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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

May

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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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Statewide Training Resources

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)

VACCRRA

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Statewide Training Resources

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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Statewide Training Resources

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

appear.

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Statewide Training Resources

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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