Join us for a new training on bridging the gap between birth and foster parents. For years in child welfare a major gap has existed between birth and foster parents.… Read More »Birth & Foster Parent Partnerships: Creating a Caregiving Network

Sibling relationships are emotionally powerful and critically important not only in childhood, but over the course of a lifetime. The sibling relationship is one of the longest relationships anyone will… Read More »The Importance of Sibling Bonds

Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27 | 6-9 p.m. Forming a family through adoption is different than forming one biologically or being a foster family.  While adoption brings great… Read More »SPAULDING Adoption Training: Making the Commitment to Adoption

Did you know: Your child can earn money for well care doctor visits? Birthparents can utilize transportation to visit their children? Some children qualify for a free sensory kit? Youth… Read More »What’s New with Your Child’s Insurance: An Evening With Show Me Healthy Kids

This training helps participants understand the importance of attachment in parenting both for the children and parents who are fostering or adopting. It covers the impact of fractured attachments/lack of… Read More »Attachment 101

Wednesdays, February 26, March 5, 12, and 19 | 6-9 p.m. Parenting children who have experienced trauma is different than parenting typically developing children. Children who have experienced the trauma… Read More »RPC Trauma Training: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma

Find understanding and encouragement in a supportive community. Confidential. No RSVP required. Facilitated by Leeann Pennington, a CASA Volunteer Last Thursday of Every Month  

This training will discuss characteristics for caregivers, understanding potential developmental impacts of prenatal exposure, understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and their impact on development, common challenges faced by caregivers and… Read More »The Impact of Prenatal Substance Use

Bring your lunch and join us to learn about the Your Other Mother Program, which provided support and resources to at-risk parents and families, focusing on improving family well-being. We'll… Read More »Lunch While You Learn: Your Other Mother & Nurses For Newborns