Facilitated by: Amy Morgan, LPCMH, CPAT and Celeste Bishop, Permanency Specialist We are so excited to once again offer this seven-part series created by Robyn Gobbel, based on her book, […]
Special Guest Presenter: Jaclyn Kodosky, LMSW This workshop will help participants recognize that behavioral outbursts in young people often follow a predictable “arc of escalation.” By understanding this arc—ranging from […]
Walk with us! Registration is FREE! This year, we’re walking for the children who need more than what insurance covers. Too many kids in our community, especially those who have experienced trauma, are unable to access critical therapy and mental health support simply because it falls outside of coverage. With every step, we’re raising funds […]
Special Guest Presenter: Barb Clark, Adoptive Parent, Author, & Founder of FASD Mosaic Child welfare professionals and caregivers alike often support children, teens, or adults who struggle with emotional regulation, impulse control, and behaviors that may appear defiant, disruptive, or confusing. Traditional behavior management strategies frequently fall short—especially when trauma, neurodiversity, or brain-based conditions are […]
Special Guest Presenter: Kyle Teller, PhD, of The Trevor Project Many LGBTQ+ youth report feeling ignored or discounted when their foster and adoptive parents or other caretakers are unable to talk about gender and sexual identity issues. LGBTQ+ youth who are struggling with self-identification often aren’t able to explain their sexual orientation, because they themselves […]
Special Guest Presenters: Amber Stevenson and Jaime Laboy, DSCYF, Prevention Unit Research shows that today’s high-potency marijuana causes addiction, mental health issues, and a higher incidence of suicide when used recreationally and illegally under 21 years of age. Johnny’s Ambassadors educates parents, teens, and communities about the dangers of today’s potent THC products (marijuana, dabs, […]
Facilitated by Celeste Bishop, Permanency Specialist and Misty Bloomer, Child and Family Specialist with ABCFOC, Adoptive Parent and former Foster Parent Participants should plan to attend all sessions! The Love and Logic approach is a method of parenting that allows us to have less stress and better interactions while raising and teaching our children. Love […]
Special Guest Presenter: Barb Clark, Adoptive Parent, Author and Founder of FASD Mosaic, FASD/Behavior Consultant Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), though more prevalent than autism, are often overlooked, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood. Individuals with FASD live with invisible brain injuries that affect memory, impulse control, emotional regulation, and learning—making traditional behavioral, educational, and therapeutic strategies often […]
Facilitated by Celeste Bishop, Permanency Specialist and Misty Bloomer, Child and Family Specialist with ABCFOC, Adoptive Parent and former Foster Parent Participants should plan to attend all sessions! The Love and Logic approach is a method of parenting that allows us to have less stress and better interactions while raising and teaching our children. Love […]
Facilitated by Celeste Bishop, Permanency Specialist and Misty Bloomer, Child and Family Specialist with ABCFOC, Adoptive Parent and former Foster Parent Participants should plan to attend all sessions! The Love and Logic approach is a method of parenting that allows us to have less stress and better interactions while raising and teaching our children. Love […]
Facilitated by Celeste Bishop, Permanency Specialist and Misty Bloomer, Child and Family Specialist with ABCFOC, Adoptive Parent and former Foster Parent Participants should plan to attend all sessions! The Love and Logic approach is a method of parenting that allows us to have less stress and better interactions while raising and teaching our children. Love […]
Facilitated by Celeste Bishop, Permanency Specialist and Misty Bloomer, Child and Family Specialist with ABCFOC, Adoptive Parent and former Foster Parent Participants should plan to attend all sessions! The Love and Logic approach is a method of parenting that allows us to have less stress and better interactions while raising and teaching our children. Love […]