Foster Care Training

Reports indicate that intimate partner violence has increased during the COVID pandemic. There is a lot of misinformation in the broader public about what contributes to patterns of violence in families. Many youth who are in the child welfare system have witnessed violence between adult caregivers, and they carry the emotional scars and behavioral symptoms of having been impacted. In this training we will explore ways participants can support children who have witnessed violence at home. The training will briefly review common trauma responses in children. Intimate partner violence (IPV) can have a distinct impact on youth and it can also be a particularly difficult thing to discuss with youth. As part of the training, concrete scripts for working with children and teens will be explored. We will also practice having hard conversations with parents about the impact of intimate partner violence on children. We will also review the latest research regarding how to promote resiliency and recovery for children who have been affected by caregiver domestic violence. Prevention tools and resources to address teen dating violence will also be discussed. This on-line class will include some information given and plenty of opportunities for interaction and practice.