Child Foster Care - Meeting Schedules/Training Dates

                                                                                                                                               Child Foster Care
Child Day Care Safety Seat Classes
Child Foster Care Orientation Meeting Schedule
Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Care Training
SBS Training (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
SIDS Training (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Therapeutic Training and Support for Foster Parents

Child Day Care 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. Class fee is $15 for Wright County Day Care providers (free for Wright County Foster Care providers), payable to Wright County Public Health prior to the class. Class fees are non-refundable unless you reschedule by noon on or before the day of the class. No admittance to class after 6:15 p.m. More child safety seat information is available at Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. Available trainings elsewhere in the state.

DateTimeLocationRoom
09/16/20106 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo127
11/16/20106 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Human Services Center, 1004 Commercial Drive, Buffalo127

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.

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10/12/2010Orientation Part IWright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
11/09/2010Orientation Part IIWright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Care 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.

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09/21/20106 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 10: Effects of Caregivers on the Family
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.
10/05/20106 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, BuffaloC118
 Module 11: Permanency Issues for Children
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.
11/16/20106 p.m. to 9 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
 Module 12: Permanency Issues for Families
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 Training (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
Please register by calling Lori at 320-269-2227 or 1-877-311-2244. You can also contact Lori by e-mail at lorip5@willmarnet.com or online at http://www.mnstreams.org. 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. All classes cost $9.00.

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10/04/20106:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
11/18/20106:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
12/14/20106:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B

SIDS Training (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Please register by calling Lori at 320-269-2227 or 1-877-311-2244. You can also contact Lori by e-mail at lorip5@willmarnet.com or online at http://www.mnstreams.org. 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. All classes cost $9.00.

DateTimeLocationRoom
10/04/20107:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
11/18/20107:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B
12/14/20107:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo120A/B

Therapeutic Training and Support for 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.

Training: Attendance is required for all therapeutic foster care providers. All foster care providers are highly encouraged to attend. Support Group: Attendance at four groups is mandatory for all Therapeutic Foster Care providers. All foster care providers are welcome.

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09/27/2010Support GroupCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Children's Skills Group
10/25/2010TrainingCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Topic: To be determined
11/22/2010Support GroupCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Children's Skills Group
12/13/2010TrainingCentral MN Mental Health Center, 308 12th Avenue S, BuffaloN/A
 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Topic: To be determined

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.

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

Monticello Community Center
505 Walnut Street, Monticello

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