Events

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 initial triggers and progressing to a full-blown crisis—caregivers and professionals can learn to anticipate behaviors, intervene early, and respond effectively at each stage. Participants will […]

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 […]

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 […]