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Gangs conduct criminal activity in all 50 states. Although most gang activity is concentrated in major urban areas, gangs also are proliferating in rural and suburban areas as gang members flee increasing law enforcement pressure in urban areas. During this session viewers learn to recognize signs of gang involvement including gang tattoos, terminology, graffiti and using hand signals. Viewers will also be able to recognize the warning signs and risk factors of youth gang recruitment. This session also discuss the female's role in gangs and how gang sex trafficking differs from other forms of trafficking.
1.0 hour
This inspirational video describes ways for foster children to turn pain into purpose. There are seven strategies listed in the video: Recognize, Forgive, Understand, Prioritize, Make a negative into a positive, Choose happiness, and Maintain. Cordelia Crenshaw describes how she went through each of these strategies and she compares it to her own struggles. The video would be inspirational to foster youth and foster parents.
note: this video is not eligible for relicensing hours
La pandemia de Covid-19 está poniendo enorme presión sobre nuestras familias que ahora están enfrentando no solo las obligaciones de administrar y balancear las muchas necesidades de un hogar, pero también la gran responsabilidad de educar a los jóvenes en la casa. Como padres de crianza, nos vemos obligados a desempeñar muchos roles, el de trabajador, cuidador, maestro, cónyuge y más. Estos estresores adicionales a menudo pueden conducir a conflictos y luchas de poder en el hogar. El objetivo de esta presentación es proveer una interpretación más profunda del comportamiento resistente que podemos percibir en nuestra juventud, como la resistencia a las tareas del diario vivir, como completar el trabajo escolar o ayudar en las labores del hogar. También, ofrece herramientas y técnicas prácticas para los padres de crianza sobre cómo ayudar a los jóvenes a pasar de un comportamiento evitativo y resistente a la resiliencia y la formación de hábitos saludables.
0.5 hours
Caregivers have a unique opportunity to assist children in exploring and appreciating their own racial identity as well as adopting an antiracist worldview. Utilizing developmental research, this workshop explores messages and actions that caregivers may adopt to promote equality and justice as core values for children. Specific guidelines will be addressed for creating an environment where children learn to value diversity and prejudice and discrimination.
1.0 hour
Warning: This video contains information and depiction of events that include child abuse, child sexual abuse and violence. The voices of survivors are essential to our understanding human trafficking. How do we advocate with and for survivors? What are the immediate and long-term impacts of child sex trafficking and all forms of trafficking? What should we know about survivors’ lives that will help us understand and prevent human trafficking in our communities? What is the impact of trauma? How can we as professionals in healthcare, child welfare, businesses and the hospitality industry, social services, law enforcement, the courts, educators, faith community, family members and parents, and as neighbors understand the range and the reach of traffickers? Please watch for answers to these and other questions from AmyLynn Harrington-Smoot, advocate and survivor of sex trafficking and Graciela Marquina, STAC Victim Assistance Coordinator who has supported survivors for over two decades.
1.5 hours
In this video you will hear from a birth parent and resource parents as they provide their expertise on the importance of positive relationships between birth and resource families and how those relationships impact child well-being. You will also hear some pest practice tips about how to develop those relationships.
1.5 hours
To say that parents are stressed and overwhelmed right now is an understatement. Even the calmest and collected parent may be feeling overwhelmed. There’s still so much uncertainty. Learn tips and tricks for creating a toolbox for self-care and family care during uncertain times. Taking care of yourself not only makes you feel better but it also makes you a better parent.
0.5 Hours
This session focuses on the tools and practices that support diversity as a family value. Appreciating the racial and cultural identity of oneself and others promote positive connections and authentic relationships.
1.0 hours
The National Institute of Mental Health explains that Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. ASD occurs in all ethnic, racial, and economic groups. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments and services can improve a person’s symptoms and ability to function.
0.5 hours
The DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder includes terms such as temper outbursts, verbal rage, physical aggression toward people or property and those with this diagnosis are described as irritable or angry and can only be given to children between 6-18 years old. DMDD as it is referred was reportedly added to the DSM to decrease the number of children who are diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.
0.5 hours
Per the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, the impact of child traumatic stress can last well beyond childhood. In fact, research has shown that child trauma survivors may experience: learning problems, including lower grades and more suspensions and expulsions, an increased use of health and mental health services, increased involvement with the child welfare and juvenile justice systems and long-term health problems (e.g., diabetes and heart disease). Let’s discuss how trauma is a risk factor for nearly all behavioral health and substance use disorders.
0.5 hours
The National Institute of Mental Health lists the symptoms of a Generalized Anxiety Disorder as feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge, being easily fatigued, having difficulty concentrating; being irritable and having sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, restlessness, or unsatisfying sleep and these issues usually impact a person’s daily living activities.
0.5 hours
Sustaining a Relationship-Based System in Uncertain Times. This index provides access to the Conference’s Welcome Plenary Panel, five Master Class sessions, several workshops, and more great resources from QPI.
hours vary for each session
Focusing on strategies, resources and tips, resource families will learn how to help California students get ready for their first year in college. With so many changes in the academic landscape due to Covid-19, these tools and tips will help families assist students in making the transition to college smooth and successful. The presentation includes the latest updates and resources from the CA Community College State Chancellor's Office, and best practice perspectives for supporting youth in foster care on their college journey. Colleen Ganley serves as a program specialist with the California Community College Chancellor’s Office where she works to increase access to health, mental health, food and housing resources and other unmet basic needs for students in the California Community College system. Prior to joining the Chancellor's Office, Ms. Ganley worked at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the non-profit that supports the Chancellor's Office. During her 12-year tenure with the Foundation, she developed and implemented multiple statewide initiatives designed to support at-risk students.
1.0 hour
This presentation introduces the importance of boundaries in intimate partner relationships, and provides communication tools for talking to youth about asserting and accepting healthy boundaries.
0.5 hours
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. Dr. Kristopher Kaliebe, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist is available to discuss this diagnosis as well as answer specific questions related to the disorder.
0.5 hours
Since the pandemic, many people have not skipped a beat. Daily tasks such as organizing calendars, scheduling and attending virtual meetings have become the norm. Some have easily mastered the art of adjusting and many tasks previously thought to be complex have now become much simpler. However, others have felt paralyzed by fear or anxiety, finding themselves unable to do much of anything other than check and recheck the news. Then there is the group of individuals that are somewhere in the middle. In an effort to ensure that we’re all able to get through this pandemic, learning some practical tips such as not denying our feelings, taking breaks from social media, taking care of our bodies and creating specific spaces in our homes to work, play, relax and sleep will be beneficial.
1.0 hour
The Covid-19 pandemic is a stressful circumstance for all of us, but it may be more troubling or even traumatic for foster youth and families. This presentation discusses the impact the pandemic may be having on foster youth and provides caregivers with tools and techniques to help reduce some of the strain and less the possible repercussions of that stress.
0.5 hours
Although this is a time of great uncertainty, children and youth in foster care with disabilities have a continuing right to the educational opportunities other students receive and to the services, supports, technology and consultation with caregivers needed to help them reach their goals. This webinar provides parents and caregivers information about the state of special education during COVID-19, with a focus on practical tips on how to communicate with schools about their child's needs and work with teachers and providers to implement services. Participants will leave with an understanding of their child's educational rights, the responsibilities of the school district, and collaborative strategies for ensuring that their child's needs are met, ranging from advocacy (remind the school district of its special responsibilities to foster youth!) to practice (ask to meet with an occupational therapist in a park while maintaining social distance!). (1.5 hours)
What resources are available to working families during the current public health crisis? Sharon Terman and Carole Vigne will discuss unemployment insurance, disability insurance and paid family leave programs, all of which have expanded understate and federal law to support families who may be unable to work while their children are home from school and local businesses are closed. Learn practical tips on how to access these resources, particularly for people who work in the gig economy, are self-employed, or are undocumented. Carole Vigne is the Director of the Wage Protection Program and Sharon Terman is the Director of the Work and Family Program at Legal Aid at Work, a nonprofit legal services organization that has been assisting low-income, working families for over 100 years.
1.0 hours
The Covid-19 Pandemic is placing tremendous strain on many families and foster families who are now facing the challenges of homeschooling youth while balancing the many needs of running a household. These added stressors can often lead to conflict and power struggles at home. Today’s video presentation: From Resistance to Resilience, provides a deeper understanding of resistant behavior(resistance to life tasks such as completing schoolwork or aiding in household duties) and offers practical tools and techniques to caregivers on how to help youth shift from avoidant and resistant behavior into resilience and healthy habit formation.
0.5 hours
Families around the globe have “zoomed” into 2020, and this has brought up a number of challenges, including finding ways to establish and maintain social connection over a distance for children and families involved in the foster care system. This webinar focuses on supporting meaningful connections between parents/caregivers and children, emphasizing understanding how “shelter in place’ experiences might impact children of all ages and their caregivers, and strategies to promote relationships and resilience.
1.0 hour
California's Just in Time Training is a web based service program designed to connect foster parents, kinship or other caregivers with training, peer experts and other resources. Questions are answered and practical solutions to care for children are discussed - all from the comfort of your home or office.