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 […]
Coyote Hill and EMBRACE Children and Families are partnering together for a community watch party of Sound of Hope. While this is open to the community, we will NOT have childcare and it is highly encouraged to not bring children. We recommend those planning to attend to RSVP but it is not required. To RSVP, […]
Coyote Hill and EMBRACE Children and Families are partnering together for a community watch party of Sound of Hope. While this is open to the community, we will NOT have childcare and it is highly encouraged to not bring children. We recommend those planning to attend to RSVP but it is not required. To RSVP, […]
*The movie is PG-13 and may not be suitable for some of the younger viewers. *No childcare will be provided.