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At the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, the events we host are organized to serve our greatest cause: family. Every dollar donated goes directly to our support programs, inevitably uplifting the St. Louis community’s children and families impacted by the foster care system.

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January 2026

Maintaining Connections for Youth

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 help you understand the importance of having key people in the lives of youth to support them with the everyday issues every person faces as they get older. You’ll […]
31 Jan
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Virtual
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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 […]
04 Feb
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual
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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 […]
05 Feb
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
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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. […]
06 Feb
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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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
07 Feb
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Virtual
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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 […]
12 Feb
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual
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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 […]
19 Feb
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
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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 […]
21 Feb
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Virtual
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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 […]
28 Feb
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Virtual
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March 2026

Ask the Advocate: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

This session will explain how a student’s learning environment may change throughout the special education process. It will also discuss when it may be appropriate to explore educational options outside of the traditional public-school setting and what those options may include. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted […]
06 Mar
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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