About Session Ask the Advocate: Let's Talk About Student Behaviors June 6 | 10–11 a.m. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted by foster care. We’ll discuss how to meet the ever-changing needs of our children. This session will discuss some of the “big” and “small” behaviors a [...]
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Meet 10-year-old Gideon. Gideon has the most beautiful big blue eyes that just sparkle and shine with excitement whenever you meet him. He makes his presence known with his loud and bold personality. Gideon’s favorite color is red, a perfect shade to match his will to be seen and heard. He enjoys being of Christian [...]
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Seven-year-old Alex is the sweetest little ball of energy. She does best when active, and loves to show off her skills at the park, trampoline park, and slide park. During filming for A Place to Call Home, Alex was fearless. She slid from the tallest slides, swung from the tightrope bar, and ziplined through the [...]
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This brother-sister duo is quite the pair. Little brother, Jesse, looks up to big sister, Jamiah, in every way! The two squabble like true siblings, but love even bigger! Jamiah is a friendly and talkative 14-year-old with a big personality. She may be shy at first, but once she gets to know you, she opens [...]
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About Course Maintaining Connections for Youth May 4, 2024 2.5 Hours Training Credit The child welfare team traditionally focuses on the immediate needs of youth and not the lifelong connections that are so important throughout life. This training will assist resource parents in understanding the need of having key people in the lives of youth [...]
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About Course Teens: Understanding Challenging Behaviors May 11 & May 18 6 Hours Training Credit Parenting teens who have experienced trauma can bring additional challenges. This training will focus on topics such as rejection, aggression, social media, sex and self-harming. Learn techniques and build skills to navigate difficult situations and create safety plans for your [...]
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Meet Javion! Javion is a confident and outgoing 16-year-old. Javion loves to play and watch sports, but basketball is his absolute favorite. Javion is very sociable & enjoys making and hanging out with friends his age. Some of Javion’s favorite things to do include riding his BMX bike around the neighborhood and playing video and [...]
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