Foster Kinship

 

About Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE)

The Ventura College Foster and Kinship Care Education Program provides quality education and support activities to the caregivers of children and youth in out-of-home care so that these providers may meet the educational, emotional, behavioral and developmental needs of children and youth.

Classes are provided in both English & Spanish, at NO COST for anyone wanting to attend. In all classes, first priority will go to Foster Parents and Kinship Providers, now referred to as Resource Parents.
 

For More Information

Please Contact: Clarissa Campos Alvarado, FKCE Office Assistant at (805) 289-6133 or email clarissa_camposalva1@vcccd.edu | Rhonda Carlson, FKCE Specialist at (805) 289-6181 or email rcarlson@vcccd.edu 

Join Us

We now have in-person classes available as well as many live online trainings. If you still have not joined us for a virtual training, it is not too late to try it! Our team is ready and able to walk any Zoom newbies through the process. Just let us know what you need!

Clases En Español

¡Nos complace anunciar que tenemos de vuelta clases en persona y en línea! Si todavía no haz tomado una clase en línea, ¡no es demasiado tarde! Nuestro equipo está aquí para ayudarte aprender a usar Zoom y hasta puedes acompañarnos por teléfono si se te hace más fácil. Todos los detalles de cada clase los recibirás en un correo electrónico después de cada registración.
Si tienes preguntas, puedes comunicarte conmigo, Clarissa Campos Alvarado, por llamada o texto al (805) 289-6133 o puedes envíarme un correo electrónico a clarissa_camposalva1@vcccd.edu

 

March 2024 Class List

 All classes are on Zoom, unless otherwise shown. 

All classes meet written directives for Resource Parent training.  

Trauma Informed Co-Regulation Series 

Retooled, but still highly supportive, this drop-in series will teach you how to stay grounded during stressful situations and encourages your loved ones to self-soothe.  

Wednesday March 6, 2024, 6:30-8pm 

Wednesday March 13, 2024, 6:30-8pm 

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6:30-8pm 

Wednesday March 27, 2024, 6:30-8pm 

Instructor: Nick Lawrence 

Register & More Info on Co-Regulation 

 

Somatic Healing: How to Release Trauma from the Body 

Learn techniques and gain practice in the methods of Somatic Healing to help you and the child in your care release trauma from the body. 

Thursday, March 7, 2024, 6-8pm 

Instructor: Anne Rodriguez 

Register & for More Info on Somatic Healing 

 

Cutting, Self-Harm and Destructive Behaviors 

Discover the myths and motivations behind cutting and self-harm in youth, then strategies you can instill to help support your youth with destructive behaviors. 

Monday, March 11, 2024, 6-8pm 

Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage 

Register and More Info on Destructive Behaviors 

 

Spanish! Sexual and Reproductive Wellness for Youth in Foster Care 

Let’s discuss how you can support sexual and reproductive health and learn what rights the youth in your care are granted!  

Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm 

Instructor: Raquel Montes 

Register & More Info on Reproductive Wellness 

 

Turning Dreams into Degrees: Module 2 

Join us online to discuss the needs of 11th and 12th grade students as they embark on furthering their education and the financial support available to them! 

Monday, March 18, 2024, 6-8pm 

Instructor: Cindy Mendoza & Marisol Gonzalez 

Register & More Info on Dream to Degrees 2 

 

CSEC: Building Awareness 

Increase your awareness of the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and gain an understanding as to why children in foster care are a target. 

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 6-8pm 

Instructor: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval 

Register & More Info on CSEC 

 

Learning Disabilities 

Become educated on the common symptoms associated with learning disabilities and the multiple accommodations and services available for your youth. 

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6-9pm (or attend part 1 only from 6-7:30pm) 

Instructor: Lori Switanowski 

Register and More Info on Learning Disabilities 

 

Allegation Prevention & Understanding Personal Rights 

Understand the concept of allegations and complaints in the context of foster care, reasons why allegations may arise, and how you can help prevent them.  

Monday, March 25, 2024, 5:30-7pm 

Instructor: Anne Rodriguez 

Register and More Info on Allegation Prevention 

 

Spanish! Trauma Sensitive Care 

Develop knowledge on the types of traumas and how to respond and build support through trauma sensitive care to heal, love and build resiliency in your youth. 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm 

Instructor: Raquel Montes 

Register and More Info on Trauma Sensitive Care 

 

In Person! Connection Through Conflict  

Our monthly opportunity to gather, eat, share and support each other while learning new skills. This month will include discussion and practice prior to participation in the online class available simultaneously.  

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 5:30-8pm 

Instructors: Renee Cervantez, Pam Lehtonen, & Nick Lawrence 

Register & More Info on Connection 

 

Morning Class! Launching Teens & Preparing Children for Self-Sufficiency 

Learn how parenting styles and other factors influence children's ability to develop independent living skills and what you can teach your child now to help them be ready for the adult world. 

Thursday, March 28, 2024, 10:30am-12pm 

Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage 

Register & More Info on Launching Teens 

 

Lista de Clases en Español
 

Salud Sexual y Reproductiva para Jóvenes en Acogimiento Familiar

Identifica cómo empezar a hablar sobre salud sexual y reproductiva con tu joven y recursos que pueden ayudarte a ¡ti y tu familia!

martes, 27 de febrero, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm

Instructora: Raquel Montes

Registración y más información sobre la clase Salud Reproductiva

 

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