Communities Connected for Kids

Impending Danger Refresher
2024-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us in exploring the danger threshold criteria and assessment of impending danger! Get a refresher on how factors like child vulnerability and caregiver protective capacities impact that assessment.
This training is for provisional and certified case management staff.

Quality Home Assessments for CCKids staff
2024-07-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
This training is a refresher in the three phases that occur in the assessment process with children and families. This training is for case management staff only.

Compassion, Empathy, and Other Things that Work
2024-06-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Participants will learn how empathy and compassion work in partnership to assist in the change process.

Casework Practice
2024-06-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
**Note: class is for Provisionally Certified DCM staff only

Learning Circle: Engaging Parents with a Substance Abuse Disorder
2024-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
This training is a peer to peer learning session facilitated by the training department. The goal is to implement new communication tools that will assist with the rapport building process in cases where there is parental substance misuse.

Learning Circle Part 2: Outlining Batterer’s behaviors, why, the how, the documentation
2024-05-14 09:30 - 12:00 | CCKids HQ, 549 NW Lake Whitney Plaza, Suite 204, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34986, United States
To register for this training, completion of “Learning Circle: how systems coming together can change the impact of intimate partner violence on a family” is required.
In this Learning Circle, we will discuss outlining the batterer’s behaviors. Discussion will center around the how, the why, and the documentation.

Quality Home Assessments
2024-04-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
This interactive training will explore how policy and best practice look at how we interact with families in their homes. This training is for case management staff only.

Safety Planning in Cases of Intimate Partner Violence
2024-04-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Safety Planning in Cases of Intimate Partner Violence: Holding the Batterer Accountable.
This training is for case management & DCF CPI staff.

Car Seat Safety and Installation Training
2024-04-05 13:00 - 16:00 | CCKids HQ, 549 NW Lake Whitney Plaza, Suite 204, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34986, United States
This training is for CCKids or CHS staff who transports children (FSW, DCM, DCMS, etc)
The training will begin with classroom instruction and discussion related to 4 child safety restraint devices. Then, we will move outdoors where you will get hands-on practice installing each of the child safety devices in a vehicle! Please wear work appropriate clothing that allows for movement during the outdoor installation piece.

Learning Circle: Coming together, how systems can change the impact of intimate partner violence on a family
2024-03-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | CCKids HQ, 549 NW Lake Whitney Plaza, Suite 204, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34986, United States
A video case study, this two hour learning circle will take a close look at how systems working together can change outcomes for families dealing with the maltreatment of intimate partner violence threatens child.

Casework Practice
2023-12-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
**Note: class is for Pre-Certified DCM staff only

Compassion, Empathy, and Other Things that Work
2023-12-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom

Trauma Informed Interventions & De-Escalation Techniques
2023-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Trauma Informed Interventions & De-Escalation Techniques
Facilitated by Graham Perkovich, BS, CTP,CATP, Sunshine Health
About this Training:
In this training, attendees will learn how to more effectively support trauma exposed youth by using trauma informed de-escalation techniques. This course provides a robust examination of trauma and how trauma reminders impact youth behaviors.
Define trauma.
List at least 3 principals of trauma informed care.
Recognize at least 3 areas of function impacted by trauma.
List the 3 components of the cognitive triangle.
Identify 3 evidence-based approaches caregivers can use to support trauma exposed youth.

De-escalation Techniques
Providers learn the causes of aggression, types of aggression, ways to assess the level of escalation, and techniques to de-escalate emotionally agitated individuals.
Course Objectives.
-Define anger, aggression, and de-escalation.
-Discuss the various causes of aggression.
-Identify the 4 behavior levels.
A link to the training will be sent out in advance to all registered participants.
If you need assistance to participate in this training due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please contact Nicky Smith on 772-519-1910 at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled event to request an accommodation.

Motivational Interviewing - the Next Steps
2023-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
How to use Motivational Interviewing to help your clients embrace change.
This training is for CCK staff and CPI staff

Quality Home Assessments
2023-10-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
This interactive training will explore how policy and best practice look at how we interact with families in their homes.

Permanency Round Table
2023-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Permanency Round Table Values Training for case management staff.

Safety Planning in Cases of Intimate Partner Violence
2023-10-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
This training is for case management & DCF CPI staff.

Grief Check-in: Grieving the “Firsts” After a Loss
2023-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
The first celebrations, social engagements, and milestones without your loved one are difficult. Join this session to learn how to cope through some of these firsts. Participation is anonymous. Please note: for questions relating to the registration process or any other issues, please email Carebridge at carebridge webinars@carebridge.com.

Getting More with Less
2023-09-26 09:00 - 12:00
This interactive training covers using communication skills to effectively interaction with children and adults. It is designed to enhance interviewing skills.

Caregiving Check-in: Practicing Mindfulness to Relieve Caregiver Stress
2023-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Mindfulness meditation is an effective tool for managing the stress of caregiving while remaining present for your loved one. Join this session to learn practices to reduce stress and fatigue, and to enhance your wellbeing. A mindfulness practice will be conducted. Participation is anonymous. Please note: for questions relating to the registration process or any other issues, please email Carebridge at carebridge webinars@carebridge.com.

Federal Student Loan Repayment Programs + FAQs
2023-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Discover new options for federal student loan borrowers! Join our live event with MSA, your trusted financial well-being provider. Our panel of Money Coaches will discuss the latest government programs tailored to help you find the best repayment strategy for your budget, lifestyle, and career goals. Get answers to pre-submitted questions and ask your own in real time. Learn about the “on-ramp” period starting in October, the SAVE plan, Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs, Parent PLUS Loans, and the implications of consolidating loans.
