Event Location: The Community Room
Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Blvd.
Camarillo, CA 93012
Refreshments will be served!

In this comprehensive course participants will explore the historical context of race in America, the impact of systemic inequalities on foster care, and practical strategies for advocating as allies for marginalized youth. Designed to deepen understanding, foster self-reflection, and equip participants with actionable tools, this course empowers participants to drive systemic change within the child welfare system.

Presented by Strengthening VC Families, Kids & Families Together a Division of Pathpoint
Trainer: Krischa Esquivel

CE Hours: 1.5

Presented by Ventura and Oxnard College FKCE
Trainer Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Navigating the teen years can be both rewarding and challenging—especially as youth seek independence while still needing guidance and connection. In this training, you’ll start by gaining insight into the social and emotional changes teens experience beneath the surface of their everyday behaviors. Then, learn practical strategies for responding with empathy, setting healthy boundaries, and maintaining your role as a steady, supportive presence. Together, we’ll explore how to strengthen relationships with the teens in your care while also helping them develop a strong sense of identity and self-worth.
PLEASE NOTE: For your convenience, join us for Part 1 only from 6-7:30pm or stay for the entire three hours. Credit will be provided based on hours attended.
Your Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage is a Parent Coach Consultant with Parenting Matters & an Early Childhood Specialist. She holds a Doctorate in Elementary Education, and with that, has brought educational trainings to foster and adoptive parents for over 35 years!

CE Hours: 3

Presented by John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY)
Please join John Burton Advocates for Youth for a web seminar and release of a new report examining the first three years of the California Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC). As of August 31, 2025, this refundable tax credit, available to current and former foster youth ages 18-25, has put $17.20 million directly into the hands of more than 16,000 young people—plus an estimated $18.66 million in additional credits unlocked from filing.

The report provides a snapshot of statewide progress in year three, alongside data from the program’s first two years. It also analyzes persistent barriers to reaching the estimated 33,648 eligible youth and explores strategies to close the gap.

CE Hours: 1