About Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
The Ventura College Foster and Kinship Care Education Program provides quality education and support activities to the caregivers of children and youth in out-of-home care so that these providers may meet the educational, emotional, behavioral and developmental needs of children and youth.
Classes are provided in both English & Spanish, at NO COST for anyone wanting to attend. In all classes, first priority will go to Foster Parents and Kinship Providers, now referred to as Resource Parents.
For More Information
Please Contact: Clarissa Campos Alvarado, FKCE Office Assistant at (805) 289-6133 or email clarissa_camposalva1@vcccd.edu | Rhonda Carlson, FKCE Specialist at (805) 289-6181 or email rcarlson@vcccd.edu
Join Us
We now have in-person classes available as well as many live online trainings. If you still have not joined us for a virtual training, it is not too late to try it! Our team is ready and able to walk any Zoom newbies through the process. Just let us know what you need!
Clases En Español
¡Nos complace anunciar que tenemos de vuelta clases en persona y en línea! Si todavía no haz tomado una clase en línea, ¡no es demasiado tarde! Nuestro equipo está aquí para ayudarte aprender a usar Zoom y hasta puedes acompañarnos por teléfono si se te hace más fácil. Todos los detalles de cada clase los recibirás en un correo electrónico después de cada registración.
Si tienes preguntas, puedes comunicarte conmigo, Clarissa Campos Alvarado, por llamada o texto al (805) 289-6133 o puedes envíarme un correo electrónico a clarissa_camposalva1@vcccd.edu
April 2024 Class List
All classes are on Zoom, unless otherwise shown. All classes meet written directives for Resource Parent training.
Discipline & Consequences
Recognize the difference between discipline and consequences and what strategies you can implement for an effective and improved parenting style.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 6-8pm
Instructor: Dr. Judy Osterhage
Register & More Info on Discipline & Consequences
Spanish! Trauma Sensitive Care: Parenting Tools
Participants will discover the various effects trauma and toxic stress have on the brain to be better equipped on how to approach stressors and maintain effective and trauma-informed care.
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Raquel Montes
Register & More Info on Parenting Tools
Finding Balance Together: Trauma Informed Co-Regulation for Caregivers
Last chance to join in this highly supportive drop-in series that will teach and encourage you and your loved ones how to stay grounded during stressful situations.
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6:30-8pm
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 6:30-8pm
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 6:30-8pm
Thursday, May 8, 2024, 6:30-8pm
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:30-8pm
Thursday, May 22, 2024, 6:30-8pm
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 6:30-8pm
Instructor: Nick Lawrence
Register & More Info on Co-Regulation
New! Fostering Nourished Families
Support your family’s nutritional health by building your knowledge on trauma’s connection to nutrition and enhancing your skills at the kitchen table with proven successful tips from Leah’s Pantry and CalFresh in this 9-hour class series, conveniently offered in 1.5-hour classes for 6 weeks.
Every Tuesday starting April 16, 2024, through May 21, 2024
Instructors: Renee Cervantez & Nora Hayes
Register & More Info on Nourished Families
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Children
Take an in-depth look at what goes on in the mind of a child who has experienced PTSD then discover intervention techniques that help you create a supportive, and nurturing environment for your youth.
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 6-9pm (or attend part 1 only from 6-7:30pm)
Instructor: Lori Switanowski
Harnessing Your Happiness Hormones
Take this last opportunity to identify where your automatic nervous system is currently operating from and how it can affect your caregiving. As a result, you’ll gain methods to consciously regulate your hormone levels regardless of what life throws your way. Sign up early to receive forms in the mail to assist you.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9-11am
Instructor: Nick Lawrence
Register & More Info on Happiness Hormones
New! Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder and Working with Youth
From fundamentals to discipline, the knowledge you gain from this class with help you understand ASD choose the best support for your child with special needs.
Monday, April 22, 2024, 5:30-7pm
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
Spanish! Turning Dreams into Degrees
For resource parents with youth in middle school and high school, this course will identify the route to college planning and what resources are available to their foster youth.
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6-8pm
Instructor: Cindy Mendoza
Register & More Info on Spanish Dreams to Degrees
New! Teens & Technology
From the advantages to disadvantages of technology, understand the ultimate effects and overall risk from its overuse and abuse.
Monday, April 29, 2024, 6-8:30pm
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on Teens & Technology
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Office Closures | Nuestra Oficina estará cerrada:
Friday, February 16, 2024: Abraham Lincoln Day | Viernes, 16 de febrero: Dia de Abraham Lincoln
Monday, February 19, 2024: President's Day | Lunes, 19 de febrero: Dia de presidentes