Kids and Families Together

Reunión de capacitación y trabajo en red: Bullying y Intimidacion (Español)
2021-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Manténgase conectado mientras se queda en casa
Cuando y donde- 1er & 3er Miércoles del mes, 6-8pm vía Zoom
Por Favor contáctenos para información para unirse: (805) 643-1446 ext. 136

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Nurturing Connections (English)
2021-05-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-12 16:00 - 17:00
Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship resource caregivers
Description: 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!
When & Where:

English: Every Wednesday, from 4:00-5:00pm via Zoom

Cost: Free for foster/resource/adoptive/kinship caregivers within the Ventura County Child Welfare System.
Contact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 180 or referrals@kidsandfamilies.org to receive the Zoom link and to RSVP for this group.

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Training & Networking Gathering: Managing Family Dynamics- Part 3 (English)
2021-05-18 18:00 - 20:00
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Parent Support Group
2021-05-17 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-05-10 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-05-03 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-04-26 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-04-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-04-12 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-04-05 15:30 - 17:00
Who should attend: Parents involved with CFS
Description: 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!
When & Where: Mondays 3:30-5:00pm via Zoom.
Contact: Gina Ruiz, (805) 940-6391 or Janel Noonkester, (805) 978-2073

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Fomentando Conexiones (Español)
2021-05-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2021-04-19 15:30 - 16:30
Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship resource caregivers
Description: 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!
When & Where:

Spanish: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: Free for foster/resource/adoptive/kinship caregivers within the Ventura County Child Welfare System.
Contact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 180 or referrals@kidsandfamilies.org to receive the Zoom link and to RSVP for this group.

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Mother's/Caregiver's Day Event
2021-05-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Ventura, CA
Reserve your time slot, with 1 guest if desired (1-2 spots per household).
To register: contact your K&FT staff person. Time slots are every hour starting at 10am-1pm. RSVP by May 7, 2021
For questions contact: (805) 643-1446 ext. 108/131 or events@kidsandfamilies.org.

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Reunión de capacitación y trabajo en red (Español)
2021-05-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-04-07 18:00 - 20:00

Nurturing Connections Support Group (English)
2021-05-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-07 16:00 - 17:00

Cinco de May- Victory Battle of Puebla
2021-05-05 09:00 - 17:00
Cinco de Mayo- Victory Battle of Puebla

Training & Networking Gathering (English)
2021-05-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-04-06 18:00 - 20:00
Stay connected while staying home!
When & Where: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month (English), 6-8pm via Zoom.
For more information and to join: (805) 643-1446 ext. 203

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Fomentando Conexiones (Español)
2021-05-03 15:30 - 16:30
Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship resource caregivers
Description: 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!
When & Where:

Spanish: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 3:30-4:30pm

Cost: Free for foster/resource/adoptive/kinship caregivers within the Ventura County Child Welfare System.
Contact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 180 or referrals@kidsandfamilies.org to receive the Zoom link and to RSVP for this group.

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National Foster Care Month
2021-05-01 09:00 - 2021-05-31 17:00
May is National Foster Care Month!

How Kids & Families Together serves the Foster Care Community

About Us
Programs

About Foster Care Month
Resources
Spread the Word
Engaging Youth in Court
Reunifying Families

To support our work in honor of National Foster Care Month, please consider making a gift of financial support to K&FT by clicking here.

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Source: https://www.childwelfare.gov/fostercaremonth/

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
2021-05-01 09:00 - 17:00

Mental Health Awareness Month
2021-05-01 09:00 - 17:00
The month of October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Not that we shouldn’t pay attention to our mental health and that of our friends and family in other months of the year but it’s important to take a moment to focus on this issue. In researching the topic for this post, the University of Washington website has great information. Here’s a bit of their material:
“Mental health awareness month provides the opportunity to refocus on self-care and acknowledge the importance of mental health. Many people prioritize their physical health, but mental health is equally important for holistic wellness. In fact, mental and physical health are inexorably intertwined. According to the CDC, untreated mental health issues like depression can increase the risk for long term physical health issues like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. This is especially alarming when it is accompanied by the fact that over 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lives. The ongoing pandemic has only heightened these issues. There are already many stresses in daily life and COVID-19 adds to this creating an increased sense of unknown. Mental health affects all areas of life and should always be taken seriously. WHO reports depression as one of the leading causes for disability and suicide as the second leading cause of death for 15-29-year-olds.”
That is an amazing statistic: “…over 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lives.” The article goes on to recommend the following:
This month, take some time to prioritize your mental health:

Take care of your body: get enough sleep, eat right, and stay active.
Connect with others: talk to trusted people in your life about how you are feeling.
Take time to unwind: don’t forget to do things you enjoy like reading a book, doing yoga, or other forms of self-care.

The “connect with others” statement is critical; take the time to reach out to your friends, family, work colleagues, and neighbors. Even a short check in call or text can send the message you care, you are here for them, you can provide love and support if/when it is needed. Don’t limit taking this action to the month of October; it’s a good year-round practice, one that will help others while simultaneously contributing to your health and wellness.
To learn more, click here.

Reunión de capacitación y trabajo en red: Last Emociones y la Depresion (Español)
2021-04-21 18:00 - 20:00

Training & Networking Gathering: Sibling Rivalry
2021-04-20 18:00 - 20:00
