Kids and Families Together

Father's Day
2022-06-19

Parent Support Group
2022-06-20 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-06-27 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-07-04 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-07-11 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-07-18 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-07-25 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-08-01 15:30 - 17:00, 2022-08-08 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 4 more dates | Zoom
Who: Birth Parents involved with CFS
What: Support and resource group led by para professionals with lived experience being involved with CFS and successfully reunifying with their children.
When: Mondays, 3:30-5pm
Where: Held virtually via Zoom
RSVP: Please contact Janel, (805) 978-2073

Bike Rodeo 2022
2022-06-25 10:00 - 13:00
To learn more about this event, please click here.

4th of July Street Fair
2022-07-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Ventura
Stop by our booth at the 4th of July Street Fair!
We will be on the block between the Ventura Museum & Figueroa Street

Proactive Behavioral Strategies to Address Challenging Behavior in Children & Adolescents
2022-07-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join us for- Proactive Behavioral Strategies to Address Challenging Behavior in Children & Adolescents!
This training will provide information to resource parents and child-care providers about proactive behavioral strategies to support children and adolescents who may be exhibiting challenging behaviors.
To Register: Proactive Behavioral Strategies Registration
Zoom Link: Launch Meeting – Zoom

Nurturing Connections: Support and Training in Becoming a Therapeutic Parent
2022-07-13 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-08-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom
Nurturing Connections: Support and Training in Becoming a Therapeutic Parent
Who Should Attend: Foster/kinship resource parents, adoptive parents, legal guardians
Description: Support and training, led by a therapist, in a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences as a foster or adoptive caregiver. 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: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30pm, Currently offered via Zoom.
English/Spanish: Group is in English with live Spanish interpretation!
Cost: Free for foster/kinship resource, adoptive, and legal guardian caregivers within the Ventura County Child Welfare System.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucu%20-gqTkiGdZLw6wahZz-CjGRhr4E-RVe
Contact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 180 or referrals@kidsandfamilies.org with questions.

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How to Teach Your Child to Overcome Stress
2022-07-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join us for- How to Teach Your Child to Overcome Stress!
Many of the children we work with have significant Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scores, so we know that they easily go into stress reactions when they feel fear, frustration, or pain. We cannot always prevent stress reactions, but we can mirror the kindness and understanding they need to learn to overcome stress or anxiety.
Please Click Here to Register
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Training & Networking Gathering
2022-08-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-16 18:00 - 19:30
Are you a Resource Family, Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle, or Sibling Raising a Child?
Join other caregivers in this Training & Networking gathering!
When: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00pm-7:30pm
Where: Zoom
To Join: Please call (805) 643-1446 Ext. 139.

It's All About Effective Communication- Training
2022-08-17 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for a new training, “It’s All About Effective Communication”!
When: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Zoom
Please click here or on the the link on this event to register.
Training Outcomes:
▪ Learn the importance of explaining
everything, examples of age-appropriate communication
▪ Understand the importance of consistent messages in all settings
▪ Understand the importance of listening and getting input from children

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Senior Citizens Day
2022-08-21

Strength-based Schooling- Training
2022-08-30 17:30 - 19:00
Join us for a new training, “Strength-based Schooling”!
When: Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Where: Zoom
Please click here to register.
Training Outcomes:
▪ Introduction to neurodiversity
▪ Understand the universal design for learning
▪ Learn about the strengths-based teaching approach

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Kinship Awareness Month
2022-09-01 - 2022-09-30

Labor Day- Office Closed
2022-09-05
K&FT will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5th.

Training & Networking Gathering
2022-09-06 18:00 - 19:30
Join other caregivers in our Training & Networking Gatherings!
These gatherings are led by para professionals with lived experience in relative/resource care.
When: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month
6:00pm-7:30pm
Where: Held virtually via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 836 8872 9108
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Spaces of Belonging- Training
2022-09-08 10:30 - 12:00
Kids & Families Together in collaboration with Ventura County Children & Family Services, presents a new training: Spaces of Belonging
When: Thursday, September 8, 2022
Where: Zoom
Please click the link in our bio. to register.
Training Outcomes:
▪ Engage learning community members in reflection
▪ Collaboration for a deeper sense of safety in the home and educational environments

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Grandparents Day
2022-09-11

Inclusion: Navigating the System from Concern to IEP/IFSP
2022-09-13 10:30 - 12:00
Kids & Families Together in collaboration with Ventura County Children & Family Services, presents a new training- Inclusion: Navigating the System from Concern to IEP/IFSP
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Zoom
Please click the link to register- Meeting Registration – Zoom
Training Outcomes:
▪ The Beginning: ADA and IDEA
▪ Knowing steps to take when concerns arise.
▪ Having the ability to connect to agencies in your county according to the need.
▪ Understanding how an IEP/IFSP gets written and implemented.
▪ How to build a support team around the child.
