Trainers: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval & Wendy Homan 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 Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval and long-time Foster,... Read More

Human trafficking disproportionately impacts young people in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Many children do not receive help because they are misidentified or not recognized at all. This training will help participants understand the psychological and... Read More

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... Read More

Trainers: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval & Wendy Homan 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 Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval and long-time Foster,... Read More

Fortaleciendo Padres. Transformando Adolescentes. Empowering Parents. Transforming Teens Contacte: Esther Ultreras, (805) 385-2692 Para más información por favor de hablar con: Hilda Gomez, (805) 486-1809 Please click image to expand

Trainer: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage An Early Childhood Specialist with a degree in Elementary education, Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage has worked with the Santa Barbara City College Foster and Kinship Care Education program for over 20 years. Judy’s... Read More

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm, Kids & Families Together- 864 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? You are not... Read More

Who Should Attend: Foster/Resource/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers; general public Description: 8 weekly sessions in which couples learn to deepen their connection, change painful/frustrating cycles, and make sense of their relationship/attachment needs. Based on the book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for... Read More

Fortaleciendo Padres. Transformando Adolescentes. Contacte: Cristina Magallanes, (805) 278-3104 Para más información por favor de hablar con: Hilda Gomez, (805) 486-1809 Please click image to expand

Empowering Parents. Transformign Teens. Contact: Cristina Magallanes, (805) 278-3104 For more information: Hilda Gomez, (805) 278-3104 Please click image to expand

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

Fortaleciendo Padres. Transformando Adolescentes. Empowering Parents. Transforming Teens Contacte: Esther Ultreras, (805) 385-2692 Para más información por favor de hablar con: Hilda Gomez, (805) 486-1809 Please click image to expand

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... Read More

Trainer: Nora Hayes Facilitator: Iris Braswell Receive timely information relevant to foster care and network with foster & resource parents who are geographically related. February topic: Healthy Nutrition for Children: Getting our kids to eat healthy can be... Read More

Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship families; general public Description: One Friday evening for parents only and the following full day with parents and their teens, led by two therapists. Families will deepen their connection, enhance trust and emotional safety, change frustrating... Read More

Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship families; general public Description: One Friday evening for parents only and the following full day with parents and their teens, led by two therapists. Families will deepen their connection, enhance trust and emotional safety, change frustrating... Read More

Join us in Honor of National Caregiver Appreciation Day! A gift~away event for foster/resource, kinship, and adoptive families. Come and see what we have-while supplies last! A light dinner will be provided and a fun Valentine's Day craft.... Read More

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... Read More

Trainers: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval & Wendy Homan 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 Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval and long-time Foster,... Read More

Trainer: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage An Early Childhood Specialist with a degree in Elementary education, Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage has worked with the Santa Barbara City College Foster and Kinship Care Education program for over 20 years. Judy’s... Read More

Trainers: Ivon Sanchez & Mirna Pina, Children & Family Services Facilitator: Liz Thiele, PPE This month’s East County Hub will feature a two-part presentation from Ventura County Children & Family Services on important policy matters! We will have... Read More

2nd Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm, C.A.U.S.E- 115 Dean Drive Ste. C, Santa Paula _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? You are not alone! Kids & Families... Read More

Who Should Attend: Foster/Resource/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers; general public Description: 8 weekly sessions in which couples learn to deepen their connection, change painful/frustrating cycles, and make sense of their relationship/attachment needs. Based on the book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a... Read More

Fortaleciendo Padres. Transformando Adolescentes. Empowering Parents. Transforming Teens Contacte: Cristina Magallanes, (805) 278-3104 Para más información por favor de hablar con: Hilda Gomez, (805) 486-1809 Please click to expand

Empowering Parents. Transforming Teens. Contact: Cristina Magallanes, (805) 278-3104 For more information: Hilda Gomez, (805) 278-3104 Please click image to expand

2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm, Senior Concerns- 401 Hodencamp Rd., Thousand Oaks _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? You are not alone! Kids & Families Together... Read More

Fortaleciendo Padres. Transformando Adolescentes. Empowering Parents. Transforming Teens Contacte: Esther Ultreras, (805) 385-2692 Para más información por favor de hablar con: Hilda Gomez, (805) 486-1809 Please click image to expand

The event will feature nonprofit organizations and an opportunity to share your love with charitable contributions. We serve foster/resource, kinship and adoptive families who are always in need of: twin bedding, personal care products, items for teens, gift... Read More

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... Read More

Trainer: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage An Early Childhood Specialist with a degree in Elementary education, Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage has worked with the Santa Barbara City College Foster and Kinship Care Education program for over 20 years. Judy’s... Read More

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm, Kids & Families Together- 864 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? You are not... Read More

Who Should Attend: Foster/Resource/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers; general public Description: 8 weekly sessions in which couples learn to deepen their connection, change painful/frustrating cycles, and make sense of their relationship/attachment needs. Based on the book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a... Read More

Fortaleciendo Padres. Transformando Adolescentes. Empowering Parents. Transforming Teens Contacte: Cristina Magallanes, (805) 278-3104 Para más información por favor de hablar con: Hilda Gomez, (805) 486-1809 Please click to expand

Empowering Parents. Transformign Teens. Contact: Cristina Magallanes, (805) 278-3104 For more information: Hilda Gomez, (805) 278-3104 Please click image to expand

Trainer: Renee Cervantez Description: As a caregiver of a child in the foster care system, there is a lot of support and many resources available to you!  Navigating resources for children who have experienced trauma and identifying the... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

Come out and celebrate Sir Charles 4th Birthday Party! This is a community event and all are welcomed. There will be raffles, live music, cake, and a good time. Rincon will be donating a % of food back... Read More

Trainer: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval When: Thursday, February 20th | 5:30-8:30pm Where: Channel Islands Social Services- 4000 Calle Tecate, Suite 218 Camarillo Human trafficking disproportionately impacts young people in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Many children do... Read More

Fortaleciendo Padres. Transformando Adolescentes. Empowering Parents. Transforming Teens Contacte: Esther Ultreras, (805) 385-2692 Para más información por favor de hablar con: Hilda Gomez, (805) 486-1809 Please click image to expand

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... Read More

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... Read More

Trainers: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval & Wendy Homan 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 Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval and long-time Foster,... Read More

Trainer: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage An Early Childhood Specialist with a degree in Elementary education, Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage has worked with the Santa Barbara City College Foster and Kinship Care Education program for over 20 years. Judy’s... Read More

Who Should Attend: Foster/Resource/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers; general public Description: 8 weekly sessions in which couples learn to deepen their connection, change painful/frustrating cycles, and make sense of their relationship/attachment needs. Based on the book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a... Read More

Fortaleciendo Padres. Transformando Adolescentes. Empowering Parents. Transforming Teens. Contacte: Cristina Magallanes, (805) 278-3104 Para más información por favor de hablar con: Hilda Gomez, (805) 486-1809 Please click image to expand

Empowering Parents. Transformign Teens. Contact: Cristina Magallanes, (805) 278-3104 For more information: Hilda Gomez, (805) 278-3104 Please click image to expand

Two Options: When: Tuesday, February 25th |6:30 8:30pm Where: CASA of Ventura County Office - 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo Or When: Wednesday, February 26th |1:00–4:00pm Where: Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center- 5100 Adolfo Road Camarillo... Read More

Two Options: When: Tuesday, February 25th |6:30 8:30pm Where: CASA of Ventura County Office - 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo Or When: Wednesday, February 26th |1:00–4:00pm Where: Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center- 5100 Adolfo Road Camarillo... Read More

Trainer: Renee Cervantez Description: As a caregiver of a child in the foster care system, there is a lot of support and many resources available to you!  Navigating resources for children who have experienced trauma and identifying the... Read More

Fortaleciendo Padres. Transformando Adolescentes. Empowering Parents. Transforming Teens Contacte: Esther Ultreras, (805) 385-2692 Para más información por favor de hablar con: Hilda Gomez, (805) 486-1809 Please click image to expand

4th Friday of the month, 9-11am, Kids & Families Together Support Programs & Training Center- 1317 Del Norte Rd., Suite 110, Camarillo _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full... Read More

To register- Please email econdev@vcccd.edu. This class is exclusively for Ventura county Foster Caregiver & Resource families. Space is limited; you may be placed on a waiting list. Walk-ins will not be admitted.