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

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!

April 2026 Class List

All classes are on Zoom, unless otherwise shown.

New! The ACEs Connection in Parenting

Identify how you can incorporate the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) framework into your parenting techniques to develop healing-centered strategies.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
Register & More Info on ACEs Parenti ng

New! Navigating the Impact of Sexual Abuse and Trauma

Gain the knowledge, awareness, and tools needed to better understand, support, and advocate for the children and youth in your care who've experience sexual trauma.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6-8pm
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on Impact of Sexual Abu se

New & Special Guest! Grandparents as Parents: Staying Safer In Our AI/Digital Age - Avoiding Transnational Fraud/Scams

Join a retired FBI Victim Specialist trained in financial exploitation and human trafficking to learn how you and your family can stay safe from financial/cyber transnational fraud crimes.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6-8pm
Guest Instructor: Debbie Deem
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May 2026

All classes are on Zoom, unless otherwise shown.

Language of Apology

Explore the five apology languages for yourself and your youth in care in order to apologize, forgive and heal family relationships.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6-8pm
Instructor: Renee Cervantez & Pam Lehtonen
Register & More Info on Apology

New! ADHD in Foster Care: Understanding and Support

Become equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support youth with ADHD in both home and educational settings.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6-8pm
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
Register & More Info on ADHD

New! Tech Savvy Parenting: Toddlers to Teens

Equip yourself with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape alongside the children and youth in your care.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 6-8:30pm
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on Tech Savy

Resources for Success: Physical Fitness & Sports

Explore how to motivate kids and the whole family to live an active lifestyle & the resources for fun and engaging physical activity in Ventura County.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:30-8pm
Instructor: Nora Hayes
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Daytime! Lying, Cheating & Stealing

Understand why children lie, cheat, and steal! Learn to respond in ways that build trust, reinforce safety, to promote change for children in care.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:30-11:30am
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on Lying

Allegation Prevention

Learn the concept of allegations and complaints in the context of foster care, reasons why they arise, and how caregivers can help prevent allegations against them.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
Register & More Info on Allegation

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

Entendiendo el Comportamiento: Crianza con Empatía y Lazos Fuertes

Comprenda el comportamiento infantil desde una perspectiva empática y basada en el vínculo.
Martes, 12 de mayo, 2025, 6:30-8:30pm
Instructora: Raquel Montes
Registración y más información sobre la clase Comportamiento