Kids and Families Together

Stress Management
2019-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Day Road Center- Training Room, 71 Day Road, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Offered by Ventura College Foster & Kinship Care Education Program
3 Consecutive Tuesdays:
April 16, 23, and 30 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Day Road Center- 71 Day Road Ventura, CA
To register, please send an email to rcarlson@vcccd.edu (please indicate that you are inquiring about Stress Management in subject line) or call Rhonda Carlson (805) 289-6181.

Support & Resources Group- Ventura
2019-04-16 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
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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.

28th Annual Walking the Path Together Conference
2019-04-13 07:45 - 12:30 | Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
Saturday, April 13th 7:45am-12:30pm
Ventura County Office of Education
5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo
This year’s theme is “Tools for Building the Path” and is, as always, completely bilingual in both English and Spanish. The keynote presenters are Keira Battles & Fiona Battles (English) and Elizabeth Lopez & Juana Quintal (Spanish). A variety of workshops will also be offered. This conference for families of children with special needs (birth through age 5) is FREE to licensed foster parents/ kinship/resource parents.
Breakfast snacks & afternoon pizza will be offered. Registration is required to attend. Childcare is now full. To register, please visit http://vcoe.k12oms.org/1630-155715 Questions? 805-437-1560 or Brush@vcoe.org
Sponsors: SELPA & Walking the Path Together Team

28th Annual Walking the Path Together Conference (Central County)
2019-04-13 07:45 - 12:30 | Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
This year’s theme is “Tools for Building the Path” and is, as always, completely bilingual in both English and Spanish. The keynote presenters are Keira Battles & Fiona Battles (English) and Elizabeth Lopez & Juana Quintal (Spanish). A variety of workshops will also be offered. This conference for families of children with special needs (birth thru age 5) is FREE to licensed foster parents/ kinship/resource parents.
Breakfast snacks & afternoon pizza will be offered. Limited childcare is available. Childcare Registration packet must be completed by March 29th, which will be mailed to you after you sign up for childcare. Childcare is limited. Do not wait!
Registration is required to attend. To register (and to sign up for childcare), please visit http://vcoe.k12oms.org/1630-155715 Questions? 805-437-1560 or Brush@vcoe.org
Sponsors: SELPA & Walking the Path Together Team

Trauma-Informed Parenting Support Group (Simi Valley)
2019-04-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-04-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-03-22 09:00 - 11:30, 2019-03-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Cornerstone Church, 2080 Winifred St., Simi Valley, CA, 93063, United States
Simi Valley Trauma-Informed Parenting Group
For foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers.
March 8th through May 10th, 2019. 8 weekly sessions. (No group: 3/29 & 4/19)
Fridays from 9 AM-11 AM at Cornerstone Church- 20180 Winifred St., Simi Valley 93063
Topics chosen the first week by participants:

Trauma
Attachment
Therapeutic parenting
Teen Issues
Difficult Behaviors
Playfulness
Adoption Issues
Teaming/Co-Parenting
Making sense of your attachment history

To RSVP: Contact (805) 643-1446, ext. 133
*Attendance is not required each week, but please call and RSVP if you plan on attending
Child care is provided by Channel Islands Social Services. Contact Miriam Magaña at (805) 384-0983, ext. 859. Please call 48 hours in advance

East County Hub Meeting
2019-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Lighthouse Church, 3353 Old Conejo Rd., Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
Facilitator: Liz Thiele, PPE
Trainers: Shelley Townley & Teen Panel
Topic: Teen Education
Thursday, April 11th 6:00-8:00pm
Lighthouse Church
3353 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park
This month’s Hub will feature a panel presentation of teens who have spent time in foster care. Lots of time for Q & A!
Participants will receive certificate for 2 hours of training upon completion of the class.
Please RSVP to Debbie Flowers at DebbieFlowers@vcccd.edu
Sponsors: Oxnard College FKCE, Foster VC Kids, Channel Islands Social Services

Make a Difference Day at Oxnard High School
2019-04-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Oxnard High School, 3400 W. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard, CA, 93036, United States
Make a Difference Day
Please join Family First and the Oxnard High School, to connect hundreds of volunteers to community organizations throughout Ventura County. Sponsored by Family’s First & Oxnard High School. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Lucy Cartagena Martinez, Director of Family First: (805) 814-3748, or email familysfirstvc@gmail.com.

Thousand Oaks Kinship Support & Resources Group
2019-04-09 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
2019-04-09 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, First 5 Neighborhood for Learning- 115 Dean Drive Ste. B, 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.

Spring Fling Gift~Away
2019-04-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Oxnard, CA
You’re invited to our Spring Fling Gift~Away Event!

Kids & Families Together, in partnership with Heart 2 Heart, invites Foster/Resource, Kinship, and Adoptive Families for a FREE fun filled day!
When: April 6th, 2019
10:45 AM: Egg Hunt for ages 18 month-5 year olds
11:15 AM: Egg hunt for ages 6-10 year olds
Where: Oxnard, CA. Location will be provided upon RSVP.
To register, please call (805) 643-1446 ext. 202. Please repeat your name and phone number twice.

TTYL: Talk to Your Little about Healthy Relationships
2019-04-04 17:30 - 20:00
Big Brother Big Sisters of Ventura County: Talk to your little about Healthy Relationships.
Join us as we explore the qualities of healthy relationships and how we can talk to youth about them. Food and drink provided!
Limited space! Please RSVP: dselvaggio@bbsvc.org or (805) 484-2282.

TIPS: Trauma Informed Practices for Advocates
2019-04-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-03-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Ventura County Community Foundation, 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
Trainers: Pam Lehtonen & Raquel Montes
Wednesday, March 27th 12:00-2:00pm OR Wednesday, April 3rd 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Ventura County Community Foundation- West Wing Conference Room
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 youth 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 to help & support impacted by trauma
Participants will 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
Sponsors: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Ventura College FKCE

Grupo de Apoyo para la Crianza Informado en Trauma
2019-04-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Sierra Linda Elementary, 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard, CA, 93036, United States
Grupo de Apoyo para la Crianza Informado en Trauma
Para padres adoptivos, cuidadores de crianza, y parientes como proveedores de cuidado en el condado de Ventura.
Marzo 20th, Abril 3rd, Mayo 15th, y Junio 5th.
Los miercoles, 6pm-8pm.

Oxnard Kinship Support & Resources Group (Spanish/Bilingual)
2019-04-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-03-20 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.

Ventura Support & Resources Group
2019-04-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Kids & Families Together, 864 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States

CPR & First Aid Recertification
2019-03-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Day Road Center- Training Room, 71 Day Road, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
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 call (805) 289-6181 or email: econdev@vcccd.edu
*This class is exclusively for Ventura County Foster Caregivers & Resource families.*

West County Hub Training (English & Spanish)
2019-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | 1317 Del Norte Road, Camarillo, Camarillo, 93010, United States
West County Hub Training (English & Spanish) (Central County)
Topic: Behavioral Health
Trainers: TBA
An overview of the Ventura County Behavioral Health System, services that are offered to resource families and how to best access them, and a time for questions and answers.
Participants will receive certificate for 2 hours of training upon completion of the class.
Please RSVP to Debbie at Debbieflowers@vcccd.edu
Sponsors: Oxnard College FKCE, Foster VC Kids, Channel Islands Social Services

Trust Based Relational Intervention Video: "Attachment, Why it Matters"
2019-03-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Day Road Center- Training Room, 71 Day Road, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Facilitator: Pam Lehtonen
2 Tuesdays: March 12th & March 19th 5:30-8:00pm (two-part class)
Because of their histories, children from hard places have changes in their bodies, brains, behaviors, and belief systems. While a variety of parenting strategies may be successful in typical circumstances, children from hard places need caregiving that meets their unique needs and addresses the whole child. Both evenings are video based training with room for discussion at the end of each class. Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) is a research grounded intervention that meets the complex needs of children who have suffered harm during early childhood. This 2 part class will explore attachment and why it matters. In the video experts will share encouraging research, particularly in the field of neuroscience, that reveals how secure can help counter the effects of early trauma. Pam has implemented these strategies in her home and will also offer tips and suggestions from her own experience. Participants will receive credit for 5 hours upon completion the training. Meets Foster VC Kids criteria for “Trauma.”
Please RSVP to Rhonda Carlson rcarlson@vcccd.edu.
Sponsor: Ventura College FKCE

Attachment: Why it Matters
2019-03-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Day Road Center- Training Room, 71 Day Road, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Join Pam Lehtonen, for this 2 part video-based workshop:
2 Tuesdays: March 12th & 19th 5:30-8:00pm at the Day Road Center Training Room- 71 Day Road Ventura, CA
For more information or to register, please send an email to rcarlson@vcccd.edu (please indicate that you are inquiring about “Attachment” in the subject line) or call Rhonda Carlson (805) 289-6181.

Sibling Support Group
2019-03-18 17:00 - 18:00
Sibling Support Group – Spring 2019
March 18th-May 13th
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.
March 18th-May 13th
5pm-6pm for ages 9-13
6pm-7:30pm for ages 14-17
*This is a 9-week closed group; parents may participate every 3rd week.

To Register: Contact Amy at (805) 643-1446, ext. 133
For Child Care: Contact Channel Islands Social Service; Miriam Magaña at (805) 384-0983, ext. 859. Please call 48 hours in advance.

Hold Me Tight, Let me Go- Parents & Teens Workshop
2019-03-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Kids & Families Together, 864 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
HMT, LMG – March & May 2019
For teens (ages 13-19) with “annoying” parents who don’t understand.
And parents with “moody” teens who won’t listen.
Friday (parents only) 6pm-9pm
Saturday (parents & teens) 9am-2pm

For questions & to register: Contact Rachel Ashleman, LMFT (805) 643-1446 ext. 106; rashleman@kidsandfamilies.org
Free for foster, adoptive, & kinship caregivers!
Fee for the general public. Sliding scale available.

Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go- Parents and Teens Workshop
2019-03-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Kids & Families Together, 864 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States

Life Books
2019-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Kids & Families Together, 864 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Facilitator: Carrie McAuliffe
Trainers: Lynn Okum & Amy French
Everyone has a personal story to share. Lynn Okum will help the youth in your care put together a Lifebook that will give your youth the opportunity to tell their story. Life books help express who a person is by documenting his or her history. They connect a person with their past. Regardless of how much or how little information a youth may have, the goal remains the same: document as much as they can about their life and their history in their own personal life book. Their story is important. They are important! Youth 8 years old and above are welcome to participate with you in creating their Life book. Childcare will be available for younger children. Please bring pictures, look for awards, certificates, report cards, diplomas, artwork, poems, writing assignments, school projects, honors, or any other important items from your child’s past and present that you would like to include in the life book.
Participants will receive a certificate for 2 hours of training upon completion of the class.
Please RSVP to Debbie Flowers at DebbieFlowers@vcccd.edu
Childcare is available, please contact Miriam at CISS, miriam@islandsocialservices.org
Sponsor: Oxnard College FKCE
