Foster and Kinship Care Education Classes

We are pleased to offer free classes in English and Spanish for Orange County residents to enhance your parenting skills, strengthen your support network, and increase your understanding of the children in your care.

We are currently offering our classes online with some in-person options, too!

How To Enroll in an ONLINE Class

Find the class that you would like to take.

Click on the Registration Link under the class title.

Complete all the registration questions.

You will receive a return email about joining the class.

BEFORE THE TRAINING STARTS

• Download the Zoom app to access the workshop on a device (computer or phone) that has a camera and microphone. Click on this link to download Zoom to your device: https://zoom.us/download

(refer to the guide above to get started)

• You do not need to sign up/register for a Zoom account to login to the training - you only need to download the app if you will be joining from a smartphone or tablet.

REQUIREMENTS

• You must be available the entire duration of the designated training hours.

• You must be able to participate undisturbed, at a quiet location, where your face is visible via video and where you are able to type responses.

• Log-on on time. Admittance to the class will close 15 minutes after the start time.

• If you are absent from the virtual classroom for more than 10 minutes, you will be dismissed from the training and will not receive credit/certification.

DURING THE CLASS

• Everyone can see everything you are doing, so please be mindful of your surroundings. Please refrain from “lounging” or laying down while in class.

• Just as childcare is not provided for onsite FKCE classes, please refrain from having your children, other family members, or anyone who is not registered for the workshop in the virtual class with you. If childcare is an issue, please select a workshop time where you can participate undisturbed.

• Please do not multi-task while on the call. You must give your full attention to this important training.

• Please make sure you are at a stationary location. Do not participate in the class while you are driving. Do not participate in the class while you are walking, doing household chores, or any other activity where you are moving between locations.

• Active participation is required. If you have challenges with typing in the chat box, please have paper and pen ready so you can write your responses and show them on screen.

YOUR CERTIFICATE WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU AS A PDF

How to Enroll in an In-Person Class

You must pre-register to ensure your place in the class. All Foster & Kinship Care Education classes are free.
Please note that all approved resource caregivers must do eight training hours every year.

How to register:

Open the "Classes" tab and view or print the Schedule of Classes. Select your classes. Follow the registration instructions listed under the location of your class.

Please note there must be at least two participants for classes to be held. Classes start promptly at the start time indicated in the catalog. In order to receive the full credit hours for a class, you must arrive on time and attend the entire class.

Canceling your registration: If you need to cancel your registration, please email or call your registration site and update your status.

Priority registration is given to Resource Families (prospective, new and/or licensed) and respite caregivers. However, space permitting, most of our classes are open to the community. We encourage social services staff, juvenile probation officers, group home staff, foster family agency homes (FFAs), and family and friends of resource families to participate in our classes. Children are welcome when childcare is offered.

Other services:

What if I need a disability accommodation?

If you require a disability accommodation to participate in a class, please contact the Saddleback College FKCE program office at scfkce@saddleback.edu at least 14 days prior to the class for assistance.

May is National Foster Care Month

Partner with relatives and kin to strengthen families.

Learn more here!

https://www.childwelfare.gov/fostercaremonth/

May 2022 Online Classes

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Brenda Crary, LMFT

Trust-Based Relational Intervention 4 - Correcting Principles

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcodeqgqDgvE9fNpPJ3b2wBNagkdHYf-Fzi

Friday, May 27, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Erin Kim, Resource Family Mentor

Learning Circle: Partnering with Birth Parents

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsd-uqpj4rE9XR2_hTXM4mSmA1l3QvvZOg

May In-Person Classes

Saddleback Church

Saddleback Church Peace Center 1 Purpose Dr. Lake Forest 92630

Instructor: Tristen MCGhee, RD, TBRI Practitioner & Adoptive Mom

TBRI Learning and Connecting Group

Thursday, May 04, 2022

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Every Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Please register ahead using this link or register in person the day of:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/246964446307

June Online Classes

Wednesday, June 01, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Prudent Parenting

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpfuirrzIoHdOR-5KhU-rFItzETNEBm9TW

Wednesday, June 01, 2022 6 - 8 pm Rick Bazant, PsyD

Stress and Children

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpd-2qrzsuHd3nENvICx-A7MnbvmuR_Qae

Thursday, June 02, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArcOygpjwsEtyRlfDNhxIJYGde6_xxHIQ1

Friday, June 03, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Roylyn Burton, MA

Swipe Right: Empowering Caregivers to Guide their Child's Social Media Use

https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/_CgyClYkNJfkoL8gFDlfia?domain=saddleback-edu.zoom.us

Saturday, June 04, 2022 9 am - 12 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Child and Adolescent Development

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrf-irrjIqHtTG2dm3fuvx3aSBTyLHaBa7

Saturday, June 04, 2022 9 - 11 am David Adams, PsyD, LPCC, BCBA-D

Understanding and Responding to Sexualized Behaviors

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctc--qpjksEtPMNu4VWbjQU8bIhw0HKZWC

Monday, June 06, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Preparing Teenagers for Emancipation/Independent Living

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtd-isqjkvHtyZiPHjaIgfGJxFwPbdqdRU

Monday, June 06, 2022 6 - 8 pm Roylyn Burton, MA

Resource Roundup: What are the existing resources in your community?

https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/auZpC0RoP5f42j56iryho6?domain=saddleback-edu.zoom.us

Monday, June 06, 2022 6:30 - 8:30 pm Kelsey Zurcher

Powerful Play: The Benefits and Value of Having Fun

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvc--grDspHtz7kypfmaJ8xXhsveEZ_Q7C

Wednesday, June 08, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Sexual and Reproductive Wellness for Youth in Foster Care

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rc-2tpj4sHtNSdyj57R4DiFqwIphozxs8

Thursday, June 09, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Keeping Children Safe

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkduqvqj4iHdyKPCCqP5XHhUWR57YlCjgb

Saturday, June 11, 2022 9 am - 12 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Positive Discipline for Teenagers

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvdOmqpjIuEtP_57Uu-5s0Ot9caMxg2EQ_

Monday, June 13, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Overview of the Child Welfare System

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUofu2srz4uGdbLlTr0sSJu5rZfv1OTfoHo

Monday, June 13, 2022 6 - 8 pm Roylyn Burton

Cycle Breaker Cycle Maker: Developing a Positive Identity in Teen Girls

https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/855nC68x4nfMoXvQu5oHCV?domain=saddleback-edu.zoom.us

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Grief and Loss in Foster Care

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYuf-iopzkoHdIBXqI3yfQl8quQz1YO1Vuj

June In-Person Classes

Saddleback Church

Saddleback Church Peace Center 1 Purpose Dr. Lake Forest 92630

Please register ahead using this link or register in person the day of: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/246964446307

TBRI Learning and Connecting Group

Every Wednesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday, June 01, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Brenda Crary, LMFT

Wednesday, June 08, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Brenda Crary, LMFT

July Online Classes

Friday, July 01, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Roylyn Burton

Resource Roundup: What are the existing resources in your community?

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvd-mqqzgoGNMDJvv1BoTmfWcRkhbMm2VG

Saturday, July 02, 2022 9 - 11 am David Adams, PsyD, LPCC, BCBA-D

Lying, Stealing, and Hoarding

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpcuqoqT4uGNG3LTuVTKdKuncL7cZXNq3a

Tuesday, July 05, 2022 6-8 pm Roylyn Burton

Swipe Right: Empowering Caregivers to Guide their Child's Social Media Use

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwscuqorTgoHNLvtVfeyj9t6hEosXCkEmKF

Wednesday, July 06, 2022 6 - 8 pm Rick Bazant, PsyD

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Awareness

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclduGrqj0vGNxao2nfbDs7BbM_93BDJnBR

Wednesday, July 06, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Prudent Parenting

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceyrqDwiGNepsV8jSlOzjuNe-C4uwkNF

Thursday, July 07, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpcOiqqDwqH9fcCy85ecJBasZZ2e3hn1Yt

Saturday, July 09, 2022 9 am - 12 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Positive Discipline for Traumatized Children

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdeysrDwqHdZ0iMhnIlY028w3ruqTBbM9

Monday, July 11, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

To Raise as Well as Protect

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkf-utrz0iH90gL2uEaxmUdGL6idxnr8sm

Monday, July 11, 2022 6 - 8 pm Roylyn Burton

Cycle Breaker Cycle Maker: Developing a Positive Identity in Teen Girls

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqcOmrqT0oGdweSPfga8DKF3wLhRPV3vEE

Monday, July 11, 2022 6:30 - 8:30 pm Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor & Trainer

Learning Circle: Positive Discipline for Traumatized Children

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvd-CopzotEtZN106wB1azoIFW4FfVoq9u

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Building Self-Esteem and Character in the Traumatized Child

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sceuqpzgqH9IMVwPpcgnduqjYh0VXj1TU

Saturday, July 16, 2022 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Attachment Parenting

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqfu-uqD8tG9aXtNYCmrzF6PzSrYSkqhFi

Monday, July 18, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Anger Management

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkde2vpzguGtEMVHhJTbRvl_E-RSPa5Xpp

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Working with Birth Parents

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrd--uqT8vH9duLiBQCKPAoG5TIJB1a8QA

Thursday, July 21, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Self-Care for Resource Parents

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kcequrDosHtP1mZmTHyQxjMi5LoCrJ9I0

Friday, July 29, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor & Trainer

Learning Circle: Positive Discipline for Traumatized Children

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0uc-2tqDkvHdxFiGoyhw7eRKHArWYis85e

August Online Classes

Monday, August 01, 2022 6 - 8 pm Roylyn Burton

Swipe Right: Empowering Caregivers to Guide their Child's Social Media Use

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlcO-opjooHN32GnNAGxUrvXoasleexjum

Tuesday, August 02, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Brenda Crary, LMFT

Trust-Based Relational Intervention 1 - Overview

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtcuqhqzkpG9OVKoF4aPb8P7-cbi8IrtC7

Tuesday, August 02, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Prudent Parenting

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrcOioqzwsHNALmt82TdHkrUu0oF94FnYZ

Wednesday, August 03, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sdO-vqDgqE9KYLxnQpiepxXuIvwWv9ziA

Saturday, August 06, 2022 9 am - 12 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Positive Discipline for Preschoolers

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrdOGgpzMtGdCdiKPWp8Phqs821ZAYtINj

Saturday, August 06, 2022 9 - 11 am David Adams, PsyD, LPCC, BCBA-D

Positive Discipline Strategies for Traumatized Children

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkc-uhqj8sGN3NxEaGYaY5Y-ZOtZlgQbrD

Monday, August 08, 2022 6 - 8 pm Roylyn Burton

Resource Roundup: What are the existing resources in your community?

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsdemtrDkiH9IHqmMXNX0kSFQxKWA29nIQ

Monday, August 08, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Family Matters: Relatives Raising Children

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqf-ihqT8uG9LtXImJBetNTriaelVOL_bb

Monday, August 08, 2022 6:30 - 8:30 pm Erin Kim, Resource Family Mentor

Learning Circle: Adopting from Foster Care

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwudO2srj0iGddxGOri7U0b5ETP3QW-xiaR

Tuesday, August 09, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Brenda Crary, LMFT

Trust-Based Relational Intervention 2 - Connecting Principles

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvfu6tqTkuG9eP5BZzyJQ0S2zTneOiVr_g

Tuesday, August 09, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Domestic Violence

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpfuyrqDMpH9Dqnu4YkDtif0fFhErlpBSX

Friday, August 12, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Roylyn Burton

Cycle Breaker Cycle Maker: Developing a Positive Identity in Teen Girls

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvdequqzktG9XivGgLnUiqThNLtYFhLTHX

Saturday, August 13, 2022 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Harmful Behaviors

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtdeiprDsvGNO7Kdwf6ELUAmfOYg6XL7QF

Monday, August 15, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Supporting Cultural Ties and Identity

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrd-yqpjwiE9AM8hvBtPUArKFCI0Lgp3jz

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Getting Along with Others

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsdOGrqjMqHtEhqDCzs7l1lNrBaMcNusd2

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Brenda Crary, LMFT

Trust-Based Relational Intervention 3- Empowering Principles

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocOqhqjsiGd1NRVyGhT81VKf-XwWS1keT

Thursday, August 18, 2022 6 - 8 pm Robert Waddington, MSW

Preparing Your Own Children for Fostering

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMocu2urzgjHtBmcM7SaHmqFr63PvkGNYFK

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Brenda Crary, LMFT

Trust-Based Relational Intervention 4 - Correcting Principles

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwuduCrqTwjEtYPq84mgBSYD47CsW3lXi28

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 6 - 8 pm Rick Bazant, PsyD

Working with Birth Parents/Visitation

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclcumhrTgrH9U7DDDkAlK5Dtc3jdp_5Utx

Friday, August 26, 2022 10 am - 12 pm Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor & Trainer

Learning Circle: Adopting from Foster Care

https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrfu6rrTMsHNyTXJHq_RKlAPt6MvgOeNaS

Clases en español

Busque su clase y luego haga clic en el enlace de registro.

Recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación sobre cómo unirse a la clase.

ANTES DE EL ENTRENAMIENTO

• Descargue la aplicación de Zoom para tener acceso a la clase por medio de su computadora o teléfono inteligente que tenga capacidades de cámara y micrófono. Haga clic este enlace para descargar la aplicación de Zoom hasta su computadora o teléfono: https://zoom.us/download

(Consulte la guía de arriba para obtener su cuenta)

REQUISITOS

• Debe estar disponible en la totalidad de la clase.

• Debe tener la habilidad de participar imperturbable, en un lugar tranquilo, donde su rostro sea visible por medio de video y pueda escribir sus respuestas.

• Inicie la sesión a tiempo. Entrada a la clase cerrara 15 minutos después de la hora de inicio.

• Si usted esta ausente de la clase virtual por mas de 10 minutos, usted será despedido de la clase y no recibirá crédito o certificación.

REQUISITOS

• Todos podrán ver lo que hace durante la sesión, por favor tenga en cuenta lo que pasa a su alrededor. Por favor absténgase de acostarse durante la clase.

• Tal como no hay cuidado de niños durante las clases de FKCE, por favor absténgase de tener a niños, o otros miembros de la familia que no se hayan registrado presente durante la clase. Si el cuidado de niños es un problema, por favor participe en otra clase en la cual pueda participar imperturbablemente.

• Por favor no haga tareas múltiples durante la clase. Debe prestar toda la atención durante la clase.

• Asegúrese de estar en una ubicación estacionaria. No participe mientras maneja. No participe mientras camina, mientras hace tareas domesticas o cual quier otra actividad en la cual deba moverse entra ubicaciones.

• La participación es un requisito. Si tiene problemas escribiendo mensajes en la ventana de chat, por favor tenga papel y una pluma a la mano para escribir su respuesta y demostrarla en pantalla.

SU CERTIFICADO SERA ENVIADO POR CORREO ELECTRONICO COMO PDF 2 SEMANAS DESPUES DE LA CLASE