Communities Connected for Kids

Safety Planning in Cases of Substance Misuse
2020-06-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-31 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-12-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This training will explore how to create safety plans that control the danger threat in cases where there is caregiver substance misuse.

Motivational Interviewing
2020-06-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-26 09:00 - 12:00

Strengths-Based Supervision: Supporting Family Centered Practice through Supervisory Processes
2020-06-18 09:00 - 16:00
Enhance your skills as a Lead/Supervisor. Learn practical ways to enhance the capabilities of our staff in assisting the families we work for. (this training is for supervisors only)

Case Work Practice
2020-06-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-05-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-04-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-02-27 09:00 - 12:00
Interactive Case Discussion – for Certified Case Managers only

Quality Home Assessment Training for Child Protective Investigators: The Process and Purpose
2020-06-03 09:00 - 12:00
This interactive training will explore how policy and best practice look at how we interact with families in their homes.
(this training is for CPIs only)

Lunch ‘n Learn: FSFN
2020-05-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2020-05-14 12:00 - 13:30
This training is for Pre-Certified/New DCMs only.

Lunch ‘n Learn: Scaling CPCs and Child Needs
2020-05-21 12:00 - 13:30

Safety Planning in Cases of Substance Misuse
2020-05-21 09:00 - 12:00
THIS TRAINING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
This training will explore how to create safety plans that control the danger threat in cases where there is caregiver substance misuse.

Lunch ‘n Learn: Incident Reporting
2020-05-11 12:00 - 13:30
This training is for Pre-Certified/New DCMs only
Holly Ives, Quality Management Specialist, will go over the incident reporting requirements and process, including the use of the uReport system.

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence and the Impact on Children
2020-05-07 08:00 - 17:00
This event has been postponed; please check back periodically for the reschedule information.

Both survivors and child witnesses of Intimate Partner Violence (formerly known as Domestic Violence) commonly experience trauma. Being aware and able to recognize dangerous personality types and emotional and behavioral responses of child witnesses allows us the opportunity to intervene and therefore improve the safety of children and survivor parents and create a framework for recovery. This 8-hour interactive training will benefit professionals who interact with individuals dealing with intimate partner violence. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the following:

Dangerous Personality Types and Survivor Personality Traits
Pathological Relational Dynamics – The Source of Trauma
Emotional and Behavioral Responses of Child Witnesses of IPV in Families
Long Term Effects on Child Witnesses
A Path Forward for Healing of Survivors and Child Witnesses of IPV

Who should attend? Child protection advocates, mental health providers, victim advocates, educators, child care workers, social workers and other professionals dealing with IPV.
Click here for the flyer with the full information

Lunch ‘n Learn: Safety Planning
2020-05-06 12:00 - 13:30

Lunch ‘n Learn: Systems and uRefer
2020-04-30 12:00 - 13:30
This training is for Pre-Certified/New DCMs only.
Tammy Tappan, CCKids Systems Administrator, will go over the various uSystems on the CCKids Intranet.

Safety Planning in Cases of Intimate Partner Violence
2020-04-22 09:00 - 12:00
THIS TRAINING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Training for DCF CPI staff regarding safety planning in cases of intimate Partner violence, holding the batterer accountable.

Relationship Based Child Welfare: Supporting Partners, Strengthening Families, and Sustaining Hope
2020-04-16 08:30 - 12:30 | Mid-Florida Event Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
FACILITATED BY:
Jamie G. Averett, JD, CWLS
Quality Parenting Initiative Consultant; former Dependency Judge
VALID FOR CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONAL IN-SERVICE HOURS: 3 hours – FCB -5239-A
PLEASE use the tab above to register, as seats are limited.
Doors will open from 8-8:30am to check-in.
About The Training:
The traditional principles of child welfare and the legal practices that guide child welfare are by nature generally adversarial, and do not promote the expectation of working together as partners. However, research does not support this traditional system as being an effective process, supportive of family centered practices. Ironically, many times our traditional system creates a larger divide in families and inflicts additional trauma to the children we are called to protect. What research instead confirms, is one of the most effective ways to support families is through a relationship based approach. Relationships are established by developing connections and forming trust. Therefore, all child welfare stakeholders — caregivers, birth parents, youth, case managers, service providers, GALS, legal partners, and community leaders – must be integrated into this process and must be treated as respected partners in order to be successful and for sustainable change to occur.
Developing collaborative relationships require demonstrative leadership, not only setting the expectations for change, but modeling the expectations for change. Relationship based child welfare must not only be incorporated into daily practice and interactions, it also must display continuity throughout all processes in order to create ongoing promise.

Relationship Based Child Welfare: Supporting Partners, Strengthening Families, and Sustaining Hope
2020-04-15 12:30 - 16:30 | Mid-Florida Event Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
FACILITATED BY:
Jamie G. Averett, JD, CWLS
Quality Parenting Initiative Consultant; former Dependency Judge
VALID FOR CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONAL IN-SERVICE HOURS: 3 hours – FCB -5239-A
PLEASE use the tab above to register, as seats are limited.
Doors will open from 12 – 12:30pm to check-in.
About The Training:
The traditional principles of child welfare and the legal practices that guide child welfare are by nature generally adversarial, and do not promote the expectation of working together as partners. However, research does not support this traditional system as being an effective process, supportive of family centered practices. Ironically, many times our traditional system creates a larger divide in families and inflicts additional trauma to the children we are called to protect. What research instead confirms, is one of the most effective ways to support families is through a relationship based approach. Relationships are established by developing connections and forming trust. Therefore, all child welfare stakeholders — caregivers, birth parents, youth, case managers, service providers, GALS, legal partners, and community leaders – must be integrated into this process and must be treated as respected partners in order to be successful and for sustainable change to occur.
Developing collaborative relationships require demonstrative leadership, not only setting the expectations for change, but modeling the expectations for change. Relationship based child welfare must not only be incorporated into daily practice and interactions, it also must display continuity throughout all processes in order to create ongoing promise.

Quality Home Assessment Training for Child Protective Investigators: The Process and Purpose
2020-04-13 09:00 - 12:00
This interactive training will explore how policy and best practice look at how we interact with families in their homes.

Strengths-Based Supervision: Supporting Family Centered Practice through Supervisory Processes
2020-03-24 09:00 - 16:00
Enhance your skills as a Lead/Supervisor. Learn practical ways to enhance the capabilities of our staff in assisting the families we work for.

Managing Compassion Fatigue
2020-02-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Mid-Florida Event Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952, United States
**NOTE: This is a 2-day course, Feb 19th & Feb 20th, from 8-5 both days. By registering via the link below, you are registering for both days.**
This 16-hour course is designed for medical professionals, social workers, child protection case workers, guardian ad-litems, elderly abuse advocates and other professionals caring for traumatized victims, patients and clients. A general awareness of the causes of compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and the related stress reaction, as well as ways to resolve stress, should lead to a more effective job performance. This program will examine compassion fatigue and provide students with the tools to help manage compassion fatigue and related stressors. Those attending will be exposed to the benefits of physical exercise, nutrition, and stress relief therapies and create a self-care plan. Attendees should wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking.
Course topics include:

Identifying compassion fatigue in yourself and others
The role of physical fitness
Compassion fatigue and the related stress reaction
Dealing with critical incidents and traumatic stress
Personal stress management techniques
Substance abuse
Nutrition
The role of family and friends

Click here to register
Please see attached flyer below for more details
Managing Compassion Fatigue Flyer – Feb 19-20 2020 in PSL

Cultural Competency
2020-01-03 13:30 - 16:00
Cultural Competency for Child Welfare professionals.

Safety Planning for Substance Misuse
2020-01-02 13:00 - 16:00
This training will explore how to create safety plans that control the danger threat in cases where there is intimate partner violence.

Safety Planning for Intimate Partner Violence
2019-12-16 09:00 - 12:00

Relationship Based Child Welfare: Supporting Partners, Strengthening Families, and Sustaining Hope
2019-12-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Mid-Florida Event Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952, United States
FACILITATED BY:
Jamie G. Averett, JD, CWLS
Quality Parenting Initiative Consultant
VALID FOR CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONAL IN-SERVICE HOURS: 3 hours – FCB -5239-A
PLEASE use the tab above to register, as seats are limited.
Doors will open from 8:30-9am to check-in.
About The Training:
The traditional principles of child welfare and the legal practices that guide child welfare are by nature generally adversarial, and do not promote the expectation of working together as partners. However, research does not support this traditional system as being an effective process, supportive of family centered practices. Ironically, many times our traditional system creates a larger divide in families and inflicts additional trauma to the children we are called to protect. What research instead confirms, is one of the most effective ways to support families is through a relationship based approach. Relationships are established by developing connections and forming trust. Therefore, all child welfare stakeholders — caregivers, birth parents, youth, case managers, service providers, GALS, legal partners, and community leaders – must be integrated into this process and must be treated as respected partners in order to be successful and for sustainable change to occur.
Developing collaborative relationships require demonstrative leadership, not only setting the expectations for change, but modeling the expectations for change. Relationship based child welfare must not only be incorporated into daily practice and interactions, it also must display continuity throughout all processes in order to create ongoing promise.
