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!
August 2024 Class List
Parenting the Introvert and Extrovert Child
Learn the background and in between of introverts and extroverts in order to best respond, teach, and build up your child to become their best self!
Friday, August 30, 2024, 10:30-11:30am
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on Introvert & Extrovert
New! Empathic Listening Technique
Create connection and build on trust and understanding with your youth by empowering the powerful tool of empathic listening.
Thursday, September 5, 2024, 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
Register & for More Info on Empathic Listening
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
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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
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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
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
En colaboración con NextUp de Oxnard College y Ventura County Office of Education (conocida como la Oficina de Educacion de el condado de ventura [VCOE]), ¡aprenda cómo puedes apoyar y crear una cultura universitaria para tu joven!
Martes, Septiembre 17, 2024, 5-8pm
Instructora: Cindy Mendoza
En Persona en Oxnard College
Registrate y mas información on Spanish D2D
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Office Closures | Nuestra Oficina estará cerrada:
Monday, September 2, 2024: Labor Day