FKCE Classes | Saddleback College

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

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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.

Preparing for Online Classes

Before the training starts:

Refer to the "How to Enroll" guide above to get started.
Download the Zoom app to access the workshop on a device (computer or phone) that has a camera and a microphone. Click on this link to download Zoom to your device: https://zoom.us/download.
You do not need to sign up/register for a Zoom account to log in to the training - you only need to download the app if you will be joining from a smartphone or tablet.

Online Class Requirements

You must be available for the entire duration of the designated training hours.
You must be able to participate the entire duration of the class 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.

During an Online 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 multitask 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 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.

NOTE: 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" or "Clases en Español" page and view or print the Schedule of Classes. Select your classes. Follow the registration instructions listed under the location of your class.

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.

What if I Need Disability Accommodation?

If you require 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.

NOTE: After registering for these classes, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the class.

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September Classes

Online Zoom Meetings

Understanding Self-Harm Behaviors (Trauma Informed)

Xochitl Major, Psy.D, LMFT

Thursday, September 3, 6 - 8 p.m.

Compassion Fatigue: How to Keep your Sanity When Chaos Abounds

David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D

Saturday, September 5, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

CSEC - Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Tuesday, September 8, 6 - 8 p.m.

Develop Positive Communication Skills with Children

Rick Bazant, Psy. D

Wednesday, September 9, 6 - 8 p.m.

Managing Everyday Behaviors

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Thursday, September 10, 6 - 8 p.m.

Advanced Topics: Neurobiology of Trauma with Personal Applications for Foster Parenting

David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D

Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

All About SSA & Community Resources

Roylyn Burton, M.A.

Monday, September 14, 6 - 8 p.m.

Parenting Strategies for the Traumatized Child

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Wednesday, September 16, 6 - 8 p.m.

Anger Management for Traumatized Children

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Thursday, September 17, 6 - 9 p.m.

Turning Dreams into Degrees

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Raising Financially Responsible Youth: A Look at Money Management Basics Every Young Person Should Know

Roylyn Burton, M.A.

Monday, September 21, 6 - 8 p.m.

Fostering Healthy Attachments

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Tuesday, September 22, 6 - 8 p.m.

LGBT Youth: Creating Safe Spaces

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Wednesday, September 23, 6 - 8 p.m.

Prudent Parenting

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Thursday, September 24, 6 - 8 p.m.

October Classes

Online Zoom Meetings

Trauma, The Brain, and Behavior

Cheyenne Givens, M.S.W., TBRI Practitioner

Thursday, October 1, 6 - 8 p.m.

Advanced Topics: Neurobiology of Trauma with Personal Applications for Foster Parenting

David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D

Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

Roylyn Burton, M.A.

Monday, October 5, 6 - 8 p.m.

Caring for Drug-Exposed Infants

Alicia McCormick, PhD

Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 p.m.

Helping Children with Anxiety and Depression

Rick Bazant, Psy. D

Wednesday, October 7, 6 - 8 p.m.

Compassion Fatigue: How to Keep Your Sanity when Chaos Abounds

David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D

Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Building Self-Esteem and Character in the Traumatized Child

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Monday, October 12, 6 - 8 p.m.

Fostering as a Single Parent

Alicia McCormick, PhD

Tuesday, October 13, 6 - 8 p.m.

Family Matters: Relatives Raising Children

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Thursday, October 15, 6 - 8 p.m.

Hurting Oneself or Others

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Parenting During Uncertain Times

Roylyn Burton, M.A.

Monday, October 19, 6 - 8 p.m.

Self-Care for Parents of Special Needs Kids

Alicia McCormick, PhD

Tuesday, October 20, 6 - 8 p.m.

Domestic Violence

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Wednesday, October 21, 6 - 8 p.m.

Positive Discipline for Preschoolers

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Developing and Supporting Attachment in Infants

Alicia McCormick, PhD

Tuesday, October 27, 6 - 8 p.m.

Unbreakable Spirit

Cheyenne Givens, M.S.W., TBRI Practitioner

Thursday, October 29, 6 - 8 p.m.

In-Person Meetings

Healthy Communication Between Parents and Children

Josefina Maravilla, Olive Crest

Monday, October 12, 6 - 8 p.m.

Olive Crest
2130 E. 4th Street, Suite 200, Santa Ana 92705

To register please email kinship@olivecrest.org or call (714) 361-4370
NOTE: Childcare provided

Understanding Trauma Bonds: Attachment, Survival, and Harmful Relationships (Trauma-Informed)

Xochitl Major, Psy.D., LMFT & Veronica Flores De Leon, M.S.W.

Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Gilbert Community Center
2120 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton 92833