, have the greatest impact on a teenager’s life. Today’s teens are much like those of yesterday: actively searching for their identity while trying to establish independence from their parents. It is a very challenging time for teens that is compounded by the physical and mental changes they undergo at that age. Adolescents need to be loved differently than pre-teens. Learn how to cope with this challenge in a practical guide on how to teach teenagers appropriate responsibility. Discover how to properly handle both parent and teenager — it is a tangible resource for stemming the tide of violence, immorality, and despair engulfing many teens today. May 2 • To Raise as Well as Protect Raising a child is probably the most gratifying job any of us will ever have — and one of the toughest. In large part, it is because times have changed. We live in an increasingly complex world that challenges us every day with a wide range of disturbing issues that are difficult for children to understand and for adults to explain. The goal of this workshop is to prepare foster parents and relative/kinship caregivers with the necessary information and skills to effectively communicate about disturbing issues. June 6 • Free or Inexpensive Summer Activities Good times don’t have to cost a lot of money. There are so many options for families to have fun that are free or inexpensive. It just doesn’t make sense to spend a fortune for entertainment when you are looking to save money everywhere else in your life. Books, music, and movies can all be had without breaking the bank. Support Groups CITY SUPPORT GROUP LEADER PHONE Fountain Valley Sallie Miller Huntington Beach Cynthia Bradbury/single parents Huntington Beach Rhonda Holden 12 (714) 848-2558 (714) 588-4316 (949) 582-4884 Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012 irvine lake forest Orange County Fire Authority 1 Fire Authority Rd. • Irvine 92602 South Orange County Family Resource Center 23832 Rockfield Blvd., Ste. 270 • Lake Forest 92630 Meetings: 3rd Wednesday each month 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Board Breakout Room Arnette Edwards Arnette has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services. She assisted with FKCE and ILP programs at Cypress College. Arnette was a kinship caregiver and has experience raising teenagers and working with teen mothers. January 18 • College 101 Help your teen attain a higher education. This workshop will review the process of applications, financial aid options, deadlines, etc. Did you know there are special opportunities available at community colleges exclusively for foster youth? Parents will be able to effectively assist their children with choosing a college that is suitable to their academic needs. February 15 • Dealing With Grief and Loss How to honor feelings when a person moves on will be the focus of this workshop. Parents will understand why and how multiple placements affect a child’s emotional health. How does one deal with depression, stress, anxiety, anger, bereavement, and loneliness when struggling with loss? Learn how to implement techniques to improve a child’s quality of life and achieve a positive resolution to grief. March 21 • Lying and Stealing Why do youth steal and lie? Is it to fill a void in their life or a need for immediate gratification? Learn the most effective ways to address your child’s lying and stealing behavior. We will discuss why children lie and steal, the motivating factors, and how parents can effectively address the behavior to effect positive changes. April 18 • Impact of Pain Discussion will focus on the short- and long-term effects that abuse and neglect have on a child’s development. Topics will include identification of child abuse, social and academic deficits, as well as the physical and emotional effects children experience. Before you can help a child in need, you must first be able to identify the signs of physical and emotional trauma. May 16 • Discipline vs. Punishment Discipline is a natural and logical consequence to a behavior, but do you really know the difference between discipline and punishment? A well-considered discipline plan could promote self-control, self-esteem, responsibility, and orderliness. Parents will learn effective methods of teaching children self-control without destroying a child’s self-esteem. June 20 • Lifetime Connections It is important to preserve family connections and maintain family continuity, whether you expect to foster your child long term, plan to adopt, or raise under a guardianship. By keeping your child “connected” you will improve their personal identity, boost self-esteem, and preserve their cultural identity. Your child needs to maintain a sense of family identity. www.saddleback.edu/fkce Site Coordinator: Cynthia Campos Meetings: 2nd Wednesday each month 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. • Free childcare available Jane Collier Jane Collier has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has worked in public child welfare for over 11 years. She has experience providing training to foster parents/relative caregivers, and previously coordinated a caregiver respite program. Jane has experience working in a variety of programs at Orange County Children and Family Services where she is employed. Most importantly she is the mother of three daughters and a grandmother of two. January 11 • Protecting Yourself From, and Coping With, Allegations This workshop will review ways to develop and maintain effective communication between caregivers, birth parents, and social workers. Also reviewed will be social service agency policies; suggestions for protecting yourself from allegations; coping with allegations; and how to complete an Unusual Incident Report (UIR). February 8 • The Impact of Child Abuse What constitutes as child abuse or neglect? Do you know what the most deadly form of abuse is, or how California compares to the rest of the nation on these issues? In this workshop you will not only learn the different forms of child abuse and neglect, but more importantly, the variety of ways they impact children’s lives. March 14 • The Importance of Permanency We keep hearing about the importance of “permanency” in the lives of foster children, but what does that mean and why is it so crucial? It is essential foster parents learn the life-long impact a lack of permanency has on their child but, more importantly, assisting their child achieve it. April 11 • Understanding the Child Welfare System Exactly how deplorable were the conditions experienced by children that Child Protective Services had to be established in the United States? Parents will understand the laws and mandates that govern the many facets of the child welfare system and learn why so many social workers are involved in a child’s care. May 9 • Keeping Infants and Toddlers Safe In this workshop, participants will learn what the leading cause of death is for infants and how culture actually impacts a child’s safety. Parents should know if their children’s toys are age-appropriate but, more importantly, if they are really safe. Discussion will explore the current causes of infant/toddler injuries and fatalities and what parents should do to prevent them. June 13 • Children from Methamphetamine Addicted Families This workshop will review the serious and rapidly growing problem of methamphetamine use, its impact on adult substance abusers, and children impacted by parental substance abuse. Through the use of video and discussion we will gain an understanding of the impact of methamphetamines on both the addict and the children living with them. 13 santa ana Olive Crest 2130 E. 4th St., Suite 200 • Santa Ana 92705 Site Coordinator: Helen Lindsey Meetings: 2nd Thursday each month 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. January 12 • Disaster and Safety Preparedness Ben Gonzales, Captain, Santa Ana Fire Department If a disaster should strike today, most of us are not prepared to take care of ourselves, let alone family members for an extended timeframe. Last September’s power outage created havoc for South County — without electricity, gas stations, stores, and restaurants could not service customers. It is sobering to know that even if you had the means, you could not have purchased the assistance you needed. Let’s not put our loved ones at risk, specifically infants, those physically or mentally challenged, or our infirm/elderly family members. Learn how to prepare for emergencies—beyond just stocking up on food and water! February 9 • Beyond Consequences: The Basics Yadira Renteria, Olive Crest Case Manager Based on the work of Heather T. Forbes, LCSW, and Bryan Post, PhD, LCSW, the training will focus on how children are affected by trauma and how their behaviors are a reaction to their past experiences. The model encourages parents to focus on connecting and building a relationship with their children in order to assist them into feeling safe and ultimately modifying their behaviors. You will learn and understand what is driving your children’s behaviors and how to connect and build a positive relationship with your children. March 8 • How to Meet a Child’s Emotional Needs During Transitions and Adjustments April Thompson, MS, LMFT Caretakers will learn why transitions and adjustments are very difficult for youth in foster care. This class will give you tips on how to better understand the emotional needs of children as they relate to bonding and autonomy. April 12 • Understanding a Child’s Sexual Behavior— What’s Healthy and When Should You Be Concerned? Diane Cranley, Founder, TAALK (Talk About Abuse to Liberate Kids) Organization It is important to understand and respect natural and healthy sexual behavior in children but, more importantly, to understand behavior that should be of concern or are signs of past sexual abuse. This session will help participants discern between healthy and unhealthy sexual behaviors to determine when to engage a professional for further evaluation or investigation. Learn to respond to a child’s unhealthy sexual behaviors and/or disclosure in a supportive manner— you will be empowered to create a safe environment where kids can heal. May 10 • Discipline, Boundaries, and Limit Setting April Thompson, MS, LMFT Caretakers will learn positive and logical methods to set limits and boundaries, as well as enforce discipline. Class will cover age– and developmentally–appropriate considerations, logical and natural approaches to discipline, as well as safe and applicable boundaries and limits for foster youth. June • No Class 14 New Alternatives, Inc. Family Support Services 1202 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 205 Santa Ana 92705 Coordinator: Spring Wilson Meetings: 1st Wednesday each month 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. To register, call Andrea at (714) 245-0045 Free childcare available-must notify in advance January 4 • The Importance of Play Kids think “play” is literally just that — fun, good times, carefree, and doing what they like doing best. They have no concept that during playtime, their bodies and minds are undergoing some very crucial changes that will affect their future capabilities. Come learn the importance of play, is not only amusing--it is essential--even for adults. February 1 • IEP’s and 504 Plans Children may endure disruptions in education while attending multiple schools due to frequent placements; others may exhibit true learning disabilities due to neglect or abuse. Either way, as children fall further behind in their studies, it affects their self-esteem and self-worth. If the child is doing poorly in school, parents need to become advocates and secure an Independent Educational Plan (IEP) for the child’s success. Caregivers should know the rights of children in their care and the programs available to them through the school district. March 7 • Anger Management Anger is an emotion experienced by all children. An infant’s hungry cry, a toddler’s temper tantrum, a preschooler’s angry push, a school-ager’s hurtful taunt, or a teenager’s hostility are all vivid reminders that anger is no stranger to childhood. Anger is part of life and, sometimes, life hurts and life is not fair. All children will cope with their anger, either in a helpful or a hurtful way. Come learn how to guide children in managing anger so it is demonstrated in a positive and healthy manner. April 4 • Preserving Family Memories How fun it is to look back and reminisce about birthdays, special occasions, school events, and just general childhood fun. You can create a memory/scrap book for your foster child to make that child feel special and loved. Preserve happy memories while creating new ones! Best of all, it is a great bonding experience when both of you undergo the process of discovering your child’s history. May 2• Self-Care, Being the “Fabulous You” Parents dedicate much of their time to raising children, tending to family responsibilities, meeting employment obligations, and even giving back to their communities now and again. With such a busy schedule and high demands, could there really be any time left for YOU? Come learn how to rediscover, re-charge, and nurture that Fabulous YOU. June 6• Stretching Your Dollars With Limited Resources Learn tips and techniques of sound money management. How do you manage your budget while trying to save for your family’s future? Learn common mistakes that have the potential of wasting your money and discover how to alter your spending habits for that extra cash at the end of the month. These economic times are challenging so come join us to discover which resources and bargains are available to you that will benefit your family and your wallet! Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012 Yorba linda la Habra Grace Lutheran Church 6550 Fairmont Blvd. • Yorba Linda 92886 Boys & Girls Club 1211 Fahringer Way • La Habra 90631 Coordinator: Dan Wagenknecht Meetings: 4th Tuesday each month 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Coordinador: Mark Chavez Juntas: 4° miércoles del mes 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Michele Dugan Michele has been an FKCE instructor for 3 years. She graduated from CSU Dominguez Hills with a Master’s Degree in Counseling and currently works with EOPS students at Cypress College. She also provides counseling and teaches counseling courses. Michele was a group home tutor for Orange County Department of Education. Lili Perez-Stroud Lili asistió con la coordinación de los programas FKCE e ILP en Cypress College. Ella se graduó de CSU Fullerton. Lili cuidó a parentela por cuatro años y tiene experiencia en la crianza de adolescentes. También nos ofrece una opulencia de información y conocimiento de ésta serie. January 24 • To Raise as Well as Protect It is a foster parent/caregiver’s job, as it is a parent’s, to raise, as well as protect youth in their care. This workshop offers steps that can help youth begin to develop their transitional skills. The focus of this workshop is on how to coach youth to develop daily living skills and learn how to access community resources. Learn what you can do to assist youth as they move through adolescence into adulthood and ways to help prepare them for a successful transition to adulthood. February 28 • Off-Road Parenting Participants will gain an understanding of the underlying reasons why a child exhibits anger outbursts, sexualized behavior, fire setting, or eating disorders. In this class, participants will learn what one can do to help the child. Participants will be able to identify behavioral issues and develop a discipline plan to promote healthy behavior. Participants will learn effective self-control methods in order to halt escalation and work toward resolution to the conflict. March 27 • It Takes a Village This class will explore the importance of supporting your child’s family connections and family continuity irrespective of long-term foster care, adoption, or guardianship. Staying “connected” improves foster children’s self-esteem and personal identity, and maintains their cultural identity. How much of an impact do individuals and groups outside the family really have on a child’s well-being? It is important to maintain the connections and advocate a society that meets all of a child’s needs. April 24 • Understanding Depression in Youth This class will teach parents to identify the nuances between sadness, grief, and depression. When a parent can recognize genuine depression in their child, the parent will be empathetic to the stages and processes their child experiences during a depression and/or a loss. May 22 • Summer Learning Research shows that students who keep their skills sharp over the summer can avoid the “summer slide.” Discover fun, learning activities to keep students engaged over the summer, and find out how to motivate students to pick up a book instead of turning on the TV. Parents will learn the importance of encouraging their children to engage in summer learning and acquire the tools necessary to ensure yearlong academic success. June 26 • Attachment: A Gift That Lasts a Lifetime Attachment is a skill that allows us to maximize our potential, enjoy life, maintain physical and emotional well-being, and build ongoing relationships. Without a secure base of attachment, individuals do not develop a healthy conscience, have trouble learning and retaining information, do not grasp cause-and-effect thinking, and are often fearful. This workshop will examine how healthy attachments develop and www.saddleback.edu/fkce teach parenting techniques to strengthen attachment skills. Enero 25 • Manteniendo el Historial de la Familia Las memorias son importantes, especialmente cuando se conservan los buenos tiempos y esos momentos especiales en la vida de una criatura. Aprenda un modo fácil para crear un “libro de la vida” de la criatura a su cargo. Juntos exploraran con entusiasmo para preservar su historia. Descubran pistas del pasado de la criatura, acentúen sus cosas favoritas, las actividades, y añadirle un toque de cariño. Volante de distribución gratuita de páginas necesarias estarán disponibles al igual que direcciones en el internet para obtener material adicional. Febrero 22 • Respire Profundo La meta principal es una vida balanceada, con tiempo para trabajo, amistades, relajamiento y diversión — más el poder de saber mantenerse cuando está bajo tensión y enfrentar los desafíos. Los padres aprenderán las cuatro etapas del agotamiento y como reducir, prevenir y saber sobrellevar el estrés. Además adquirir entendimiento al manejo de tensión. Los padres aprenderán los beneficios del sentido del humor y técnicas de relajamiento para reducir la tensión. ¡Traiga a su pareja y aprenda a relajar! Marzo 28 • Buscar y Usar Recursos El conocimiento es necesario para ayudar a la juventud conquistar sus desafíos. La meta de este taller es proveer las herramientas que necesitan los que cuidan a parentela para buscar información y recursos gratis por el internet. Los recursos a veces son escasos y o difícil de encontrar. Venga y aprenda como identificar lo que ya existe, donde buscar y a quién preguntar para que se le ayude. Abril 25 • Control de la Ira Los padres aprenderán el punto en como los niños demuestran el enojo y entenderán el cargo que se le pone a la criatura. Este taller le proveerá información de las señales y síntomas del enojo. Veremos las técnicas que se usaran para el manejo y control de los sentimientos del enojo. Mayo 23• Como Cambio Tan Rápido Este taller le ayudará a los padres entender y guiar la transición de su criatura a la adolescencia. La adolescencia es la etapa más desafiante y complicada en su desarrollo porque enfrentan presión de sus compañeros, intimidación, conocimiento cultural y la identidad sexual. Los padres aprenderán el impacto que esto tiene en sus hijos. Junio 27 • Lo Básico del Colegio Ayude a su adolescente tener una educación superior. Se les explicará el proceso de la solicitud, ayuda financiera, y fechas de cierre. Hay oportunidades especiales para niños de crianza en los colegios de la comunidad y este taller les enseñará a los padres la revisión de la solicitud, ayuda financiera, fechas de cierre etc. Los padres aprenderán como ayudar y preparar a su adolescente para la graduación y como tomar control de su futuro. 15 orange O C SSA Children and Family Services 744 N. Eckhoff St., Annex Auditorium Orange 92868 Marzo 7 • Como Criar Niños Emocionalmente Sanos— Cosas Que Todos Padres de Crianza Necesitan Saber Coordinadora: Joanna Hussey, enlace para padres de crianza y familiares que proveen cuidado de niños de crianza Juntas: Primer miércoles del mes con la excepción de diciembre 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Favor de llamar para información (714) 704-8255 Enero 4 • Violencia Domestica y el Efecto en los Niños Supervisora Angela Santos, Children and Family Services En este taller aprenderán los siguientes temas: la definición de violencia domestica, señales de abuso entre pareja, razones porque una persona se queda en una relación donde hay violencia domestica, y recursos para víctimas de violencia domestica. También hablaremos de como la violencia domestica afecta el desarrollo y el bienestar de los niños. Los padres de crianza aprenderán identificar comportamientos que indican que un niño ha sido expuesto a la violencia. Febrero 1 • Introducción al Sistema de Bienestar Infantil Abogado Frank Ospino, Encargado de Oficina de Public Defender Esta presentación ofrece una introducción al sistema de bienestar infantil jurídica y va a explorar una serie de temas representativos. La presentación examinará la estructura básica del sistema de bienestar infantil, los derechos y libertades fundamentales de los padres, hijos, parientes, padres de crianza y el proceso de litigio. Santa ana Angelica Zikoor y Nena Casis, Trabajadoras Sociales Children and Family Services En este taller aprenderá las cinco necesidades vitales de los niños. Van a aprender las cosas que uno puede hacer para que los niños crezcan más emocionalmente sanos. Cosas prácticas que pueden hacer todos los días que tienen un impacto grande in el salud emocional de los niños. Los cinco necesidades vitales de los niños: la necesidad de sentirse respetados, importante, aceptados, incluido, y seguro. Abril 4 • Entendiendo Mejor a Nuestros Niños Supervisora Angela Santos, Children and Family Services En este taller tomaremos un vistazo profundo al ambiente en que vivían los niños de crianza antes de entrar al sistema de dependencia; las experiencias con sus familias que han formado el carácter, la personalidad, y los comportamientos de los niños. Hablaremos de los comportamientos y las emociones que demuestran los niños cuando están ubicados en hogares de crianza e identificaremos la correlación entre el trauma de los niños y el efecto en sus comportamientos. Mayo • No hay clase Junio 6 • Adolescentes y el Dinero-Tomando Control de Tu Futuro Una presentación de Wells Fargo Bank Este entrenamiento preparara a los adolescentes en cuanto a las finanzas. Las áreas incluirán: Como desarrollar un presupuesto; la importancia del ahorro; usar/gastar el dinero sabiamente; crédito. Aprenda maneras en que los adolescentes puedan tomar control de sus finanzas y de esa manera alcanzar sus metas financieras. los miércoles 6:30-8:30 de la noche 14 de marzo hasta el 25 de abril* * no hay clase el 28 de Marzo Olive Crest SERIE DE CÓMO SER PADRE CON AMOR Y LÓGICA 2130 E. 4th St., Ste. 200 Instructora: Edith Lozano, Relative Care Advocate Santa Ana 92705 Sesión 1 Marzo 14 Repaso de los principios básicos de Esta serie de cómo ser padres con Amor y Lógica les proveerá a los padres y parientes que están criando niños de familia herramientas que les ayude como evitar forcejeo de poder con los niños. Padres y parientes que están criando niños de familia aprenderán como proveer enseñanzas a los niños que les ayudaran en la vida real al través de la lógica y empatía. Al través de estas enseñanzas, los niños también aprenderán como ser responsables y como reflexionar sobre sus propios comportamientos y las consecuencias que estos traen. Sesión 2 Amor y Lógica Repaso de la formula C. O. O. L. Sesión 3 Marzo 21 C: El control que se comparte Aprenda el arte de compartir control cuando da opciones apropiadas Sesión 4 *Abril 4 O: ¿A quién le pertenece el problema? Como determinar si el comportamiento del niño es el problema del niño únicamente o si el problema se comparte con el padre Sesión 5 Abril 11 O: Oportunidad de tomar decisiones Como utilizar palabras para pensar y frases que se puedan enforzar para guiar a los niños mientras toman decisiones Sesión 6 Abril 18 L: Deje que la empatía y consecuencias hagan la enseñanza Como proveer la empatía para difundir el enojo y ayudar al niño que aprenda de sus propias decisiones al través de las consecuencias lógicas Es recomendado de que atienda a Sesión 7 Abril 25 todas las sesiones para que beneficie de las clases de optima manera Resumen de la formula C. O. O. L. y aprenda el valor de los quehaceres Para preguntas o para registrarse, favor de hablar al (949) 582-4884 o por email a [email protected] Es posible de que haiga cuidado de niño. Favor de registrarse por lo menos una semana de anticipación para notificarnos si necesita cuidado de niño www.saddleback.edu/fkce 16 16 Foster & Kinship Care Education 2011 SERIE DE C L A SES DE ADOP C IÓN • Antes de registrarse, necesita completar las clases de P.R.I.D.E. que se ofrecen por medio de la Agencia de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Orange. Condado de Orange Servicios Para Niños y Familias • Todos los potenciales padres adoptivos necesitan tomar la serie de clases de adopción. 800 N. Eckhoff St. • Room 1304 Orange 92868 • Las clases se necesitan tomar en orden. • Si tiene preguntas o para registrarse, favor de llamar al (714) 704-8919 o mandar un email a [email protected]. com Clase 1: Adopción por Medio del Condado de Orange Los participantes van a explorar su motivación personal por la cual quieren adoptar. Entenderán el impacto que ésta motivación tiene en el éxito de la colocación de un niño/a en su casa. Se va explorar sus expectativas de un niño/a esperando un hogar y el proceso de adopción. Aprenderán la diferencia entre adopción por medio del Condado de Orange y otras agencias, aspectos del sistema de la corte juvenil y la necesidad de tener familias de crianza y adopción. Revisaremos en detalle el proceso del estudio de su hogar para adopción y evaluarán si el Condado es la mejor opción de adopción para usted y su familia. sabados • 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Clases 1 y 2 Clases 3 y 4 4 de febrero 11 de febrero 21 de abril 28 de abril Clase 2: Nuestros Niños Esta clase seguirá el camino de la vida de un niño/a desde el tiempo cuando vivía con sus padres, cuando lo removieron de su familia, por el proceso del sistema de la corte juvenil hasta la confusión de ser colocado en varios hogares de crianza. Se va explorar sentimientos comunes, comportamientos y experiencias que el niño/a enfrenta antes de ser colocado en un hogar permanente. Identificaremos la correlación entre el trauma que sufre un niño/a y la pérdida de conexiones con su familia de nacimiento y como éstos afectan al comportamiento del niño/a. Clase 3: Nuestros Niños y Ubicación con Familia Adoptiva Esta clase va explorar la práctica de coincidencia y ubicación de un niño/a con una familia de crianza para el propósito de adopción. Los participantes van a desarrollar un conocimiento mejor sobre las características de los niños/as que están esperando un hogar adoptivo. Se le proveerá información sobre el asunto de la cultura, raza, y adopción entre razas. Clase 4: Ubicaciones Exitosas con Familias Adoptivas ¿Que se requiere para tener una transición positiva en un hogar adoptivo? Tendrán la oportunidad de re-evaluar como sus sentimientos personales y sus expectativas pueden afectar estas transiciones y la ubicación del niño/a. Exploráremos sentimientos y comportamientos que el niño/a tendrá después de ser colocado en su casa y como su reacción a la situación puede afectar al niño/a. Identifique su habilidad y deseo de adaptar a la nueva dinámica familiar. Se va discutir cuales factores causan estrés y trastornos. Aprenderán sobre el conocimiento, las habilidades y los recursos necesarios para apoyar a una ubicación exitosa y estable y van a empezar a comprender que adopción es un proceso de por vida. La solicitud de adopción se les va entregar al final de esta clase www.saddleback.edu/fkce Las clases son para padres de crianza, padres adoptivos, parientes que ofrecen cuidado, y trabajadoes sociales. Para servicos de traducción en español o ingles o para los que tienen emperoramiento del sentido de oir por favor de registrarse 1 semana antes del comienzo de clase para dejarnos saber sus necesidades. 17 CPR & First Aid Register at (949) 582-5477 or email [email protected] Class size is limited. If you are unable to attend, notify the FKCE office ASAP so that parents on our waiting list are able to attend. It is recommended you wear comfortable clothing. These workshops are restricted to licensed foster parents, prospective foster or adopt parents nearing completion of P.R.I.D.E. or ADOPTION classes, and kinship families. Enrollees will be contacted approximately five (5) days in advance to confirm attendance. If a response is not received within 48 hours, name will be dropped from the roster in order to allow parents on Laurie Vartanian Certified Trainer our waiting list the opportunity to attend— no exceptions. Luis Vásquez Certified Trainer February 25 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church 6550 Fairmont Blvd. Yorba Linda 92886 Participants will learn theory and implementation of the skills necessary to respond to an emergency. Successful completion of the workshopwillqualifyparticipantsfortheFirst Aid Certificate, and Infant, Child, and Adult B i l i n g ua l May 12 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Olive Crest 2130 E. 4th St., Suite 200 Santa Ana 92705 CPR certification. April 21 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Magnolia Park Family Resource Center 11402 Magnolia Ave. Garden Grove 92841 June 9 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saddleback College* 28000 Marguerite Pkwy. Mission Viejo 92692 *Must obtain parking pass through registration RENEWAL COURSE* ESPAÑOL January 28 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 pm. So. O.C. Family Resource Center 23832 Rockfield Blvd., Suite 270 Lake Forest 92630 Marzo 3 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Iglesia de Poder 9501 Cerritos Ave. Anaheim 92804 *Must show valid CPR/First Aid certification to attend 18 Foster & Kinship Care Education 2012 OC site LOCATIONS 72 A 57 La Habra 142 Brea La Mirada 90 Yorba Linda 39 5 J Fullerton Placentia Buena Park La Palma Cerritos B Los Alamitos I L a 261 n A Tustin t Santa Ana N M n K Midway City 241 Orange H a Garden Grove Villa Park 55 S C 22 E D Stanton Westminster Anaheim Hills F Anaheim Cypress 605 91 G S18 Fountain Valley M 1 241 Huntington Beach N Costa Mesa 55 133 5 John Wayne/Orange County Int’l Airport 39 Irvine S19 405 73 Newport Beach O Corona del Mar 5 mi Laguna Hills Mission Viejo 31 Santa Barbara Dr. Aliso Viejo 92656 A Boys & Girls Club 1211 Fahringer Way La Habra 90631 E Foster Care Auxiliary 333 S. Brookhurst St. Anaheim 92804 6550 Fairmont Blvd. Yorba Linda 92886 D Iglesia de Poder 9501 Cerritos Ave. Anaheim 92804 11402 Magnolia Ave. Garden Grove 92841 1260 N. Riviera St. Anaheim 92801 a i n s CLEVELAND NF San Juan Capistrano 74 South Laguna K New Alternatives, Inc. Family Support Services 1202 W. Civic Center Dr. Suite 205 Santa Ana 92705 I OC SSA Children and Family Services Orange 92868 M Olive Crest 2130 E. 4 St., Suite 200 Santa Ana 92705 th Irvine 92602 H Orangewood Children & Family Center G Manzanita Park Family Resource Center 401 The City Drive t R 1 N Orange County C Magnolia Park Family Fire Authority Resource Center 1 Fire Authority Rd. n Laguna Niguel Laguna Beach J Grace Lutheran Church 744/800 N. Eckhoff St. u San Juan Hot Springs 73 O Aliso Viejo Conference Center o Rancho Santa Margarita El Toro Lake Forest 133 Trabuco Canyon Q P Balboa 0 a Orange 92868 Dana Point Capistrano Beach 5 San Clemente L Orangewood Children’s Foundation 1575 E. 17th St. Santa Ana 92705 Q Saddleback Church 1 Saddleback Pkwy. Lake Forest 92630 R Saddleback College 28000 Marguerite Pkwy. Mission Viejo 92692 P South Orange Co. Family Resource Ctr. 23832 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 270 Lake Forest 92630 B Walter D. Ehlers Community Recreation Center 8150 Knott Avenue Buena Park 90620 F Western Youth Services 505 N. Euclid St. Suite 300 Anaheim 92801 19 Saddleback College 28000 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3635 Foster & Kinship Care Education Program Social and Behavioral Sciences, BGS 318 Registration and contact information: For translation services in Spanish or English, or if hearing impaired, please register at least one week prior to the class to advise us of your particular needs. Nonprofit Organization US Postage PAID South Orange County Community College District Return Service Requested Phone.......... (949) 582-4884 Fax............... (949) 364-2513 Mail............. FKCE Program, BGS 318 Saddleback College 28000 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo CA 92692-3635 Email........... [email protected] Website....... www.saddleback.edu/fkce Email Distribution List: To receive the newsletter or additional workshop information via email, please submit your request to: [email protected] All classes are FREE to Foster and Adoptive Parents, Kinship Caregivers and Social Workers. Class credit hours apply toward county and state licensing requirements. Classes with low enrollment are subject to cancellation. SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD of TRUSTEES: Thomas A. Fuentes, William O. Jay, David B. Lang, Frank M. Meldau, Marcia Milchiker, Nancy M. Padberg, T.J. Prendergast, III Jordan J. Larson, Student Trustee · Gary L. Poertner, Chancellor SADDLEBACK COLLEGE: Dr. Tod A. Burnett, President The good news is that skills for social competence are learned behaviors, and the best place to learn them is in the home. This workshop has dozens of simple techniques and activities to help kids get along. Learn about friendship-making problems, social etiquette, social confidence, and responding to meanness, bullying, and teasing. Parents will be able to teach their children the coping skills needed to get along with others in a variety of social situations. May 24 • Getting Along With Others Why do youth steal and lie? Is it to fill a void in their life or a need for immediate gratification? Learn the most effective ways to address your child’s lying and stealing behavior. We will discuss why children lie and steal, the motivating factors, and how parents can effectively address the behavior to effect positive changes. March 1 • Lying and Stealing To register: Call (949) 609-8418 or email: [email protected] Instructed by: Lynn Young, LCSW, Orphan Care Initiative Director, Saddleback Church Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. • Saddleback Church 1 Saddleback Pkwy., Room 301/303 • Lake Forest 92630