Presented by Foster and Kinship Care Education
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
Effective communication is the foundation of healthy relationships, especially in the context of foster care, where trust and understanding are crucial. This session will explore the principles of clear, compassionate communication and the importance of repairing relationships after conflicts or misunderstandings. Participants will learn practical strategies to enhance their communication skills, resolve conflicts constructively, and foster stronger, more trusting relationships with foster youth.
Your Instructor: Anne Rodriguez is a trainer & master coach with over 20 years of experience training and coaching for organizations like Child Welfare Services, Law Enforcement, Probation, Youth Independent Living Programs and Rehabilitation Programs. She is also a Master Mindset Coach helping clients remove blocks to be their best self and live their highest quality life.

CE Hours: 1.5

Learn the importance of community support in strengthening families. Learn how to recognize the signs of child abuse. Learns the different types of child abuse, and learn how to make a report
This training is for professionals who are mandated reporters in the fields of Health, Mental Health, Education, Social Services, Justice, Law Enforcement, Faith-Based agencies, and Childcare. Participants will learn how to recognize, respond to and report child abuse. We will also discuss the role of community support in prevention and strengthening families! Live Spanish Interpretation available. This training fulfills your Mandated Reporter Training Requirement for CASA.

CE Hours: 3

Presented by Greater Richmond SCAN Community Programs
Resilience is a one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress.

CE Hours: 1.5

Presented by Greater Richmond SCAN Community Programs
This training provides a foundational learning experience around the topics of trauma and trauma-informed care. We will define trauma, discuss the many types of trauma/adversity, explore the impact of trauma on the brain and behavior, introduce resilience, and discuss SAMHSA’s 4 Rs of trauma-informed care. Throughout the presentation, we will share useful tools and techniques.

CE Hours: 2