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February
FosteringtoForever
February16,20165:30–9:00pmBarreThisclassisstronglysuggestedforfamiliesthatareproviding,orhopetoprovidepermanenthomesforchildrenthroughadoptionorpermanentguardianship.Thisclassisintendedtohelpyourfamilyprepareforthison‐goingcommitment.Topicscoveredintheclassinclude:transitioningfromfosteringtopermanence,celebratingandclaimingthenewestmemberofyourfamily,andanintroductiontotheworldofadoption.Contact:JanetBenoitConnoratjbenoitc@uvm.edu
CAREGIVER TRAINING
COLLABORATIVE
Spring Bulletin 2016
Alistingoftrainings,classes,andconferencesgearedtowardssupportingtheneedsofadoptive,foster,kinship,andguardianshipcaregivers inVermont.
The Caregiver Training Collaborative Bulletin is a quarterly publication. To advertise your event, please use the form at the back of this bulletin. Questions or comments? Pamela.Piper@vermont.gov
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March
ChildBrainDevelopmentandtheeffectsofTrauma
March5,201610:00am–1:00pmHowardCenter1138PineSt.BurlingtonVT05401Thistrainingwillfocusonchildbraindevelopmentandhowtraumacanimpactadevelopingchild.ContactKatieNee802.488.6742orknee@howardcenter.orgwithquestionsortoRSVP.
Feedingthe
DevelopingBrain&SuccessfullyWorkingwithChildrenwithChallenging
Behaviors(2Partseminar)
March12,2016AMSession9:00–12:00PMSession12:30–3:30pmRutlandRegionalMedicalCenterPresenter:ScottNoyesJoinusforanenergeticdaywithScott!ThemorningwillbeginwiththetopicFeedingtheDevelopingBrain.Themoreweknowaboutthefoodandbrainconnection,thebetterchoiceswecanmakeaboutthediet.Howisthisstructurebestfueled?Whataretheramificationsofthebrainnotreceivingitsdailyrequirementsofnutrients?Thispresentationlooksatthefoodsourcesrequiredtooptimizethebrain.Theafternoonsessionwillcover:SuccessfullyWorkingwithChildrenwithChallengingBehaviorsArethesechildrenspoiled?manipulative?stubborn?obstinate?Theproblemwiththeselabelsisthattheyimplythatthechildren’sbehaviorsarecontemplatedandintentional.Wequicklyfindthatusualreward‐and‐punishmentstrategiesdonotworkwiththesechildren.Workingwiththesekidsoftenmakespeoplefeelfrustrated,overwhelmedandexhausted.Thissessionlookscloselyatthesechildrenandworkstodevelopsystemsthathelpthemandsupportyou.Contact:RosiePiontek802‐747‐0033Emailrosiep@vac‐rutland.com
De‐EscalationWithChildren
March17,20166–9:00pmSpringfieldCollegeofHumanServices,St.JohnsburyPresenter:ScottNoyesDe‐escalationisthereductionintheintensityofaconflict.Unlikeescalation,whichoftenoccursrapidlyandunintentionally,de‐escalationtendstobeslowandonlyhappensintentionallythroughmucheffort.Avarietyofapproachesarepossible:thegradualreciprocalreductionintensionapproach(GRIT),coolingoffperiods,changingcommunicationstrategiesandpatterns,and
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others.Thispresentationwillintroducewaystobringachildbacktoareasonablestate.Learningtocontrolyourself,yourphysicalstance,andhowtohaveahelpfuldiscussion,aretopicsthisworkshopincludes.Thisinformationputsadultsworkingwithescalatedbehaviorsinsupportivepositions.ContactKimBuxton748‐1992x316orkim@umbrellanek.org
StrategiestoStopBullying,CyberBullyingand
SocialAggression
MondayMarch21st6:30—8:30pmMaryJohnsonChildcareCenter81WaterStMiddlebury,VTPresentedby:MikeDreiblattisthepresidentofstanduptobullying.netandanationalspeakeronbullyingandviolenceprevention,diversity,healthyrelationships,effectivecommunicationanddisciplineofstudentswithspecialneeds.Participantswilllearnstrategiestobully‐prooftheirprogramcurtailsocialaggression,maximizeteachingtimeandhelpstudentssucceedinahealthylearningenvironment.Topicsinclude:definingbullying,harassmentandsocialaggression;strategiestoincreaserespectanddecreaseviolenceandbullying;bullyproofingforstudentsandteachingstaffhowtoaddressthebully.Thisinformative,funandfast‐pacedworkshopwillemphasizepracticallessonplansandre‐searchbasedstrategiestoconfrontsocialaggressionandbullying.
Pleasepre‐registerbycontactingAmethystat:388‐4304orresource@mjccvt.org
TraumaInformed
Care
March23,20166:30–8:30pmChildCareResourceCenterWilliston,VTPresenter:JoellevanLent,Psy.D.LicensedPsychologist‐DoctorateDr.vanLentwillofferanoverviewoftheimpactofearlyneglectandtraumaonachild’sdevelopment,includingtheirabilitytobuildrelationships,learn,andrespondtocontext.Thistrainingwillincorporateapproachesfromattachment,familysystemstheory,clinicalpractice,andresearchonresilienceinchildrenfacingchronicadversity.Anemphasiswillbeplacedontheimpactofdevelopmentaltraumaonrelationshipcapacityandcommunicationskills,aswellasspecificrecommendationsforapproachesandstrategiestousewithinachildcaresetting.Registrationinfo:SharonWheelock863‐3367ext.134swheelock@childcareresource.org
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OvercomingBarriersto
ProtectChildrenfromSexual
Abuse
March24,20166–9:00pmSpringfieldCollegeofHumanServices,St.JohnsburyPresenter:JohannaStavaaldsenThis3‐hourinteractivetrainingeducatesadultsaboutattitudes,boundaryviolations,grooming,andpre‐offendingbehaviorsthatoftenprecedesexualoffenses.Thistrainingincludes:identificationofbarrierstoreportingandmandatedreportingtips;commonoffenderbehaviorsandattitudesinbothchildrenandadults;normalsexualbehaviorinchildrenandsignsofsexualabuse;role‐playingwhenandhowtoconfrontsafelyandeffectively;mythsandfactsaboutoffendersandtheirbehaviors;bystanderissues.Multipleeducationalmethodsusedincludevideo;role‐playingresponsestobothchildrenandadults,brainstorming,scenariostopracticedistinguishingoffensesfrompre‐offendingbehaviors,anddiscussion.Contact:KimBuxton748‐1992x316orkim@umbrellanek.org
SupportingChildren’sGrieving
TuesdayMarch29,20166:30—8:30pmLocation:IlsleyPublicLibraryCommunityRoom75MainStreet,MiddleburyPresenter;LauraBasili,Ph.D.isaclinicalpsychologistwhosetherapeuticworkfocusesonhowchildren,families,andhelpingprofessionalsmakemeaningofillness,suffering,loss,andadversity.Lossisapartofoureverydaylivesandpartofthestruggleofbeinghuman.Asindividualseducatingandmentoringchildren,wecanallbenefitfromlearningabouttheprocessofgrieving.Thisworkshopwillexplorethedevelopmental,familial,andspiritualdimensionsofthegriefprocessinchildren,adolescents,&families.Thedifferenttypesoflossesyoungchildrenandyouthexperiencewillbediscussed,withaparticularfocusonthedeathofalovedoneorlossofarelationshipduetosituationssuchasincarceration,substanceabuse,placementinfostercareand/orterminationofparentalrights.Uniquecharacteristicsofthegrievingprocessforchildrenwhohaveexperiencedtraumawillbeexplored.Creativecopingstrategiesforvarioustypesoflosseswillbepresented.
Pleasepre‐registerbycontactingAmethystat:388‐4304orresource@mjccvt.org
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TheWorried
Child:RecognizingAnxietyinChildrenandHelpingThem
Cope
March30,20166:30–8:30pmChildCareResourceCenter81CommerceSt.,Williston,VTPresenter:PaulFoxmanPh.D.,Author,FounderandDirectorCenterforAnxietyDisordersAnxietyinchildrenisincreasingatanepidemicrateduetomultiplestressesinmodernlife.Anxietyeffectschildren’semotional,social,intellectualandphysicaldevelopment,andcantakemanyformsincludingseparationanxiety,panicdisorder,worry,socialanxiety,obsessive‐compulsivebehavior,post‐traumaticstressandschoolphobia.Inhispresentation,Dr.PaulFoxmanwillexplainwhyandhowanxietydevelopsinchildren,includingcurrentresearchongenetics,brainresearchandlearning.Dr.Foxmanwillalsosuggeststepsthatcanbetakentoreduceanxiety,suchasmanagingchildren’smediaexposure,teachingself‐regulationskills,focusingonbehavioralhealth(sleep,diet/nutrition,physicalactivity)andensuringappropriatestructureandrhythmsinhomes,daycaresettingsandschools.Registrationinfo:SharonWheelock863‐3367ext.134swheelock@childcareresource.org
DancingWithPorcupines;SolvingYourPeoplePuzzles
March30,20169:00–3:30pmEssexAllianceChurchEssex,VTPresenter:JeanineFitzgeraldHaveotherpeople’sbehaviorseverleftyoufeelingannoyedorfrustrated?Haveyoueverwonderedwhysomepeopletalkthingsoutwhileothersthinkthingsthrough?Orperhaps,youhaveexperiencedmisunderstandingsbecauseofdifferenceincommunicationstyles.Ifso,youarenotalone.Wehavebeenthereourselves,butwehavefoundawaytocreateacollaborativeteambymakingsenseofthe“peoplepuzzles”inourlives.Thissessionappliesanempoweringmodelthatleadstoadeeperunderstandingandappreciationofourselvesandothers.Thismodelcanbeusedtoreducetension,minimizeconfrontationandconflict,restorerelationships,enhancecommunicationandmanageteamdynamics.Registrationinfo:SharonWheelock,802‐863‐3367,ext.140
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April
RaisingChildreninaViolentSociety
April4,20166:00PM‐8:00PMGrandIsleElementarySchool,224US‐2,GrandIsle,VTPresenter:ScottNoyesThisworkshopinvestigateswherechildrenarebeingexposedto(some)violenceandwhatwecandoaboutit.Fromdevelopingstrategiesforhandlingchildren'saggressiontoworkingtowardusingrespectfullanguage,recognizingthatchildrenareexposedtoviolenceandthereissomethingparentscandoaboutit.Contact:MargaretMaley802‐393‐6591oremailMargaret.Maley@ncssinc.org
Conflict
Resolution
April7,2016,6:00PM‐8:00PMNCSSFamilyCenter,130FisherPondRoad,St.Albans,VTPresenter:LouiseDietzelContrarytopopularbelief,conflictdoesnotcomefromtheotherperson’sbehavior.Insteaditcomesfromones’perceptionandreactiontoanotherperson,theirbehaviorandsituation.Thisworkshopidentifiestheprocessesofinterpersonalconflictandteacheswaystodecreaseconflict.Contact:MargaretMaley802‐393‐6591emailMargaret.Maley@ncssinc.org
CyberSafetyandAwareness
April9,201610:00am–1:00pmHowardCenter1138PineSt.BurlingtonVT05401Thistrainingwillfocusoncybersecurity,threatsandawarenessforfamilies.Therewillbediscussionsofpersonalcybersafetyandsecurityaswellastipsandtrickstokeepyourselfandyourkidstechnologicallysafe.Contact:KatieNee,802.488.6742orknee@howardcenter.orgwithquestionsortoRSVP.
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Caringfor
OpioidExposedInfants
April23,201610:00–2:00pm
MythsandChallengesofAddiction/Recovery WhatyouneedtoknowaboutNeonatalAbstinenceSyndrome(NAS) HowtoNurtureandComforttheInfantsinyourcare ClarifyWhenandWhotoAskforHelp IdentifyYOURLocalResourceTeam
Contact:JanetBenoitConnoratjbenoitc@uvm.edu
Don’tPopYour
Cork
April27,20166‐9:00pmWindhamRegionalCareerCenter(WRCC)@BrattleboroUnionHighSchool
PresentedbyJeanineFitzgerald,TheFitzgeraldInstituteNomatterhowmuchwelovechildrenorhowfulfillingwefindcaringforandeducatingthem,itisdifficultanddemandingworkattimes.Therearenoinstructionmanualsorcookbookrecipes,noraretheremandatesthatrequireustotakecareofourselves.However,yoursuccessasacaregiverisdeterminedinpart,byyourabilitytorenewyourenergyandmeetyourownneeds.Thissessionexploreswaystonurturethenurturer.Itisaboutcreatingwellnessinyourlifewhichismuchmorethanstressmanagementandreduction.RegistrationInformationcanbefoundatWindhamChildCareAssociationlinksonpage17ofthisBulletinorcall802‐254‐5332
ThroughtheEyesofaChild:
TheDevelopmental
ImpactofTrauma
April29,20169:00am–3:30pmEssexAllianceChurchEssex,VTPresenter:JeanineFitzgeraldTraumareactivechildrenwalkthroughourdoorseverydayandtheirlifeexperienceshaveinfluencedthedevelopmentalpathwayeachfollows.Often,therearebehavioralsymptomsthatprofessionalslabelaschallengingorpathological.Thistrainingexaminestraumaanditsimpactthroughathree‐partdevelopmentalframeworkthatexplainsthesurfacebehaviorsandoffersresearch‐basedstrategiestomeetingneeds,providingsafetyandincreasingcompetence.RegistrationInfo:SharonWheelock–802‐863‐3367,ext.140
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CrisisDe‐
escalationforFoster,Respite,GuardianshiporAdoptiveCaregivers
May–ToBeDeterminedChild,YouthandFamilyServices,HowardCenter.1138PineSt.BurlingtonVT05401Thisgrouptrainingfocusesontraumainformedinterventionsforcaregiverswhentimesgettough.ThistrainingdrawsfromtheTherapeuticCrisisInterventionmodel,createdatCornellUniversity.Thetrainingconsistsofinformationsharing,groupdiscussionandroleplayingtopracticede‐escalationskills.Contact:KatieNee,802.488.6742,knee@howardcenter.org
Nurturing
HealthySexualDevelopment
May12,20166–9:00pmWindhamRegionalCareerCenter(WRCC)atBrattleboroUnionHighSchoolPresentedby:PreventChildAbuseVermontNHSDisanintroductoryworkshoponchildsexualabuseprevention.This is an engaging, discussion‐based and interactive training,covering normal sexual development in children, types of childsexualabuse,therangeofsexualbehaviorsfromnormaltoveryconcerning, answering children’s questions, and responding tosexual behavior in children. A book list for children and parents,resource list, and information on mandated reporting is alsoprovided.RegistrationInformationcanbefoundatWindhamChildCareAssociationlinksonpage17ofthisBulletinorcall802‐254‐5332
Children
AffectedbytheCriminal
JusticeSystem:AnInvisiblePopulation
May18,20166–8:00WindhamRegionalCareerCenter(WRCC)atBrattleboroUnionHighSchoolPresentedbyHeidiWener,Kids‐A‐PartProgram,LundFamilyCenterThisworkshopwillincreaseourawarenessoftheemotional,physicalandbehavioralimpactonchildrencausedbythestressofparentalincarceration.Participantswillgainanunderstandingofissuesforchildrenrelatedto‘attimeofarrest’,‘trial/sentencingphases’,andtheimpactof‘long‐termorre‐occurringincarceration’.Parentalsubstanceabuse,familyviolence,andmentalhealthdisorderswillbediscussedinregardtotheirimpactonthefamilysystem,aswellascontributingfactorsforincarceration.RegistrationInformationcanbefoundatWindhamChildCareAssociationlinksonpage17ofthisBulletinorcall802‐254‐5332
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SavetheDate!
YDP’s2016AnnualYouthConference
April5thVTCinRandolphTurningDreamsintoPlansIt’sgoingtobeafulldayoffunandlearningforallyouthwhohavespenttimeinDCFcare,andwe’recountingonyoutohelpusinvite,register,andbringyoungpeopletotheevent!Contact:AnnaBerg(aberg@wcysb.orgor802‐229‐9151).
NFIPresentsBrucePerryandAliciaLieberman
BrucePerry:May24thandAliciaLieberman:May25thLocationTBDBrucePerrywillbediscussingdevelopmentaltraumaandAliciaLiebermanwilldiscussrepairingtheeffectsoftraumaintheearlyyears.Lookformoredetailstocome!AmandaCamper:amandacamper@nafi.com
ComingSoon!
RPC+
ComingsoontoSt.Albans,MiddleburyandBennington!RPC+CaregiverWorkshop,RPC+forkids,andRPC+OngoingSupportAResourceParentCurriculumthateducatescaregiversabouttheimpactoftraumaonthedevelopment,emotionsandbehaviorsofthechildrenintheircare;plusguidesparentsinimprovingtheirrelationshipwiththeirchildrenandtheirabilitytomanagechallengingemotionsandbehaviorsAmyBielawski‐Branch,MS,LCMHCamy.bielawski‐branch@uvm.edu
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Statewide Training Resources
Foster,Adoptive,andKinshipTraining
InVermont,allKinandFosterfamiliesmustbelicensedtocareforchildrenwhohaveenteredDCFcustody. OneoftherequirementsforlicensureisthecompletionofFoundationsforKinship,FosterandAdoptiveFamilies;atwo‐parttrainingcurriculumdesignedforKinandFosterfamiliesinthestateofVermont. TheChildWelfareTrainingPartnershiphasdevelopedthesetrainingsandoffersthemineachofthe12districtsatleasttwiceayear.Currently,FoundationsforKinship,Foster,andAdoptiveFamiliesconsistsoftwoparts: FirstStepsandClassroomSessions.
FirstStepsisofferedastwoseparatecourses–onedesignedspecificallyforkinshipfamiliesandonedesignedforfosterfamilies.Thisclasscanbetakenasaseriesofteleconferencesor1all‐dayclassroomsession.
Foundations forKinship,Foster,andAdoptiveFamiliesClassroomSessionsconsist of 6 sessionswhereKinship and Foster families attend classes together in a safe, engaging environment. Sessions cover avarietyoftopicsthatincludeattachment,trauma,andresiliencyandself‐care.
FosteringtoForever…aLifelongJourneyThisclassisstronglysuggestedforfamiliesthatareproviding,orhopetoprovidepermanenthomesforchildrenthroughadoptionorpermanentguardianship.Thisclassisintendedtohelpyourfamilyprepareforthison‐goingcommitment.Topicscoveredintheclassinclude:transitioningfromfosteringtopermanence,celebratingandclaimingthenewestmemberofyourfamily,andanintroductiontotheworldofadoption.
ThisclassisrequiredforallfamiliesbeforeadoptingachildoryouthinDCFcustody.
ResourceParentCurriculum+Thisworkshopisdesignedtoprovideresourceparentswiththeknowledgeandskillsneededtoeffectivelycareforchildrenandteenswhohaveexperiencedtrauma.Participantswilllearnhowtrauma‐informedparentingcansupportchildren’ssafety,permanency,andwell‐being,andengageinskill‐buildingexercisesthatwillhelpthemapplythisknowledgetothechildrenintheircare.CaregiverswillalsolearnandpracticetheThreeP's. TheThreeP'sarestrategiesadaptedfromPCIT(ParentChildInteractionTherapy)whichhasbeenshowntoassistinmanagingchildren’sproblematicbehavior,promotecaretakers’reinforcementofchild’spositivebehaviors,reduceconflictbetweencaretakersandtheirchild,andenhancepositiveinteractionsbe‐tweenthecaretakersandtheirchild
AdvancedTrainingsAdvancedTrainingsareofferedwithinadistrictorregionally. Theyaredesignedtohelpprovideadditional
traininginsubjectareasofinteresttoFoster/Kinfamilies.
ForafulllistingofcurrentclassesgotoVoicesattheTableBlog:http://Voicesatthetable.wordpress.com
Child Welfare Training Partnership With the Vermont Department for Children and Families
CollegeofEducation&SocialServicesDepartmentofSocialWork
MannHall004,TrinityCamus,208ColchesterAvenue
Burlington,VT05406‐1757
Statewide Training Resources
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Statewide Training Resources
FormoreinformationaboutthetrainingsofferedbytheChildWelfareTrainingPartnership,pleasecontacttheTrainingorResourceCoordinatorinyourdistrict.
ResourceCoordinatorsBarre:ChrissyPollard 802‐479‐426 christina.pollard@vermont.govBennington:ValerieMiner 802‐442‐8138 valerie.miner@vermont.govBrattleboro:MichelleColburn802‐257‐2888 michelle.colburn@vermont.govBurlington:CathyFrost 802‐863‐7370 cathy.frost@vermont.govHartford:DeannaRounds 802‐295‐8840 deanna.rounds@vermont.govMiddlebury:LaurieMumley 802‐388‐4660 laurie.mumley@vermont.govMorrisville:JoanRock 802‐888‐4576 joan.rock@vermont.govNewport:TammyLalime 802‐334‐6723 tammy.lalime@vermont.govRutland:RebeccaFitzsimmons802‐786‐581 rebecca.fitzsimmons@vermont.govSt.Albans:MargiCameron 802‐524‐4737 margi.cameron@vermont.govSt.Johnsbury:MonicaNewell 802‐748‐6677 monica.newell@vermont.govSpringfield:RobbieWierzbicki802‐885‐8902 roberta.wierzbicki@vermont.govTeamLeadBusiness/TrainingCoordinatorJenniferJorgenson,LICSW SuzetteGagnejennifer.jorgenson@uvm.edu suzette.gagne@uvm.edu802‐656‐3354 802‐656‐3376TrainingCoordinatorsJanetBenoitConnor,M.ED SharonO’Neill,MA,ATRjbenoitc@uvm.edu sharon.oneill@uvm.edu802‐279‐6478 802‐656‐3359AmyBielawski‐Branch,MS,DeidraRazzaque,MSWLicensedClinicalMentalHealthCounselordeidra.razzaque@uvm.eduAmy.bielawski‐branch@uvm.edu802‐257‐7967,Ext.14
ForafulllistingofcurrentclassesgotoVoicesattheTableBloghttp://voicesatthetable.wordpress.com/
Child Welfare Training Partnership With the Vermont Department for Children and Families
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Statewide Training Resources
PreventChildAbuseVermont(PCAV)promotesandsupportshealthyrelationshipswithinfamilies,schoolsandcommunitiestoeliminatechildabuse.TheorganizationisbasedinMontpelier,butofferscomprehensiveinformationandtrainingthroughoutthestate.Avarietyofeducationaltrainingsandworkshopsareofferedfreeofcharge.PCAValsoprovidesorpartnerswithotherorganizationstooffercurriculum‐basedparenteducationclassesaswellassupportgroups.Particularfocusareasfortrainingsincludebutarenotlimitedto:ChildandYouthSexualAbusePreventionPrograms
CareforKids:EarlyHealthySexualityandAbusePrevention(focus:children3‐8)WeCareElementary(focus:studentsingrades3‐6)SexualAbuseFreeEnvironmentforTeens(SAFE‐T)(focus:studentsingrades7‐8)NurturingHealthySexualDevelopmentUnderstandingandRespondingtotheSexualBehaviorsofChildrenPlugged‐In:Technology,theInternet,andChildSafety(focus:youngchildren)TECHNICOOL:TechnologySafetyforChildren(focus:grades4‐12)OvercomingBarrierstoProtectingChildrenfromSexualAbuseAct1/CommittoKidsTheStrengtheningFamiliesApproachin Action:AnOverview
FamilySupportPrograms:
NurturingParentingPrograms(avarietyofcurriculum‐basedparentingclasses)CircleofParentsSupportGroups(ongoingsupportgroups)ShakenBabySyndrome/AbusiveHeadTraumaPreventionSafeSleepProjectParents'HelpLineVermontParents'HomeCompanionandResourceDirectory
TolearnmoreaboutcurrentofferingsinyourareaortorequestaspecifictrainingpleasecallPCAV
at1‐800‐Children(1‐800‐244‐5373)or1‐802‐229‐5724.Inaddition,youcancheckoutthewebsitewhichhasawealthofinformation:www.pcavt.org
Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
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VermontFamilyNetwork'smissionistoempowerandsupportallVermontfamiliesofchildrenwithspecialneeds.Weprovidearangeofprogramsandservicesforfamiliesandprofessionalsacrossthestate.Ourstaffisprimarilyparentsofchildrenwithspecialneedswhounderstandthechallengesandgiftsourchldrenoffer.Callusorvisitourwebsiteformoreinformationabout:AdvocacyandLeadership;DisabilitiesorSpecialHealthNeeds;EarlyChildhoodDevelopment;FamilyEngagement;GeneralandSpecialEducation;HealthCareAccess;MentalHealth,andTransitiontoAdulthood.Weareheretolistenandhelpwithanyneedsorconcernsyoumayhaverelatedtoyouoryourchild'shealth,education,orwell‐being.Callusat1‐800‐800‐4005or(802)876‐5315,visitourwebsitewww.VermontFamilyNetwork.org,checkoutourYouTubeChannel,orfindasupportgroup.http://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/services/family‐support/support‐groups/
Vermont Family Network
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Statewide Training Resources
VTAssociationofChildCareResourceandReferralAgenciesTherearetwelvechildcareresourceandreferral(R&R)agencieslocatedthroughoutVermont'sfourteencounties.EachoftheseagenciesisamemberofVACCRRA,Vermont'schildcareresourceandreferralnetwork.ThroughoutVermont’sfourteencountiestherearetwelveagenciesthathousesupportsforareafamiliesincludinginformationonChildCareResourceandReferrals.The12“Centers”maygobyadifferentnamesbuteachisamemberofVACCRRA,Vermont'sChildCareResourceandReferralnetwork.VACCRRAmemberagenciesprovidecontinuoustrainingfornewandseasonedchildcareproviders.ResourceDevelopmentSpecialistswithineachagencymaintainanamazingnumberoftrainingsforChildCareProviders.WehaverecentlylearnedthatalthoughVACCRAAtrainingsmustaccommodateChildCareprovidersfirst,ourFoster,KinandAdoptiveparentsarealwayswelcometoattendthesetrainings.Belowyouwillfindalistofeachofthe“Centers”andalinktotheirwebsites.WhereeverpossiblewehaveprovidedlinkstonewslettersthatlistthespecifictrainingsavailableinconjunctionwiththatCenter.WehavealsolistedtheResourceDevelopmentSpecialistwhoorganizesthetrainingsforVACCRRAinthatarea.Weencourageyoutoexplorethetrainingopportunities,aswellastheothersupportsavailablethroughtheseagencies.ItdoestakeaCommunitytoRaiseaChildandtheseagenciesareawonderfulpartofVermont’scommunities.AddisonRegion ResourceDevelopmentMaryJohnsonChildCareCenter AmethystPeaslee 81WaterStreetMiddlebury,VT05753‐0591 Phone:(802)388‐4304(802)388‐2853Early Connections newsletter/professional development calendar can be found @ www.mjccvt.orgBenningtonRegionBenningtonCountyChildCareAssociationofSunriseFamilyResourceCenter ResourceDevelopment226UnionStreet LoriPinsonneaultMailto:P.O.Box829Bennington,VT05201 Phone:(802)447‐6963(802)447‐3778(BCCCA)(802)442‐6934(Sunrise)www.bccca.netCaledonia/EssexSouthRegions ResourceDevelopmentKingdomChildCareConnectionatUmbrella KimBuxton1222MainStreet,Suite301St.Johnsbury,VT05819 Phone:(802)748‐1992(802)748‐1992www.umbrellanek.orgChittendenCountyRegion ResourceDevelopmentChildCareResource MeghanFlanders181CommerceStreetWilliston,VT05495 Phone:(802)863‐3367(802)863‐3367www.childcareresource.org (ext.140)
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Franklin/GrandIsleRegions ResourceDevelopmentTheFamilyCenterofNorthwesternVermont MichelleTrayah130FisherPondRoadSt.Albans,VT05478 Phone:(802)393‐6599(802)524‐6554www.ncssinc.org
TrainingsarelistedinNCSSnewsletterwhichcanbefoundontheFamilyCenterwebsitehttp://www.ncssinc.org/assets/files/Nifty%20News%20Spring%202016.pdf
LamoilleRegion ResourceDevelopmentLamoilleFamilyCenter DanielaCaserta480CadysFallsRoadMorrisville,Vermont05661 Phone:(802)888‐5229(802)888‐5229www.lamoillefamilycenter.org (ext.145) ParentEducator
JackieStanton Phone:(802)888‐5229 (ext).149
Orange/Windsor(North)Regions ResourceDevelopmentChildCareProject ChrisPressey‐Murray17‐1/2LebanonStreet,Suite2Hanover,NH03755 CindyBinzenwww.dartmouth.edu/~ccp/ Phone:(603)646‐3233
1‐800‐323‐5446
TrainingCalendarcanbefoundat- child.care.project@dartmouth.eduor clickonthelinkbelowhttp://www.dartmouth.edu/~ccp/providers/ccp_training_calendar15‐16.pdf
OrleansandEssex(North)Regions ResourceDevelopmentNorthEastKingdomCommunityActionParentChildCenter InesAbdelnourNEKCA/PCC Phone:(802)334‐407232CentralStreet(mailing‐P.O.Box346)Newport,VT05855 www.nekcavt.org RutlandRegion ResourceDevelopmentVermontAchievementCenter RosiePiontek88ParkStreet,POBox6283Rutland,VT05702‐6283 Phone:(802)747‐0033802‐775‐2395www.vac‐rutland.com (ext.205)
TrainingslistedinVACnewsletter
http://www.vacvt.org/wp‐content/uploads/2014/05/Dec‐2015‐Feb‐2016‐.pdf
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Windsor(South)Windham(North)Regions ResourceDevelopmentSpringfieldAreaParentChildCenter KimKiniry6MainStreetNorthSpringfield,VT05150 Phone:(802)886‐5242(802)886‐5242www.sapcc‐vt.org (ext.248)
DirectlinktoSpringfieldAreaParentChildCentertrainings
http://www.sapcc‐vt.org/Child%20Care%20Provider%20Training
WashingtonRegion ResourceDevelopmentFamilyCenterofWashingtonCounty ClaireBerry383SherwoodDriveMontpelier,VT05602 Phone:(802)262‐3292(802)262‐3292www.fcwcvt.org (ext.123)
LinktoFamilyCenterofWashingtonCountytrainingshttp://www.fcwcvt.org/wp/wp‐content/uploads/2015/12/Spring‐Summer‐2016‐Training‐
Calendar.pdfWindhamregion(ExceptforNorthern‐mosttowns) ResourceDevelopmentWindhamChildCareAssociation NancyWitherill130BirgeStreetBrattleboro,VT05301 Phone:(802)254‐5332(802)254‐5332www.windhamchildcare.org (ext.312)
EmilyWalsh (ext.321)
Trainings:
http://www.windhamchildcare.org/images/stories/pdfs/PD%20Calendar%20FY%202016.pdf
Alltrainingsarepostedonasearchablecalendar.Followthelinkhttp://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/professional‐developmentandthenclickonCourseCalendar.Youcansearchbytopicortrainingtitle.Perhapstheeasiestwaytofindtrainingswithinaparticulardistancefromyoutownistoinserta“daterange”andthenclickonthedropdownboxbeside“Location.”Chooseyourtownandthenthedistanceinmilesthatyouarewillingtotravel.Alistoftrainingswill
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A program of LUND
Mission: Toimprovethewell‐beingofchildrenimpactedbyparentalincarcerationinVermont.
Kids‐A‐Part (KAP) seeks to reduce the trauma children experience as a result of their mother’s incarceration. The approach provides support to maintain contact between mother s and their children, provides outreach to children and caregivers during the mother’s incarceration, links children and families to appropriate ser‐ vices, and prepares mothers to return to the community, exploring and planning for their role as mother.
Learn more about the importance of maintaining the bond between a child and their incarcerated mother. Kids‐A‐Part offers free trainings for support groups, conferences and community gatherings. Topics include:
Kids‐A‐Part: A Program for Children of Mothers in Prison Critical Time Support: Responding to a High Profile Arrest in your Community Children of Incarcerated Parents: Understanding the Impact of Parental Incarceration Children Affected by the Criminal Justice System: An Invisible Population Planting the Seeds: Growing Partnerships That Support Children and Families Affected by Parental Incarceration
Please visit their website www.lundvt.org or contact Heidi Wener, 802‐861‐2561 heidiw@lundvt.org for more details
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Support Groups
Location SupportGroup Description Contactforinfo
AddisonCounty
K.I.N.SupportGroup
Meetsweekly SandiYandow802‐759‐2263syandow@yahoo.com
Barre Foster,AdoptiveandKinshipSupportGroup
Foster,adoptive,andkinshipfamiliesTheCentralVermontFosterParentAssociationwillbemeetingattheSteakhouseRestaurantontheBarreMontpelierRdeach3rdMondayofthemonthat6PM.Wearegoingdutch(eachpayyourown)forfoodandweaskthateveryoneatleastordersomething,nomatterhowsmall,inappreciateofthelocation.Pleasejoinforfriendshipandconversation.Hopetoseeyouthere.
ErinnRolland‐Forkey802‐793‐0906centralvtfosterparentassoc@gmail.com
BarreGrandparentsRaisingTheirChildren’sChildren
SponsoredbyCYFS.MeetingfirstandthirdWednesdaysofeachmonth,10am—noon.FirstPresbyterianChurchinBarre.EvelynSawyer802‐476‐1480X516evelyns@wcmhs.org
Bellowsfalls ATime&Place:FamilyFunandPotluckDinerGroupmeetsmonthly.Locationvaries,callDebfordetails.
DebWitkus802‐463‐9927X212deb@greaterfallsconnections.org
Bennington DCFLicenseKin/FosterFamilies
4thTuesdayofeachmonth.6‐7:30pm@SecondCongregationalChurch,HillsideAve,Bennington.LightDinner/optionalchildcareavailablewithadvancednotice.
ValerieMiner802‐442‐8138Valerie.Miner@vermont.gov
Bennington ShaftsburysupportGroup
Supportingadoptiveandpre‐adoptivefamilieswhohaveadoptedorhopetoadoptdomestically,internationallyorthroughfostercare.MeetingthethirdThursdayofeachmonthoftheShaftsburyUnitedMethodistChurchinShaftsbury,VT
AmyPrentissRogersamyp@lundvt.orgJillBouton(413)884‐5589
Brattleboro ParentsofAdoptedChildren
FortheBrattleboroparentsofadoptedchildren.TheymeetthesecondMondayofeachmonthfrom6:30‐8:30attheBrattleboroSavingsandLoanBankinBrattleboro.DannaBare802‐258‐0308
Burlington Foster,Kin,andAdoptiveParentSupportGroup
Questionsaboutthefostering,adoptive,orkinshippathyou’reon?Connectwithpeoplewhounderstandhowyou’refeeling!PotLuck!3rdWednesdayofeverymonth,6‐8pmDCFoffice,426IndustrialAve,Suite130,Williston
CathyFrost802‐951‐0020
Burlington BurlingK.I.N.SupportGroup
1st&3rdWed.,9:30‐noonJUMPProgramatFirstCongregationalChurch,SouthWinooskiAveEveryWed.,7:30‐9:30amattheBagelShop,thanAllenShoppingCtrEveryThursdayatMultigenerationalCenterbyappointment
Linda802‐864‐5114linda@deliduka.com
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Support Groups
Location SupportGroup Description Contactforinfo
LamoilleLamoilleValleyFoster/AdoptiveFamilyAssociationMeeting
TheBookoftheMonthformatprovidesinterestingtopicdiscussionsonissuesrelevanttocaregivers.Meetsonthe3rdThursdayofeachmonth5:30‐7:30LargeAHSConferenceRoom.BYODinnerorsomethingtoshareforthepotluck.Childcareisavailable
RSVPtoJoanRock1weekinadvanceofmeetingat802‐888‐1375orJoan.Rock@vermont.gov
Middlebury AddisonCountySupportGroupforAdoptiveFamilies
Bringingtogetheradoptiveparentstosharethejoysandchallengesofbeinganadoptiveparent.MeetsonceamonthattheAddisonCountyParentChildCenterinMiddlebury,VTDonnaProvin802‐343‐0565
Milton CircleofParentsSupportGroupForallFamilies,meetseveryWednesdayfrom12:00‐2:00pm,MiltonFamilyCommunityCenter23VillemaireDrive–lunch/childcareprovided
PreventChildAbuseVThniquette@pcavt.org802‐498‐0607
Milton GrandparentsasParents1srand3rdMondays,6:30‐8:00pmattheNewLifeChristianFellowshipChurch,38CentreDrive,Milton.Childcareprovided.
JohnSmith802‐893‐3838
Montpelier GrandparentsRaisingTheirChildren’sChildrenSponsoredbyCYFS.Meetingthe2ndThursdayofeachmonth6‐8:00pm.ResurrectionBaptistChurchinMontpelier
EvelynSawyer802‐476‐1480X516evelyns@wcmhs.org
Morrisville ParentSupportGroup Thursdaymornings:8:15am‐9:45am Call802‐888‐8320formoreinformation
OrangeCountyOrangeCountyKinshipCareSupportGroup
Meeting2ndWednesdayofthemonthat6:00‐7:30pm.ChildcareanddinnerprovidedMaryEllenOtismaryellen@orangecountypcc.org
St.Albans CircleofParentsSupportGroup
Aself‐helpsupportgroupforadoptive,kinshipandguardianshipfamilies.Thegroupwilldiscussnormativeadoptionissuesaswellasuniquechallengesfamiliesface.Thisgroupmeetsthe1stand3rdTuesdayofeverymonthfrom5:30‐7:30pm.
NinaKempf‐MilleratNFI‐StAlbansat802‐524‐1700hniquette@pcavt.org(802)498‐0607.
SouthBurlingtonCircleofParentsParentSupportGroupforAdoptiveandGuardian‐shipFamilies
Asupportgroupthatoffersaplacetomeetothersandlearnmoreabouttheparentingchallengesthatadoptive/guardianshipfamiliesmayface.Childcare/lightmealprovided.RSVPrequired!MeetsthelastTuesdayofeverymonth,5:00‐6:30pm
MelissaAppletonKatherineBoise802‐864‐7467
Springfield Adoptive&FosterParentSupportGroupWemeet“most”months,butnecessarilyeverymonthfrom6:30pm‐8:30pm.“BankBlockBuilding,56MainStreet,Suite205”Springfield,VT
NancyBirge802‐291‐3907
VermontStatewide
VermontFamilyNetworkParent‐rungroupsrangingfromspecialneedstoeducationalsupport
Seewebsiteforcompletelisting:http://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/wp‐content/uploads/2014/06/Support‐Groups‐in‐Vermont‐June‐2014.pdf
VermontFamilyNetwork1‐800‐800‐4005
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Support Groups
UpperValleyAreaAdoptionConversationGroup
Apeergroupconversationforthosewhoselivesaretouchedbyadoption.Participantsincludebirthparents,adultadopteesoradoptiveparents.Pleasecallwithquestionsand/orformoreinformationandlocation.Thisisfreeandallnewcomersarewelcome.Monthlymeetingsareon2ndTues.,7:00‐9:00pminWoodstock
JudithBush802‐436‐1488jbush@together.net
TBA ParentingthestrongwilledchildIsyourchildstrongwilled?Thisgroupisofferedforcaregiverswithchildrenages2‐8.Itisa6weekcurriculumforcaregiversinneedofparentingsupport
CalltoinquireaboutUpcominggroups.SamanthaThomas802‐393‐6584
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Online Training and Resources
VermontFamilyNetwork
VermontFamilyNetwork(VFN)offersfreeworkshopsandwebinarsforfamilies.Pleasecallusifyouwouldliketohostaworkshopinyourarea.Weareheretolistenandhelpwithanyneedsorconcernsyoumayhaverelatedtoyouoryourchild’shealth,education,orwell‐being.CallustodaytospeaktoaFamilySupportConsultantForinformation:CallJaniceSabettor1‐800‐800‐4005,x218
FosterParent
College
ForinformationpleasecallyourlocalResourceCoordinator.Theirnamesandnumberscanbefoundonpage12ofthisBulletin.Thisorganizationofferscoursesviainternetonawidearrayoftopicsthatarebeneficialtofoster,kin,andadoptivefamilies.Topicsaddressedincludebehavioralissues,educationalneeds,andhowtohelpchildrenandyouthmoveforwardintheirrelationshipsandworktowardnewgoals. Evenifyoudon’thaveaccesstoacomputerathome,youmaybeabletoviewthesecoursesatyourlocallibraryorataDCFoffice.Youcanviewacomprehensivelistofthecoursesavailableatwww.fosterparentcollege.com.
AdoptionLearningPartners
OnlineTrainingResourceAdoptionLearningPartnersOffersmeaningful,timely,web‐basededucationaladoptionresourcesforprofessionals,parents,adoptedindividuals,andthefamiliesthatlovethem.YoucanaccesstheseclassesforFREEbycontactingyour:localDCFResourceCoordinator,permanencyplanningcounselorsfromLUND, orBrendaHamlinatbrendah.kin@comcast.netTheircourselistingisavailableonlinewww.adoptionlearningpartners.org
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Members of the Caregiver Training Collaborative work togethertoensurethatVermontkin,fosterandadoptivefamilies,andthosewhoworkwiththem,
haveaccesstohighqualitytraininginavarietyofmodalities.ChildWelfareTrainingPartnership(CWTP)Wedevelopdynamictrainingsandeducationalopportunitiesforkinship,foster,andadoptivefamilies.Wecollaboratewithstate,national,andinternationalorganizations,aswellasindividualleadersinfieldsrelatedtochildwelfare,toensurethatfamilieshavethetools,resources,andskillstheyneedtoeffectivelycareforchildrenandyouth.VermontAdoptionConsortiumwww.vtadoption.orgWerecognizethatadoptionisalifelongprocesswithrewardsandchallengesatdifferentstagesalongtheway.Wearecommittedtopartneringwithindividuals,familiesandcommunitiestofurthertheknowledgeandunderstandingofadoptionandtoensurethatallpeoplewhoseliveshavebeentouchedbyadoptionhaveaccesstoqualityservicesthroughoutVermont.VermontFosterandAdoptiveFamilyAssociation(VFAFA)www.vfafa.orgOurmissionistoempower,supportandunifyfosterandadoptivefamiliesbystrengtheningthesystemsthatcareforVermont'schildren.Weenvisionaworldwhereallfosterandadoptivefamilieshavetheresourcestheyneedtorestorefaith,hope,andjoytothechildrentheynurture.VermontKinAsParents(VKAP) www.vermontkinasparents.orgVermontKinAsParentsiscommittedtosupportrelativeswhoareraisingchildrenandtoeducatethepublicandcommunitypartnersaboutthejoysanddifficultiesthesefamiliesexperience.HowardCenterwww.howardcenter.orgOurmissionistoimprovethewell‐beingofchildren,adults,families,andcommunities.HowardCenterprovidesanextensivearrayofservicesincludingsupportsforadultmentalhealth,children&families,substanceabuse,anddevelopmentalservices.VTDept.ofChildrenandFamilies/FamilyServicesDivision(FSD)www.dcf.vermont.gov/fsdTheFamilyServicesDivisionisVermont’schildwelfareandyouthjusticeagency.Weareresponsibleformakingsurechildrenandyoutharesafe,theirbasicneedsaremet,theyabidebythelaw,andfamiliesaresupportedtoachievethesegoals.
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