| Ventura County Foster Parent Association |
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| "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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| Foster Parents Do you have a service or item to sell? Do you have a need for a service or items? Check out our classifieds page. |
| Securing a Safe and Effective Foster Care System |
| For more information, call your local program office. Ventura College 805-654-6327 Moorpark College 805-378-1400 ext. 1891, Oxnard College 805-986-5800 ext. 2018 or send an email to chowell@vcccd.edu rcarlson@vcccd.edu debbieflowers@vcccd.edu Please note: The Ventura County Community College Programs provide these classes at NO COST to anyone wanting to attend. In all cases, first priority will go to Foster Parents and Kinship Providers. A book/workbook fee of $10-$20 may be charged for those who are not foster/kinship providers. All classes are subject to cancellation. Classes may be cancelled due to lack of pre-registration. To enroll fax or mail the pre-registration form to your local FKCE office. |
Fostering Attachments (West County)
Trainer: Faith Friedlander, MFT
4 Thursdays, September 18th through October 9th 6:30-8:30pm
Kids & Families Together, 856 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
This series will guide you in the process of asking yourself about your own childhood – it can
make you a stronger parent! Understand how your personal attachment history influences your
parenting and learn how to engage in
Theraplay® activities with your child to improve your relationship. Sponsor: Moorpark
College FKCE
Foster Parent Association Speakers Training (West County)
Trainer: Lynne Okun from Kids’ Arts
Thursday, September 25th 6:30-8:30pm
Human Services Agency 4601 Telephone Rd. Suite 112, Ventura
“Life Books for Foster Children: Preserve the Past…for Their Future” Creating a Life book for a
child can seem like an overwhelming task that never seems to fit into the schedule. Lynne will
get you started with supplies and creativity sparks to provide you with encouragement for this
valuable and positive experience. For additional information call Pattie Hunt at (805) 649-3220.
Sponsors: VCFPA & Moorpark College FKCE
Help: Is My Preschooler ADHD? (Central County)
Trainer: Lorie Scott
Saturday, September 27th 9:30-11:30am
Laura Bush Park, corner of Crestview and Las Posas, Camarillo
Are you exhausted with your preschooler’s constant activity? Are you growing concerned that
your young child might have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder? Come learn about typical
early childhood behavior patterns and those that could be signals of something that needs
assessment by a professional. Early understanding and intervention are the best ways to help
your child and family with the challenges of everyday life. You are your child’s best advocate.
Preschoolers and young children are welcome to play in the park (while parents learn), under
the supervision of provided childcare, with advance reservation. Sponsor: Moorpark College
FKCE
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
Trainer: Faith Friedlander, MFT
4 Thursdays, September 18th through October 9th 6:30-8:30pm
Kids & Families Together, 856 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
This series will guide you in the process of asking yourself about your own childhood – it can
make you a stronger parent! Understand how your personal attachment history influences your
parenting and learn how to engage in
Theraplay® activities with your child to improve your relationship. Sponsor: Moorpark
College FKCE
Foster Parent Association Speakers Training (West County)
Trainer: Lynne Okun from Kids’ Arts
Thursday, September 25th 6:30-8:30pm
Human Services Agency 4601 Telephone Rd. Suite 112, Ventura
“Life Books for Foster Children: Preserve the Past…for Their Future” Creating a Life book for a
child can seem like an overwhelming task that never seems to fit into the schedule. Lynne will
get you started with supplies and creativity sparks to provide you with encouragement for this
valuable and positive experience. For additional information call Pattie Hunt at (805) 649-3220.
Sponsors: VCFPA & Moorpark College FKCE
Help: Is My Preschooler ADHD? (Central County)
Trainer: Lorie Scott
Saturday, September 27th 9:30-11:30am
Laura Bush Park, corner of Crestview and Las Posas, Camarillo
Are you exhausted with your preschooler’s constant activity? Are you growing concerned that
your young child might have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder? Come learn about typical
early childhood behavior patterns and those that could be signals of something that needs
assessment by a professional. Early understanding and intervention are the best ways to help
your child and family with the challenges of everyday life. You are your child’s best advocate.
Preschoolers and young children are welcome to play in the park (while parents learn), under
the supervision of provided childcare, with advance reservation. Sponsor: Moorpark College
FKCE
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