Module 5: Discipline Foundations & Permanency

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 a virtual Live Synchronous Webinar. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  Video is required. If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.

 

June Review for Alternative Caregivers and Respite Providers

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.

June: Foster Parent Support Meeting – Open Forum

For the month of June we will utilize and open forum so be prepared to share and ask questions.

This training is an elective credit and the topic of discussion will change monthly.  It is a chance for Beech Acres families to gather together, discuss relevant topics, and encourage each other.  (open only to Beech Acres affiliated attendees)

Please reserve one ticket per attendee. Video required for training credit. Same-household attendees may attend on one or multiple devices.

Module 6: Roles and Responsibilities & Diversity

What are the roles and responsibilities of a foster care parent? In this module we will review those roles and responsibilities. Participants will also learn about diversity in the following ways: identify humility and competence as they relate to diversity, discuss issues of disproportionality and disparity within the child protection system, review implicit bias, identify strategies to provide an inclusive and equitable home.

**This training is currently scheduled as a virtual Live Synchronous Webinar. Video is required.

 

Foster Parent Summer Training Conference KICKOFF

Foundations Foster Parent Training Conference Kickoff Party

Sarah Buffie Joins Us To Kickoff The Foundations Foster Parent Training Conference. You don’t want to miss this!

 

Be sure to register to attend the Conference Kickoff Party with Sarah Buffie! Sarah will be providing a 2 hour training on Trauma Informed Care in addition to the fun.

Friday night’s kick off session will be an interactive conversation about Things to DO and Ways to BE that help us bring more trauma informed and responsive approaches to our families and one another.  We’ll learn about 5 Core Convictions that help us orient to the ROOT of any challenges that may arise instead of getting distracted by the symptoms.  Bring something to write on, something to write with and be ready to engage with one another as we all discover what it means to shift from being not just trauma-informed, but trauma responsive.

Sarah Buffie MSW, LSW, founding director of Soul Bird Consulting believes that nothing has the power to heal like supportive relationships.  Specializing in trauma-responsive care, she helps organizations and individuals disrupt current models of thinking by building empathy and understanding around the effects of trauma. Sarah has worked in community organizing- specifically, Asset Based Community Development, for over a decade and has a deep passion for her work.  Her focus is to spread awareness about how trauma affects the brain and body, and teach effective approaches for developing resilience within the people organizations strive to serve, and the people closest to the work, caregivers, and direct providers.  Sarah received her Master’s in Social Work from Northern Kentucky University with a self-study focus in Polyvagal Theory, positive psychology, and trauma-sensitive mindfulness practices. With years working closely in her Cincinnati community through her Americorps service as well as abroad with her Peace Corps service in Namibia, Africa, Sarah brings a unique community-building lens to the work.

All attendees welcome – training certificates provided as needed after the event.

Questions? Contact Ryshel or Terry, for more information.

Beech Acres Parenting Center
615 Elsinore Place, Suite 500
Cincinnati, OH, 45202

Foster Parent Summer Training Conference

Foundations Foster Parent Training Conference

Parenting With A Trauma Informed Lens In The Midst Of Challenges

All attendees welcome – training certificates provided as needed after the event.

Attend for a chance to win door prizes awarded throughout the day!

Please reserve one ticket per attendee regardless of how many sessions you will attend.  Registered attendees will be able to select individual sessions during the event.

Questions? Contact Ryshel or Terry, for more information.

Session Schedule

Workshop Option 1	Workshop Option 2	Workshop Option 3
Conference Welcome: 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Jaclyn Swhear: Natural Strength Parenting: 9:10 AM – 10:00 AM
Morning Workshop Options: 10:10 AM – 12:00 PM
Jenni Cattran: Energy Psychology:	Brandy Pendleton: Trauma Free World	Carolyn Morales: Concrete Behavioral Interventions
Lunch and Break: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Keynote Activity: Life in Limbo: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Afternoon Workshop Options: 3:10 PM: 5:00 PM
Brandy Pendleton: Trauma Free World	Jody Johnston Pawel: Battling Temper Tantrums	Brice Mickey: The World of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

 

Beech Acres Parenting Center
615 Elsinore Place, Suite 500
Cincinnati, OH, 45202

Module 7: Partnering with Primary Families & Maintaining Connections

During this module participants will describe the benefits of partnering with the primary parent, identify strategies to be an effective partner, and summarize the importance of relationships to children in care.. 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 a virtual Live Synchronous Webinar. Times, dates, and location are subject to change.  Video is required. If registration has closed or tickets are otherwise unavailable, please contact us at FCTraining@BeechAcres.org for more information.

 

Take A Chance 2023

Take A Chance on Foster Care

Learn how you can help children in your community through Foster Care. Join Beech Acres foster families and staff for a free fun day at the Wondercade Arcade in Westwood!

Schedule of Events:

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM Welcome & Meet our Team

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Info Session & FAQs

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM FREE Open Play, FREE Food & Drinks, Foster Parent Mixer

Start the day off with an info session to answer any burning questions. After the info session wraps up, stick around to play arcade games and mingle alongside current Foster Families. Arcade play, pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided by Beech Acres.

This is a family & kid friendly event, please include all family members in your registration numbers.

Wondercade
3143 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45211

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases

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.

**Training is currently occurring in a virtual environment. All dates and locations are subject to change as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

Please reserve one ticket per attendee. Video required for training credit. Same-household attendees may attend on one or multiple devices.

 

Elective Training – Pre-Natal Exposure

Pre-Natal Exposure

Often times the children in our care have had pre-natal exposure. Join us as what we talk about what that means, and how we can help.

**Training is currently occurring in a virtual environment. All dates and locations are subject to change as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

Please reserve one ticket per attendee. Video required for training credit. Same-household attendees may attend on one or multiple devices.