| Securing a Safe and Effective Foster Care System |
| Ventura County Foster Parent Association |
| "Encouraging the training and education of personnel for work in the field of foster care, and encouraging the recruitment and retention of foster homes" |
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"What we love to do and why!"
Redirecting Children’s Behavior (series) (West County)
Trainer: Stephanie Main, M.A.
6 Mondays September 29th through November 3rd 6:30-9:00pm
Ventura College ICPD 71 Day Rd, Ventura
This is your opportunity to attend a "LIFE-CHANGING” PARENTING CLASS! If you ask anyone who has ever
attended the Redirecting Children's Behavior (RCB) 6 week course, you'll hear that you will never parent quite the
same way again! Learn to see the world from your child's perspective, and understand the cause of misbehavior
and lack of cooperation rather than merely treating the symptoms. This class covers all types of misbehaviors in
children from 2½ to 18 years old. The course will be facilitated by Stephanie A. Main, MA who has been teaching
RCB and other parenting classes for over 11 years. This course is fun, informational, and transformational and
includes the Redirecting Children's Behavior book and workbook. Please call if you would like to be put in touch
with Stephanie directly and learn first-hand about this amazing class! Sponsor: Ventura College FKCE
Siblings without Rivalry (series) (West County)
Trainer: Sherri Sanchez
6 Thursdays, October 9th through November 13th 6:30-8:30pm
Ventura College ICPD 71 Day Road, Ventura
Would you like your children learn to get along better? Each week, you will learn and practice specific skills that
reduce friction and make harmony possible. You’ll find out how to: help children express negative feelings without
hurting each other, treat children unequally and still be fair, respond helpfully when children fight, and resolve
conflicts peacefully. Each participant/couple will receive the book “Siblings Without Rivalry: How To Help Your
Children Live Together So You Can Live Too” by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish. Sponsor: Ventura College FKCE
Special Populations Conference
Thursday October 30th 7:30am-2:00pm
Marriott Beachfront Hotel, Ventura
The 4th Annual Special Populations Conference is designed to inform and inspire professionals and caregivers who
work with youth identified as foster, homeless, migrant, or teen parents. Workshops will focus on resources and
support services in the schools and community, informational sessions pertaining to special populations, and
networking. Come learn about what is available to support the students you work with! The conference is free and
includes breakfast, lunch, and two dynamic keynote speakers! No registration on-site, must pre-register by
October 23rd!
Caring for Your At-Risk Infant (NEW!) (East County)
Trainers: Pattie Hunt and Wendy Homan,RN
Thursday, November 6th 6:30-8:30pm @ Interface, Conference Room, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks
This program originates from the Pediatric Interim Care Center in Washington that models ways to provide a safe
and healthy start for newborns going through withdrawal from heroine, methadone, cocaine, methamphetamines
and dozens of other illicit and prescription drugs. A variety of topics will be discussed: signs of withdrawal in the
infant, knowing when withdrawal begins and helpful techniques for caring for and calming this child.
Sponsor: Moorpark College FKCE
Attachment Parenting (series) (West County)
Facilitators: Sherri Sanchez & Stephanie Main, M.A.
6 Mondays, November 10th through December 15th 6:00pm-9:00pm
Ventura College ICPD 71 Day Road, Ventura
Have you been frustrated with your child’s poor response to traditional discipline? Traditional discipline methods
rely on a solid attachment, so perhaps your child’s compromised attachment history is to blame? Attachment
Parenting is uniquely based on the following framework: attachment needs to come first. Meeting needs is the
path to attachment and attachment yields motivation. This six-week workshop series is an interactive curriculum
that engages all your senses. It will help you shift your thinking and learn different ways of addressing the
parent/child relationship, all based on connection. Expect to have fun while you learn!
Sponsors: Moorpark & Ventura Colleges FKCE
Couples Communication (NEW!) (West County)
Trainer: Stephanie Main, M.A.
Tuesday, November 11th 6:30-8:30pm Ventura College 71 Day Rd, Ventura
The quality of your relationship is primarily dependent upon your ability to communicate and the secret of
communication is the art of understanding each other. We will look at what makes us feel loved, as well as past
resentments and grudges, and mistaken beliefs. This workshop will give you some specific ways to increase your
odds of understanding and being understood. Sponsor: Ventura College FKCE
Resolving Trauma: Essential Tools for Managing Well-Being in Trauma Related Environments (Central County)
Trainer: Ed Ferrigan
Wednesday, November 12th 9:00am-4:00pm (break for lunch on your own)
Casa Pacifica Training Center 975 Flynn Road, Camarillo
Foster parents and Group care workers have high demands placed on them on a daily basis. To provide effective
care, it is crucial that caregivers manage their own emotional health relative to the difficult cases they see each
day. This course is designed to equip care providers with practical tools for self-care and management when
working with at-risk youth affected by trauma. An emphasis will be on learning tools that can be taught to youth to
regulate their own emotional well-being. This workshop is presented by Ed Ferrigan, a personal and organizational
coach. Sponsor: Casa Pacifica & Ventura College. (Available FREE only to adults working with children in out-of
home care)
Foster Parent Association Speakers Trainings (West County)
Thursday, November 20th 6:30-8:30pm
Human Services Agency 4601 Telephone Rd. Suite 112, Ventura
“Elections and ‘Q & A’ with Pat & Warren Foster” Come cast your ballot and honor the Fosters for their 37 years of
foster parenting! For additional information call Pattie Hunt at (805) 649-3220.
Sponsors: VCFPA & Moorpark College FKCE
Keeping Yourself Encouraged (West County)
Trainer: Stephanie Main, M.A.
Wednesday, December 3rd 6:30-9:00pm
Ventura College ICPD 71 Day Road, Ventura
The demands of the Holiday season often bring added stress. When we are so busy taking care of others, we
often forget to take care of ourselves. This interactive workshop will show how encouraging yourself also brings
fulfillment to those you care for. Specific ways we can take care of ourselves will be shared!
Sponsor: Ventura College FKCE
Caring for Your At-Risk Infant (NEW!) (Central County)
Trainers: Pattie Hunt and Wendy Homan, RN
Saturday, December 13th 9:00–11:00am
Casa Pacifica Training Center 975 Flynn Road, Camarillo
This program originates from the Pediatric Interim Care Center in Washington that models ways to provide a safe
and healthy start for newborns going through withdrawal from heroine, methadone, cocaine, methamphetamines
and dozens of other illicit and prescription drugs. A variety of topics will be discussed: signs of withdrawal in the
infant, knowing when withdrawal begins and helpful techniques for caring for and calming this child. Sponsor:
Moorpark College FKCE
Lifebooks Are Forever: Start Now (NEW!) (West County)
Trainer: Lynne Okun, MFT
2nd Saturdays monthly, October 11th, November 8th, December 13th 10:00am-noon
Kids & Families Together, 856 E. Thompson Blvd.,Ventura
A Lifebook is a place to keep birth information, letters, special memories, awards or certificates, photos from the
past and ideas and hopes for the future. Each book will be as unique as the child it celebrates. Books, creativity
supplies and ideas will be provided for each pre-registrant, so bring a photo, drawing or other special items and
begin to record those memories. Foster parents, CASAs and Mentors can make a difference for a lifetime with
this special gift. Children ages 5 and older are invited to participate in Kids'Arts Saturday morning program while
caregivers participate in this unique workshop up front at K&FT. Sponsors: Kids’ Arts & Moorpark College FKCE
Creating a Lifebook with a child is therapeutic and a bonding experience. For more in-depth experiences, 8 session
Lifebook groups are now forming with afterschool and weekend options available. Medi-cal is accepted. For more
information, please contact Lynne Okun, MFT, Art Therapist 805-653-0817 or LBOkun@earthlink.net
Baby Basics and Beyond (Two Locations and date/times)
Trainer: Mariana Abarta, R.N. (East County)
2nd Monday evenings monthly: Oct 13th, Nov 10th, Dec 8th 7:00–9:00pm @781 Devore Avenue, Simi Valley
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Trainer: Pattie Hunt (West County)
3rd Tuesday mornings monthly: Oct 21st, Nov 18th, Dec 16th 9:30–11:30am @ 63 W.Calle El Prado, Oak View
Are you a new parent or caring for an infant as a foster or adoptive parent? It is likely that your little one came
with a host of question marks (?????) Come, bring your infant and ask some of those questions of experienced
foster parent and mentors, Mariana Abarta and Pattie Hunt. Topics include: Calming the crying baby; Sleep issues;
Feeding Issues; Red flags and other medical issues… Learn about the expected and unique needs of each infant.
Build confidence and increase your joy in nurturing your infant. Sponsor: Moorpark College FKCE
Foster Care Networking/Training (West County)
Facilitator: Pattie Hunt
2nd Tuesday monthly: October 14th, November 11th, December 9th 9:30-11:30am
Are you a foster parent who would like to get to know other foster parents? This informative group is facilitated
by an experienced Foster Parent and FKCE trainer, Pattie Hunt. Each month a different topic is offered with a
specialized trainer presenting. Childcare is available. Sponsor: Oxnard College FKCE
Cornerstone Training Network (East County)
3rd Saturdays monthly: October 18th, November 15th, December 20th 9:30-11:30am
Cornerstone Church (classroom 2126) 2080 Winifred Street, Simi Valley
If you live in Simi Valley, stay close to home for your training and benefit from a supportive community of foster
parents who meet monthly to discuss strategies for effective foster parenting. For information on topics please
email Iris Braswell at john316simi@sbcglobal.net
‘Fatherhood Made Easy’ Networking/Training (West County)
Facilitators: James LaVeck & Bob Meek
3rd Sunday monthly: September 21st, October 19th, November 16th, December 21st 12:00-3:00pm
This training is designed especially for foster Dads! Come network with other Dads and their kids! Each month a
different topic is presented, depending on group interests. Childcare is available. Sponsor: Oxnard College FKCE
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