Parent Support Group: Reunification
Foster & Kinship Care Education Program
Schedule of Classes
July-December 2017
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
Parent Support Group: Reunification
*In this parent, support groupwe will discuss reunification, the process of returning children in temporary out-of-home care to their families of origin. Reunification is the most common goal and outcome for children in out-of-home care.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
The Seven Emotional Needs Of Your Children
*Learn how to fill the “Seven Emotional Needs” of your child and experience fewer behavioral challenges.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Thursday, August 31st, 2017
Helping Your Child Achieve School Success
*Participants will examine the importance of getting involved with their child’s education, especially when their children have learning disabilities and/or emotional and behavioral issues. They will identify barriers, recognize the steps needed to be effective and learn how to receive early intervention through the school as it pertains to their child’s goals.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3 Free Parking Lot C10
Friday, September 1st, 2017
Lack of Supervision: Your Rights and Overview of CPS
*This class will review caregivers’ responsibilities as well as DCFS’ responsibilities in supervising our children in out-of-home care. We will also provide an overview of a child’s rights.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Tuesday, September 5th, 2017
But I Didn’t Get To Say Goodbye: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
*This class will help identify suicidal youth warning signs as well as explain the scope and magnitude of the problem. Participants will learn to recognize youth who are “high risk” as well as identify the elements for assessing suicide.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
*In this class, we will define and discuss the cause, effect, intervention, and treatment available for this devastating diagnosis. We will look at the causes and outcomes of a disease that is 100% preventable.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Thursday, September 7th, 2017
Prepare Children in Out-of-Home Care for Adulthood
* Participants will discuss what resources are available to prepare youth for adulthood such as furthering their education and developing career goals.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
How to Talk So Your Kids Can Listen
*What you say to your kids and how you say it matters! Learn how to speak in a language that your children will understand, respond to, and hear!
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Thursday, September 14th, 2017
Teens and Drug Use: Addiction Prevention
*This class will discuss the reality of issues that many of our foster youth come into our care having already experienced, including drug addiction, alcohol abuse, and the behaviors that can be related to those activities. This class will provide participants with tools to address these issues.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Friday, September 15th, 2017
Behaviors You Should Not Ignore (ADD/ADHD)
*Caregivers will discuss and develop a plan on how to work with their ADD/ADHD child.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
Angry, Hostile, & Defensive Teens
*Caregivers will be provided with non-confrontational negotiating approaches to reduce power struggles with teens who have behavioral issues.
Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Little Lake School District: 10515 S. Pioneer Blvd. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Thursday, September 21st, 2017
How Do I Keep Myself FromAn Allegation In Public
*Caregivers will become educated on how to stay in compliance with community care licensing and DCFS regulations. Participants will be able to identify the personal rights of the youth that they care for. This workshop also includes discussion on how to prevent personal rights violations, allegations, and investigations while caring for foster youth.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Friday, September 22nd, 2017
Movie Night onthe Grass: Back to School Celebration
*Join us for a family movie night event celebrating and preparing children for the new school year.
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Room: HS-102
Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
Support Group: Suicide Prevention
*This class will help identify suicidal youth warning signs as well as explain the scope and magnitude of the problem. Participants will learn to recognize youth who are “high risk” as well as identify the elements for assessing suicide.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Wednesday, September 27th, 2017
No I Won’t! Yes, You Will! From Power Struggles To Authentic Cooperation
*A power struggle is like a small burning fire…Learn how to avoid power struggles and how to lovingly get out of one with your child.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Saturday, September 30th, 2017
CSEC: Awareness & Prevention
Children & Modern Day Slavery: What You Should Know!
*The goal of this workshop is to raise awareness and improve identification among the community on the issue of commercially sexually exploited children.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Monday, October 2nd, 2017
Asthma
*This class will discuss how asthma affects children in out-of-home care. We will go over signs, symptoms, and triggers as well as how the signs, symptoms, and triggers can vary from child to child.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Paramount High School: 14429 Downey Ave., Paramount, CA
College-Career Center
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017
Grief & Loss
*Participants will learn how to identify where a child is in the grieving process based on the child’s behavior. Methods and resources will be provided for supporting the child through each stage of the process.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Thursday, October 5th, 2017
Financial Mismanagement
*We will introduce lifelong benefits of teaching children good money habits in order to prepare them to one day become independent.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Friday, October 6th, 2017
Abuse in Foster Care
*What you should know about child abuse in out-of-home care. Participants will learn about 5 things you should know about providing a safe, loving, and nurturing home.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Tuesday, October 10th, 2017
Helping Children with Attachments
*This class will explain basic concepts in attachment theory and attachment disorders. Participants will learn to apply recommended practice parameters for treatment of attachment related disorders.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
Mental Health-First Aid: Caregivers Understanding Youth
*Training to educate non-mental health providers to recognize the signs of how to respond to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate treatment and support are received or until crisis is resolve.
Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Thursday, October 12th, 2017
Dangerous Facilities
*This class will discuss the importance and the different methods for informing children of safety measures and effective communication with caregivers.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Friday, October 13th, 2017
My Rights as A Foster Parent: Documentation Do’s and Don’ts
*Participants will gain a better understanding of the importance of documentation as well as what to do and what not to do. Participants will also be given resources to assist in this ongoing process.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Monday, October 16th, 2017
Healthy Lifestyle/Healthy Children
*This class will explore how to encourage healthy habits by sharing skills for healthy living with their children. Participants will learn an easy way to remember basics of healthy lifestyles for their kids.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Paramount High School: 14429 Downey Ave., Paramount, CA
Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
Parent Involvement Equals School Success
*Participants will examine the importance of getting involved with their child’s education, especially when their children have learning disabilities and/or emotional and behavioral issues. They will identify barriers, recognize the steps needed to be effective and learn how to receive early intervention through the school as it pertains to their child’s goals.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Little Lake School District: 10515 S. Pioneer Blvd. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Thursday, October 19th, 2017
Anger Management & Conflict Resolution Strategies
*It is important that we understand aggressive behavior in children and youth in order to reduce it. Participants will learn how to help their children stop, calm down, think before they act, consider others’ feelings and find solutions. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to help their youth deal with their feelings in a positive manner.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3 Free Parking Lot C10
Friday, October 20th, 2017
CSEC: Awareness & Prevention
Human Trafficking in 2017
*The goal of this workshop is to raise awareness and improve identification among the community on the issue of commercially sexually exploited children.
Time; 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Wednesday, October 25th, 2017
Parent Support Group: Domestic Violence
*This class will examine how violent events impact lives forever. Participants will be provided resources available for dealing with domestic violence.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Wednesday, October 25th, 2017
Allowing Your Self-Esteem To Soar! Strategies to Protect and Prevent Negative Influences
*High self-esteem comes from two basic psychological needs. We like to think of these needs as 2 strong legs to stand on. So, what are the 2 strong legs of self-esteem?
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Thursday, October 26th, 2017
LGBTQ: Beautiful Colors
*Participants will have an opportunity to explore issues, questions, and concerns about what it means to be gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender, etc., and how this affects youth in care. Participants will also discuss how this impacts their roles as foster parents.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Friday, October 27th, 2017
Our Families, the Department, and You
*Participants will understand the importance of working together in partnership with DCFS for the best interest of the child.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Monday, October 30th, 2017
Trunk or Treat: Costume Party
*Children and families will learn safety tips for a safe and fun holiday.
Time: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Thursday, November 2nd, 2017
Transitioning To Successful Adult Living and Independence
*Participants will discuss what resources are available to prepare youth for adulthood such as furthering their education and developing career goals
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Friday, November 3rd, 2017
Children & Modern Day Slavery
Commercial Sexual Exploitation
CSEC: Awareness & Prevention
*The goal of this workshop is to raise awareness and improve identification among the community on the issue of commercially sexually exploited children.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Monday, November 6th, 2017
Setting SMART Goals Helps Make Good Choices
*In this class, participants will go over key points to support their children in making SMART goals.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Paramount High School: 14429 Downey Ave., Paramount, CA
Wednesday, November 8th, 2017
Human Trafficking in 2017
CSEC: Awareness & Prevention
Exploitation of Children: What You Should Know!
*The goal of this workshop is to raise awareness and improve identification among the community on the issue of commercially sexually exploited children.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Little Lake School District: 10515 S. Pioneer Blvd. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Thursday, November 9th, 2017
Born From the Heart: Adoption
*Participants will explore safe ways to open up a conversation with their children to talk about the joy of belonging and the love that unites families.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Friday, November 10th, 2017
Children with Special Needs/Mental Health Issues
*This class will discuss some of the definitions, symptoms, and behaviors associated with mental health issues. Participants will examine some of the stigmas plaguing mental health illness.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Monday, November 20th, 2017
Don’t Worry, Be Thankful: Thanksgiving Celebration
*Family traditions provide a sense of home and identity that kids and parents both need. This class will explore ways to bring fun and tradition back to family life.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017
Advocacy and Resources
*Before direct action comes planning and before planning comes an understanding of what needs to be put in the plan. Come and learn what advocacy is and why resources are important.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Wednesday, November 29th, 2017
Parent Support Group: What I Want My Adopted Child To Know
*This class will help participants discover unique ways to understand the needs of an adopted child and become the best parent you can be.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Wednesday, November 29th, 2017
Understanding Your Child’s Temperament! The Key to More Fun and Less Stress!
*Temperament is one of the most underrated influences in a child’s life. The more you understand about your own temperament and that of your child’s, the more easily you can respond with love and calmness.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Friday, December 1st, 2017
CSEC: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
*The goal of this workshop is to raise awareness and improve identification among the community on the issue of commercially sexually exploited children.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Monday, December 4th, 2017
Preventing Bullying and Harassment
*Participants will examine the common causes of bullying, learn to identify when their child is being bullied, and interventions they can use to help their child.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Paramount High School: 14429 Downey Ave., Paramount, CA
Wednesday, December 6th, 2017
Parent Support Group: Human Rights
*This parent support group meeting will discuss the definition and importance of human rights.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Thursday, December 7th, 2017
Everyone Belongs: Cultural Diversity
*Learn to understand and interact with those who come from different backgrounds or share different values, religions, and/or beliefs. If these differences are seen positively, you can learn to respect and enjoy cultural diversity!
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Friday, December 8th, 2017
Self-Care Event For Caregivers
*It is important to take care of yourself in order to take better care of your loved ones. Join us as we celebrate Foster/Adoptive and Relative Caregivers for all the love and joy they provide for our children!
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3Free Parking Lot C10
Saturday, December 9th, 2017
Mental Health – First Aid
*Training to educate non-mental health providers to recognize the signs of how to respond to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate treatment and support are received or until crisis is resolve.
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Cerritos College: 11110 Alondra Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650
Room: CE-3 Free Parking Lot C10
To register for classes please call theCerritos College-Foster & Kinship Care Education Progamat
562-860-2451 Ext: 2496
Empowering Caregivers, Strenthening Families