July – December 2014 A progr am of the C alifornia Communit y Colleges Chancellor’s office The more we know, the more they grow Training Events My Guidance, Their Success: Polish up your act and Land the job you want.......3 Developing professional Resiliencey...............................4 LGBT Youth: Creating Safe Spaces..............................4 The Addicted Family ................5 Social Media's Ugly Side..........6 T.I.P. Schedule..............................7 Attachment paRENTING ...........8 Adoption Series..........................9 CPR/FIRST Aid..............................18 Monthly Workshops & Support Groups Anaheim.................................10 Buena Park.............................11 Garden Grove.........................11 Irvine......................................12 Lake Forest.............................12 Santa Ana...............................13 Yorba Linda............................14 Español..............................15-17 Map........................................19 Nicole Major, Director nmajor@saddleback.edu (949) 582-4884 All classes are FREE Pre-registration is preferred. Please call to reserve your seat Walk-ins welcome Foster & Kinship Care Education W Welcome ell, I have been writing these welcome letters for quite a few years now and as I was brainstorming for this edition, I decided on changing it up a bit. To those of you who are new to foster parenting/ caregiving, I usually highlight some workshops along with other important information in my letter. This time, however, I ask that you not only peruse the newsletter for workshops of interest to you, but also take a moment to get some inspiration and validation for the admirable work you do for our children. I love positive quotes so here is a compilation that speaks to Hope and Understanding, along with a list of general quotations. Sometimes all we need is a short, positive affirmation to get us through the day and I sincerely hope these help to inspire you as you continue your valuable commitment as caregivers to our foster youth. HOPE “Hope is one of those things in life you cannot do without” –LeRoy Douglas “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope or confidence” –Helen Keller “We want to create hope for the person…we must give hope, always hope” –Mother Teresa “Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier” –Anonymous “Hope is the first thing to take some sort of action” –John Armstrong “Hope never abandons you, you abandon it” –George Weinberg “The gift we can offer others is so simple a thing as hope” –Daniel Berrigan “Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible” –Anonymous UNDERSTANDING “I have learned to live with it all…whatever happens…all of it” –Edelgard “Everyone needs help from everyone” –Bertolt Brecht “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” –Philo “Life is not always what one wants it to be, but to make the best of it, as it is, is the only way of being happy” –Jennie Jerome Churchill GENERAL QUOTATIONS “Happiness does not depend on outward things, but on the way we see them” –Leo Tolstoy “Problems are only opportunities in work clothes” –Henry J. Kaiser “Every problem contains the seeds of its own solutions” –Stanley Arnold “The best way out of a problem is through it” –Anonymous “This is life! It can harden and it can exalt” –Henrik Ibsen “To every disadvantage there is a corresponding advantage” –W. Clement Stone “Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes” –Johann von Goethe “I have found that if you love life, life will love you back” –Arthur Rubinstein important contacts FKCE Program Director Nicole Major................................(949) 582-4217 nmajor@saddleback.edu FKCE Program Support Lilia Peterson.............................. (949) 582-4884 scfkce@saddleback.edu Foster Care/Adoptions Information Line.........................(888) 871-5437 oc4kids@ssa.ocgov.com Foster and Kinship Care Liaison Joanna Hussey............................(714) 704-8255 Joanna.Hussey@ssa.ocgov.com Foster Care Licensing Officer of the Day......................(714) 704-8000 Olive Crest Relatives Raising Children Program Helen Lindsey....................(714) 543-5437 x1211 Helen-lindsey@olivecrest.org Special Medical Contact Karen Werno...............................(714) 704-8533 karen.werno@ssa.ocgov.com Dept. of Education Foster Youth Services Betsy DeGarmoe.........................(714) 835-4909 betsy_degarmoe@access.k12.ca.us Foster Care Auxiliary/Baby Gear Loaner Program Kathy Harvey.............................. (714) 778-3383 www.FosterCareAux.com Child Care Resources and Respite Spring Wilson .............................(714) 245-0045 Spring.Wilson@newalternatives.org Independent Living Program Irene Briggs ................................(714) 940-3965 Irene.Briggs@ssa.ocgov.com Orangewood Children’s Foundation.................................. (714) 619-0200 info@orangewoodfoundation.org The Center for Autism................. (888) 962-5437 www.forockids.org CalOPTIMA .................................(714) 246-8500 Help Me Grow Orange County...........................(866) 476-9025 www.helpmegrowoc.org Have a great summer and fall! 24-Hour Child Abuse Reporting Hotline..................... (800) 207-4464 YMCA Community Services....... (714) 508-7638 Nicole Major (formerly Loftus) Director, Foster and Kinship Care Education Program Saddleback College Our appreciation to the Saddleback College Graphics Department for production of this newsletter. 2 Connect-A-Counselor ................(714) 935-6262 Library Cards for Foster Children www.ocpl.org Foster & Kinship Care Education 2014 My Guidance, Their Success: Polish up Your Act and Land the Job You Want A workshop for BOTH the youth and their foster parents/caregivers/mentors/CASAs Monday: September 29, 2014 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Orangewood Children’s Foundation 1575 E. 17th St., Conference Room Santa Ana 92705 •Limited seating •Light dinner provided •Opportunity drawing for youth Register at scfkce@saddleback.edu or (949) 582-4884 Facilitated by: Sandy Barba City of Santa Ana-WORK Center AND Guest Panel “Why doesn’t anyone want to hire me? ” How disheartening it is for a young adult seeking employment to be turned down time and again. These days competition for good jobs is fierce as there are so many applicants for each position. It is imperative for adults to not only teach youth “the ropes” with regard to seeking employment and what to expect in the job application/interview process, but also long-term career choices. Some entry-level jobs serve a purpose such as gaining on-the-job experience, developing a work ethic, or honing skills for advancement opportunities. Without much “life experience,” how could youth ever know how to prepare for a job interview for the first time or know what a poor career choice is? Youth don’t know what they “don’t know”! Adults also need to provide the guidance for youth to make a good impression and be comfortable and confident at a job interview. With so many applicants, businesses easily reject those who submit illegible or incomplete applications, applicants who aren’t punctual, or youth with an unprofessional appearance that does not represent the image an employer wants to project for his/her business. Simple etiquette goes a long way, too! Youth should discover their interests and passions and then seek employers who will pay them to do the work they enjoy! Adults have a responsibility to support the youth in exploring their interests, as well as help motivate and encourage teens to identify potential careers wherein those skills and talents are sought after. This training will be led by the Santa Ana-WORK Center and the Youth Service Provider Network, and will include information about other service providers. Topics Include: • Job Skills • Resume Building • Professional Communication • Resources • Potential Job Leads • Certification Programs through the WIB Foster & Kinship Care Education www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce 3 Developing Professional Resiliencey Tuesday: September 23, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OC SSA Children and Family Services Room 1304 800 N. Eckhoff St. Orange 92868 Instructed by: Lynn Young, L.C.S.W. Extraordinary Families Program Director, Saddleback Church R esearch has steadily been accumulating over the past 30 years which demonstrates that caring has its costs. We now know that working with others who suffer pain, depression, abuse, or trauma has negative effects— many of which are potentially debilitating—for the caregiver and other professionals who work with children. Attend this seminar and learn powerful tools that are critical elements of professional resiliency and integrate them into your practice immediately. This workshop includes: • Saying goodbye to job-related stress • Why self-care isn’t enough—the secrets of compassion resiliency • Evidence-based resiliency training for caregiving professionals • Learning the five critical elements of professional resiliency • Powerful tools to immediately integrate into your life Register at scfkce@saddleback.edu or (949) 582-4884 LGBT Youth: Creating Safe Spaces * ING S N E C I L 6 5 18 B A MEETS REQUIREMENT! arden Grove G e eptember 3 Irvin S July 16 ee page 11 S 2 1 e g a p e Se anta Ana S st re o ovember 5 Lake F N 3 1 August ee page 13 S 2 1 e See pag 4 LGBT youth have specific legal rights regarding gender identity and expression at home and at school, along with the rights to be free of harassment, discrimination, and attempts to change their sexual orientation. They also have the right to possess LGBT supportive materials and to participate in age-appropriate activities such as LGBT youth groups. Caregivers will learn about these rights and about current best practices for ensuring safe and supportive homes for LGBT youth that will promote placement stability and improve long-term outcomes for the youth. Foster & Kinship Care Education 2014 THE A DDICTED FA MILY Tuesday: October 14, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. OC SSA Children and Family Services Annex Auditorium, 744 N. Eckhoff St. Orange 92868 Instructed by: Charles Peterson A “Brown Bag Lunch” workshop You may bring your lunch if desired Register at (949) 582-4884 or scfkce@saddleback.edu MK Counseling Interventions and Addiction Therapy Guest Speakers In this workshop, participants will learn: S • Why the source of the addiction may be less important than how one deals with the pain o many people are impacted by the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs, and sadly the addiction may not come to the forefront until tragedy strikes. Some parents may be in denial and others are truly oblivious to the subtle changes in their child’s behavior. Similarly, telltale signs of adult addiction may be mistakenly attributed to that person’s attitude or character flaws. Someone you know and love may be suffering with an addiction, and your actions (or inactions) could possibly be enabling him/her. In this workshop we will discuss the various triggers to addiction, why foster youth are vulnerable, and learn about the local drug trends. Forms and causes of addiction are as varied as there are families, so don’t send your addicted loved one down the path alone; rather, address the addiction together and travel the road to recovery as a family. Foster & Kinship Care Education www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce •Local drug trends and the imaginative methods of substance abuse •How to stop or avoid becoming an enabler •Signs of substance abuse which are often missed or dismissed •Tips for discerning the subtleties of depression • Why depression may lead to suicide • Important questions to ask a loved one who is contemplating suicide •How to avoid well-intended (re-)actions from becoming more harmful than helpful •How the power of consequences may contribute to an earlier recovery Charles Peterson is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II Certified Drug Recognition Expert Certified in Crisis Negotiations Suicide Prevention Counselor 5 l a i Soc s ’ a i d Me e d i S Ugly Saturday: October 18, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Westminster Family Resource Center Community Services Building, Room B 8200 Westminster Blvd. Westminster 92683 Instructed by: Gary Taylor, Jr. Community Health Worker Lunch and refreshments provided Free respite event when you attend this training See details below Register at scfkce@saddleback.edu or (949) 582-4884 T his course will be dealing with how parents can address social media concerns for themselves and their children. The course focuses on the statistics of cyberbullying and its occurrences on various social media sites. In this workshop participants will learn: • Websites caregivers should be acquainted with for its posting and implications •The “good” and “bad” aspects of social media •Strategies for dealing with various issues prompted by social media •The “gaming” communities •Social media safeguards The course will also consist of Q&A and breakout sessions to discuss topics relevant to individual families. Respite Event Information: The Westminster FRC will provide your children (ages 5 and older) a fun filled day at Boomers!!! Transportation, games, and lunch will be provided to all registered attendees. Space is limited. Ensure your children are registered no later than Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Call (714) 903-1331. 6 Foster & Kinship Care Education Foster & Kinship Care Education 2014 Your journey to foster/adopt begins here... Once prospective parents attend an orientation meeting, the next step in the pre-licensing process is to complete the 9-week Trauma Informed Parenting (T.I.P.) Series. T.I.P. Schedule Laguna Hills Children & Family Services START DATEEND DATE DAYTIME July 15 August 12Tues/Thurs 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. July 26 August 23Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Orange Children & Family Services START DATEEND DATE DAYTIME August 5September 30Tuesday 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. September 10November 19 Wednesday 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. October 10 December 12Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. IrvineMariners Church START DATEEND DATE DAYTIME September 16November 18Tuesday 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Español Children & Family Services COMIENZATERMINADIAHORARIO *Julio 7 Augusto 11Lunes 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Augusto 30Septiembre 27Sábado 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Septiembre 22Noviembre 24Lunes 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. * Seis clases de PRIDE (6-week PRIDE class) To register for pre-licensing classes, contact Lorena Rodriguez at (888) 871-KIDS [5437] www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce 7 Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. August 16 and 23 November 8 and 15 OC SSA Children and Family Services Annex Auditorium 744 N. Eckhoff St., Orange 92868 Instructed by:Sharon Landis, M.S.W. Cindy Roe, L.C.S.W. Register at (714) 704-8923 or adoptionstraining@ssa.ocgov.com ATTACHMENT PARENTING IS ONE OF THE REQUIRED * COURSEs FOR PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE (RESOURCE) FAMILIES 8 T his class will help prospective adoptive and foster parents understand why children who have been abused and neglected have impaired attachment abilities and thus are difficult to discipline using only traditional discipline skills. Families will gain insight into the techniques and tools of attachment parenting, developmental re-parenting, and gain an understanding of how a therapeutic parenting awareness will aid the parent-child bond and lead towards children beginning to trust their parents and respond in healthier ways. Course Learning Goals and Objectives: •Define children’s behaviors that show an inability to t rust their caregivers and feel safe. •Identify parenting skills needed to parent with an attachment focus by meeting children’s needs, especially their emotional needs first. •Learn how to use attachment skills and tools that help the child attach and change their survival behavior into healthier behaviors. Foster & Kinship Care Education 2014 ADOPTIO N S ERIES OC SSA Children and Family Services, Annex Auditorium 744 N. Eckhoff St., Orange 92868 Thursdays • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Aug. 28 & Oct. 30Sept. 11 & Nov. 6Sept. 25 & Nov. 13Oct. 9 & Nov.20 Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Classes 1 & 2 Classes 3 & 4 July 19 & Sept. 20 & Nov. 22 July 26 & Sept. 27 & Dec. 6 HTo register, you must have completed the pre-licensing classes through Orange County Social Services Agency HThe adoption series is a required course for prospective adoptive (resource) families HAdoption classes are not open-ended and must be taken in sequential order HRegister at (714) 704-8923 or adoptionstraining@ssa.ocgov.com Class 1: Adopting Through Orange County 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. www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce 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 Thrift Store Office 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. Meetings: 2nd Tuesday each month 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Bilingual Register at (714) 778-3383 or FosterCareAux@yahoo.com Guiselle Scott – Guiselle was a foster parent of a 2-year-old boy with severe attachment disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder; adoptive parent of a 7-year-old girl; and currently provides respite for foster/kinship parents of children aged 3 to 11 years. She teaches the Pre-Licensing curriculum, Adoption Series, as well as, a wide arrange of parenting classes. She recently created "Open Arms", a monthly support group for families who are adopting children from the foster care system in Orange County. Guiselle earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University. July • NO CLASS August 11 • Why Do I Need to Be Attached? Attachment is a developmental need that must be met prior to anything else in the child’s life. We will explore the role of attachment in the child’s overall growth and development, the attachment cycle, why multiple placements affect the attachment process, and how to meet your child’s needs to strengthen the relationship with your child. September 8 • Homework and the Child’s Future Homework can be a real battle for parents and children. This workshop will give you a fresh approach to a child’s homework, the role of the school, and how caregivers can recognize a child’s strengths and weaknesses. We will explore how homework relates to future adult successes. October 13 • Bullying Learn how to monitor and protect your children by understanding the signs and symptoms of anger. This workshop will address the following forms of bullying which include physical, emotional, verbal, cyber, and racial. Participants will learn why it happens and what one can do to help. November 10 • Discipline Techniques In this workshop we will examine ourselves as disciplinarians and explore why kids misbehave. By practicing disciplinary techniques you will walk away from this workshop with ready-to-use skills. December 8 • Stress: How it Affects You and Your Child Stress impacts the entire household so it is important to identify signs of stress in order to take positive action. Eliminating causes of stress may not be an option but once recognized, you can reduce and manage it to improve your family’s life. Discussion includes causes of stress, effects on your body and mind, and stress reducing actions. Site Coordinator: Johanna Parra Register at scfkce@saddleback.edu or (949) 582-4884 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 her classes. July 8 • How to Talk Your Children About Anything Talking about sensitive subjects isn’t easy for some kids and conversely some parents are not sure how to initiate discussion on substance abuse, peer pressure, gangs, and sexual identity, for example. Youth face enormous pressures daily and desperately need the wisdom and advice of caregivers to steer them through adolescence. August 12 • Supporting Cultural Ties Accept and understand a child’s culture, values, and beliefs. Learn techniques for helping ease the pain of adjusting to a new home in a multicultural and globalized society. Why is supporting the child’s family ties so important? Teach your child cultural identity and encourage your child’s uniqueness. September 9 • Homework Battle Make learning fun and enjoyable and set the stage for success. Teach the value of homework to promote responsibility and independence. You can set up a homework schedule and study center to help your child with reading, writing, and comprehension. Discussion includes the importance of effective communication with your child’s teachers. October 14 • To Raise as Well as Protect Initiate conversations with your child by using everyday opportunities to create an open environment for discussion. Learn 10 tips for talking with kids about tough issues. Parents need to be honest, patient, and giving of undivided attention. You can set reasonable expectations by instilling a sense of values and moral principles. November 11 • Grief and Loss for Children Grief is a natural process that follows a serious loss. By learning the five stages of grief and how loss affects people differently, parents will better understand the needs of grieving children. Identify the signs of mourning, as well as its importance in helping your child through the grieving process. December • NO CLASS 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. Pre-registration is preferred. Please call to reserve your seat | Walk-ins welcome 10 Foster & Kinship Care Education 2014 Buena Park Garden Grove Walter D. Ehlers Community Recreation Center 8150 Knott Ave. • Buena Park 90620 Magnolia Park Family Resource Center 11402 Magnolia Ave. • Garden Grove 92841 Site Coordinator: Claudia Valdivia-Alvarez Meetings: 1st Wednesday each month 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Mark Sauceda Meetings: 1st Tuesday each month 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Einstein Room Register at scfkce@saddleback.edu or (949) 582-4884 Deborah Fricke – Deborah graduated with honors from Chapman University earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and assisted with the FKCE and ILP programs at Cypress College. Deborah worked extensively with the foster youth at Orangewood Children’s Foundation and in group homes. She is also a single mother who has experience, knowledge, and compassion in dealing with teenagers. July 1 • Create New Rituals Kids lacking a sense of identity or belonging and the security of family often seek out the rituals, "colors" and traditions of gangs, or other family identity substitutes. Refine and redefine your family traditions to teach values and improve communication for true and lasting bonding power. Learn to heal the wounds of trauma and strengthen that spirit of your family identity. Site Coordinator: Register at scfkce@saddleback.edu or (949) 582-4884 Arnette Edwards – Arnette holds a Doctorate in Educational Leader- ship with an emphasis in Community College, a Master’s Degree in Counseling, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services. She assisted with the FKCE and ILP programs at Cypress College. Arnette was a kinship caregiver and has experience raising teenagers and working with teen mothers. July 2 • It Takes a Village This class will explore the importance of supporting family connections and family continuity, regardless of the expected outcome: long-term foster care, adoption, or guardianship. August 6 • Anger Management This workshop will provide information on signs and symptoms of anger. We will look at techniques to use that help manage and control “angry” feelings. August 5 • Transitions Caretakers should advocate teamwork assistance for meeting all of a child's needs and well-being. Caretakers of youth in out-of-home care need to connect children to safe, nurturing relationships that last a lifetime by working together to help children reunite with parents or to transition to adoptive families. September 3 • LGBT Youth: Creating Safe Spaces MEETS AB 1856 LICENSING REQUIREMENT AB 1856 mandates foster care providers complete culturally sensitive training on rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. Caregivers will learn about these rights and about current best practices for ensuring safe and supportive homes for LGBT youth that will promote placement stability and improve long-term outcomes for the youth. September 2 • Dealing with Traumatic Events When a child experiences tragedies perpetrated intentionally by others, is it any wonder the child is left traumatized? Learn about the emotional and psychological trauma children experience, symptoms, effects, and treatments. A child should be made to feel reassured and secure and know there are still good people in the world. October 1 • How to Talk to Your Kids About Anything Raising a child is the most gratifying job—and one of the toughest. In part, because times have changed and we live in an increasingly complex world that challenges us every day. There are a wide range of disturbing issues that are difficult for children to understand and adults to explain. Learn tips and techniques for talking about tough issues. October 7 • Common Sense Parenting Our nurturing and teaching skills prepare kids not only for tomorrow, but for what life has in store many years from now. Parenting is one of the richest experiences but did you know how much your words and actions influence your kids, your relationship with them, and how they learn between right and wrong, and good and bad behavior? November 5 • Domestic Violence-Emotional Effects Focus will be placed on current issues of domestic violence. It will explore the emotional and behavioral issues faced by children of domestic violence and examine ways that caregivers can manage issues as they arise. November 4 • How to Keep Motivated One of the most important things a foster parent can do for children in their care, is to take care of themselves: body, soul, and spirit. Fostering may require selflessness and self-sacrificing, but neglecting yourself not only contributes to burn-out, it can also affect the entire family. This is designed for those who are overworked and “underplayed.” December • NO CLASS www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce December • NO CLASS Foster & Kinship Care Education 11 irvine lake forest Orange County Fire Authority 1 Fire Authority Rd. Irvine 92602 South Orange County Family Resource Center 23832 Rockfield Blvd., Suite 270 Lake Forest 92630 Pre-reg iste Meetings: 3rd Wednesday each month 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Board Breakout Room Site Coordinator: Kristen Jefferson Meetings: 2nd Wednesday each month 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. for free childcare r Register at scfkce@saddleback.edu or (949) 582-4884 Register at scfkce@saddleback.edu or (949) 582-4884 Arnette Edwards – Arnette holds a Doctorate in Educational Leader- Robert Waddington – Robert has a Master’s Degree in Social Work ship with an emphasis in Community College, a Master’s Degree in Counseling, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services. She assisted with the FKCE and ILP programs at Cypress College. Arnette was a kinship caregiver and has experience raising teenagers and working with teen mothers. July 16 • LGBT Youth: Creating Safe Spaces MEETS AB 1856 LICENSING REQUIREMENT AB 1856 mandates foster care providers complete culturally sensitive training on rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. Caregivers will learn about these rights and about current best practices for ensuring safe and supportive homes for LGBT youth that will promote placement stability and improve long-term outcomes for the youth. August 20 • Supporting Cultural Ties and Identities Culturally diverse children may feel left out during events and holidays, especially if they are not living with families similar to their own. Learn the importance of supporting the child’s family ties. One must learn to accept and understand a child’s culture, values, and beliefs in order to help ease the pain of adjusting to a new environment. September 17 • Grief and Loss for Children This class will cover the steps of grief and loss experienced by children. Discussion will include how parents can assist the child in managing the grieving process by recognizing the signs of “internalization” so that the grief can be directed outwardly in a healing manner. October 15 • 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. November 19 • Foster Families=Modern Families In today’s era, placement of children through foster care is a real testimony to “modern families” as children are raised in homes that are ethnically, culturally, and socio-economically different than their own. Let’s all be on board by learning how to accept and respect societal differences for the wellbeing of all children and their future. December • NO CLASS Foster & Kinship Care Education 12 and has worked in the field of child welfare for 24 years, encompassing both residential treatment centers and public social services. His experience includes emergency response to hotline calls alleging child abuse/neglect, court investigations of substantiated child abuse/neglect involving medical issues, and recruitment and training of prospective foster/adoptive parents. July • NO CLASS August 13 • LGBT Youth: Creating Safe Spaces MEETS AB 1856 LICENSING REQUIREMENT AB1856 mandates foster care providers complete culturally sensitive training on rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. Caregivers will learn about these rights and about current best practices for ensuring safe and supportive homes for LGBT youth that will promote placement stability and improve long-term outcomes for the youth. September 10 • Bullying Opening your home to foster children is a decision affecting all family members and some adjust more easily than others. Prepare your children for the changes/challenges, and explore positive aspects of sharing their lives with foster children, such as becoming more compassionate and understanding. October 8 • Trauma Informed Parenting Foster youth have lived through multiple traumatic experiences which impact their view of the world in profound ways that influence their behavior, feelings, and relationships. Learn nine essential elements of trauma informed parenting and learn to provide the foundation for effective communication, improving your child’s mood and attitude, and achieve desired behavioral goals. November 12 • Keeping Children Safe Child safety is a key responsibility of every caregiver. Recognize hazards in the home to prevent suffocation, falls, poisonings, fire, and choking on food or toys. Discussion will include interpersonal safety, including healthy touch and rules about strangers. Learn tips for keeping children safe during recreational activities. December 10 • It Takes a Village Foster parents assume the responsibility of supporting the child’s family connections. Even when reunification is not likely, biological family members continue to be important in the child’s life. Participants will learn how helping the child maintain family connections positively impacts their selfesteem, personal identity, and cultural identity. Foster & Kinship Care Education 2014 santa ana New Alternatives, Inc. • Family Support Services 1202 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 205 Santa Ana 92705 Pre-reg iste Site Coordinator: Spring Wilson Meetings: 1st Wednesday each month 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Light dinner provided for free childcare r Contact Andrea at (714) 245-0045 to register July 2 • Prudent Parenting 101 Spring Wilson, TOPS Respite Care, New Alternatives Reasonable Prudent Parenting Standards (RPPS), SB-358 “supports the empowerment of a caregiver to exercise common sense and good judgment to access circumstances and events in which a foster child may participate.” This training will cover the specifics of the RPPS and how you should apply it to your foster parenting. August 6 • Part 1 Identifying Effects of Trauma on Children Susan Shannon, M.S.W. and Jodi Ward, M.F.T. Research has identified that traumatic events change the way the brain develops. Join us to learn more about the effects of trauma on the developing brains of our children and how trauma influences the way they see the world and respond to it. We will also look at the way we as adults have been influenced by our own trauma. September 3 • Part 2 Effective Trauma Interventions Looking through a trauma informed lens and interpreting behavior from a new perspective, we will discuss ways to be "trauma informed" in our interventions and responses to behavior. Explore ways to minimize re-traumatizing the child, and shape new behaviors. October 1 • Inventive Art Activities on a Budget Melissa Prichard, Director, Alpine Tutoring Looking for creative, engaging art activities to help the kids you care for expand their thinking, express themselves, and have fun—without breaking the bank? Caregivers learn how to translate fundamental art and design principles into real life art projects using every day inexpensive or household materials. No drawing ability required! November 5 • LGBT Youth: Creating Safe Spaces MEETS AB 1856 LICENSING REQUIREMENT Spring Wilson, TOPS Respite Care, New Alternatives AB 1856 mandates foster care providers complete culturally sensitive training on rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. Caregivers will learn about these rights and abut current best practices for ensuring safe and supportive homes for LGBT youth that will promote placement stability and improve long-term outcomes for the youth. December • NO CLASS Olive Crest 2130 E. 4th St., Suite 200 Santa Ana 92705 Site Coordinator: Helen Lindsey Meetings: 2nd Thursday each month 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Register at scfkce@saddleback.edu or (949) 582-4884 July 10 • Summer School at Home Janelle Olson, M.S. Does your child get bored in the summer? Here is a great opportunity to build attachment and become skilled at providing EASY activities while keeping kids on track with their academic skills. Learn FUN ways to stimulate your child’s cognitive development and learn about local FREE events. This training is a lifesaver for all parents! August 14 • Monitoring Family Visits Successfully Janelle Olson, M.S. Monitored visitations with biological family members can be challenging for foster and kinship parents. This class will help the monitor set clear boundaries, while appropriately mentoring and assisting the parents with the care of their children. Tools will be provided that will assist in making visitation a productive, engaging experience for the child and family members. September 11 • Part 1 Adoption's Impact on Development and Teaching Your Children How to Talk About Adoption Jennifer Penner, L.C.S.W. While adoption is not pathological in nature, adoption may bring about certain challenges as a child develops a better understanding of the concept of adoption. The first part of the training provides a basic understanding of child development within the context of adoption. We will discuss how parents can respond to other's questions regarding adoption in their family. In addition, parents will learn how to teach their child(ren) different options available to use in order to address questions that others (friends, etc.) may ask about adoption. October 9 • Part 2 Talking to Your Children About Adoption This training will discuss the importance of openness and honesty in adoptive family situations. In addition, the training will address how to talk to children in their various developmental stages about adoption and how to layer the difficult pieces of their adoption story in an age-appropriate way. November 13 • Inventive Art Activities on a Budget Melissa Prichard, Director, Alpine Tutoring Looking for creative, engaging art activities to help the kids you care for expand their thinking, express themselves, and have fun—without breaking the bank? Caregivers learn how to translate fundamental art and design principles into real life art projects using every day inexpensive or household materials. No drawing ability required! December • NO CLASS www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce 13 Yorba linda Grace Lutheran Church 6550 Fairmont Blvd. • Yorba Linda 92886 Coordinator: Dan Wagenknecht Meetings: 4th Tuesday each month 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Register at scfkce@saddleback.edu or (949) 582-4884 Michele Dugan – Michele has been an FKCE instructor for 4 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. July 22 • Discipline and Beyond Many parents find it difficult to avoid losing their own tempers when one of the kids misbehaves, is defiant, or throws a tantrum. Learn effective discipline skills and how to set rules so that even toddlers can understand and follow. Come learn logical alternatives for disciplining your children. August 26 • Homework Battles Make learning fun and enjoyable and set the stage for success. Teach the value of homework to promote responsibility and independence. You can set up a homework schedule and study center to help your child with reading, writing, and comprehension. Discussion includes the importance of effective communication with your child’s teachers. September 23 • Anger Management This workshop will provide information on the signs and symptoms of anger. We will look at techniques to use that help manage and control “angry” feelings. October 28 • Grief and Loss for Children What is the difference between sadness, grief, and depression? Learn what a foster parent can do to help children who are genuinely depressed. Depression can be dealt with properly once symptoms of depression are identified. Learn when professional intervention is needed. November 25 • Take a Breath The ultimate goal is a balanced life with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun – plus the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on. What are the four stages of burnout? How can you reduce, prevent, and cope with stress? Learn stress management, the health benefits of humor, and relaxation techniques for stress relief. Bring your partner and learn to relax! December • NO CLASS Foster & Kinship Care Education Training Hours Log Workshop TitleInstructor NameLocation DateHours TOTAL HOURS: ___________ 14 Foster & Kinship Care Education 2014 orange OC Children and Family Services 744 N. Eckhoff St., Annex Auditorium Orange 92868 Coordinadora: Juntas: Joanna Hussey, enlace para padres de crianza y familiares que proveen cuidado de niños de crianza Primer miércoles del mes 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Favor de llamar para información (714) 704-8255 Julio • NO HAY CLASE Agosto 6 • Regional Center of Orange County Rosa Macias, Early Start Service Coordinator El Centro Regional de Orange County es una organización privada, contratadas por el estado de California para coordinar servicios para las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo y sus familias. Discapacidades del desarrollo incluyen el autismo, epilepsia, parálisis cerebral y discapacidades cognitivas intelectual. El objetivo de este entrenamiento es de proveer información de los servicios que ofrecen: Evaluación inicial; intervención temprana y elegibilidad; Elegibilidad después de los tres años de edad y servicios que se ofrecen. 15 Septiembre 3 • Como Motivar a los Adolescentes a Posponer Ser Padres de Familia Octubre 1 • La Familia Importa (LGBTQ) Martha Fruichantie, Social Services Supervisor II ¿Alguna vez se ha encontrado en una situación donde usted no tenía la menor idea de qué hacer? ¿Para los padres de crianza con jóvenes que están cuestionando su orientación sex¬ual o LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning), podría usted hablar sobre el tema con ellos? ¿Podría usted reconocer las señales de que algo está sucediendo? En este entrenamiento hablaremos de las posibles conductas de riesgo y las leyes que protegen a los niños que están en el sistema de cuidado de crianza. También hablaremos acerca de los recursos disponibles no solo para el individuo si no también para la familia que se encuentran con preguntas y dudas acerca de qué hacer. Noviembre 5 • El Manejo del Estrés Felicia Revers, Senior Social Worker, BA Interdisciplinary Studies ¿Qué es el estrés y que es la causa del estrés? ¿Cómo afecta mi vida el estrés? Usted aprenderá como reconocer las señales del estrés. Llevará técnicas de relajación para adultos y niños. Aprenderá maneras prácticas para manejar el estrés como yoga y cómo manejar la respiración. ¡Al terminar el taller, estará listo para hacer cambios positivos en su vida! Foster & Kinship Care Education 2013 Diciembre • NO HAY CLASE Maria Barragan, M.S.W, Education for Successful Parenting Aproximadamente 50% de los jóvenes de crianza temporal serán padres de familia antes de los 20 años. Este taller ofrecerá valiosa información sobre los riesgos del embarazo en adolescentes de cuidado de crianza temporal. Aprenderán nuevas técnicas, que están siendo utilizadas en un programa educativo con resultados extraordinarios. Durante esta sesión, los padres de crianza crearán y practicarán una conversación familiar abierta y desarrollan confianza al hablar sobre temas difíciles. Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de escuchar los comentarios que los jóvenes han expresado sobre sus sueños de su familia futura. El instructor también abordará el tema de ser padres adoptivos o de crianza mientras intentan crear un vínculo y separación simultáneamente. Foster & Kinship Care Education www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce 15 SERIE DE C L A SES DE ADOP C IÓN Orange County Social Services Agency Children and Family Services Room 1304 800 N. Eckhoff St. Orange 92868 • 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 • Todos los potenciales padres adoptivos necesitan tomar la serie de clases de adopción •Las clases se necesitan tomar en orden • Si tiene preguntas o para registrarse, favor de llamar a (714) 704-8923 o mandar un email a adoptionstraining@ssa.ocgov.com Sabados 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Serie de clases Septiembre 13 y 20 Noviembre 22 y Diciembre 6 Clase 1: Adopción por Medio del Condado de Orange Clase 3: Nuestros Niños y Ubicación con Familia Adoptiva 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. 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 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 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. 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. 16 Foster & Kinship Care Education 2014 SERIE DE C L A SES DE V INCULOS AFEC TI VOS* Orange County Social Services Agency Children and Family Services Annex Auditorium 744 N. Eckhoff St. Orange 92868 Sabados 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Serie de Clases Diciembre 13 y 20 Foster & Kinship Care Education Instructora: Elizabeth Hutchinson Cervantes, L.C.S.W. La mayoría de niños bajo cuidado de crianza han sufrido interrupciones en el desarrollo de vínculos afectivos por razones de maltrato al menor, descuido, y/o por traslado de domicilio frecuente. Por lo mismo la manera tradicional de criar niños, que depende de una base de fuertes lazos afectivos, no funciona bien para ellos. Únase a nosotros para aprender cómo es la vida desde la perspectiva de un niño bajo cuidado de crianza y cómo puede hacer cambios en su forma de criar niños para que mejor se acople a las experiencias de vida y las necesidades actuales de estos niños. MATERIAL DE LA CLASE ABARCA: • Cómo criar a niños de forma que reconoce la importancia de primero asentar bases de vínculos afectivos (Attachment Parenting) • Cómo criar a niños de forma que reconoce la diferencia entre su edad cronológica y su edad de desarrollo y, en base a eso, saber cómo presentar metas al alcance de los niños • Cómo criar a niños en base a un pleno entendimiento de sus estados emocionales y experiencias negativas, y cómo utilizar esto de manera terapéutica *Es requisito que los potenciales padres adoptivos completen el curso de Attachment Parenting. Si tiene preguntas o para registrarse, favor de llamar a (714)704-8923 o mandar un email a adoptionstraining@ssa.ocgov.com www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce 17 CPR & First Aid Laurie Vartanian EMS Certified Trainer September 20 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mission Viejo November 15 8:30 A.M. – 2:30 p.m. Mission Viejo These workshops are restricted to licensed foster parents, prospective foster or adoptive parents nearing completion of pre-licensing classes or adoption classes, and kinship families through Orange County Social Services Agency. Enrollees will receive a courtesy reminder/RSVP request via email approximately one week in advance of the training. If confirmation is not received by the deadline indicated, name will be dropped from the roster in order to give parents on the wait an opportunity to attend—no exceptions. Participants will learn theory and implementation of the skills necessary to respond to an emergency. Successful completion of the workshop will qualify participants for the First Aid Certificate, and Infant, Child, and Adult CPR certification. Luis Vásquez American Red Cross Certified Trainer August 16 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mission Viejo E SPA Ñ OL Octubre 18 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Santa Ana December 6 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mission Viejo Laurie Vartanian EMS Certified Trainer Re n e wa l C o u r s e ** ( english ) July 19 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mission Viejo Must show valid CPR/First Aid certification to attend ** Register at (949) 582-4884 or scfkce@saddleback.edu 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. 18 Foster & Kinship Care Education 2014 OC site LOCATIONS 72 57 La Habra 142 Brea La Mirada 90 Yorba Linda 39 5 Fullerton Buena Park La Palma Cerritos Anaheim A Cypress 605 Los Alamitos 91 M L Anaheim Hills Villa Park 55 C Stanton B Placentia E 241 Orange Garden Grove Tustin 261 a M 1 241 39 Huntington Beach N 5 John Wayne/Orange County Int’l Airport Costa Mesa 55 133 Irvine S19 405 73 K J Newport Beach Balboa 0 n S18 G Fountain Valley A Santa Ana a Midway City t H F D n N a 22 S Westminster Laguna Hills Corona del Mar 5 mi I El Toro Lake Forest Trabuco Canyon o u n t a i n s CLEVELAND NF Rancho Santa Margarita Mission Viejo San Juan Hot Springs 73 133 Laguna Niguel Laguna Beach AFoster Care Auxiliary 333 S. Brookhurst St. Anaheim 92804 BGrace Lutheran Church 6550 Fairmont Blvd. Yorba Linda 92886 CMagnolia Park* 11402 Magnolia Ave. Garden Grove 92841 DNew Alternatives, Inc. 1202 W. Civic Center Dr. #205 Santa Ana 92705 EOC SSA Children and Family Services 744/800 N. Eckhoff St. Orange 92868 FOlive Crest 2130 E. 4th St., Suite 200 Santa Ana 92705 GOrange County Fire Authority 1 Fire Authority Rd. Irvine 92602 HOrangewood Children’s Foundation 1575 E 17th St. Santa Ana 92705 ISaddleback Church 1 Saddleback Pkwy. Lake Forest 92630 San Juan Capistrano 1 74 South Laguna Dana Point Capistrano Beach 5 San Clemente L Walter D. Ehlers Community Recreation Center 8150 Knott Avenue Buena Park 90620 JSouth Orange Co.* 23832 Rockfield Blvd., Suite 270 Lake Forest 92630 MWestern Youth Services 505 N. Euclid St., Suite 300 Anaheim 92801 KUniversity of California, Irvine Irvine 92697 NWestminster* Community Services Building, Room B 8200 Westminster Blvd. Westminster 92683 * Family Resource Center www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce 19 Nonprofit Organization US Postage Saddleback College PAID 28000 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3635 South Orange County Community College District Foster & Kinship Care Education Program Social and Behavioral Sciences, BGS 318 Return Service Requested Registration and contact information: For translation services in Spanish or English, or if hearing impaired, please register at least 10 days prior to the class to advise us of your particular needs. Phone.......(949) 582-4884 Fax............(949) 364-2513 Mail..........FKCE Program, BGS 318 Saddleback College 28000 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo CA 92692-3635 Email........scfkce@saddleback.edu Website.....www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce Email Distribution List: To receive the newsletter or additional workshop information via email, please submit your request to: scfkce@saddleback.edu All classes are FREE. Class credit hours apply toward county and state licensing requirements for foster parents. Classes with low enrollment are subject to cancellation SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Dr. William O. Jay, Timothy Jemal, David B. Lang, Marcia Milchiker, Nancy M. Padberg, T.J. Prendergast, III, Dr. James R. Wright , Gary L. Poertner, Chancellor SADDLEBACK COLLEGE: Dr. Tod A. Burnett, President Save the Date 9.20.2014 6th Annual College and Career Fair For questions contact (949) 582-4884 or scfkce@saddlback.edu 6th Annual College and Career Fair Saturday, September 20, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. University of California, Irvine Irvine 92602 Youth 12-19 years; All Caregivers, mentors, and CASAs welcome • College Tours • Guest Speaker • Information Booths • Opportunity Drawings • Snacks • Caregivers receive 3.5 hours training credit • Adult advance registration required www.saddleback.edu/sbs/fkce