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!

January 2026 Class List

All classes are on Zoom, unless otherwise shown.

Daytime! Setting & Enforcing Effective Limits

Learn how to set and enforce effective limits that defuse situations and challenging behaviors, in order to promote healthy relationships.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:30-11:30am
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & for More Info on Limits

Resources for Success: Healthy Habits for the New Year

Explore simple mindfulness strategies to support a balanced and maintainable lifestyle within your resource family.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:30-8pm
Instructor: FKCE Team (Renee Cervantez)
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New! Mindfulness and Meditation for Trauma

Discover trauma-informed mindfulness practices that can be gently taught to youth to support regulation, resilience, and connection.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
Register & More Info on Mindfulness

Preparing Emerging Adults for Independence

Gain insight from an experienced Social Worker on the role you can play as an adult supporter to Non-Minor Dependents as they evolve into their adult lives and prepare for successful independence.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 1-3pm
Instructor: CASA of Ventura County
Register & More Info on Independence

Beyond the Diploma: From High School to What's Next

Untangle the pathways to higher education so you can support your eleventh and twelfth grade students in foster care transition successfully.
Tuesday, January 22, 2026, 6-8pm
Instructor: Cindy Mendoza
Register & More Info on Beyond the Diploma

New! Creating LGBTQIA+ Affirming Spaces

Join our new partners as they share insights on creating welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth and overall reduce harm, increase trust, and create spaces where they feel seen, valued, and supported.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 10:30am-12pm
Instructor: Youth Equity Initiative (YEI)
Register & More Info on LGBTQIA+

Grandparents as Parents: Resolutions Made - Resolutions Renewed

Be encouraged with practical strategies that support goal accomplishment, hope, and overall healthy lasting habits for the new year!
Thursday, January 29, 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! En este momento no tenemos clases en español, por favor manténgase actualizado en este sitio web para las promixas clases 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