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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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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 […]
11 Feb
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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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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 […]
19 Feb
11:00 am - 12:30 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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April 2026

Ask the Advocate: Request for Evaluation and Timelines

This session will provide an overview of special education, including how students qualify for services, how to request an evaluation, and what steps follow the request. It will also explain evaluation timelines and the purpose of an eligibility meeting. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted by foster […]
03 Apr
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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Hope in a Handbag

Presented by Elizabeth Mannen Berges Join us for a glamorous evening where fashion meets philanthropy. Mingle with 300 stylish changemakers at a chic silent auction featuring designer handbags to suit every style and taste. Every bid helps further the mission of the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition.
16 Apr
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
1335 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131
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May 2026

Ask the Advocate: Best Interest Determination (BID) Training with Child Welfare Professionals

This session will focus on the Best Interest Determination (BID) process, including what it is, when it is required, and how it supports students. Participants will learn who to contact for scheduling and what documentation is needed. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted by foster care. We’ll […]
01 May
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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