This class is only open to licensed foster parents with Beech Acres, Beech Acres staff, and families in the process of getting licensed with Beech Acres.  All Foster Parents are required to attend a CPR and First Aid Training course for Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED. This training is only open to currently licensed foster parents and class size is limited. After your registration is processed and accepted, you will receive an email with additional meeting instructions. Please register for each attendee. If for some reason you are unable to attend after registering, please notify us immediately at fctraining@beechacres.org so that we can offer that spot to the next attendee. **This training is scheduled for in person at our location: 615 Elsinore Place, Suite 500, Cincinnati, OH 45202. If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.

This training is designed to help equip caregivers with the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to care for children who have been sexually abused. Caregivers will practice providing children with accurate information about sexual abuse and using strategies to help children understand and manage the impact of sexual abuse. Resource Readiness topic covered: Child Sexual Abuse  UPDATED: THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CHANGED--Class will now be conducted via Zoom. A link will be sent to you closer to the class date. Please note: Childcare is not provided for this class

Ongoing Training for licensed foster parents 

This ongoing training aimed to provide foster parents the necessary tools to understand, teach, and encourage independent living skills. All foster parents are welcome to attend. If you are licensed to care for children who are 14 or older, this is a required training to be completed once per licensure period. Fulfills Resource Readiness topic:

• Community health and social services available to children and their foster families.

****This training will occur as a virtual Live Synchronous Webinar. Video is required. Please reserve one ticket per attendee. Video required for training credit. Same-household attendees may attend on one or multiple devices. Zoom link will be emailed on the morning of the training.

***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED***

Bros and Brews: Cohort For Fathers Who Foster

Date: February 28, 1pm - 2:30pm

MadTree Brewery Parks and Rec

Summit Park in Blue Ash

4321 Glendale Milford Road

Blue Ash, OH 45242

This event is designed for fathers in our foster care community to come together and discuss important topics related to fatherhood such as discipline, mentoring, and creating a sense of belonging, among others. Drinks will be safely encouraged, though not provided. Spaces are limited. Questions and concerns can be directed to Khomsey@beechacres.org

This one hour class provides an overview of foster care rules and polices for individuals becoming approved as alternative caregivers or respite providers to care for foster children. ** Please note that this class is not eligible for ongoing training credit and is only approved for Alternative Care and Respite Providers. **This training will occur as a virtual Live Synchronous Webinar. Video is REQUIRED.  

Community Resource Fair 

When: March 7th, 2026. Open to the public from 12pm to 2pm

Where: Beech Acres Elsinore Office 615 Elsinore Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45202 STE 5

The first Beech Acres Community Resource Fair serves to highlight local organizations that we believe will provide value to our foster and kinship parents; Whether it be parenting, wellness, community, or some other magical spark that will flame into a connection. The event is free to participate and will include light refreshments and exciting giveaways! (Credit for ongoing foster parent training available) Vendors include organizations such as Groundworks Ohio River Valley, Crown Kids Healthy Hair Care, 4C for Children, Fernside Center for Grieving Children, Cincy Pebbles, and Jack's Closet, among others!

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

Module 1 provides an overview of the child welfare system and examines the differences between foster care, adoption, and kinship care. Participants receive information about the needs of waiting children as well as the process of becoming a foster or kinship caregiver or adoptive parent. We will also examine the impact of foster care, kinship care, and adoption on individual members of the caregiving family as well as the impact on their relationships with one another. Participants are introduced to effective coping strategies to prevent against burnout and secondary traumatic stress.

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

 

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

Module 2 introduces the core concepts of early childhood development. Participants receive an overview of brain development and gain an awareness of the importance of attachment, self-regulation, and initiative to child development. Factors that enhance development are also addressed. We will also review the developmental changes that happen during adolescence and the foster parent’s role in preparing the youth for independent living.

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

Join us to share ideas and information with your foster parent cohorts.

  Foster Parent Support Group - 3 session set February 11, March 11, and April 8 - Please register for each class individually. This 3-session support group provides foster parents with a safe and supportive cohort to explore the unique challenges and rewards of parenting in foster care. Each session will focus on a specific aspect of the foster care experience: foster (resource) parenting as an identity, managing the emotional complexities of parenting within foster care, and fostering self-care and resilience as caregivers. Through guided discussions and shared experiences participants will leave with emotional support and a deeper sense of connection with others on a similar path. These sessions build on each other. Please try to attend all three classes. Limited Childcare provided by our friends at Parkside Christian Church.   

*** Limited childcare is available. Please email FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for childcare information.

We will not be able to accommodate any children who have not been singed up in advance. ***

Please reserve one ticket per attendee. This meeting will be in person at Parkside Christian Church in Anderson Township (near the old Beech Acres Campus!) 

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

Preservice Module 3 reviews the referral, placement, and matching process. We will also discuss what an informed decision is and the agency’s involvement post-placement. The last section of the training will review medication management.

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

This class helps participants understand trauma and toxic stress. Participants will also learn how the brain adapts based on experience and it’s impact on attachment and development. Lastly, participants will identify the needs to learn new skills and knowledge when providing care to a child who has experienced trauma.

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

This class helps participants identify the knowledge and skills needed to effectively use discipline strategies, identify components of an effective approach to discipline, and identify three elements of an effective discipline strategy. We will also explore de-escalation strategies. The latter part of the training will review legal permanency options for the child and help to describe your role in supporting permanency goals.

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

This course helps learners understand their role on the child protection team as defined by state rules and agency policies. This course also provides an overview of the caregiver’s responsibilities, including advocacy, mandated reporting, supporting the Family Case Plan, partnering with the primary family, and meeting the child’s needs.  Learners explore the lived experiences of children in foster care, the importance of belonging, and how assumptions can affect relationships.  Through guided reflection and practical strategies, learners will understand what is needed to enhance the sense of belonging for every child in their home.

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

This module helps learners understand their need to partner with the primary family for the child’s benefit. The importance of empathy is explored, and learners consider child protection from the perspective of the primary family. Participants will also learn to identify the C.A.R.E. guide as Ohio’s recommended best practice in co-parenting and reunification efforts. Lastly, we will discuss how to support relationships with other important people, including siblings.

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

This one hour class provides an overview of foster care rules and polices for individuals becoming approved as alternative caregivers or respite providers to care for foster children. ** Please note that this class is not eligible for ongoing training credit and is only approved for Alternative Care and Respite Providers. **This training will occur as a virtual Live Synchronous Webinar. Video is REQUIRED.  

Join us to share ideas and information with your foster parent cohorts.

  Foster Parent Support Group - 3 session set February 11, March 11, and April 8 - Please register for each class individually. This 3-session support group provides foster parents with a safe and supportive cohort to explore the unique challenges and rewards of parenting in foster care. Each session will focus on a specific aspect of the foster care experience: foster (resource) parenting as an identity, managing the emotional complexities of parenting within foster care, and fostering self-care and resilience as caregivers. Through guided discussions and shared experiences participants will leave with emotional support and a deeper sense of connection with others on a similar path. These sessions build on each other. Please try to attend all three classes. Limited Childcare provided by our friends at Parkside Christian Church.   

*** Limited childcare is available. Please email FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for childcare information.

We will not be able to accommodate any children who have not been singed up in advance. ***

Please reserve one ticket per attendee. This meeting will be in person at Parkside Christian Church in Anderson Township (near the old Beech Acres Campus!) 

Communicable Diseases

This is an ongoing training class for already licensed foster parents.  ***This class will be conducted via Zoom*** Class link will be emailed to you on the day of the class. Because children are exposed to a variety of environments, it is imperative that caregivers have the ability to identify common concerns quickly in order to stop the spread of disease processes and help keep their families healthy. In addition to signs and symptoms, you will review best practices in preventing the further spread of illness. Please reserve one ticket per attendee. Resource Readiness Topics: Prevention, Recognition, and Management of Communicable Diseases, Community Health and Social Services Available to Children and their Foster Families

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

Module 1 provides an overview of the child welfare system and examines the differences between foster care, adoption, and kinship care. Participants receive information about the needs of waiting children as well as the process of becoming a foster or kinship caregiver or adoptive parent. We will also examine the impact of foster care, kinship care, and adoption on individual members of the caregiving family as well as the impact on their relationships with one another. Participants are introduced to effective coping strategies to prevent against burnout and secondary traumatic stress. **This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

Bringing Nature Connections to Your Family Saturday, April 18^th from 10am-12pm This training event is open to licensed foster parents and their families Travel to Cincinnati Nature Center to learn how to support children in outdoor play and exploration, and how to use nature as a calming space for connecting with your family. This workshop will have you and your child(ren) working together through outdoor activity stations with fun challenges at child and adult levels at each stop. Try to creatively cross a stream, build a home for a small creature, move your indoor activities to an outdoor space, and more! This workshop comes with free admission for the day to Cincinnati Nature Center, as well as a chance to win a variety of prizes. Most appropriate for children ages 2-10 years old, but other ages are welcome. Additional details: We'll be using CNC's Nature PlayScape (4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford, OH) for this session, which is close to bathrooms and parking. The terrain is mainly on gravel pathways with some slightly uneven terrain. Areas with benches are available nearby. This activity is 100% outdoors, so dress for the weather. In the event of storms, we'll have indoor options available. With specific questions about accessibility, please contact Terry at 513-233-4843 or tchapman@beechacres.org  

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

Module 2 introduces the core concepts of early childhood development. Participants receive an overview of brain development and gain an awareness of the importance of attachment, self-regulation, and initiative to child development. Factors that enhance development are also addressed. We will also review the developmental changes that happen during adolescence and the foster parent’s role in preparing the youth for independent living.

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

Communicable Diseases

This is an ongoing training class for already licensed foster parents.  ***This class will be conducted via Zoom*** Class link will be emailed to you on the day of the class. Because children are exposed to a variety of environments, it is imperative that caregivers have the ability to identify common concerns quickly in order to stop the spread of disease processes and help keep their families healthy. In addition to signs and symptoms, you will review best practices in preventing the further spread of illness. Please reserve one ticket per attendee. Resource Readiness Topics: Prevention, Recognition, and Management of Communicable Diseases, Community Health and Social Services Available to Children and their Foster Families

This course helps participants understand the short and long-term impact on children exposed to substances prenatally including FASD. Also covered are issues that may be present if parents use(d) substances and medical issues that can arise due to substance exposure including a higher risk of later addiction. The genetic component of addiction and addiction as a chronic disease is described. This course also shares parenting strategies for children exposed to substances prenatally. Resource Readiness topic covered: Substance Abuse  This class will be in person at Beech Acres Parenting Center's offices at 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH 45202, 5th floor, in the Love of Learning-A training room. Please note: Childcare is not provided for this class

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

Preservice Module 3 reviews the referral, placement, and matching process. We will also discuss what an informed decision is and the agency’s involvement post-placement. The last section of the training will review medication management.

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

This class helps participants understand trauma and toxic stress. Participants will also learn how the brain adapts based on experience and it’s impact on attachment and development. Lastly, participants will identify the needs to learn new skills and knowledge when providing care to a child who has experienced trauma.

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

  This course helps participants understand the short and long-term impact on children exposed to substances prenatally including FASD. Also covered are issues that may be present if parents use(d) substances and medical issues that can arise due to substance exposure including a higher risk of later addiction. The genetic component of addiction and addiction as a chronic disease is described. This course also shares parenting strategies for children exposed to substances prenatally. Class will now be conducted via Zoom. A link will be sent to you closer to the class date.  

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

This class helps participants identify the knowledge and skills needed to effectively use discipline strategies, identify components of an effective approach to discipline, and identify three elements of an effective discipline strategy. We will also explore de-escalation strategies. The latter part of the training will review legal permanency options for the child and help to describe your role in supporting permanency goals.

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

This one hour class provides an overview of foster care rules and polices for individuals becoming approved as alternative caregivers or respite providers to care for foster children. ** Please note that this class is not eligible for ongoing training credit and is only approved for Alternative Care and Respite Providers. **This training will occur as a virtual Live Synchronous Webinar. Video is REQUIRED.  

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training at our main office, 615 Elsinore Place, Cincinnati, OH**

This module helps learners understand their need to partner with the primary family for the child’s benefit. The importance of empathy is explored, and learners consider child protection from the perspective of the primary family. Participants will also learn to identify the C.A.R.E. guide as Ohio’s recommended best practice in co-parenting and reunification efforts. Lastly, we will discuss how to support relationships with other important people, including siblings.

**This training is currently scheduled as an IN PERSON training. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.**

This class is only open to licensed foster parents with Beech Acres, Beech Acres staff, and families in the process of getting licensed with Beech Acres.  All Foster Parents are required to attend a CPR and First Aid Training course for Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED. This training is only open to currently licensed foster parents and class size is limited. After your registration is processed and accepted, you will receive an email with additional meeting instructions. Please register for each attendee. If for some reason you are unable to attend after registering, please notify us immediately at fctraining@beechacres.org so that we can offer that spot to the next attendee. **This training is scheduled for in person at our location: 615 Elsinore Place, Suite 500, Cincinnati, OH 45202. If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.

Understanding & Supporting Behaviors In Crisis

(in person)

This is a required class on most training plans. When working with a foster child in crisis, you need to have a specific plan for supporting your child. Because behavior is communication, you can help to effectively de-escalate crisis situations by responding in intentional, strength-based, and mindful ways.  This training will help you to better understand your child’s behavior, identify different stages of a behavioral crisis, and provide tools for intentional, strength-based, mindful interventions. Class will be held at Beech Acres Parenting Center in the Love of Learning-A Training Room This class satisfies the required Crisis Intervention/De-escalation training topic as well as the Resource Readiness topics Family Safety and Mental Health, Self-Regulation, and Self-Care

Please reserve one ticket per attendee.

This one hour class provides an overview of foster care rules and polices for individuals becoming approved as alternative caregivers or respite providers to care for foster children. ** Please note that this class is not eligible for ongoing training credit and is only approved for Alternative Care and Respite Providers. **This training will occur as a virtual Live Synchronous Webinar. Video is REQUIRED.