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SUMMARY:East County Hub: New Placement Packet & Comfort Calls
DESCRIPTION:Trainers: Ivon Sanchez & Mirna Pina\, Children & Family Services\nFacilitator: Liz Thiele\, PPE \nThis month’s East County Hub will feature a two-part presentation from Ventura County Children & Family Services on important policy matters! We will have plenty of time for questions and answers. \nPart 1– New Placement Packet presented by Ivon Sanchez\, LCSW Administrative Specialist III \nVentura County Children and Family Services has updated the existing Foster Family Home Placement Packet in order to reflect the agency’s current business practices and expectations for caregivers. \nThe goal is to ensure: \n\nCaregiver(s) have the necessary information to best meet the needs of children in out-of-home care\nInformation is in line with the Resource Family Approval Program and the Quality Parenting Initiative\n\nPart 2– Comfort Calls presented by Mirna Pina\, LCSW\, MSPH Community Services Coordinator \nComfort calls are phone calls between a caregiver and parent after removal or upon arrival of a child to a caregiver’s home to allow parents to share information directly with a caregiver about the day-to-day needs of the child and to support a positive co-parenting relationship. Come\, learn more about Comfort Calls\, and get your questions answered! \nParticipants will receive a certificate for 2 hours of training upon completion of the class.  \nRSVP to leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu *Please put East County Hub in the Subject line\, let us know your full name\, and indicate if you are a foster/resource parent/kinship provider in your RSVP \nLimited childcare is available with pre-registration; please contact Miriam with Channel Islands Social Services at (805) 384-0983 ext. 859 as soon as possible\, must be no later than 2/7/20. \nSponsors: Channel Islands Social Services\, Children & Family Services\, Oxnard & Ventura College FKCE \n 
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/east-county-hub-new-placement-packet-comfort-calls/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Church\, 3353 Old Conejo Rd.\, Newbury Park\, CA\, 91320\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200110T185558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T230540Z
UID:9873-1581442200-1581449400@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Love and Logic Series
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage \nAn Early Childhood Specialist with a degree in Elementary education\, Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage has worked with the Santa Barbara City College Foster and Kinship Care Education program for over 20 years. \nJudy’s research is on early trauma effects on brain development and behavior. She is a Parent Coach Consultant with Parenting Matters Consulting and is a certified Love & Logic Instructor. \nLove and Logic dedicated to making parenting and teaching fun and rewarding\, instead of stressful and chaotic. We provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful\, healthy relationships with their children \nThe 4-week class will cover: \n\nSteps to having kids take responsibility\, Parenting with Empathy\, Consequences\nSharing Control with Choice\, Parenting Styles\, Ownership of the problem\nSetting Limits\, Teaching kids to listen the first time\, Family Meetings\nSibling Rivalry\, Chores and Allowance\, Strategic plans for chronic behaviors\n\n*Participants will receive a certificate for 8 hours of training upon completion of the series.  \nRSVP: To Leticia at leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu (Please put Love and Logic in the Subject Line and indicate if you are a foster/resource parent/kinship provider in your RSVP). \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/love-and-logic-series-2/
LOCATION:Day Road Center- Training Room\, 71 Day Road\, Ventura\, CA\, 93003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200110T185215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T005650Z
UID:9867-1581357600-1581368400@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Resource Parent Tool Kit: The Nuts & Bolts of Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:Trainers: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval & Wendy Homan \nIf you have gotten your license to be a Resource Parent within the last couple of years\, this class is for you! \nLong-time FKCE trainer Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval and long-time Foster\, turned Resource Parent\, Wendy Homan\, designed this series for our “newer” families. \nReal-life scenarios will be used each week as case studies! \nThe 4-week class will explore: \n\nBuilding Your Support System (family & friends\, professional contacts\, when to reach out)\nCreating Responsible Resource Families (rights & responsibilities\, acronyms\, record- keeping)\nWelcoming a Child/Sibling Group into your Home (the “First Day”\, communication\, positive discipline\, resiliency)\nTransitions (children arriving & departing\, grief & loss\, birth parent interaction)\n\n*Participants will receive a certificate for 12 hours of training upon completion of the series.  \nRSVP: To Leticia at leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu (Please put Nuts and Bolts in the Subject Line and indicate if you are a foster/resource parent/kinship provider in your RSVP). \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/resource-parent-tool-kit-the-nuts-bolts-of-caregiving-4/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together Support Programs and Training Center\, 1317 Del Norte Rd.\, Suite 150\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200210T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200122T184818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T184818Z
UID:10371-1581348600-1581354000@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend: Parents involved with CFS \nDescription: Join other parents to talk about the challenges of the system and how to be successful. Groups are run by Parent Partners who have been there and have successfully reunified with their children. They know what you’re going through! \nContact: Gina Ruiz\, (805) 940-6391 or Janel Noonkester\, (805) 978-2073 \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/parent-support-group-2/
LOCATION:Colonia Multi-Service Center\, 1500 Camino Del Sol\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93030\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200130T184420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T201121Z
UID:10583-1581174000-1581181200@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Caregiver Appreciation Gift~Away
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Honor of National Caregiver Appreciation Day!\nA gift~away event for foster/resource\, kinship\, and adoptive families. \nCome and see what we have-while supplies last!\nA light dinner will be provided and a fun Valentine’s Day craft. This event is for the whole family to enjoy. \nNo RSVP needed \nFor more information or to volunteer- Please email events@kidsandfamilies.org or call (805) 643-1446 ext. 108. \n \nPlease click images to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/caregiver-appreciation-giftaway/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together\, 864 East Santa Clara Street\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200111T011825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T232822Z
UID:10116-1581152400-1581170400@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Hold Me Tight\, Let Me Go- Parents & Teens Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship families; general public \nDescription: One Friday evening for parents only and the following full day with parents and their teens\, led by two therapists. Families will deepen their connection\, enhance trust and emotional safety\, change frustrating cycles\, and better understand each other. On the second day\, families will have time all together as a group\, time alone with their teen\, as well as a parent support group and teen support group during the day. Resource parents can earn training hours! \nWhen: February 7-8\, April 24-25\, July 19-20\, & Oct. 4-5 \nFriday (parents only) 6pm-9pm \nSaturday (parents & teens) 9am-2pm \nContact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 106 for the latest information and to register. \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/hold-me-tight-let-me-go-parents-teens-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together\, 864 East Santa Clara Street\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200111T011653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T232836Z
UID:10113-1581098400-1581109200@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Hold Me Tight\, Let Me Go Parent and Teen Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship families; general public \nDescription: One Friday evening for parents only and the following full day with parents and their teens\, led by two therapists. Families will deepen their connection\, enhance trust and emotional safety\, change frustrating cycles\, and better understand each other. On the second day\, families will have time all together as a group\, time alone with their teen\, as well as a parent support group and teen support group during the day. Resource parents can earn training hours! \nWhen: February 7-8\, April 24-25\, July 19-20\, & Oct. 4-5 \nFriday (parents only) 6pm-9pm \nSaturday (parents & teens) 9am-2pm \nContact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 106 for the latest information and to register. \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/hold-me-tight-let-me-go-parent-and-teen-workshop/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together\, 864 East Santa Clara Street\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200203T220948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T220948Z
UID:10634-1581066000-1581073200@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Foster & Resource Parent Network Training: Healthy Nutrition for Children
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Nora Hayes\nFacilitator: Iris Braswell \nReceive timely information relevant to foster care and network with foster & resource parents who are geographically related. February topic: Healthy Nutrition for Children: Getting our kids to eat healthy can be frustrating and challenging at times.  Learn what types of food and how much food children really need.  Gain tips on getting your child to eat well\, including how to implement your child as the chef.  Also\, learn what types of things sabotage children from eating well and tips on overcoming those obstacles.  Food samples will be provided! Our instructor Nora Hayes is an experienced health educator with over 20 years working in the medical field and with foster & kinship families. \nParticipants will receive a certificate for 2 hours of training upon completion of the class.  \nRSVP to leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu *Please put “Feb Simi Networking” in the Subject Line\, let us know your full name\, and indicate if you are a foster/resource parent/kinship provider in RSVP \nChildcare is available\, please contact Iris at newudoterra@gmail.com\, must be no later than 2/5/20. \nSponsor: Ventura & Oxnard College FKCE
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/foster-resource-parent-network-training-healthy-nutrition-for-children/
LOCATION:Cornerstone Church\, 2080 Winifred St.\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93063\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200110T003628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T002422Z
UID:9780-1581066000-1581073200@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Nurturing Connections Group- Simi Valley
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship resource caregivers \nDescription: Support and training\, led by a therapist\, in a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences as a foster or adopted parent. Participants have a chance to explore their own attachment histories and strengthen their therapeutic parenting skills. Learn about attachment\, trauma\, development\, self-care\, and more. Resource parents can earn training hours! \nContact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 133 for the latest information and to register. \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/nurturing-connections-group-simi-valley-3/
LOCATION:Ventura County Human Services Agency\, 2900 Madera Rd.\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200117T015826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T174731Z
UID:10241-1581012000-1581022800@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Proyecto de Padres (Sesiónes en Español)
DESCRIPTION:Fortaleciendo Padres. Transformando Adolescentes.\nEmpowering Parents. Transforming Teens \nContacte: Esther Ultreras\, (805) 385-2692 \nPara más información por favor de hablar con: Hilda Gomez\, (805) 486-1809 \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/proyecto-de-padres-parent-project-8/
LOCATION:Hueneme High School\, 500 West Bard Rd.\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93033\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200110T192816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T002051Z
UID:9889-1580925600-1580932800@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Nurturing Connections Group- Oxnard (Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Quién debe asistir: Cuidadores de crianza\, adoptivos y familiares \nDescripción: Apoyo y capacitación\, dirigido por un terapeuta\, en un ambiente seguro y de apoyo donde los participantes pueden compartir sus experiencias como padres adoptivos o de crianza. Los participantes tienen la oportunidad de explorar sus propias historias de apego y fortalecer sus habilidades terapéuticas de crianza. Aprenda sobre el apego\, el trauma\, el desarrollo\, el autocuidado y más. ¡Los padres de recursos pueden ganar horas de entrenamiento! \nContacto: Contacte a Rosa; 805-643-1446\, ext. 115 * No se requiere asistencia cada semana\, pero se les pide que por favor llamen y confirmen su asistencia si planean asistir \n*¡Obtenga horas de entrenamiento! \n\nWho Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship resource caregivers \nDescription: Support and training\, led by a therapist\, in a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences as a foster or adopted parent. Participants have a chance to explore their own attachment histories and strengthen their therapeutic parenting skills. Learn about attachment\, trauma\, development\, self-care\, and more. Resource parents can earn training hours! \nContact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 133 for the latest information and to register. \n*Earn Training Hours \n \nPor favor\, haga clic en la imagen para ampliar/Please click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/fomentando-conexiones-grupo-oxnard-nurturing-connections-group-oxnard-2/
LOCATION:Sierra Linda Elementary\, 2201 Jasmine Ave.\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200109T233638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T235407Z
UID:9707-1580925600-1580932800@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Nurturing Connections Group- Ventura
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship resource caregivers \nDescription: Support and training\, led by a therapist\, in a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences as a foster or adopted parent. Participants have a chance to explore their own attachment histories and strengthen their therapeutic parenting skills. Learn about attachment\, trauma\, development\, self-care\, and more. Resource parents can earn training hours! \nContact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 133 for the latest information and to register. \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/nurturing-connections-support-group-2/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together\, 864 East Santa Clara Street\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200106T212505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T203822Z
UID:9307-1580925600-1580932800@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Support & Resources Group- Oxnard
DESCRIPTION:1st (Bilingual) & 3rd (Spanish) Wednesday of the month\, 6-8pm\, Sierra Linda Elementary School- 2201 Jasmine Ave.\, Oxnard. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAre you a grandparent\, aunt\, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? \nYou are not alone! \nKids & Families Together is offering Kinship Support and Resource Groups in a number of Ventura cities to help you and your family thrive! In partnership with Ventura Foster & Kinship Care Education Program of Ventura County Community College District. \nPlease contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446. \n*Child care for groups is available through Channel Islands Social Services for foster/kinship resource families. Contact Miriam Magana at 805-384-0983\, ext. 859. Must call 48 hours in advance. \n \nPlease click images to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/oxnard-support-group-3/
LOCATION:Sierra Linda Elementary\, 2201 Jasmine Ave.\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200117T221826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T173248Z
UID:10287-1580839200-1580850000@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Parent Project (English Session)
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Parents. Transformign Teens. \nContact: Cristina Magallanes\, (805) 278-3104 \nFor more information: Hilda Gomez\, (805) 278-3104 \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/parent-project/
LOCATION:Pacifica High School\, 600 East Gonzales Rd.\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200117T012036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T174945Z
UID:10208-1580839200-1580850000@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Proyecto de Padres (Sesiónes en Español)
DESCRIPTION:Fortaleciendo Padres. Transformando Adolescentes. \nContacte: Cristina Magallanes\, (805) 278-3104 \nPara más información por favor de hablar con: Hilda Gomez\, (805) 486-1809 \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/proyecto-de-padres/
LOCATION:Pacifica High School\, 600 East Gonzales Rd.\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200111T001209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T233037Z
UID:10091-1580839200-1580846400@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Hold Me Tight Couples Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend: Foster/Resource/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers; general public \nDescription: 8 weekly sessions in which couples learn to deepen their connection\, change painful/frustrating cycles\, and make sense of their relationship/attachment needs. Based on the book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue Johnson. \nContact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 106 for the latest information and to register. \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/10091/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together\, 864 East Santa Clara Street\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200106T235517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T203004Z
UID:9414-1580839200-1580846400@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Support & Resources Group- Ventura
DESCRIPTION:1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month\, 6-8pm\, Kids & Families Together- 864 E. Santa Clara St.\, Ventura \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAre you a grandparent\, aunt\, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? \nYou are not alone! \nKids & Families Together is offering Kinship Support and Resource Groups in a number of Ventura cities to help you and your family thrive! In partnership with Ventura Foster & Kinship Care Education Program of Ventura County Community College District. \nPlease contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446. \n*Child care for groups is available through Channel Islands Social Services for foster/kinship resource families. Contact Miriam Magana at 805-384-0983\, ext. 859. Must call 48 hours in advance. \n  \nPlease click images to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/ventura-support-resources-group-21/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together\, 864 East Santa Clara Street\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200110T185500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T230554Z
UID:9871-1580837400-1580844600@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Love and Logic Series
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage \nAn Early Childhood Specialist with a degree in Elementary education\, Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage has worked with the Santa Barbara City College Foster and Kinship Care Education program for over 20 years. \nJudy’s research is on early trauma effects on brain development and behavior. She is a Parent Coach Consultant with Parenting Matters Consulting and is a certified Love & Logic Instructor. \nLove and Logic dedicated to making parenting and teaching fun and rewarding\, instead of stressful and chaotic. We provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful\, healthy relationships with their children \nThe 4-week class will cover: \n\nSteps to having kids take responsibility\, Parenting with Empathy\, Consequences\nSharing Control with Choice\, Parenting Styles\, Ownership of the problem\nSetting Limits\, Teaching kids to listen the first time\, Family Meetings\nSibling Rivalry\, Chores and Allowance\, Strategic plans for chronic behaviors\n\n*Participants will receive a certificate for 8 hours of training upon completion of the series.  \nRSVP: To Leticia at leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu (Please put Love and Logic in the Subject Line and indicate if you are a foster/resource parent/kinship provider in your RSVP). \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/love-and-logic-series/
LOCATION:Day Road Center- Training Room\, 71 Day Road\, Ventura\, CA\, 93003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200204T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200117T185639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T173648Z
UID:10266-1580774400-1580774400@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Proyecto de Padres (Sesiónes en Español)
DESCRIPTION:Fortaleciendo Padres. Transformando Adolescentes.\nEmpowering Parents. Transforming Teens \nContacte: Esther Ultreras\, (805) 385-2692 \nPara más información por favor de hablar con: Hilda Gomez\, (805) 486-1809 \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/proyecto-de-padres-parent-project-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200110T185117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T005624Z
UID:9865-1580752800-1580763600@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Resource Parent Tool Kit: The Nuts & Bolts of Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:Trainers: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval & Wendy Homan \nIf you have gotten your license to be a Resource Parent within the last couple of years\, this class is for you! \nLong-time FKCE trainer Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval and long-time Foster\, turned Resource Parent\, Wendy Homan\, designed this series for our “newer” families. \nReal-life scenarios will be used each week as case studies! \nThe 4-week class will explore: \n\nBuilding Your Support System (family & friends\, professional contacts\, when to reach out)\nCreating Responsible Resource Families (rights & responsibilities\, acronyms\, record- keeping)\nWelcoming a Child/Sibling Group into your Home (the “First Day”\, communication\, positive discipline\, resiliency)\nTransitions (children arriving & departing\, grief & loss\, birth parent interaction)\n\n*Participants will receive a certificate for 12 hours of training upon completion of the series.  \nRSVP: To Leticia at leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu (Please put Nuts and Bolts in the Subject Line and indicate if you are a foster/resource parent/kinship provider in your RSVP). \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/resource-parent-tool-kit-the-nuts-bolts-of-caregiving-3/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together Support Programs and Training Center\, 1317 Del Norte Rd.\, Suite 150\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200122T184554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T210241Z
UID:10367-1580743800-1580749200@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend: Parents involved with CFS \nDescription: Join other parents to talk about the challenges of the system and how to be successful. Groups are run by Parent Partners who have been there and have successfully reunified with their children. They know what you’re going through! \nContact: Gina Ruiz\, (805) 940-6391 or Janel Noonkester\, (805) 978-2073 \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/parent-support-group/
LOCATION:Colonia Multi-Service Center\, 1500 Camino Del Sol\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93030\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200203T220405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T220405Z
UID:10630-1580716800-1580749200@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC): Awareness & Identification
DESCRIPTION:Human trafficking disproportionately impacts young people in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Many children do not receive help because they are misidentified or not recognized at all. This training will help participants understand the psychological and social dynamics\, life events\, and contributing factors that can lead to the sexual exploitation of a child. Participants will learn how to recognize risks and warning signs associated with young people in out-of-home care. \nTrainer: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval\nCarrie is a long-time FKCE trainer and has been training the CSEC: Awareness & Identification Training since 2016. \nParticipants will receive certificate for 3 hours of training upon completion of the class. \nRSVP to leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu \n*Please put CSEC in the Subject line\, let us know your full name\, and indicate if you are a foster/resource parent/kinship provider in your RSVP \nSponsors: Oxnard & Ventura College\, Channel Islands Social Services
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/commercial-sexual-exploitation-of-children-csec-awareness-identification/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20191223T175851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T175851Z
UID:9156-1580302800-1580313600@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Agency 101
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/agency-101/
LOCATION:Ventura County Office of Education\, 5100 Adolfo Rd.\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200110T185010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T005554Z
UID:9863-1580148000-1580158800@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Resource Parent Tool Kit: The Nuts & Bolts of Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:Trainers: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval & Wendy Homan \nIf you have gotten your license to be a Resource Parent within the last couple of years\, this class is for you! \nLong-time FKCE trainer Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval and long-time Foster\, turned Resource Parent\, Wendy Homan\, designed this series for our “newer” families. \nReal-life scenarios will be used each week as case studies! \nThe 4-week class will explore: \n\nBuilding Your Support System (family & friends\, professional contacts\, when to reach out)\nCreating Responsible Resource Families (rights & responsibilities\, acronyms\, record- keeping)\nWelcoming a Child/Sibling Group into your Home (the “First Day”\, communication\, positive discipline\, resiliency)\nTransitions (children arriving & departing\, grief & loss\, birth parent interaction)\n\n*Participants will receive a certificate for 12 hours of training upon completion of the series.  \nRSVP: To Leticia at leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu (Please put Nuts and Bolts in the Subject Line and indicate if you are a foster/resource parent/kinship provider in your RSVP). \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/resource-parent-tool-kit-the-nuts-bolts-of-caregiving-2/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together Support Programs and Training Center\, 1317 Del Norte Rd.\, Suite 150\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200110T190112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T190112Z
UID:9879-1579946400-1579960800@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:CPR & First Aid Recertification
DESCRIPTION:This class is exclusively for Ventura County Foster Caregivers & Resource families. Space is limited; you may be placed on a waiting list. \nTo register: Please email: econdev@vcccd.edu \n*You must be registered to attend! You are not confirmed until you respond to an email confirming your attendance. Walk-ins will not be admitted. \n 
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/cpr-first-aid-recertification-7/
LOCATION:Day Road Center- Training Room\, 71 Day Road\, Ventura\, CA\, 93003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200110T184806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T184806Z
UID:9859-1579942800-1579950000@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:TIPS: Trauma Informed Practices for Schools (Central County)
DESCRIPTION:Trainer: Lori Rangel\n \nTrauma is an umbrella term used to describe the inability of an individual or a community to respond in a healthy way physically\, emotionally\, and mentally to acute or chronic stress. Becoming “trauma‐informed” means \nrecognizing that people often have many different types of trauma in their lives. People who have been traumatized need support and understanding from those around them. Often\, trauma survivors can be re‐traumatized by well‐meaning caregivers and community service providers. \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn about the physiological impacts of trauma on the brain and possible emotional\, behavioral\, social and intellectual/academic impacts on students in foster care (e.g.\, attachment issues\, externalized behaviors\, disabilities\, etc.)\nLearn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) studies and how they relate to life-long impacts for students impacted by trauma\nHow schools and classrooms are creating trauma sensitive learning environments and strategies for responding to these impacts\nHear about the importance of self-care: addressing our own traumatic experiences/history\n\n*Participants can receive credit for 2 hours of training upon completion the class. \n \nRSVP: If you are a foster/resource parent/kinship provider or need to receive a certificate\, please RSVP directly to Leticia at leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu. (Please put TIPs in the Subject Line and indicate if you are a foster /kinship provider in your RSVP). All others may register directly at the VCOE website http://vcoe.k12oms.org/1627-173786 \nFor further information\, please contact the Foster Youth Services Program at fys@vcoe.org or 805-437-1525.
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/tips-trauma-informed-practices-for-schools-central-county/
LOCATION:Ventura County Office of Education\, 5100 Adolfo Rd.\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200106T223105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T191226Z
UID:9393-1579856400-1579863600@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Camarillo Support & Resources Group- Earthquake Safety
DESCRIPTION:*Presented as part of an on-going Kinship Support & Resource Group. Foster/Resource and Kinship Caregivers encouraged to attend \nLearn what to do to keep you and your loved ones safe! Come and benefit from Nora’s 20+ years of experience as a healthy & safety educator in the medical field and working with foster & kinship families! \nWhen: Friday\, January 24\, 2019 from 9-11AM \nWhere: Kids & Families Together Support Programs and Training Center- 1317 Del Norte Rd.\, Camarillo\, CA 93010 \nRSVP: To Gina Baxter\, PPE- Gbaxter@kidsandfamilies.org. \nChild Care: Limited Childcare Spaces Available- call (805) 643-1446 ext. 136\, no later than 1/22/20. \n \nPlease click images to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/camarillo-support-resources-groups-2/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together Support Programs and Training Center\, 1317 Del Norte Rd.\, Suite 150\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200110T184230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T184230Z
UID:9855-1579802400-1579809600@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:West County Hub Training
DESCRIPTION:Topic: New Placement Packet & Comfort Calls \nFacilitators: Sonia Correa\, Leeann Mesa & Natalie Torres \nThis month’s West County Hub will feature a two-part presentation from Ventura County Children and Family Services on important policy matters! We will have plenty of time for questions and answers! \nPart 1- New Placement Packet presented by Ivon Sanchez\, LCSW Administrative Specialist III \nVentura County Children and Family Services has updated the existing Foster Family Home Placement Packet in order to reflect the agency’s current business practices and expectations for caregivers. \nThe goal is to ensure: \n\nCaregiver(s) have the necessary information to best meet the needs of children in out of home care\nInformation is in line with the Resource Family Approval Program and the Quality Parenting Initiative\n\nPart 2- Comfort Calls presented by Mirna Pina\, LCSW\, MSPH Community Services Coordinator \nComfort calls are phone calls between a caregiver and parent after removal or upon arrival of a child to a caregiver’s home to allow parents to share information directly with a caregiver about the day-to-day needs of the child and to support a positive co-parenting relationship. Come\, learn more about Comfort Calls\, and get your questions answered! \n*Participants will receive certificate for 2 hours of training upon completion of the class. \nRSVP: To to Leticia at leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu \nChildcare: Limited childcare is available with pre-registration; please contact Miriam with Channel Islands Social Services at (805) 384-0983 ext. 859 as soon as possible\, must be no later than 1/21/20.
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/west-county-hub-training/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together Support Programs and Training Center\, 1317 Del Norte Rd.\, Suite 150\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200110T020316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T020316Z
UID:9842-1579802400-1579809600@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:New Placement Packets & Comfort Calls
DESCRIPTION:Stay informed on important policy updates & changes to make sure you can best meet the needs of the children in your care. \nRSVP: Email leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu \nChildcare: Limited childcare spaces available\, call (805) 384-0983 ext. 859 no later than 1/21/20. \n*Participants will receive a certificate for 2 hours of training upon completion. \nPresented by VC Children & Family Services. \n \nPlease click image to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/new-placement-packets-comfort-calls/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together Support Programs and Training Center\, 1317 Del Norte Rd.\, Suite 150\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160121
CREATED:20200110T212527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T230947Z
UID:10011-1579629600-1579636800@www.kidsandfamilies.org
SUMMARY:Support & Resources Group- Ventura
DESCRIPTION:1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month\, 6-8pm\, Kids & Families Together- 864 E. Santa Clara St.\, Ventura \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAre you a grandparent\, aunt\, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? \nYou are not alone! \nKids & Families Together is offering Kinship Support and Resource Groups in a number of Ventura cities to help you and your family thrive! In partnership with Ventura Foster & Kinship Care Education Program of Ventura County Community College District. \nPlease contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446. \n*Child care for groups is available through Channel Islands Social Services for foster/kinship resource families. Contact Miriam Magana at 805-384-0983\, ext. 859. Must call 48 hours in advance. \n  \nPlease click images to expand
URL:https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/event/support-resources-groups-2/
LOCATION:Kids & Families Together\, 864 East Santa Clara Street\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States
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