Virtual Training “Why don’t you just leave?” “How can they choose their abuser over their children?” Pamela Jacobs, CEO of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence presents a training to foster and adoptive parents on why domestic violence victims stay with their abusers and the misconceptions people have about abuse, relationships, choices, and tradeoffs. […]
This class is designed to provide a basic overview of adoption in the state of Missouri. The primary focus will be on foster care adoption but will briefly cover all types of adoption. This class provides an opportunity for families interested in adoption to learn more about these processes. The class is led by a […]
34th Children's Division is hosting a WEEKEND Event to showcase The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Movie FREE to the public in and surrounding community of Kennett MO. Theater can hold up to 300 people.
Virtual Training How to de-escalate an elevated youth, especially when we see big behaviors. TBRI Practitioner Catina Cobb presents de-escalation training using Trust Based Relational Intervention methods for foster and adopted youth. Foster and adoptive parents can log on, eat their lunch, and earn an hour of instructor-led training for their foster license. Presenter: Catina […]
As adoptive parents, telling your child their adoption story can be challenging, as you strive to balance openness, sensitivity, and age-appropriate considerations. This session provides guidance on how to navigate this delicate task, exploring approaches for engaging in open discussions about a child’s birth and adoption story throughout each stage of development. Through real-life examples, […]
Saturday September 7, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. Bethel House of Prayer Church 1223 Branch Street, Platte City, MO 64079 RSVP to Riki Howard at rikilynn87@gmail.com
FosterAdopt Connect will be hosting recruitment informational sessions. We will discuss how to start the licensing process, elaborate the need of foster parents, and answer any questions about the process, supports, and requirements. These sessions will be held at the FosterAdopt Connect office the second Tuesday, every other month from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. We will […]
42nd Children's Division Circuit and Care portal partners up to showcase The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot movie for FREE on 9/12/24 starting at 6:00pm at the Pine Hill Drive In, Hwy 34 Piedmont MO. This is Free to the public, location can hold up to 300 Vehicles. Get Directions to the […]
Virtual Training How can you support LGBTQ+ youth in foster care? Aaron Schekorra, Executive Director of the GLO Center in Springfield, Missouri presents a training on how to create a safe space where youth in care can express themselves freely, feel connection and acceptance, and build the confidence they need to be successful adults in […]
Virtual Training Sara Ibbetson, Director of Applied Behavioral Analysis Services, Arc of the Ozarks, presents training on using positive behavioral supports and the Applied Behavioral Analysis method to increase wanted behavior and decrease unwanted behavior. This method is effective for both neuro-typical and neuro-divergent children and helps to build confidence and flexibility as children learn […]
Virtual Training Sarah George, Executive Director of the Lake Area Citizen’s Advisory presents a training on how to care for a person who struggles with addiction. From recognizing when we need outside support, to building their confidence while holding them accountable, this training will give you some useful tools to take with you on your […]
This virtual class is designed to provide a basic overview of adoption in the state of Missouri. The primary focus will be on foster care adoption but will briefly cover all types of adoption. This class provides an opportunity for families interested in adoption to learn more about these processes. The class is led by […]