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.

  • 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: 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.

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.

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.

Schedule of Classes

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

Online Zoom Meetings

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

Roylyn Burton, M.A.

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

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Sexual and Reproductive Wellness for Youth in Foster Care

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

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

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

Roylyn Burton, M.A.

Friday, February 2, 9 - 11 a.m.

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Attachment Parenting

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Saturday, February 3, 8:30am - 12:30 p.m.

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Positive Discipline for Traumatized Children 

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

Saturday, February 3, 9 - 11 a.m.

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CSEC - Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

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

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Learning Circle for Resource Parents- Sibling Dynamics in Foster Care

Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor

Monday, February 5, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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Conflict Resolution

Rick Bazant, Psy. D

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

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Family Matters: Relatives Raising Children

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

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

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Prudent Parenting

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

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

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Parenting in Today's Society: Keeping Youth Safe from Substance Use by Identifying Risks and Prevention Strategies

Class Presented by: OCHCA/ADEPT and Roylyn Burton, M.A.

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

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Supporting Cultural Ties and Identity

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

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

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Self-Care for Parents of Special Needs Kids

Alicia McCormick, M.A.

Tuesday, February 20, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.\

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Self-Care for Resource Parents

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

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

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Positive Discipline for Teenagers

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

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

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In-Person Meetings

Discipline and Behavior Management

Tracy Ramos

Thursday, February 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Class held at Scholarship Prep-Grand  
1821 N.Grand Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705

To register please call (714) 244-0240 or email kcrowe@scholarschipschools.org

Online Zoom Meetings

Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 1: Intro & Overview

Caroline Ano, M.S.W.

Friday, March 1, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Turning Dreams into Degrees

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Understanding and Responding to Sexualized Behaviors

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

Saturday, March 2, 9 - 11 a.m.

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All About OC Social Services Agency and Community Resources

Roylyn Burton, M.A.

Monday, March 4, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Prudent Parenting

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Monday, March 4, 6 - 8 p.m.

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

Roylyn Burton, M.A.

Tuesday, March 5, 6 - 8 p.m.

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CSEC - Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Tuesday, March 5, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Cycle Breaker Cycle Maker - Helping Girls Build a Healthy Identity

Roylyn Burton, M.A.

Wednesday, March 6, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Grief and Loss in Foster Care

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Thursday, March 7, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 2: Connecting Principles

Caroline Ano, M.S.W.

Friday, March 8, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Positive Discipline for Traumatized Children

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Learning Circle for Resource Parents - Attachment

Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor

Monday, March 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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Working with Birth Parents

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Monday, March 11, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Fostering as a Single Parent

Alicia McCormick, M.A.

Tuesday, March 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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Family Matters: Relatives Raising Children

Rick Bazant, Psy. D

Wednesday, March 13, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Managing Everyday Behaviors

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Wednesday, March 13, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Getting Along with Others

Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

Thursday, March 14, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Learning Circle for Resource Parents - Attachment

Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor

Friday, March 15, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 3: Empowering Principles

Caroline Ano, M.S.W.

Friday, March 15, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Psychotropic Medication for Children and Youth in Foster Care

Xochitl Major, Psy.D, LFMT

Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 4: Correcting Principles

Caroline Ano, M.S.W.

Saturday, March 23, 6 - 8 p.m.

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