PRIDE MODEL OF PRACTICE to Develop and Support Resource (Foster and Adoptive) Parents as Team Members in Child Protection and Trauma-Informed Care of Children What is PRIDE?  Parent Resources for Information, Development, and Education (PRIDE) is a “model of practice” to help ensure that staff who … [Read more...]

An activity based counseling group for children ages 7-9 The group will meet for eight sessions on Thursdays September 26, 2019 - November 21, 2019 (not October 31st) Group Goals: Improve skills in self-regulation and using effective coping strategies Identify personal stress responses … [Read more...]

FREE!  Registration due by September 11, 2019 Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.  You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone … [Read more...]

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in … [Read more...]

Registration fee:  $18 Adoptive parent and lactation consultant Alyssa Schnell helps parents and prospective parents navigate the world of infant feeding. Adoptive parents are not limited to formula and bottles. And if neither formula nor breastfeeding quite fit, let us help you find other … [Read more...]

HMI: NJ provides programs for LGBTQIA + youth ages 13-21 in NJ.  We provide a safe and supportive environment to youth through individual counseling and groups focused on healthy relationships, sexual health, life skills, health & wellness, arts & culture transgender support and LGBTQ … [Read more...]

PFSA’s PA Child Abuse Prevention Symposium will feature nationally acclaimed speakers who are experts in child abuse prevention. Presentations will include a variety of topics that are relevant to professionals and organizations that provide programs to children, to include how to keep children … [Read more...]

A light lunch will be provided. This presentation focuses on the critical but limited role agencies have in the suicide prevention process with emphasis on the following: Empowering youth agency staff and volunteers through education and awareness Understanding suicide warning signs & … [Read more...]

The Training Institute is a full-day program designed to improve participants' capacity to identify and manage cross-border permanency planning and child welfare cases.The training will help participants develop key skills to solve the problems that will be the focus of the conference on the … [Read more...]

Although people of color have a long history of informal adoption within many of their communities,the national discussion of adoption often leaves out conversations about the experiences of adoptive families headed by people of color. This webinar will be an honest conversation about the strengths … [Read more...]