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Training For Parents

August 2026

The Adoption & Guardianship Journey: Navigating Relationships with Birth Families

This training will help participants recognize the benefits for children being aware of their adoption/guardianship story and maintaining connection with their birth families. Participants will become more aware of strategies for maintaining and promoting connections; understand the continuum that exists for connection; know how to negotiate relationships with birth families; and recognize the impact on […]
05 Aug
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual
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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 […]
06 Aug
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual
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Ask the Advocate: School Interventions

This session will explore interventions that can be implemented before a student receives a formal education plan. Participants will learn about all three tiers of interventions and why early intervention information is critical to student success. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted by foster care. We’ll discuss […]
07 Aug
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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Resource Parent Curriculum Trauma Training: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (4 sessions)

Parenting children who have experienced trauma is different than parenting typically developing children. Children who have experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and/or the loss of their family of origin bring unique challenges to the parenting experience. This training is designed for caregivers to learn more about the issues unique to parenting children who have […]
08 Aug
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Virtual
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Supporting Your Student: Ask the Educational Advocate

This “Ask the Advocate” series will explore interventions that can be implemented before a student receives a formal education plan. Participants will learn about all three tiers of intervention, why early intervention data is critical to student success, and how interventions connect to the special education process. The session will also provide an overview of […]
20 Aug
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
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September 2026

Ask the Advocate: Credit Recovery and Alternative Education

This session will cover how students can access credit recovery programs within their school district and explore virtual, self-paced learning options. It will also review alternatives such as the HiSET, GED, and specialized high schools for students impacted by substance abuse. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted […]
11 Sep
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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November 2026

Ask the Advocate: Educational Resources and Enrichment Options

This session will highlight online learning resources and experiential enrichment opportunities available during the school year and academic breaks. The discussion will also address strategies to prevent learning loss and regression. 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 […]
06 Nov
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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