Foster and Kinship Care Education Program

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

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Join Us

Most of our classes are offered live and online via zoom! 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 anyone uncomfortbale with online training through the process. Just let us know what you need! We also host periodic in-person classes and would love see you in real life!

December 2025 Class List

All classes are on Zoom, unless otherwise shown.

New! Breaking the Cycle: How Our Past Shapes Parenting

Gain insight into how your parenting styles, including your own triggers, attachment patterns, and emotional responses are essential to breaking generational cycles and fostering healing relationships.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 5:30-7pm
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
Register & for More Info on Breaking Cycles

New! Resources for Success: Pet Companionship in Foster Care

Learn the legality and guidelines of having a pet when going into placements and explore the benefits of pet companionship and local resources your children in care can explore animal bonding!
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:30-8pm
Instructor: FKCE Team (Nora Hayes)
Register & More Info on Resources

Power Hour! Understanding Temperaments

Recognize your child’s unique temperament and how it shapes their behavior in order to adapt your parenting style to create more harmony and understanding in your family.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:30-11:30am
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on Temperaments

Trauma Informed Practices for Schools (TIPS): Part 2

Join part two of this daytime series to explore how to best support and understand youth in foster care as they navigate different educational settings.
Friday, December 12, 2025, 9:30-11:30am
Instructor: Maurissa Szilagi (VCOE

Grandparents as Parents: Creating Memories that Matter

Join the fall series of Grandparents as Parent to discover resources and gain tips that are available so you can best support your grandchild.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Pam Lehtonen
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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! Por favor guarda la fecha para las próximas clases y mantente actualizado en este sitio web o suscríbete a nuestros correos electrónicos.
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

ACEs, Estrés Tóxico y Resiliencia

Descubra cómo las experiencias adversas en la infancia y el estrés tóxico pueden impactar profundamente la vida, la percepción del mundo, y las relaciones de la juventud dentro del sistema de foster care.
martes, 16 de diciembre, 2025, 6:30-8:30pm
Instructora: Raquel Montes
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