Name: Resource Parent Curriculum Trauma Training: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (4 sessions)
Start: 2026-01-08
End: 2026-01-08
Location: Virtual

Special Events

Foster Hope Day

Foster Hope Day is the Coalition’s signature day of online giving and celebration of what matters most: family!

The annual Junior Board Trivia Night is a special evening themed trivia, food, and fun for the St. Louis community, hosted by the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition’s Junior Board. All proceeds go directly toward supporting children impacted by foster care!

Hope in a Handbag 2026

Hope in a Handbag is the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition’s signature fundraising event to support children impacted by foster care. Guests enjoy an elevated experienced featuring a curated silent auction of handbags and accessories, small bites, sips, and socializing. Join us on April 16, 2026!

Give STL Day

Give STL Day is a 24-hour online annual giving event benefitting St. Louis and Illinois communities. The Coalition is proud to participate each year. Give STL Day returns May 7, 2026.

Upcoming Events & Trainings

January 2026

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 Jan

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Virtual

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Bullying: How it Impacts Our Kids

Bullying is a pervasive issue for youth around the world, and many children are unequipped on how to protect themselves or help their friends facing this problem. Parents, schools, and communities can be the key to giving children the confidence to face bullying head-on. Join us as we define bullying, identify its risk factors, and […]

10 Jan

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Virtual

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Teens: Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviors (3 sessions)

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. You will learn techniques and build skills to navigate difficult situations and create safety plans for your youth. 7.5 hours training credit

14 Jan

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Virtual

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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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