Events on Saturday, February 25, 2012

CPR / First Aid

Presenter:     Scarlett Oaks Trainers

Where:           Beech Acres Parenting Center - Kilgour Cottage (Treatment Foster Care)

This is a MANDATORY training for all foster parents.   

             6 Credit Hours

 To Register Call Jennifer Taylor 233-4707

Event time: 
February 25, 2012 - 9:00am - 3:30pm
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Other upcoming events

  • Pre-placement Training for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Caregiver - Series # 4 (Session 4/12)

    Trainier: Jessica Thompson, MSW, LISW

    Session 4:   Attachment, Separation & Placement

    This workshop explores the development of normal, healthy attachment in children, and the negative impact of separation from primary parents, siblings, and other important people.  Trainees will also learn methods to help reduce trauma for children who have experienced separation.

    * Session is 3/4 required classes to become a Beech Acres Parenting Center Respite Provider.

    Where: Kilgour Cottage - Treatment Foster Care Program

    Event time: 
    May 22, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

  • Butterflies and Blue Ribbons

    Foster families and the public are invited to the annual "Butterflies and Blue Ribbons" event at at Krohn Conservatory.

    The event celebrates the hard work of foster parents.

    There will be a butterfly show at 4:30 p.m. for families.

    Event time: 
    May 23, 2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

  • Pre-placement Training for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Caregiver - Series # 4 (Session 5/12)

    Trainier: Jessica Thompson, MSW, LISW

    Session 5:   Managing Behavior

    This workshop explores the potential reasons for behavior problems in foster and adopted children.  Agency policies regarding corporal punishment will be discussed, including the underlying reasons for these policies.  Trainees will be given information on other ways to manage behavior, including using natural and logical consequences, contracting, and rewards.

    * Session is 4/4 required classes to become a Beech Acres Parenting Center Respite Provider.

    Event time: 
    May 24, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

  • Pre-placement Training for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Caregiver - Series # 4 (Session 6/12) "Preventing and De-Escalating Crisis"

    Trainier: Jessica Thompson, MSW, LISW

    Session 6:   Preventing and De-Escalating Crisis

    This workshop explores the triggers that might generate feelings of anger or fear in the caregiver or the child, resulting in family conflict.  Techniques to resolve conflict through win/win, rather than win/lose, negotiation, will be presented and practiced.  Participants will learn strategies to prevent crisis from developing and will learn methods to de-escalate crisis, if necessary, while keeping all family members safe.

    Event time: 
    May 29, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

  • Pre-placement Training for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Caregiver - Series # 4 (Session 8/12) "Primary Families"

    Trainier: Jessica Thompson, MSW, LISW

    Session 8:   Primary Families

    This workshop provides information about the losses typically experienced by families, expected behaviors and emotional reactions, and the grief process.  Trainees will learn ways to work effectively with primary families. 

    Where: Kilgour Cottage - Treatment Foster Care Program

    * Session class is closed to new attendees, next series # 5 7/24/12.

    Event time: 
    May 31, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

  • Pre-placement Training for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Caregiver - Series # 4 (Session 7/12) "Cultural Issues in Placement"

    Trainier: Jessica Thompson, MSW, LISW

    Session 7:   Cultural Issues in Placement

    Event time: 
    May 31, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

  • Pre-placement Training for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Caregiver - Series # 4 (Session 9/12) "Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused"

    Trainier: Jessica Thompson, MSW, LISW

    Session 9:  Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused

    This workshop examines the definition and dynamics of sexual abuse of children.  The workshop also prepares prospective parents to develop an awareness of the characteristics of caregivers that lead to success in parenting children who have been sexually abused.

    Where: Kilgour Cottage - Treatment Foster Care Program

    * Session class is closed to new attendees, next series # 5 7/24/12.

    Event time: 
    June 6, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

  • Beech Acres Parenting Center Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner

    Because you make a differnce...

    You foster hope.  You foster change

    We want to thank you!

    Beech Acres Parenting Center Annual Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner

    Newport Aquarium

    By Invitations Only.

    RSVP by Friday May 25, 2012 to Jennifer Taylor (513) 233-4707 or jtaylor [at] beechacres [dot] org

     

    Event time: 
    June 7, 2012 - 7:30am - 10:30am

  • Pre-placement Training for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Caregiver - Series # 4 (Session 10/12) "The Effects of Caregiving on the Caregiver Family"

    Trainier: Jessica Thompson, MSW, LISW

    Session 10:  The Effects of Caregiving on the Caregiver Family

    This workshop examines the impact of foster, adoptive, or kinship care giving on the family system, and helps prospective caregivers to develop effective coping and management strategies.

    Where: Kilgour Cottage - Treatment Foster Care Program

    * Session class is closed to new attendees, next series # 5 7/24/12.

    Event time: 
    June 12, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

  • Pre-placement Training for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Caregiver - Series # 4 (Session 11/12) "Permanency Issues for Children"

    Trainier: Jessica Thompson, MSW, LISW

    Session 11:  Permanency Issues for Children 

    This workshop examines the effect of long-term separation from the birth family (either by adoption or long term foster care) on children.  The workshop will explain some triggers that may exacerbate difficulties of children experiencing these long term separations.

    Where: Kilgour Cottage - Treatment Foster Care Program

    * Session class is closed to new attendees, next series # 5 7/24/12.

    Event time: 
    June 14, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm