A round-up of training opportunities from the Child Welfare League of American and the Human Rights Campaign, put together by the National Foster Parent Association
Fostering Education from Home
Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 1:00 EDT
+ Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 1:00 EDT | Child Welfare League of America
With children out of school and at home, caregivers have been asked to assume many new roles and responsibilities. Among these is the role of teacher. Even under the best of circumstances, youth who have experienced foster care often have difficulty navigating the demands of school. Now, as schools move into remote learning mode, caregivers must find ways to keep their students motivated, engaged, and learning (as well as fed, entertained, and supported in coping with the traumas of this “new normal”). How can we create routines that allow us to help our kids with assignments and virtual classes? Part I of this two-part webinar session will offer research-informed strategies that caregivers, social workers, educators, and advocates can implement to address some of the common challenges that arise with schooling from home. Part II of this webinar will focus on practice and implementation of the practical tools for parents and caregivers introduced in Part I.
Talking with Children and Youth at Times of Crisis
Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 1:00 PM EDT | Child Welfare League of America
During times of unrest, difficulty, trouble, or danger, parents may worry about how to best support their children. This webinar will describe typical reactions of parents and children when encountering family, community, and global crisis. It will also offer parents developmentally-informed strategies to help children during these periods.
Introduction to LGBTQ Cultural Competency
Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 12:30 PM EDT | Human Rights Campaign
Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Parents
Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 12:30 PM EDT | Human Rights Campaign
Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Youth
Thursday, June 18, 2020, 12:30 PM EDT| Human Rights Campaign
Talking to Your Children about COVID-19
On-demand, one hour | NFPA
An overview of COVID-19 while highlighting supportive resources. The training reviews preventive measures designed to help keep families safe and also examines practical strategies for supporting mental and emotional health needs.