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 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.
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
Understanding and Responding to Sexualized Behaviors
David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D
Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Attachment and Connection
Rick Bazant, Psy. D.
Wednesday, August 5, 6 - 8 p.m.
Positive Discipline Supports for Traumatized Children
David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D
Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Working with Birth Parents
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Monday, August 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Parenting Styles Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Wednesday, August 12, 6 - 8 p.m.
Eating Disorders
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, August 13, 6 - 8 p.m.
Raising Self-Reliant Children
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Monday, August 17, 6 - 8 p.m.
Bullying
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, August 18, 6 - 8 p.m.
Overview of the Child Welfare System
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Wednesday, August 19, 6 - 8 p.m.
Adopting from Foster Care
Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor
Monday, August 24, 6 - 8 p.m.
Trauma, the Brain, and Behavior
New Class
Cheyenne Gives, M.S.W., TBRI Practitioner
Thursday, August 27, 6 - 8 p.m.
In-Person Meetings
TBRI® Trust-Based Relational Intervention - Two-Part Series
Tristen McGhee, M.Ed., TBRI Practitioner & Adoptive Mom
Time:
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Dates:
- Saturday, August 22
- Saturday, August 29
Saddleback Church - Anaheim Campus
2095 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim 92806
Online Zoom Meetings
Understanding Self-Harm Behaviors (Trauma Informed)
Xochitl Major, Psy.D, LMFT
Thursday, September 3, 6 - 8 p.m.
Register for this September 3 Class
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.
Register for this September 5 Class
CSEC - Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, September 8, 6 - 8 p.m.
Register for this September 8 Class
Develop Positive Communication Skills with Children
Rick Bazant, Psy. D
Wednesday, September 9, 6 - 8 p.m.
Register for this September 9 Class
Managing Everyday Behaviors
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, September 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Register for this September 10 Class
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.
Register for this September 12 Class
All About SSA & Community Resources
Roylyn Burton, M.A.
Monday, September 14, 6 - 8 p.m.
Register for this September 14 Class
Parenting Strategies for the Traumatized Child
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Wednesday, September 16, 6 - 8 p.m.
Register for this September 16 Class
Anger Management for Traumatized Children
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, September 17, 6 - 9 p.m.
Register for this September 17 Class
Turning Dreams into Degrees
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register for this September 19 Class
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.
Register for this September 21 Class
Fostering Healthy Attachments
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, September 22, 6 - 8 p.m.
Register for this September 22 Class
LGBT Youth: Creating Safe Spaces
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Wednesday, September 23, 6 - 8 p.m.
Register for this September 23 Class
Prudent Parenting
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, September 24, 6 - 8 p.m.