Kids and Families Together

New Placement Packets & Comfort Calls
2020-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kids & Families Together Support Programs and Training Center, 1317 Del Norte Rd., Suite 150, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Stay informed on important policy updates & changes to make sure you can best meet the needs of the children in your care.
RSVP: Email leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu
Childcare: Limited childcare spaces available, call (805) 384-0983 ext. 859 no later than 1/21/20.
*Participants will receive a certificate for 2 hours of training upon completion.
Presented by VC Children & Family Services.

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Support & Resources Group- Ventura
2020-01-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-01-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Kids & Families Together, 864 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm, Kids & Families Together- 864 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura
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Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility?
You are not alone!
Kids & 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.
Please contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446.
*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.

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Ventura Support & Resources Group- Understanding Temperaments
2020-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Kids & Families Together, 864 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
*Presented as part of an on-going Kinship Support & Resources Group
Join us for this dynamic & engaging presentation! Learn to identify and understand your children’s temperament so that you help them react and respond to difficult situations.
When: Tuesday, January 21 from 6-PM
Where: Kids & Families Together- 864 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura
RSVP: To Jami McAtee, Jmcatee@kidsandfamilies.org
Childcare: Limited childcare spaces available, call (805) 643-1446 ext. 136 no later than 1/7/20

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Nurturing Connections Group- Simi Valley
2020-01-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Ventura County Human Services Agency, 2900 Madera Rd., Simi Valley, CA, 93065, United States
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!
Contact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 133 for the latest information and to register.

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Nurturing Connections Group- Ventura
2020-01-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-01-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Kids & Families Together, 864 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States

Support & Resources Group- Oxnard
2020-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Sierra Linda Elementary, 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard, CA, 93036, United States
1st (Bilingual) & 3rd (Spanish) Wednesday of the month, 6-8pm, Sierra Linda Elementary School- 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard.
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Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility?
You are not alone!
Kids & 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.
Please contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446.
*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.

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Support & Resources Group- Thousand Oaks
2020-01-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, United States
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm, Senior Concerns- 401 Hodencamp Rd., Thousand Oaks
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Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility?
You are not alone!
Kids & 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.
Please contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446.
*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.

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Support & Resources Group- Santa Paula
2020-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | CAUSE, 115 Dean Dr. Ste. C, Santa Paula, CA, 93060, United States
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm, C.A.U.S.E- 115 Dean Drive Ste. C, Santa Paula
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Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility?
You are not alone!
Kids & 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.
Please contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446.
*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.

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Sibling Support Group
2020-01-13 08:00 - 17:00
Who Should Attend: Birth children with foster/resource/adoptive siblings
Description: Siblings of foster, adoptive, and kinship youth in Ventura County have the opportunity to explore and share in a safe and supportive environment with peers. Sessions topics include dealing with conflict, family changes, your voice matters, coping skills, repairing relationships, and managing stress and worries. This is a nine-week closed group led by two therapists; parents participate every 3rd week and can receive training hours.
Contact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 133 for the latest information and to register.
Child Care: Contact Channel Islands Social Services; Miriam Magana at 805-643-1446 Ext. 859. Please call 48 hours in advance.

Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop (West County)
2020-01-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Oxnard College Student Services Building, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, 93033, United States
Presenters: Oxnard College Financial Aid & VCOE Staff
Current or former foster youth have a lot of financial aid available to them! This “drop in” session for students (current high school seniors, graduates or college students) and/or care providers, will provide information and hands-on help in completing the forms that will help students pay for college in the Fall of 2020.
Assistance is available for TEACH Scholarship and other VCCF Scholarships (due January 26th), the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), Chafee and Cal Grants, Community College Applications, and priority registration.
Please feel free to drop in for any length of time.
* Participants will receive training credit for time spent attending the workshop.
RSVP: To FAFSA@vcoe.org or text 805-302-9262

Foster & Resource Parent Network Trainings (East County)
2020-01-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Cornerstone Church, 2080 Winifred St., Simi Valley, CA, 93063, United States
Receive timely information on foster care and network with foster & resource parents who are geographically related.
January Topic: Resources at Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center
Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center provides support information and training for families with kids with special needs. Come see what they have to offer for you!
Facilitator: Iris Braswell
Trainer: Laurie Jordan, Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center
Childcare: Childcare is available, please contact Iris at newudoterra@gmail.com.
RSVP: Reserve your space by emailing your RSVP to Leticia at leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu. (Please put “Jan Simi Networking” in the Subject Line and indicate if you are a foster/resource parent/kinship provider in in your RSVP)
* Participants will receive a certificate for 2 hours of training upon completion of the class.

Support & Resources Group- Oxnard
2020-01-10 08:00 - 17:00
1st (Bilingual) & 3rd (Spanish) Wednesday of the month, 6-8pm, Sierra Linda Elementary School- 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility?
You are not alone!
Kids & 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.
Please contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446.
*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.

Nurturing Connections Group- Oxnard (Spanish)
2020-01-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Sierra Linda Elementary, 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard, CA, 93036, United States
Quién debe asistir: Cuidadores de crianza, adoptivos y familiares
Descripción: 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!
Contacto: 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
*¡Obtenga horas de entrenamiento!

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!
Contact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 133 for the latest information and to register.
*Earn Training Hours

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Support & Resources Group- Oxnard
2020-01-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Sierra Linda Elementary, 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard, CA, 93036, United States
1st (Bilingual) & 3rd (Spanish) Wednesday of the month, 6-8pm, Sierra Linda Elementary School- 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility?
You are not alone!
Kids & 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.
Please contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446.
*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.

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Kids & Families' 20th Anniversary!
2020-01-01

Support & Resources Group- Camarillo
2019-12-27 09:00 - 11:00 | 1317 Del Norte Road, Camarillo, Camarillo, 93010, United States
4th Friday of the month, 9-11 AM, Kids & Families Together- Support Programs & Training Center, 1317 Del Norte Rd., Suite 110., Camarillo
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Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility?
You are not alone!
Kids & 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.
Please contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446 ext. 203.

CPR & First Aid Recertification
2019-12-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Day Road Center- Training Room, 71 Day Road, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Day Road Center @ Ventura College
When: Saturday, November 23rd 10:00am-2:00pm & Saturday, December 21st 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: 71 Day Road Ventura, Training Room
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. To register please email: econdev@vcccd.edu
This class is exclusively for Ventura County Foster Caregivers & Resource families. Space is limited; you may be placed on a waiting list.

Nurturing Connections- Simi Valley
2019-12-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Ventura County Human Services Agency, 2900 Madera Rd., Simi Valley, CA, 93065, United States
Support and Training in Becoming a Therapeutic Parent for Foster/Resource, Adoptive, and Kinship Caregivers.
Learn about: Attachment, trauma, the brain & dysregulation, development, therapeutic parenting, adoption issues, resilience, working with birth families, playfulness, and self care.
To RSVP: Call Amy at (805) 643-1446, ext. 133.
For childcare: Call Miriam Magana with CISS at (805) 384-0983, ext. 859. Please call 48 hours in advance.

Nurturing Connections- Ventura
2019-12-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Kids & Families Together, 864 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States

Oxnard Kinship Support & Resources Group (Spanish/Bilingual)
2019-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Sierra Linda Elementary, 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard, CA, 93036, United States
Kinship Support Groups
1st (Bilingual) & 3rd (Spanish) Wednesday of the month, 6-8PM, Sierra Linda Elementary- 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard 93036.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility?
You are not alone!
Kids & 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.
Please contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446.

Support & Resources Group- Ventura
2019-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Kids & Families Together, 864 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Kinship Support Groups
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6-8 PM, Kids & Families Together- 864 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura 93001
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility?
You are not alone!
Kids & 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.
Please contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446.

Giving Children Hope Toy Drive
2019-12-13 12:00 - 14:00 | La Cosecha Modern Cocina, 450 East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Come join Kids & Families Together in partnership with La Cosecha for a toy drive on Friday December 13th! Bring a donation (toy/pajamas/gift cards) and $10 for lunch. All donations will be given to Kids & Families Together and dispersed for the holidays!
When: Friday, December 13th, 2019 from 12PM-2PM

Where: La Cosecha Restaurant- 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA

Thousand Oaks Kinship Support & Resources Group
2019-12-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, United States
Kinship Support Groups
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 PM, Senior Concerns- 401 Hodencamp Rd., Thousand Oaks, 91360
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Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility?
You are not alone!
Kids & 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.
Please contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446.

Santa Paula Kinship Support & Resources Group
2019-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | First 5 Neighborhood for Learning, 115 Dean Drive, Santa Paula, CA, 93060, United States
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6-8PM, First 5 Neighborhood for Learning- 115 Dean Drive Ste. B, Santa Paula, 93060.
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Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility?
You are not alone!
Kids & 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.
Please contact us for more information- (805) 643-1446 ext. 203.

Holiday Gift~Away
2019-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Ventura, CA
Join us for our Annual Holiday Gift~Away! This event is for Foster/Resource, Kinship, & Adoptive youth and their families! This event is free of charge.
To Attend, please fill out our Holiday Gift~Away Event Application and you will be contacted within 14 days of submission: https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/holiday-gift-away-application/
To Volunteer: https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/volunteer-for-harvest-fest/
