Foster Care Training

Training Summary: Given the disproportionate number of people of color in the prison system, it is important to understand mass incarceration and how it impacts system-involved youth. In this training we will talk about the historical context of mass incarceration, why mass incarceration exists, how it impacts youth, and strategies to support youth who have an incarcerated parent. This understanding is crucial for social service and behavioral health providers, caregivers and other natural support people to compassionately support youth impacted by incarceration. Class Objectives: (what knowledge, ideas or skills will participants explore, learn, practice, etc during the training) 1. Define mass incarceration 2. Describe two factors contributing to mass incarceration 3. Describe the impact of mass incarceration on system-involved youth 4. Identify at least 2 strategies to engage system-involved youth with an incarcerated parent Participants will be able to: 1. Participants will have better strategies and methods to advocate for youth and families impacted by mass incarceration 2. Participants will use knowledge gained to disseminate resources and knowledge to colleagues also working with youth impacted by mass incarceration Register Here