Foster Care Training

This full-day workshop equips community-based providers, social workers, and allied professionals with the tools to identify, understand, and address school refusal through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. Participants will explore the root causes of school avoidance—such as anxiety, trauma, community violence, systemic inequities, and family stressors—and learn to differentiate it from truancy and other behavioral concerns.

Shame often accompanies trauma and can delay one’s ability to disclose their abuse which can delay one’s healing journey as well as create barriers to utilizing one’s support system. It is crucial for social service providers to understand the connection between shame and trauma. We will talk about how shame presents in services and what to do to combat shame. One of the strategies that will be highlighted is self-compassion. Register Here

Youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation present with a unique set of needs, requiring a specialized approach to engagement and support. The CSEC 102 training will provide an advanced and comprehensive curriculum on best practices for serving youth that are commercially sexually exploited. In this 16-hour training, we will build on the skills and concepts learned in CSEC 101, including but not limited to: an exploration of common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. We also discuss how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited, as […]

During this session participants will explore the common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. participants will also engage in discussions on how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited.

LGBTQ youth in care often face unique challenges that can increase their risk of negative outcomes, including rejection, isolation, and lack of affirming support. This training is designed specifically for caregivers and focuses on how supportive, youth-centered case planning can reduce these risks and promote safety, stability, and well-being. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to affirm the identities and experiences of LGBTQ youth, build trusting relationships, and collaborate effectively with case teams. Through real-life scenarios and guided reflection, participants will leave with tools to create a more supportive and affirming home environment that meets the diverse needs of the youth in their care.

Acceptance and commitment strategies of support is an evidenced based modality that combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies along with commitment and behavioral strategies. Join us to learn more about acceptance and commitment strategies to support system-involved youth and young adults. We will provide an overview of the model and strategies to apply it with youth and young adults on your care plans. Register Here

Harm reduction principles have been used in various disciplines, most notably within the substance use field. These principles can be particularly helpful when an individual isn’t ready to quit engaging in a risky behavior. This training will provide an overview of harm reduction principles and how apply them with system-involved youth and young adults engaged in risky behaviors such as running away, substance use, etc. Register Here

As online care becomes part of many providers service provision, it is important that they are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to telemental health. In this class participants will learn: 1) California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) research on Telehealth and 3) best practicing when providing online health and wellness services.

This course provides foster care professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge, research, and strategies to effectively support individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, particularly youth involved in systems of care. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the disease, including transmission, risk factors, and evidence-based prevention strategies.

As social services case planning, mental health treatment, and general support has become more commonly provided via telehealth, it is important that those who support system-involved youth are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to services and support provided via telehealth. In this class participants will learn: 1)  California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) Research on Telemental Health and 3) best practices when providing online support for system-involved youth.

Given the increasing awareness of neurodivergence, it’s important that social service providers are aware of neurodiversity in order to provide neurodivergent affirming care. This training will provide an overview of neurodivergence in children and teens. The training will also discuss strategies to effectively support neurodivergent system-involved youth. This training will be provided in English and Spanish for bilingual social service providers. (This is a 2-day training; 1 registration link for both days) Register Here

It is essential for social service providers and others who serve/support system-involved youth to build strong relationships. In this training we will explore how the power of restorative relationships can be transformative in youth’s lives. We will discuss several approaches including being resiliency focused. Lastly, we will discuss the impact of trauma on system-involved youth and how to build relationships with youth using a trauma informed perspective.

Service and support providers who work directly with at-risk children and system-involved youth (SIY) are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. It is critical that mandated reporters and caregivers of system-involved youth are trained to recognize the signs of different types of abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter must fully understand how and where to report suspected abuse in accordance with their legal obligation.

This full-day workshop equips community-based providers, social workers, and allied professionals with the tools to identify, understand, and address school refusal through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. Participants will explore the root causes of school avoidance—such as anxiety, trauma, community violence, systemic inequities, and family stressors—and learn to differentiate it from truancy and other behavioral concerns.

Shame often accompanies trauma and can delay one’s ability to disclose their abuse which can delay one’s healing journey as well as create barriers to utilizing one’s support system. It is crucial for social service providers to understand the connection between shame and trauma. We will talk about how shame presents in services and what to do to combat shame. One of the strategies that will be highlighted is self-compassion. Register Here

Youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation present with a unique set of needs, requiring a specialized approach to engagement and support. The CSEC 102 training will provide an advanced and comprehensive curriculum on best practices for serving youth that are commercially sexually exploited. In this 16-hour training, we will build on the skills and concepts learned in CSEC 101, including but not limited to: an exploration of common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. We also discuss how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited, as […]

During this session participants will explore the common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. participants will also engage in discussions on how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited.

LGBTQ youth in care often face unique challenges that can increase their risk of negative outcomes, including rejection, isolation, and lack of affirming support. This training is designed specifically for caregivers and focuses on how supportive, youth-centered case planning can reduce these risks and promote safety, stability, and well-being. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to affirm the identities and experiences of LGBTQ youth, build trusting relationships, and collaborate effectively with case teams. Through real-life scenarios and guided reflection, participants will leave with tools to create a more supportive and affirming home environment that meets the diverse needs of the youth in their care.

Acceptance and commitment strategies of support is an evidenced based modality that combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies along with commitment and behavioral strategies. Join us to learn more about acceptance and commitment strategies to support system-involved youth and young adults. We will provide an overview of the model and strategies to apply it with youth and young adults on your care plans. Register Here

Harm reduction principles have been used in various disciplines, most notably within the substance use field. These principles can be particularly helpful when an individual isn’t ready to quit engaging in a risky behavior. This training will provide an overview of harm reduction principles and how apply them with system-involved youth and young adults engaged in risky behaviors such as running away, substance use, etc. Register Here

As online care becomes part of many providers service provision, it is important that they are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to telemental health. In this class participants will learn: 1) California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) research on Telehealth and 3) best practicing when providing online health and wellness services.

This course provides foster care professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge, research, and strategies to effectively support individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, particularly youth involved in systems of care. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the disease, including transmission, risk factors, and evidence-based prevention strategies.

As social services case planning, mental health treatment, and general support has become more commonly provided via telehealth, it is important that those who support system-involved youth are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to services and support provided via telehealth. In this class participants will learn: 1)  California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) Research on Telemental Health and 3) best practices when providing online support for system-involved youth.

Given the increasing awareness of neurodivergence, it’s important that social service providers are aware of neurodiversity in order to provide neurodivergent affirming care. This training will provide an overview of neurodivergence in children and teens. The training will also discuss strategies to effectively support neurodivergent system-involved youth. This training will be provided in English and Spanish for bilingual social service providers. (This is a 2-day training; 1 registration link for both days) Register Here

It is essential for social service providers and others who serve/support system-involved youth to build strong relationships. In this training we will explore how the power of restorative relationships can be transformative in youth’s lives. We will discuss several approaches including being resiliency focused. Lastly, we will discuss the impact of trauma on system-involved youth and how to build relationships with youth using a trauma informed perspective.

Service and support providers who work directly with at-risk children and system-involved youth (SIY) are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. It is critical that mandated reporters and caregivers of system-involved youth are trained to recognize the signs of different types of abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter must fully understand how and where to report suspected abuse in accordance with their legal obligation.

This full-day workshop equips community-based providers, social workers, and allied professionals with the tools to identify, understand, and address school refusal through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. Participants will explore the root causes of school avoidance—such as anxiety, trauma, community violence, systemic inequities, and family stressors—and learn to differentiate it from truancy and other behavioral concerns.

Shame often accompanies trauma and can delay one’s ability to disclose their abuse which can delay one’s healing journey as well as create barriers to utilizing one’s support system. It is crucial for social service providers to understand the connection between shame and trauma. We will talk about how shame presents in services and what to do to combat shame. One of the strategies that will be highlighted is self-compassion. Register Here

Youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation present with a unique set of needs, requiring a specialized approach to engagement and support. The CSEC 102 training will provide an advanced and comprehensive curriculum on best practices for serving youth that are commercially sexually exploited. In this 16-hour training, we will build on the skills and concepts learned in CSEC 101, including but not limited to: an exploration of common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. We also discuss how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited, as […]

During this session participants will explore the common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. participants will also engage in discussions on how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited.

LGBTQ youth in care often face unique challenges that can increase their risk of negative outcomes, including rejection, isolation, and lack of affirming support. This training is designed specifically for caregivers and focuses on how supportive, youth-centered case planning can reduce these risks and promote safety, stability, and well-being. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to affirm the identities and experiences of LGBTQ youth, build trusting relationships, and collaborate effectively with case teams. Through real-life scenarios and guided reflection, participants will leave with tools to create a more supportive and affirming home environment that meets the diverse needs of the youth in their care.

Acceptance and commitment strategies of support is an evidenced based modality that combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies along with commitment and behavioral strategies. Join us to learn more about acceptance and commitment strategies to support system-involved youth and young adults. We will provide an overview of the model and strategies to apply it with youth and young adults on your care plans. Register Here

Harm reduction principles have been used in various disciplines, most notably within the substance use field. These principles can be particularly helpful when an individual isn’t ready to quit engaging in a risky behavior. This training will provide an overview of harm reduction principles and how apply them with system-involved youth and young adults engaged in risky behaviors such as running away, substance use, etc. Register Here

As online care becomes part of many providers service provision, it is important that they are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to telemental health. In this class participants will learn: 1) California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) research on Telehealth and 3) best practicing when providing online health and wellness services.

This course provides foster care professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge, research, and strategies to effectively support individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, particularly youth involved in systems of care. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the disease, including transmission, risk factors, and evidence-based prevention strategies.

As social services case planning, mental health treatment, and general support has become more commonly provided via telehealth, it is important that those who support system-involved youth are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to services and support provided via telehealth. In this class participants will learn: 1)  California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) Research on Telemental Health and 3) best practices when providing online support for system-involved youth.

Given the increasing awareness of neurodivergence, it’s important that social service providers are aware of neurodiversity in order to provide neurodivergent affirming care. This training will provide an overview of neurodivergence in children and teens. The training will also discuss strategies to effectively support neurodivergent system-involved youth. This training will be provided in English and Spanish for bilingual social service providers. (This is a 2-day training; 1 registration link for both days) Register Here

It is essential for social service providers and others who serve/support system-involved youth to build strong relationships. In this training we will explore how the power of restorative relationships can be transformative in youth’s lives. We will discuss several approaches including being resiliency focused. Lastly, we will discuss the impact of trauma on system-involved youth and how to build relationships with youth using a trauma informed perspective.

Service and support providers who work directly with at-risk children and system-involved youth (SIY) are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. It is critical that mandated reporters and caregivers of system-involved youth are trained to recognize the signs of different types of abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter must fully understand how and where to report suspected abuse in accordance with their legal obligation.

This full-day workshop equips community-based providers, social workers, and allied professionals with the tools to identify, understand, and address school refusal through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. Participants will explore the root causes of school avoidance—such as anxiety, trauma, community violence, systemic inequities, and family stressors—and learn to differentiate it from truancy and other behavioral concerns.

Shame often accompanies trauma and can delay one’s ability to disclose their abuse which can delay one’s healing journey as well as create barriers to utilizing one’s support system. It is crucial for social service providers to understand the connection between shame and trauma. We will talk about how shame presents in services and what to do to combat shame. One of the strategies that will be highlighted is self-compassion. Register Here

Youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation present with a unique set of needs, requiring a specialized approach to engagement and support. The CSEC 102 training will provide an advanced and comprehensive curriculum on best practices for serving youth that are commercially sexually exploited. In this 16-hour training, we will build on the skills and concepts learned in CSEC 101, including but not limited to: an exploration of common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. We also discuss how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited, as […]

During this session participants will explore the common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. participants will also engage in discussions on how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited.

LGBTQ youth in care often face unique challenges that can increase their risk of negative outcomes, including rejection, isolation, and lack of affirming support. This training is designed specifically for caregivers and focuses on how supportive, youth-centered case planning can reduce these risks and promote safety, stability, and well-being. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to affirm the identities and experiences of LGBTQ youth, build trusting relationships, and collaborate effectively with case teams. Through real-life scenarios and guided reflection, participants will leave with tools to create a more supportive and affirming home environment that meets the diverse needs of the youth in their care.

Acceptance and commitment strategies of support is an evidenced based modality that combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies along with commitment and behavioral strategies. Join us to learn more about acceptance and commitment strategies to support system-involved youth and young adults. We will provide an overview of the model and strategies to apply it with youth and young adults on your care plans. Register Here

Harm reduction principles have been used in various disciplines, most notably within the substance use field. These principles can be particularly helpful when an individual isn’t ready to quit engaging in a risky behavior. This training will provide an overview of harm reduction principles and how apply them with system-involved youth and young adults engaged in risky behaviors such as running away, substance use, etc. Register Here

As online care becomes part of many providers service provision, it is important that they are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to telemental health. In this class participants will learn: 1) California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) research on Telehealth and 3) best practicing when providing online health and wellness services.

This course provides foster care professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge, research, and strategies to effectively support individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, particularly youth involved in systems of care. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the disease, including transmission, risk factors, and evidence-based prevention strategies.

As social services case planning, mental health treatment, and general support has become more commonly provided via telehealth, it is important that those who support system-involved youth are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to services and support provided via telehealth. In this class participants will learn: 1)  California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) Research on Telemental Health and 3) best practices when providing online support for system-involved youth.

Given the increasing awareness of neurodivergence, it’s important that social service providers are aware of neurodiversity in order to provide neurodivergent affirming care. This training will provide an overview of neurodivergence in children and teens. The training will also discuss strategies to effectively support neurodivergent system-involved youth. This training will be provided in English and Spanish for bilingual social service providers. (This is a 2-day training; 1 registration link for both days) Register Here

It is essential for social service providers and others who serve/support system-involved youth to build strong relationships. In this training we will explore how the power of restorative relationships can be transformative in youth’s lives. We will discuss several approaches including being resiliency focused. Lastly, we will discuss the impact of trauma on system-involved youth and how to build relationships with youth using a trauma informed perspective.

Service and support providers who work directly with at-risk children and system-involved youth (SIY) are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. It is critical that mandated reporters and caregivers of system-involved youth are trained to recognize the signs of different types of abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter must fully understand how and where to report suspected abuse in accordance with their legal obligation.

This full-day workshop equips community-based providers, social workers, and allied professionals with the tools to identify, understand, and address school refusal through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. Participants will explore the root causes of school avoidance—such as anxiety, trauma, community violence, systemic inequities, and family stressors—and learn to differentiate it from truancy and other behavioral concerns.

Shame often accompanies trauma and can delay one’s ability to disclose their abuse which can delay one’s healing journey as well as create barriers to utilizing one’s support system. It is crucial for social service providers to understand the connection between shame and trauma. We will talk about how shame presents in services and what to do to combat shame. One of the strategies that will be highlighted is self-compassion. Register Here

Youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation present with a unique set of needs, requiring a specialized approach to engagement and support. The CSEC 102 training will provide an advanced and comprehensive curriculum on best practices for serving youth that are commercially sexually exploited. In this 16-hour training, we will build on the skills and concepts learned in CSEC 101, including but not limited to: an exploration of common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. We also discuss how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited, as […]

During this session participants will explore the common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. participants will also engage in discussions on how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited.

LGBTQ youth in care often face unique challenges that can increase their risk of negative outcomes, including rejection, isolation, and lack of affirming support. This training is designed specifically for caregivers and focuses on how supportive, youth-centered case planning can reduce these risks and promote safety, stability, and well-being. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to affirm the identities and experiences of LGBTQ youth, build trusting relationships, and collaborate effectively with case teams. Through real-life scenarios and guided reflection, participants will leave with tools to create a more supportive and affirming home environment that meets the diverse needs of the youth in their care.

Acceptance and commitment strategies of support is an evidenced based modality that combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies along with commitment and behavioral strategies. Join us to learn more about acceptance and commitment strategies to support system-involved youth and young adults. We will provide an overview of the model and strategies to apply it with youth and young adults on your care plans. Register Here

Harm reduction principles have been used in various disciplines, most notably within the substance use field. These principles can be particularly helpful when an individual isn’t ready to quit engaging in a risky behavior. This training will provide an overview of harm reduction principles and how apply them with system-involved youth and young adults engaged in risky behaviors such as running away, substance use, etc. Register Here

As online care becomes part of many providers service provision, it is important that they are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to telemental health. In this class participants will learn: 1) California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) research on Telehealth and 3) best practicing when providing online health and wellness services.

This course provides foster care professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge, research, and strategies to effectively support individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, particularly youth involved in systems of care. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the disease, including transmission, risk factors, and evidence-based prevention strategies.

As social services case planning, mental health treatment, and general support has become more commonly provided via telehealth, it is important that those who support system-involved youth are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to services and support provided via telehealth. In this class participants will learn: 1)  California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) Research on Telemental Health and 3) best practices when providing online support for system-involved youth.

Given the increasing awareness of neurodivergence, it’s important that social service providers are aware of neurodiversity in order to provide neurodivergent affirming care. This training will provide an overview of neurodivergence in children and teens. The training will also discuss strategies to effectively support neurodivergent system-involved youth. This training will be provided in English and Spanish for bilingual social service providers. (This is a 2-day training; 1 registration link for both days) Register Here

It is essential for social service providers and others who serve/support system-involved youth to build strong relationships. In this training we will explore how the power of restorative relationships can be transformative in youth’s lives. We will discuss several approaches including being resiliency focused. Lastly, we will discuss the impact of trauma on system-involved youth and how to build relationships with youth using a trauma informed perspective.

Service and support providers who work directly with at-risk children and system-involved youth (SIY) are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. It is critical that mandated reporters and caregivers of system-involved youth are trained to recognize the signs of different types of abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter must fully understand how and where to report suspected abuse in accordance with their legal obligation.

This full-day workshop equips community-based providers, social workers, and allied professionals with the tools to identify, understand, and address school refusal through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. Participants will explore the root causes of school avoidance—such as anxiety, trauma, community violence, systemic inequities, and family stressors—and learn to differentiate it from truancy and other behavioral concerns.

Shame often accompanies trauma and can delay one’s ability to disclose their abuse which can delay one’s healing journey as well as create barriers to utilizing one’s support system. It is crucial for social service providers to understand the connection between shame and trauma. We will talk about how shame presents in services and what to do to combat shame. One of the strategies that will be highlighted is self-compassion. Register Here

Youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation present with a unique set of needs, requiring a specialized approach to engagement and support. The CSEC 102 training will provide an advanced and comprehensive curriculum on best practices for serving youth that are commercially sexually exploited. In this 16-hour training, we will build on the skills and concepts learned in CSEC 101, including but not limited to: an exploration of common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. We also discuss how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited, as […]

During this session participants will explore the common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. participants will also engage in discussions on how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited.

LGBTQ youth in care often face unique challenges that can increase their risk of negative outcomes, including rejection, isolation, and lack of affirming support. This training is designed specifically for caregivers and focuses on how supportive, youth-centered case planning can reduce these risks and promote safety, stability, and well-being. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to affirm the identities and experiences of LGBTQ youth, build trusting relationships, and collaborate effectively with case teams. Through real-life scenarios and guided reflection, participants will leave with tools to create a more supportive and affirming home environment that meets the diverse needs of the youth in their care.

Acceptance and commitment strategies of support is an evidenced based modality that combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies along with commitment and behavioral strategies. Join us to learn more about acceptance and commitment strategies to support system-involved youth and young adults. We will provide an overview of the model and strategies to apply it with youth and young adults on your care plans. Register Here

Harm reduction principles have been used in various disciplines, most notably within the substance use field. These principles can be particularly helpful when an individual isn’t ready to quit engaging in a risky behavior. This training will provide an overview of harm reduction principles and how apply them with system-involved youth and young adults engaged in risky behaviors such as running away, substance use, etc. Register Here

As online care becomes part of many providers service provision, it is important that they are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to telemental health. In this class participants will learn: 1) California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) research on Telehealth and 3) best practicing when providing online health and wellness services.

This course provides foster care professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge, research, and strategies to effectively support individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, particularly youth involved in systems of care. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the disease, including transmission, risk factors, and evidence-based prevention strategies.

As social services case planning, mental health treatment, and general support has become more commonly provided via telehealth, it is important that those who support system-involved youth are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to services and support provided via telehealth. In this class participants will learn: 1)  California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) Research on Telemental Health and 3) best practices when providing online support for system-involved youth.

Given the increasing awareness of neurodivergence, it’s important that social service providers are aware of neurodiversity in order to provide neurodivergent affirming care. This training will provide an overview of neurodivergence in children and teens. The training will also discuss strategies to effectively support neurodivergent system-involved youth. This training will be provided in English and Spanish for bilingual social service providers. (This is a 2-day training; 1 registration link for both days) Register Here

It is essential for social service providers and others who serve/support system-involved youth to build strong relationships. In this training we will explore how the power of restorative relationships can be transformative in youth’s lives. We will discuss several approaches including being resiliency focused. Lastly, we will discuss the impact of trauma on system-involved youth and how to build relationships with youth using a trauma informed perspective.

Service and support providers who work directly with at-risk children and system-involved youth (SIY) are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. It is critical that mandated reporters and caregivers of system-involved youth are trained to recognize the signs of different types of abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter must fully understand how and where to report suspected abuse in accordance with their legal obligation.

This full-day workshop equips community-based providers, social workers, and allied professionals with the tools to identify, understand, and address school refusal through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. Participants will explore the root causes of school avoidance—such as anxiety, trauma, community violence, systemic inequities, and family stressors—and learn to differentiate it from truancy and other behavioral concerns.

Shame often accompanies trauma and can delay one’s ability to disclose their abuse which can delay one’s healing journey as well as create barriers to utilizing one’s support system. It is crucial for social service providers to understand the connection between shame and trauma. We will talk about how shame presents in services and what to do to combat shame. One of the strategies that will be highlighted is self-compassion. Register Here

Youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation present with a unique set of needs, requiring a specialized approach to engagement and support. The CSEC 102 training will provide an advanced and comprehensive curriculum on best practices for serving youth that are commercially sexually exploited. In this 16-hour training, we will build on the skills and concepts learned in CSEC 101, including but not limited to: an exploration of common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. We also discuss how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited, as […]

During this session participants will explore the common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. participants will also engage in discussions on how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited.

LGBTQ youth in care often face unique challenges that can increase their risk of negative outcomes, including rejection, isolation, and lack of affirming support. This training is designed specifically for caregivers and focuses on how supportive, youth-centered case planning can reduce these risks and promote safety, stability, and well-being. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to affirm the identities and experiences of LGBTQ youth, build trusting relationships, and collaborate effectively with case teams. Through real-life scenarios and guided reflection, participants will leave with tools to create a more supportive and affirming home environment that meets the diverse needs of the youth in their care.

Acceptance and commitment strategies of support is an evidenced based modality that combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies along with commitment and behavioral strategies. Join us to learn more about acceptance and commitment strategies to support system-involved youth and young adults. We will provide an overview of the model and strategies to apply it with youth and young adults on your care plans. Register Here

Harm reduction principles have been used in various disciplines, most notably within the substance use field. These principles can be particularly helpful when an individual isn’t ready to quit engaging in a risky behavior. This training will provide an overview of harm reduction principles and how apply them with system-involved youth and young adults engaged in risky behaviors such as running away, substance use, etc. Register Here

As online care becomes part of many providers service provision, it is important that they are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to telemental health. In this class participants will learn: 1) California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) research on Telehealth and 3) best practicing when providing online health and wellness services.

This course provides foster care professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge, research, and strategies to effectively support individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, particularly youth involved in systems of care. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the disease, including transmission, risk factors, and evidence-based prevention strategies.

As social services case planning, mental health treatment, and general support has become more commonly provided via telehealth, it is important that those who support system-involved youth are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to services and support provided via telehealth. In this class participants will learn: 1)  California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) Research on Telemental Health and 3) best practices when providing online support for system-involved youth.

Given the increasing awareness of neurodivergence, it’s important that social service providers are aware of neurodiversity in order to provide neurodivergent affirming care. This training will provide an overview of neurodivergence in children and teens. The training will also discuss strategies to effectively support neurodivergent system-involved youth. This training will be provided in English and Spanish for bilingual social service providers. (This is a 2-day training; 1 registration link for both days) Register Here

It is essential for social service providers and others who serve/support system-involved youth to build strong relationships. In this training we will explore how the power of restorative relationships can be transformative in youth’s lives. We will discuss several approaches including being resiliency focused. Lastly, we will discuss the impact of trauma on system-involved youth and how to build relationships with youth using a trauma informed perspective.

Service and support providers who work directly with at-risk children and system-involved youth (SIY) are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. It is critical that mandated reporters and caregivers of system-involved youth are trained to recognize the signs of different types of abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter must fully understand how and where to report suspected abuse in accordance with their legal obligation.

This full-day workshop equips community-based providers, social workers, and allied professionals with the tools to identify, understand, and address school refusal through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. Participants will explore the root causes of school avoidance—such as anxiety, trauma, community violence, systemic inequities, and family stressors—and learn to differentiate it from truancy and other behavioral concerns.

Shame often accompanies trauma and can delay one’s ability to disclose their abuse which can delay one’s healing journey as well as create barriers to utilizing one’s support system. It is crucial for social service providers to understand the connection between shame and trauma. We will talk about how shame presents in services and what to do to combat shame. One of the strategies that will be highlighted is self-compassion. Register Here

Youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation present with a unique set of needs, requiring a specialized approach to engagement and support. The CSEC 102 training will provide an advanced and comprehensive curriculum on best practices for serving youth that are commercially sexually exploited. In this 16-hour training, we will build on the skills and concepts learned in CSEC 101, including but not limited to: an exploration of common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. We also discuss how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited, as […]

During this session participants will explore the common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. participants will also engage in discussions on how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited.

LGBTQ youth in care often face unique challenges that can increase their risk of negative outcomes, including rejection, isolation, and lack of affirming support. This training is designed specifically for caregivers and focuses on how supportive, youth-centered case planning can reduce these risks and promote safety, stability, and well-being. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to affirm the identities and experiences of LGBTQ youth, build trusting relationships, and collaborate effectively with case teams. Through real-life scenarios and guided reflection, participants will leave with tools to create a more supportive and affirming home environment that meets the diverse needs of the youth in their care.

Acceptance and commitment strategies of support is an evidenced based modality that combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies along with commitment and behavioral strategies. Join us to learn more about acceptance and commitment strategies to support system-involved youth and young adults. We will provide an overview of the model and strategies to apply it with youth and young adults on your care plans. Register Here

Harm reduction principles have been used in various disciplines, most notably within the substance use field. These principles can be particularly helpful when an individual isn’t ready to quit engaging in a risky behavior. This training will provide an overview of harm reduction principles and how apply them with system-involved youth and young adults engaged in risky behaviors such as running away, substance use, etc. Register Here

As online care becomes part of many providers service provision, it is important that they are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to telemental health. In this class participants will learn: 1) California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) research on Telehealth and 3) best practicing when providing online health and wellness services.

This course provides foster care professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge, research, and strategies to effectively support individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, particularly youth involved in systems of care. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the disease, including transmission, risk factors, and evidence-based prevention strategies.

As social services case planning, mental health treatment, and general support has become more commonly provided via telehealth, it is important that those who support system-involved youth are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to services and support provided via telehealth. In this class participants will learn: 1)  California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) Research on Telemental Health and 3) best practices when providing online support for system-involved youth.

Given the increasing awareness of neurodivergence, it’s important that social service providers are aware of neurodiversity in order to provide neurodivergent affirming care. This training will provide an overview of neurodivergence in children and teens. The training will also discuss strategies to effectively support neurodivergent system-involved youth. This training will be provided in English and Spanish for bilingual social service providers. (This is a 2-day training; 1 registration link for both days) Register Here

It is essential for social service providers and others who serve/support system-involved youth to build strong relationships. In this training we will explore how the power of restorative relationships can be transformative in youth’s lives. We will discuss several approaches including being resiliency focused. Lastly, we will discuss the impact of trauma on system-involved youth and how to build relationships with youth using a trauma informed perspective.

Service and support providers who work directly with at-risk children and system-involved youth (SIY) are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. It is critical that mandated reporters and caregivers of system-involved youth are trained to recognize the signs of different types of abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter must fully understand how and where to report suspected abuse in accordance with their legal obligation.

This full-day workshop equips community-based providers, social workers, and allied professionals with the tools to identify, understand, and address school refusal through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. Participants will explore the root causes of school avoidance—such as anxiety, trauma, community violence, systemic inequities, and family stressors—and learn to differentiate it from truancy and other behavioral concerns.

Shame often accompanies trauma and can delay one’s ability to disclose their abuse which can delay one’s healing journey as well as create barriers to utilizing one’s support system. It is crucial for social service providers to understand the connection between shame and trauma. We will talk about how shame presents in services and what to do to combat shame. One of the strategies that will be highlighted is self-compassion. Register Here

Youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation present with a unique set of needs, requiring a specialized approach to engagement and support. The CSEC 102 training will provide an advanced and comprehensive curriculum on best practices for serving youth that are commercially sexually exploited. In this 16-hour training, we will build on the skills and concepts learned in CSEC 101, including but not limited to: an exploration of common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. We also discuss how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited, as […]

During this session participants will explore the common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. participants will also engage in discussions on how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited.

LGBTQ youth in care often face unique challenges that can increase their risk of negative outcomes, including rejection, isolation, and lack of affirming support. This training is designed specifically for caregivers and focuses on how supportive, youth-centered case planning can reduce these risks and promote safety, stability, and well-being. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to affirm the identities and experiences of LGBTQ youth, build trusting relationships, and collaborate effectively with case teams. Through real-life scenarios and guided reflection, participants will leave with tools to create a more supportive and affirming home environment that meets the diverse needs of the youth in their care.

Acceptance and commitment strategies of support is an evidenced based modality that combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies along with commitment and behavioral strategies. Join us to learn more about acceptance and commitment strategies to support system-involved youth and young adults. We will provide an overview of the model and strategies to apply it with youth and young adults on your care plans. Register Here

Harm reduction principles have been used in various disciplines, most notably within the substance use field. These principles can be particularly helpful when an individual isn’t ready to quit engaging in a risky behavior. This training will provide an overview of harm reduction principles and how apply them with system-involved youth and young adults engaged in risky behaviors such as running away, substance use, etc. Register Here

As online care becomes part of many providers service provision, it is important that they are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to telemental health. In this class participants will learn: 1) California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) research on Telehealth and 3) best practicing when providing online health and wellness services.

This course provides foster care professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge, research, and strategies to effectively support individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, particularly youth involved in systems of care. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the disease, including transmission, risk factors, and evidence-based prevention strategies.

As social services case planning, mental health treatment, and general support has become more commonly provided via telehealth, it is important that those who support system-involved youth are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to services and support provided via telehealth. In this class participants will learn: 1)  California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) Research on Telemental Health and 3) best practices when providing online support for system-involved youth.

Given the increasing awareness of neurodivergence, it’s important that social service providers are aware of neurodiversity in order to provide neurodivergent affirming care. This training will provide an overview of neurodivergence in children and teens. The training will also discuss strategies to effectively support neurodivergent system-involved youth. This training will be provided in English and Spanish for bilingual social service providers. (This is a 2-day training; 1 registration link for both days) Register Here

It is essential for social service providers and others who serve/support system-involved youth to build strong relationships. In this training we will explore how the power of restorative relationships can be transformative in youth’s lives. We will discuss several approaches including being resiliency focused. Lastly, we will discuss the impact of trauma on system-involved youth and how to build relationships with youth using a trauma informed perspective.

Service and support providers who work directly with at-risk children and system-involved youth (SIY) are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. It is critical that mandated reporters and caregivers of system-involved youth are trained to recognize the signs of different types of abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter must fully understand how and where to report suspected abuse in accordance with their legal obligation.

This full-day workshop equips community-based providers, social workers, and allied professionals with the tools to identify, understand, and address school refusal through a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens. Participants will explore the root causes of school avoidance—such as anxiety, trauma, community violence, systemic inequities, and family stressors—and learn to differentiate it from truancy and other behavioral concerns.

Shame often accompanies trauma and can delay one’s ability to disclose their abuse which can delay one’s healing journey as well as create barriers to utilizing one’s support system. It is crucial for social service providers to understand the connection between shame and trauma. We will talk about how shame presents in services and what to do to combat shame. One of the strategies that will be highlighted is self-compassion. Register Here

Youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation present with a unique set of needs, requiring a specialized approach to engagement and support. The CSEC 102 training will provide an advanced and comprehensive curriculum on best practices for serving youth that are commercially sexually exploited. In this 16-hour training, we will build on the skills and concepts learned in CSEC 101, including but not limited to: an exploration of common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. We also discuss how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited, as […]

During this session participants will explore the common dynamics when serving and supporting commercially exploited youth and how these dynamics impact the work and the providers. participants will also engage in discussions on how the trauma of exploitation impacts the behavior, health, help-seeking, general engagement, and healing of youth who have been exploited.

LGBTQ youth in care often face unique challenges that can increase their risk of negative outcomes, including rejection, isolation, and lack of affirming support. This training is designed specifically for caregivers and focuses on how supportive, youth-centered case planning can reduce these risks and promote safety, stability, and well-being. Caregivers will learn practical strategies to affirm the identities and experiences of LGBTQ youth, build trusting relationships, and collaborate effectively with case teams. Through real-life scenarios and guided reflection, participants will leave with tools to create a more supportive and affirming home environment that meets the diverse needs of the youth in their care.

Acceptance and commitment strategies of support is an evidenced based modality that combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies along with commitment and behavioral strategies. Join us to learn more about acceptance and commitment strategies to support system-involved youth and young adults. We will provide an overview of the model and strategies to apply it with youth and young adults on your care plans. Register Here

Harm reduction principles have been used in various disciplines, most notably within the substance use field. These principles can be particularly helpful when an individual isn’t ready to quit engaging in a risky behavior. This training will provide an overview of harm reduction principles and how apply them with system-involved youth and young adults engaged in risky behaviors such as running away, substance use, etc. Register Here

As online care becomes part of many providers service provision, it is important that they are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to telemental health. In this class participants will learn: 1) California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) research on Telehealth and 3) best practicing when providing online health and wellness services.

This course provides foster care professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge, research, and strategies to effectively support individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, particularly youth involved in systems of care. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the disease, including transmission, risk factors, and evidence-based prevention strategies.

As social services case planning, mental health treatment, and general support has become more commonly provided via telehealth, it is important that those who support system-involved youth are aware of the legal and ethical issues related to services and support provided via telehealth. In this class participants will learn: 1)  California Telehealth legal codes and Telehealth professional codes of ethics including: informed consent, privacy, working with people out of state, preparing for crisis, and handling technology failure; 2) Research on Telemental Health and 3) best practices when providing online support for system-involved youth.

Given the increasing awareness of neurodivergence, it’s important that social service providers are aware of neurodiversity in order to provide neurodivergent affirming care. This training will provide an overview of neurodivergence in children and teens. The training will also discuss strategies to effectively support neurodivergent system-involved youth. This training will be provided in English and Spanish for bilingual social service providers. (This is a 2-day training; 1 registration link for both days) Register Here

It is essential for social service providers and others who serve/support system-involved youth to build strong relationships. In this training we will explore how the power of restorative relationships can be transformative in youth’s lives. We will discuss several approaches including being resiliency focused. Lastly, we will discuss the impact of trauma on system-involved youth and how to build relationships with youth using a trauma informed perspective.

Service and support providers who work directly with at-risk children and system-involved youth (SIY) are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. It is critical that mandated reporters and caregivers of system-involved youth are trained to recognize the signs of different types of abuse or neglect. Additionally, a mandated reporter must fully understand how and where to report suspected abuse in accordance with their legal obligation.