Foster Care Training

This training provides an examination of the culture, history, divisions, and landscape of Alameda County Foster youth that live there. The cultural philosophies and orientations that form from living in different areas, the economic, political, and social realities that impact children living in Oakland and the philosophical and psychological sources that influence the children and their behaviors will also be reviewed. Explorations highlight how different areas, schools, turfs, and sets exist and affect the diverse youth populations and their needs over time. Participants will discuss how having a better understanding of the contextual conditions and circumstances in which these children live in can help in fostering inclusivity and cultural acceptance, and promote the bonding and relationship-building process with youth and families.