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!

September-October 2024 Class List

Depression and Suicidal Ideation 

Learn the background, triggers, signs in differentiating age groups, and interventions you can introduce to combat the escalation of depression & suicidal ideation. 

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 6-9pm (or attend part 1 only from 6-7:30pm)
Instructor: Lori Switanowski 
Register & More Info on Depression 

 

NEW! Advocating in the Classroom for Children in Foster Care 

Get tips on how you can help your child succeed in school and childcare by being an active advocate and anchor in the different areas that lead your student to academic success. 

Thursday, September 12, 2024, 10:30-11:30am 
Instructor: Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on Advocating 

 

NEW! Understanding Cultural Competence in Foster Care 

Adapt your care practice to provide a supportive environment that honors your youth’s background and experiences and lets them thrive! 

Monday, September 16, 2024, 5:30-6:30pm
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez 
Register & More Info on Cultural Competence

 

New! When You are Raising Your Grandkids 

Gain support and tools on navigating kinship care from navigating birthparent relationships and boundaries to the generational emotional impact. 

Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 6-8pm
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on Raising Grandkids

 

Supporting Your Youth with ADHD 

Discover how you can effectively support your child with ADHD in a variety of settings to create continuous successful outcomes. 

Thursday, October 3, 2024, 6-7:30pm 
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez 
Register & More Info on ADHD

 

In Person! Turning Dreams into Degrees

Join us for this in person event  to learn how you can encourage and empower your youth's educational goals! Participants are encourgaed to bring their middle school through high school youth, as they will be getting a special college tour and introduction to OC's new resource program for youth in foster care, NextUp!

Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9am-12pm
Instructor: Cindy Mendoza
Register & More Info on D2D

 

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. Por favor revisa nuestra lista de clases en español, y reserva la fecha para un evento que tendremos en persona en Oxnard College. 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

 

Lista de Clases en Septiembre 2024

¡En Persona! Convertir Sueños a Títulos

Únete a nosotros en este evento donde aprenderás cómo puedes apoyar y crear una cultura universitaria para tu joven! Alentamos que traigas a tu joven de la escuela intermedia o en los primeros grados de la escuela secundaria para ¡un recorrido especial del colegio!

Sabado, 19 de Octubre 2024, 9a-12pm
Instructora: Fidelia A. Flores
En Persona en Oxnard College
Regístrate y más información en Sueños a Títulos

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¡Nuestras clases han comenzado! Para recibir nuestro boletín mensual y anuncios de clases cuando se publiquen, puedes consultar aqui regularmente o suscríbase a nuestros correos electrónicos.

 

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Monday, September 2, 2024: Labor Day