Child Foster Care - Schedules/Training Dates

                                                                                                                                               Child Foster Care
Child Foster Care Orientation Meeting Schedule
Child Passenger Safety Seat Classes
Resource Family Training
SBS (Shaken Baby Syndrome) and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Training
Therapeutic Training and Support for Foster Parents

Child Foster Care Orientation Meeting Schedule
RSVP to Jill Marzean at 763-682-7484 or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7484, or e-mail Jill.Marzean@co.wright.mn.us.

Child Foster Parents: Orientation - Part I - This orientation will be an overview of the child foster care program within Wright County. All child foster care applicants are required to attend.

Child Foster Parents: Orientation - Part II - This orientation is for all those wanting to get licensed for Child Foster Care. This orientation will cover mandated reporting and specifics about the child foster care program of Wright County. This is a mandatory part of the licensing process for applicants wanting to get licensed for child foster care.

DateTimeLocationRoom
02/07/2012Orientation Part IIWright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
04/10/2012Orientation Part IWright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
05/08/2012Orientation Part IIWright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
07/10/2012Orientation Part IWright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
08/14/2012Orientation Part IIWright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
10/09/2012Orientation Part IWright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
11/13/2012Orientation Part IIWright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Child Passenger Safety Seat Classes
To make sure there is available space in each class, you must pre-register by calling Terri Burkhart at 763-682-7516 or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7516, or e-mail Terri.Burkhart@co.wright.mn.us.. Class fee is $15 for Wright County Day Care providers and $20 for providers outside of Wright County. Class is free for Wright County Foster Care providers. Pay fee prior to class by calling Terri Burkhart at 763-682-7516 or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7516. Class fees are non-refundable unless you reschedule. A minimum of ten participants need to be registered in order to hold class. Class will be canceled one week prior to class if the minimum is not met. No admittance to class after 6:05 p.m.

More child safety seat information is available at Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. Available trainings elsewhere in the state.

DateTimeLocationRoom
03/22/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo127
05/17/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo127
07/19/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo127
09/20/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo127
12/06/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo127

Resource Family Training
Pre-registration is required one week prior to each session. All adult household members are encouraged to attend. Attendance at ALL sessions is recommended. This is a free training available to all foster parents. RSVP to Jill Marzean at 763-682-7484 or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7484, or e-mail Jill.Marzean@co.wright.mn.us.

DateTimeLocationRoom
02/23/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 2:
This training emphasizes the role of the caregiver as an advocate for the child and a collaborative member of the social service team. It focuses on accessing appropriate and available services to help achieve protection and permanency.
03/20/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 3:
Participants will learn skills in becoming culturally competent by exploring their values, attitudes, and patterns of behavior. They will the importance of developing and nurturing the cultural identity of children and incorporating it into their family.
04/19/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 4:
Participants will begin to identify the characteristics of families where maltreatment occurs and the role of parents in preventing abuse and neglect. They will explore the contributing factors to maltreatment and learn how abused and neglected children continue to be at increased risk for abuse and neglect even after being placed in foster, adoptive, or kinship care.
05/15/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 5:
This training provides an overview of normal childhood development and the impact of abuse and neglect. It also explains how to recognize developmental delays or challenges.
06/21/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 6:
This training outlines normal, healthy attachment and the impact on attachment of separation from primary families. Participants will explore how children’s developmental levels affect their understanding of and reactions to out-of-home placement.
08/07/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 7:
This training examines the importance of discipline based on the child’s age, developmental level, past experiences and their current situation. It also explains the rationale for statutes and rules on physical punishment in alternative care homes.
08/23/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 8:
This training helps the participants to understand the grief process of a birth parent whose children have entered an out-of-home placement and the importance of involving the birth family in case planning, daily decision-making, and other activities to support reunification.
09/18/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 9:
This training examines the definition and dynamics of child sexual abuse. Participants will learn that sexual abuse is a complex problem and that children who have been sexually abused may have a hard time adjusting to a new home. Additional training and resources to successfully care for these children and teens will be discussed.
10/18/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 10:
Participants will learn to recognize signs of family stress and know the importance of developing and using support systems to prevent a family crisis. Procedures will be outlined that are required if allegations of maltreatment are made. Health, hygiene, and nutritional issues will be explored.
11/20/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 11:
Participants will learn the unique aspects of becoming a permanent home for a child who will not be returning to their biological parents. They will begin to understand how post-placement issues such as loss, identity, and loyalties can be complicated for these children and begin to prepare for them. Caregivers will explore the supports for parents and children in their community.
12/20/20126 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 12:
This training helps participants recognize the long-term adjustment to adoption for the parent and the child. This includes dealing with grief, loss, identity, control, divided loyalties, and fertility issues as well as the fantasy of being a “dream family.”

SBS (Shaken Baby Syndrome) and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Training
Please register by calling Terri Burkhart at 763-682-7516 or e-mail Terri.Burkhart@co.wright.mn.us. If you are not familiar with the training location, please ask for directions and plan extra travel time. Training does not have to be taken in the county in which you are licensed. Registration is required one week prior to class in order to make sure that enough materials and space are available. Total cost for both classes is $15.00. Payment can be taken over the phone. Class fees are non-refundable unless you reschedule. A minimum of ten participants need to be registered in order to hold class. Class will be canceled one week prior to class if the minimum is not met. It is mandated to view the SBS video during this class. Because of this requirement, there is no admittance to class after 6:05 p.m.

SIDS is the leading cause of death for infants one month of age to one year. During this training, you will learn ways to reduce the risk of SIDS. Shaken Baby Syndrome is a form of physical child abuse. During this training, you will learn SBS injuries that can occur when a child is violently shaken, characteristics of infant crying, and how to cope with crying and difficult stages of development.

DateTimeLocationRoom
03/15/20126 p.m. to 8 p.m.Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo127
05/10/20126 p.m. to 8 p.m.Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo127
07/12/20126 p.m. to 8 p.m.Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo127
09/13/20126 p.m. to 8 p.m.Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo127
11/15/20126 p.m. to 8 p.m.Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo127

Therapeutic Training and Support for Foster Parents
All Wright County child foster care providers are welcome to attend. There is a skills group available for children age 10 and older. RSVP to Jill Marzean at 763-682-7484 or 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7484, or e-mail Jill.Marzean@co.wright.mn.us.
* Training and Support Group attendance is required for all providers currently working with the Therapeutic Foster Care program.

DateTimeLocationRoom
02/27/2012Support GroupCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
03/26/2012TrainingCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Topic: Chemical Dependency Issues for Children
04/23/2012Support GroupCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
05/28/2012TrainingCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Topic: Supporting and Nurturing Children Who Demonstrate Self-harm and Cutting Behaviors
06/25/2012Support GroupCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
08/27/2012TrainingCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Topic: The Impact of Trauma on Childhood Development
09/24/2012TrainingCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Topic: Avoiding Power Struggles and Setting Appropriate Limits Using Logical Consequences
10/22/2012Support GroupCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
11/26/2012TrainingCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Topic: Managing Crisis and Signs and Symptoms of Suicide

Adoption Support Group Information

Meetings are designed for concurrent foster care providers and people in the process of adoption, or people who have completed adoption. Activities for children age 10 and up are available.  Child care is available for younger children for a small fee.

DateTimeLocationRoom
2nd Tuesday of every month6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Monticello Community Center
505 Walnut Street, Monticello

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