Presented by Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
Instructor: Renee Cervantez
Children impacted by trauma often struggle with confidence, communication, and peer relationships, which can lead to behaviors that are frequently misunderstood. This training provides practical tools caregivers can use to strengthen self‑esteem, communication, and connection, using trauma‑informed strategies that support healthy social development and emotional safety. Participants will:
Identify how trauma impacts confidence, communication, and social development in children and youth
Apply at least three trauma‑informed strategies that strengthen self‑esteem and support positive social interactions at home.
Recognize when a child’s social challenges indicate a need for additional supports
Leave this training with the knowledge to coach youth through friendships, boundaries, and conflict repair while accessing appropriate Ventura County supports when needed.
Your Instructor:
Renee Cervantez has held various titles and roles throughout her life and whether in her personal life, career, or volunteer work, her favorite is helping people grow and learn. Renee has a master’s degree in education with a specialization in family & community services. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science with a minor in Child Development. Renee has lived in Ventura County all her life and is happy to raise her family here as well. She lives with her husband and their three young children. Renee and her husband, Joseph became foster parents (and now a RFA home) in 2015, and they have been blessed by adoption 3 times!

CE Hours: 1.5