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
If you need information on past trainings, please email our office @ vcfostercare@vcccd.edu.
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Join Us
We’re excited to announce that we now have trainings back in session. Please be sure to stay updated through our website and subscribe to our email list.
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 2026
All classes are on Zoom, unless otherwise shown. All classes meet written directives for Resource Parent training.
Transitional Age Youth & Extended Foster Care
Explore what Extended Foster Care looks like, practical steps you can begin taking at home, and the resources available to prepare your teen for independence.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:30-8pm
Instructor: Nora Hayes
Register & for more Info on TAY
New Film Series! Truth in Trauma Thursdays: Trauma Through the Lens of Children
Through short films & discussions, participants will learn how to compassionately address & care for children & youth with a trauma-lens.
Every Thursday beginning August 13, 2026, 10:30-11:30am
Facilitators: Rhonda Carlson & Clarissa Campos Alvarado
Register & More Info on Truth in Trauma
September 2026
All classes are on Zoom, unless otherwise shown. All classes meet written directives for Resource Parent training.
Educational Advocacy: Special Education: Assessments, Services & Supports
Learn about special education services and how your student in care may benefit.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 6-8pm
Instructor: Special Education Local Plan Area (VCOE SELPA), CASA of Ventura County
Register & More Info on SPED
Clases en Español
En este momento no tenemos clases en español, por favor manténgase actualizado en este sitio web para las próximas clases o suscríbase 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
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Office Closures | Nuestra Oficina estará cerrada:
- September 7: Labor Day