Kids and Families Together

Foster Parent Network Training
2019-10-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cornerstone Church, 2080 Winifred St., Simi Valley, CA, 93063, United States
Facilitator: Iris Braswell
Topic & Trainer: TBD
When: Friday, October 11th 9:00-11:00am
Where: Cornerstone Church- 2080 Winifred St., Simi Valley
This training is an opportunity to receive timely information on foster care and network with other foster parents who are geographically related. Specific topics will be addressed each month, friendships will be made and resources revealed! October Topic TBD
Participants can receive credit for 2 hours of training upon completion the class.
Please RSVP to Rhonda Carlson at rcarlson@vcccd.edu (Please put Oct Simi Networking in the subject line and indicate if you are a foster /kinship provider in your RSVP)
Childcare is available, please contact Iris.
Sponsor: Ventura College FKCE

East County Hub: The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
2019-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Lighthouse Church, 3353 Old Conejo Rd., Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
Trainer: Sarah Schouten with Interface Children Family Services
Facilitator: Liz Thiele, PPE
When: Thursday, October 10th 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Lighthouse Church 3353 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park
This class will create awareness and understanding of family violence and its impact on children. Participants will learn about the long-term consequences of family violence, the potential impacts of family violence on the child’s development (infancy through teen years), the lessons children learn in a domestic violence home, “red flags” and three sources of resiliency.
Participants will receive credit for 2 hours of training upon completion of the class. Meets Foster VC Kids criteria for “trauma.”
Please RSVP to Leticia at leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu (Please put East County Hub in the Subject line and indicate if you are a foster/resource parent/kinship provider in your RSVP) Childcare available through Channel Islands Social Services for Resource parents.
Sponsors: Interface Children Family Services, Oxnard College FKCE, Foster VC Kids, Channel Islands Social Services

The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children (East County)
2019-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Lighthouse Church, 3353 Old Conejo Rd., Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
English only (Spanish class available at Camarillo class on 9/26, 6-8pm)
Facilitators: Liz Thiele, PPE
When: Thursday, October 10th 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Lighthouse Church- 3353 Old Conejo Rd., Newbury Park
This class will create awareness and understanding of family violence and its impact on children
Participants will learn about the long-term consequences of family violence, the potential impacts of family violence on the child’s development (infancy through teen years), the lessons children learn in a domestic violence home, “red flags” and three sources of resiliency. Participants will receive credit for 2 hours of training upon completion the class.
Please RSVP to Rhonda at rcarlson@vcccd.edu and indicate East or West County Hub in the Subject line. Childcare available to Resource parents through CISS.
Sponsors: Interface Children Family Services Ventura College FKCE, Foster VC Kids, Channel Islands Social Services

Thousand Oaks Kinship Support & Resources Group
2019-10-08 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
2019-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | First 5 Neighborhood for Learning, 115 Dean Drive, Santa Paula, CA, 93060, United States
Kinship Support Groups
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6-8PM, C.A.U.S.E- 115 Dean Drive Ste. C, 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.

Pumpkin Patch
2019-10-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Santa Paula
You are Invited to a Pumpkin Patch!
For Foster/Resource, Kinship, or Adopted Children & their Families
You are invited to a Pumpkin Patch in Santa Paula on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Doors are open from 10am-5pm. Free entry and small pumpkin provided.
To register call 805-643-1446 ext. 202 or 108. You will receive the location information upon RSVP. Please leave a message with your full name, if you are a foster/resource, kinship, or adoptive family and how many immediate family members are attending.

¡Te invitamos a un Parche de Calabaza!
Para Ninos de Crianza/Recurso, Y Ninos Adoptados
Te invitamos a un Parche de Calabaza en Santa Paula de 10am a 5pm. Gratis antes de 1pm.
Para confirmar tu participacion: Llame al 805-643-1446 ext 202 o 108. Deja un mensaje con tu: nombre completo del cuidador, estado de la abicacion ya sea adoptivo/recurso, o parentesco, numbero total de familiares immediatos que participara.

Nurturing Connections- Simi Valley
2019-10-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-06 08:00 - 11:00, 2019-08-16 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
2019-10-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-09-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Kids & Families Together, 864 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States

Oxnard Kinship Support & Resources Group (Spanish/Bilingual)
2019-10-02 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.
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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.

Resource Parent Tool Kit: The Nuts & Bolts of Caregiving
2019-10-01 18:00 - 21:00
Trainers: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval & Wendy Homan
When: 4 October dates TBD 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Camarillo location TBD
If you have gotten your license to be a Resource Parent within the last couple of years, this class is for you! Long-time FKCE trainer and long-time Foster, turned Resource, Parent Wendy Homan designed for this new series for our “newer” families. Real-life scenarios will be used each week as case studies! The 4-week class will explore:
1) Building Your Support System (family & friends, professional contacts, when to reach out)
2) Creating Responsible Resource Families (rights & responsibilities, acronyms, record- keeping)
3) Welcoming a Child/Sibling Group into your Home (the “First Day”, communication, positive discipline, resiliency)
4) Transitions (children arriving & departing, grief & loss, birth parent interaction)
Participants will receive a certificate for 2 hours of training upon completion the class. Meets Foster VC Kids criteria for “teaming.”
For more information, please email Rhonda at rcarlson@vcccd.edu (Please put “Nuts and Bolts” inquiry in subject line)
Sponsor: Ventura College FKCE

CPR & First Aid Recertification
2019-09-28 10:00 - 14:00
When: Saturday, September 28th 10:00am-2:00pm & Saturday, October 26th 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Day Road Center @ Ventura College- 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.

The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children (West County)
2019-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Kids & Families Together Support Programs and Training Center, 1317 Del Norte Rd., Suite 150, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
English & Spanish.
Facilitators: Sonia Correa, PPE (English) & Natalie Torres (Spanish)
When: Thursday, September 26th 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Kid & Families Together- 1317 Del Norte Road Suite 150, Camarillo
This class will create awareness and understanding of family violence and its impact on children
Participants will learn about the long-term consequences of family violence, the potential impacts of family violence on the child’s development (infancy through teen years), the lessons children learn in a domestic violence home, “red flags” and three sources of resiliency. Participants will receive credit for 2 hours of training upon completion the class.
Please RSVP to Rhonda at rcarlson@vcccd.edu and indicate East or West County Hub in the Subject line. Childcare available to Resource parents through CISS.
Sponsors: Interface Children Family Services Ventura College FKCE, Foster VC Kids, Channel Islands Social Services

TIPS: Trauma Informed Practices for Schools
2019-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
Trainers: Lori Rangel & Chris Clark
When: Monday, September 23rd 1:00-3:00pm
Where: Ventura County Office of Education, Camarillo Room- 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo
Trauma 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 recognizing 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.
Participants will:
~ Learn 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.)
~ Learn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) studies and how they relate to life-long impacts for students impacted by trauma
~ How schools and classrooms are creating trauma sensitive learning environments and strategies for responding to these impacts
~ Hear about the importance of self-care: addressing our own traumatic experiences/history
Participants can receive credit for 2 hours of training upon completion the class. Meets Foster VC Kids criteria for “trauma.”
If you are a foster, kinship or resource parent, or need to receive a certificate, please RSVP directly with Rhonda Carlson at rcarlson@vcccd.edu (Please indicate if you are a foster /kinship provider in your RSVP) all others may register directly at the VCOE website https://vcoe.k12oms.org/eventdetail.php?id=173784
For further information, please contact the Foster Youth Services Program at fys@vcoe.org or 805-437-1525
Sponsors: Ventura County Office of Education and Ventura College FKCE

Day for Kids
2019-09-21 11:00 - 15:00 | 1900 W. 5th St., Oxnard, 1900 W. 5th Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030, United States
A fun day to celebrate and honor America’s children by spending meaningful time with them. Arts & crafts, rock wall, pony rides, games, music, & more!
This event is free and no need to sign up.
For more information, please contact Omar Zapata- Director of Program Services, (805) 815-4959 ext. 214, ozapata@BGCOP.org.

Strenthening Our Families
2019-09-21 09:00 - 13:30 | Haydock Middle School, 647 West Hill St., Oxnard, CA, 93033, United States
Oxnard School district’s 8th Annual Event:
Strengthening our Families!

When: September 21, 2019 from 9:00AM-1:30PM
Where: Haydock Middle School- 647 Hill St., Oxnard
Contact Person: Jennie Peraza, (805) 385-1501, ext. 2161

Oxnard School District’s 8th Annual Strengthening Our Families Event
2019-09-21 09:00 - 13:30 | Haydock Middle School, 647 West Hill St., Oxnard, CA, 93033, United States
When: Saturday, Sep. 21, 2019 from 9:00 AM-1:30 PM
Location: Haydock Middle School, 647 West Hill Street, Oxnard, CA 93033

Communicating with your Teen
2019-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Day Road Center- Training Room, 71 Day Road, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Trainer: Pam Lehtonen
When: Wednesday, September 18th 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Day Road Center @ Ventura College- 71 Day Road Ventura, Training Room
Does it seem to you that you say one thing and your teen hears something else? Would you like to learn a few strategies to overcome the “language barrier”? Join us to learn methods of effective communication and how to set clear boundaries during the critical years when adults and teens seem to speak a different language! This workshop will explore how to stay out of power struggles with teens and instill responsibility while building relationships and respecting differences. We will acknowledge the struggles of teens that come from hard places.
Participants will receive a certificate for 2 hours of training upon completion the class.
Please RSVP to Rhonda at rcarlson@vcccd.edu (Please put “teems” in the subject line and indicate if you are a foster /kinship provider in your RSVP)
Sponsor: Ventura College FKCE

Foster Parent Network Training (East County)
2019-09-13 09:00 - 23:00 | Cornerstone Church, 2080 Winifred St., Simi Valley, CA, 93063, United States
Facilitators: Iris Braswell & Pam Lehtonen
Topic: TBRI Video-Empowering, Connecting & Correcting Principles
When: Friday, September 13th 9:00-11:00am
Where: Cornerstone Church- 2080 Winifred St., Simi Valley
This training is an opportunity to receive timely information on foster care and network with other foster parents who are geographically related. Specific topics will be addressed each month, friendships will be made and resources revealed! September Topic: Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) video-based training. TBRI is a research grounded intervention that meets the complex needs of children who have suffered harm during early childhood. Children who have been exposed to drugs and alcohol in utero or who have suffered abuse, neglect or trauma early in life suffer from significant disruption in development. The video will offer strategies to help children overcome these deficits and gain the path to needed healing. Pam has implemented TBRI strategies in her home and will offer tips and suggestions from her own experience.
Participants can receive credit for 2 hours of training upon completion the class. Meets Foster VC Kids criteria for “trauma.”
Please RSVP to Rhonda Carlson at rcarlson@vcccd.edu (Please put Simi networking in the subject line and indicate if you are a foster/kinship provider in your RSVP)
Childcare is available, please contact Iris.
Sponsor: Ventura College FKCE

Santa Paula Kinship Support & Resources Group
2019-09-10 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, C.A.U.S.E- 115 Dean Drive Ste. C, Santa Paula, 93060.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.

DreamFest
2019-08-24 15:00 - 19:00
Un Festival Gratuito Para Familias Migrantes De Campo

Cuando: Sabado, Agosto 24th, 2019, 3pm-7pm
En Donde: Hueneme High School- 500 W. Bard Rd., Oxnard CA 93003

Para mas informaction llame al (805) 247-0002

Kids & Families organizará una mesa de recursos educativos y actividades para niños en este evento.
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A Festival for Agricultural Workers and their Families

When: Saturday, August 24th from 3pm-7pm
Where: Hueneme High School- 500 W. Bard Rd., Oxnard CA 93003

For more information call (805) 247-0002

Kids & Families will be hosting an educational resource table and kids’ activity at this event.

2019-08-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Revive Community Church, 2640 Alvarado St., Oxnard, CA, 93036, United States
5th Annual Community Resources Fair!

Oxnard Kinship Support & Resources Group (Spanish/Bilingual)
2019-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Sierra Linda Elementary, 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard, CA, 93036, United States
This support group will be on hiatus throughout the summer until September 2019.

1st (Bilingual) & 3rd (Spanish) Wednesday of the month, 6-8PM, Sierra Linda Elementary- 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard 93036.
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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.

Hold Me Tight- Couples Workshop
2019-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Kids & Families Together, 864 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Fall 2019 HMT Couples Workshop

Make sense of your emotions and relationship needs
Deepen and enhance trust, emotional safety, and intimacy
Begin to heal and forgive past hurts
Improve communication
Change frustrating and painful cycles

August 20th-October 8th
8 weekly sessions
Tuesdays from 6-8pm

Free for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers!

Support & Resources Group- Ventura
2019-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Kids & Families Together, 864 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6-8 PM, Kids & Families Together- 864 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura 93001
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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.
