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UID:10001481-1654790400-1654797600@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Internet Safety
DESCRIPTION:We all want to protect our kids from accessing “naughty” content online\, but so much of our kids’ cyber activity can have far-reaching consequences that follow them into adulthood. We will not only talk about what apps & sites to look out for\, but how to spot & address when your child is engaging in risky behaviors online. A Webex link will be sent to you on or before the day of the training. \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/internet-safety/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180710Z
UID:10001253-1654790400-1654794000@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Kids & Technology
DESCRIPTION:The training will provide basic information regarding technology safety for kids in foster care.  We will look at software that can assist with keeping your children safe.  If you have any questions\, please reach out to Dannielle Rothering at Drrothering@kvc.org. \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/. \n 
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/kids-technology/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T190002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T190002Z
UID:10001541-1654691400-1654702200@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:First Aid (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide basic first aid skills for foster parents\, and will meet the 3 hour face-to-face criteria for licensing. You can register below\, or at https://learn.childally.org/. Contact the organizer with any questions.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/first-aid-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220602T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T185836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T185836Z
UID:10001543-1654191000-1654201800@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:First Aid (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide basic first aid skills for foster parents\, and will meet the 3 hour face-to-face criteria for licensing. You can register below\, or at https://learn.childally.org/. Contact the organizer with any questions.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/first-aid-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T185215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180544Z
UID:10001249-1653586200-1653593400@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Secondary Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Foster parents will learn what secondary trauma is as well as causes and risk factors they may experience while fostering. Foster parents will be able to recognize signs and symptoms relating to secondary trauma stress to become more self-aware of triggers and symptons they may be experiencing. This course will provide foster parents with a general understanding of secondary trauma as well as resources and strategies to help manage compassion fatigue and to avoid burnout from happening. \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/secondary-trauma/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T185117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180530Z
UID:10001248-1653478200-1653485400@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Foster Parent Court Reports
DESCRIPTION:The training will we will look at what a Foster Parent Court Report should contain. Instructor will provide attendees with practical examples to use. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Dannielle Rothering at Drrothering@kvc.org \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/foster-parent-court-reports/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220524T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220524T183000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20160919T205628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180428Z
UID:10001003-1653409800-1653417000@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:African American and Bi-racial Hair Care
DESCRIPTION:The training will we help foster parents understand how to take care of African American and Biracial hair\, providing practical tips. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Dannielle Rothering at Drrothering@kvc.org \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/ethnic-hair-care-maintenance-olathe-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T184727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180419Z
UID:10001247-1653328800-1653336000@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Adopting Your Foster Child
DESCRIPTION:If you are or would consider adopting your foster child\, this class will give you an overview of the process. We’ll also address questions like: Should I file for interested party status? What is BIS? What is APA? What do I need to know before going to the subsidy negotiation? It can be a long & sometimes confusing process\, but this training will provide a sort of map to get you through. \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/adopting-your-foster-child/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220523T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T183615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T183615Z
UID:10001241-1653309000-1653319800@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:First Aid (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide basic first aid skills for foster parents\, and will meet the 3 hour face-to-face criteria for licensing. You can register below\, or at https://learn.childally.org/. Contact the organizer with any questions.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/first-aid-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T184604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180405Z
UID:10001246-1652873400-1652880600@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:What Makes Youth Run or Stay?
DESCRIPTION:The training will we will look at what makes youth in foster care run away or stay. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Dannielle Rothering at Drrothering@kvc.org \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/what-makes-youth-run-or-stay/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T184443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180351Z
UID:10001245-1652803200-1652810400@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Helping Children Cope with Stress
DESCRIPTION:The training will provide basic tips and techniques for foster parents to help their child cope with stress. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Dannielle Rothering at Drrothering@kvc.org \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/helping-children-cope-with-stress/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T184311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180338Z
UID:10001244-1652788800-1652796000@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Building Relationships
DESCRIPTION:This will be setup as a “lunch and learn” session where foster parents can enjoy lunch while they learn different approaches to engage with foster children placed in their homes as well as providing supports to their birth families. Foster parents will also learn effective ways to communicate with birth families while still being able to set healthy boundaries. Foster parents will be able to apply this knowledge to real situations they may encounter in their own homes to help support and form relationships with children in foster care and their birth families. \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/building-relationships/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220510T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T184130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180251Z
UID:10001243-1652203800-1652211000@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Cohort: Behavior and Discipline
DESCRIPTION:Register at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/cohort-behavior-and-discipline/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220509T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T182944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T183057Z
UID:10001544-1652117400-1652128200@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:First Aid (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide basic first aid skills for foster parents\, and will meet the 3 hour face-to-face criteria for licensing. You can register below\, or at https://learn.childally.org/. Contact the organizer with any questions.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/first-aid-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T183953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180232Z
UID:10001242-1651690800-1651698000@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:TBRI Training
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays through June 15\, 2022 \nTrust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) is an attachment-based\, trauma\, informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, connecting principles for attachment needs\, and correcting principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment\, sensory processing\, and neuroscience research\, the heartbeat of TBRI is connection. This training is held by a Karyn Purvis Institute or Child Development TBRI practitioner. \nObjectives for this training include 1.Learning about trust-based relational interventions and how to implement them. 2. Use empowering principles to address physical needs\, connecting principles for attachment needs and correcting principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. 3. Understand more about trauma and how it effects children in foster care and how best to respond to children’s needs. \nIn order to register for this training\, please login to Children’s Alliance and register through the portal. If you have issues registering please email Anastasia Ramirez with KVC. A week or two before the training takes place\, a virtual link will be sent for you to join the virtual platform at the time of the training. Must be available to attend all sessions to register for the training due to limited capacity. \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/tbri-training/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T185439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180210Z
UID:10001545-1651663800-1651671000@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Helping Children Cope with Stress
DESCRIPTION:The training will provide basic tips and techniques for foster parents to help their child cope with stress. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Dannielle Rothering at Drrothering@kvc.org \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/helping-children-cope-with-stress-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220503T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220415T175520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T175520Z
UID:10001254-1651581000-1651591800@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:First Aid (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide basic first aid skills for foster parents\, and will meet the 3 hour face-to-face criteria for licensing. You can register below\, or at https://learn.childally.org/. Contact the organizer with any questions.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/first-aid-virtual-11/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T182552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T175950Z
UID:10001542-1651168800-1651176000@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Meals and Eating Issues
DESCRIPTION:The training will provide information related to meals for picky eaters\, as well as issues related to mealtime for foster children.  If you have any questions\, please reach out to Dannielle Rothering Drrothering@kvc.org  \nRegister below at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/meals-and-eating-issues/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220413T182346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T182346Z
UID:10001540-1651062600-1651073400@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:First Aid (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide basic first aid skills for foster parents\, and will meet the 3 hour face-to-face criteria for licensing. You can register below\, or at https://learn.childally.org/. Contact the organizer with any questions.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/first-aid-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220110T205549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180819Z
UID:10001510-1650996000-1651003200@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Resources for Foster Parents
DESCRIPTION:This course will cover a variety of community resources that are available for Kansas Foster Parents.  A Resources list will also be provided to attendees. \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/resources-for-foster-parents/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20211130T195458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T180812Z
UID:10001239-1650672000-1650844799@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Safe Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:9:30am to 4:30pm \nThis is potentially a two-day training. We use Safe Crisis Management to teach de-escalation\, prevention and intervention skills on the first day of training (which will be virtual). You only need to attend the second day (in-person) if you are a KVC foster home intending to provide SED Respite\, or have the prior approval/recommendation from your FSC. \nTraining Objectives: \n\nIdentify and understand the Rationale for SCM Training\n. Better Understand the Individuals in your care\nIdentify and Understand the Common Sources\, characteristics and types of Behaviors of Concern\nIdentify\, Understand and Utilize: Universal Principles and Practices\, Prevention Strategies\, De-escalations strategies\, Emergency Safety Interventions\, Function-based Behavior support Planning\, and After Incident Procedures.\n\nYou can register below\, or at https://learn.childally.org/. Contact Jamie Kelsey jkelsey@kvc.org for questions. \nRegister at https://learn.childally.org/.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/de-escalation-safe-crisis-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220418T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20210728T165144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T182106Z
UID:10001479-1650297600-1650303000@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Teen Connect
DESCRIPTION:Date: Mondays\, 4pm to 5:30pm \nVirtual \nThis training is a 9-week attachment-based group for foster parents of preteens and teens. Teen Connect is an evidence-based group program for birth parents\, caregivers and foster parents who would like to find ways to improve their relationships with their preteens and teens. Adolescence can be a stressful time\, as youth strive for greater independence\, and yet still need the support and guidance of their parents. Building or rebuilding stronger connections with their teens helps parents find new ways to effectively navigate these challenges. \nAfter taking the group\, parents report feeling less stressed and more effective in parenting. They also see fewer behavior problems and improved social functioning in their teens. \n\n97% of parents felt better equipped to understand their child.\n95% of parents felt better equipped to understand themselves as a parent.\n86% of parents saw positive changes in their relationship with their teens as a result of applying what they learned.\n\nRequirements: \n\nParents can be from any area or county\nParents must have at least one child over the age of 12\nA maximum of two sessions can be missed before you are dropped from the course and no credit given.\n\nTo register\, contact Jamie Kelsey\, jkelsey@kvc.org (913)558-7071 or fill out this form:
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/teen-connect-for-foster-parents/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20211130T195046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T181623Z
UID:10001235-1649957400-1649968200@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:First Aid (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide basic first aid skills for foster parents\, and will meet the 3 hour face-to-face criteria for licensing. You can register below\, or at https://learn.childally.org/. Contact the organizer with any questions.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/first-aid-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20210222T210816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T185500Z
UID:10001519-1646092800-1648771199@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Want to Foster or Adopt? Sign Up for the Virtual Class
DESCRIPTION:The need for safe\, loving foster homes is at an all-time high. As a result\, we’re excited to present the option to begin your journey to becoming a foster or adoptive parent from the comfort of your own home. \nThis FREE training course will provide you with all the trauma-informed information and education required from the State of Kansas to become a licensed foster and/or adoptive home. Each one of these classes is virtual\, which means you can complete them from the safety of your home via a weekly Zoom meeting. \nThis course is required to foster or adopt but also has many exciting features! It will help you build a toolbox of knowledge as you help children in need who have experienced trauma\, it is live instructor led by agency workers and foster parents to provide you with lots of tools in your foster care journey\, as well as access to lots of additional trainings you can do independently at any time! All potential parents in the home are required to attend together. Enrollment and classes fill quickly so please respond soon if interested. Click here to learn more and enroll!
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/want-to-foster-or-adopt-sign-up-for-the-virtual-class-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20220110T205812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T205812Z
UID:10001509-1645122600-1645129800@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Partnering with Birth Parents
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about the importance of working with birth families to support reintegration.  They will also gain an understanding of birth parent trauma and how that can impact all aspects of reintegration.  Finally\, participants will learn about how to support shared parenting through visits.  A virtual link will be provided closer to class start.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/partnering-with-birth-parents/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20211130T195353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T195353Z
UID:10001238-1645120800-1645128000@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Some children who are placed in foster care may experience difficult circumstances\, such as abuse and neglect\, which could increase suicide risk. The risk increases at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ youth in care. This training will help people who serve youth in foster care contribute to suicide prevention by:\n-Addressing the risk and protective factors in the lives of the youth in their care\n-Learning how to recognize and respond to suicide risk\n-Learning how to help keep youth safe \nYou can register below\, or at https://learn.childally.org/. Contact Jamie Kelsey jkelsey@kvc.org for questions.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/suicide-prevention-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20211130T195246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T195246Z
UID:10001237-1644429600-1644433200@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:SED Respite Info Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:You can play a vital role in preventing children in your community from coming into foster care. We need foster parents who can provide respite to families who have children on the SED waiver (serious emotional disturbance). This short (one-hour) training/info session will provide all the information you need to make an informed decision on whether or not this opportunity is right for you\, and how to get started. You can register below\, or at https://learn.childally.org/. Contact Jamie Kelsey jkelsey@kvc.org for questions.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/sed-respite-info-session-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20211130T195151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T195151Z
UID:10001236-1644408000-1644411600@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:SED Respite Info Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:You can play a vital role in preventing children in your community from coming into foster care. We need foster parents who can provide respite to families who have children on the SED waiver (serious emotional disturbance). This short (one-hour) training/info session will provide all the information you need to make an informed decision on whether or not this opportunity is right for you\, and how to get started. You can register below\, or at https://learn.childally.org/. Contact Jamie Kelsey jkelsey@kvc.org for questions.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/sed-respite-info-session-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20211130T194950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T194950Z
UID:10001234-1643911200-1643918400@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Disorders in Child Welfare (Matt Arnet) (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:In this training\, Matt Arnett (Clinical Director of Outpatient Services at KVC)\, will cover a number of diagnoses/disorders from the DSM-V common among children in foster care. This will give foster parents a basic understanding & awareness of behavioral health disorders & how to approach them. You can register below\, or at https://learn.childally.org/. Contact Jamie Kelsey jkelsey@kvc.org for questions.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/mental-health-disorders-in-child-welfare-matt-arnet-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTSTAMP:20260519T232640
CREATED:20210607T154346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T161853Z
UID:10001500-1643241600-1645747199@kansas.kvc.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Support Groups
DESCRIPTION:If you are a LGBTQIA+ Youth\, the Parent of a LGBTQIA+ youth\, or Fostering LGBTQIA+ youth\, there is now a community for you to find connection and celebration in a virtual monthly group. Parents\, youth\, and foster parents now each have a safe space to connect\, ask questions\, discuss challenges\, and gain education. Sessions include topic-centric discussions. \nClick here to submit an anonymous question that can be answered during a meeting. \n\nSupport Group for LGBTQIA+ Foster Youth\nLast Thursday of the Month\, 7-8pm\nFacilitator: Jamie Kelsey\, LMSW (she/her)\nWebEx Meeting number: 145 902 3821\nPassword: 111111\n\nRSVPs aren’t required but appreciated at SupportGroups@kvc.org
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/lgbtqia-support-groups/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Informational Session,Training
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