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About Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
The 51AVÊÓƵ Foster and Kinship Care Education Program provides quality education and support activities to the caregivers of children and youth in out-of-home care so that these providers may meet the educational, emotional, behavioral and developmental needs of children and youth.
Classes are provided in both English & Spanish,Ìýat NO COST for anyone wanting to attend. In all classes, first priority will go to Foster Parents and Kinship Providers, now referred to as Resource Parents.
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For More Information
Please Contact: Clarissa Campos Alvarado, FKCE Office Assistant at (805) 289-6133Ìýor emailÌýclarissa_camposalva1@vcccd.eduÌý| Rhonda Carlson, FKCE Specialist atÌý(805) 289-6181Ìýor email rcarlson@vcccd.edu
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Join Us
We now have in-person classes available, as well as many live online trainings.ÌýIf you still have not joined us for a virtual training, it is not too late to try it! Our team is ready and able to walk any Zoom newbies through the process. Just let us know what you need!
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May 2025 Class List
All classes are on Zoom, unless otherwise shown. All classes meet written directives for Resource Parent training.
Daytime Series!
Strengthen your family by building protective factors that mitigate the long-term consequences of child abuse and neglect.
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am (ending on May 8, 2025)
Instructor: Nora Hayes
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Understand the impact and gain strategies to reduce the risk of compassion fatigue.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6-8pm
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan OsterhageÌý
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Explore how a child’s earliest experiences, particularly in the first seven years, shape the brain, and how you can help repattern negative effects with nurturing and healing.
Monday, May 12, 2025, 5:30-7pmÌý
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
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Understand how consistency and reliability can help children become more resilient despite a traumatic upbringing.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 10:30-11:30am
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
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Discover the essential skills youth need for self-sufficiency and how to support their journey toward independence despite their trauma histories.
Monday, May 19, 2025, 5:30-7pmÌý
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
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Join us in this new series toÌýconnect with other kinship caregivers who may be experiencing the same challenges and experiences as you, and learn about specific services and connections you can be making in the community to help you and your kinship family thrive!
Last Thursday of the Month, May 29, 2025, 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Pam Lehtonen
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June 2025 Class List
After briefly reviewing CSEC 1, explore the ways to reduce the impact of risky behavior over time and assist youth in their long-term safety and stability.Ìý
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6-8pm Ìý
Instructor: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval & Raquel Montes
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New! Dayime Class! Ìý
In this new trauma-informed parenting class, learn to recognize and implement reflective parenting that is built on compassion and conscious connection.Ìý
Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:30-11:30am
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
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New! Daytime Class!Ìý
Gain an understanding of how trauma can be presented through a child or teen's relationship with food.
Monday, June 9, 2025, 10:30-11:30amÌý
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
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Examine the depths of grief children and youth from foster care experience and help them process loss.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6-8:30pm
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
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Explore and determine the best permanency options and how to collaborate with CWS to navigate the system for your foster youth.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:30-7pm
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
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Join us in this new series toÌýconnect with other kinship caregivers who may be experiencing the same challenges and experiences as you, and learn about specific services and connections you can be making in the community to help you and your kinship family thrive!
Last Thursday of the Month, June 26, 2025, 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Pam Lehtonen
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Clases en Español
¡Nos complace anunciar que tenemos de vuelta clases en persona y en lÃnea! Si todavÃa no haz tomado una clase en lÃnea, ¡no es demasiado tarde! En este momento no tenemos clases en español, por favor manténgase actualizado en este sitio web para las promixas clases o a nuestros correos electrónicos.
Si tienes preguntas, puedes comunicarte conmigo, Clarissa Campos Alvarado, por llamada o texto al (805) 289-6133 o puedes envÃarme un correo electrónico aÌýclarissa_camposalva1@vcccd.edu
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Stay Up-To-Date | Mantengase Informado
Don't miss out on our trainings and events! Ìýto receive our MonthlyÌýNewsletter and class announcements!Ìý
¡Nuestras clases han comenzado! Para recibir nuestroÌýboletÃn mensual y anunciosÌýde clases cuando se publiquen, puedes consultar aqui regularmente oÌýÌýa nuestros correos electrónicos.
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Office Closures | Nuestra Oficina estará cerrada:
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May 26: Memorial Day
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June 19: Juneteenth