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February 2026
Spaulding Adoption Training: Making the Commitment to Adoption (4 sessions)
Forming a family through adoption is different than forming one biologically or being a foster family. While adoption brings great joy and happiness to families, children who have experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and/or the loss of their family of origin may also bring unique challenges to the parenting experience. This training is designed […]
Mental Health Considerations
This training provides a basic understanding of mental health disorders and conditions that commonly occur in childhood. Content is shared to illustrate that not all ‘survival’ behaviors or symptoms of grief relate to mental health disorders. This training will describe commonly administered psychotropic medications, how to obtain consent, and how to ensure the child(ren) in […]
Ask the Advocate: Absenteeism
Regular school attendance is critical to student success, as it supports academic achievement, social development, and long-term outcomes. For students in foster care, consistent attendance is especially important because it provides stability and routine. It also allows educators to identify and address learning challenges that may be compounded by trauma and could otherwise hinder progress. […]
Know Your Rights, Know Your Role
Understanding the foster care system can be challenging and overwhelming, especially while you’re also providing care to children who have experienced trauma. Parents are often given incorrect or contradictory information, leaving them feeling unsupported and frustrated. This training will address common questions and situations for caregivers such as: 2.5 hours training credit
The Importance of Sibling Bonds
Sibling relationships are emotionally powerful and critically important not only in childhood, but over the course of a lifetime. The sibling relationship is one of the longest relationships anyone will have, preparing individuals for peer relationships, teaching social skills, conflict resolution, and navigating relationship issues. They provide a sense of connection, continuity, and belonging. Children […]
RESPOND Virtual Information Session
Black/African American children across St. Louis need safe, loving, and culturally affirming foster homes. RESPOND invites you to a free virtual info session on February 17, 6–7:30 p.m., to learn how you can make a difference.
Collaborate & Connect: WashU College Prep Program: Preparing Youth for College & Beyond
At the Institute for Child Welfare Innovation, a program of the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, we strive to provide professionals with resources and information relevant to your crucial work: serving youth impacted by foster care and their caregivers. Join us for Collaborate & Connect: FREE, actionable information for child welfare professionals. Presented By: Raven […]
Separation, Loss & Grief
This training will help you understand the impact of separation and ambiguous loss; the different ways children grieve; lifelong grieving; and the importance of providing opportunities for grieving. You will have a greater understanding of loss and fractured attachments with birth family members and previous placements; recognize the importance of establishing and maintaining essential relationships […]
New! Youth Suicide Prevention with Compass Health
Join Compass Health Education and Outreach Specialists in Youth Suicide Prevention for this training featuring two suicide awareness and prevention programs: Missouri Ask. Listen. Refer Missouri is ranked 15th in the country for suicide deaths. This program is designed to reach Missouri residents interested in suicide prevention within their communities. After attending, you will know […]
What’s New with Your Child’s Healthcare: An Evening with Show Me Healthy Kids
Did you know: Your child can earn money for well care doctor visits? Birth parents can utilize transportation to visit their children? Some children qualify for a free sensory kit? Show Me Healthy Kids (Home State Health) Provides coordinated medical and behavioral health care services for youth who are in DSS custody (foster care and […]
New! Parent & Child Training: It’s Real: Conversations with Your Child About Mental Health, featuring Compass Health
Join us for a unique training for parents and youth in middle and high school for a conversation about mental health. It’s Real is a program facilitated by mental health education specialists from Compass Health. It’s Real is designed to provide mental health education to teenagers aged 11 and up. In this program, attendees will […]
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