Bakersfield College

Foster & Kinship Care Education and Training Schedule

2012-2013

Address:
  • Weill Institute Room 102
  • 2100 Chester Avenue
  • Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Child Care?
    No. Sorry, child care is not provided.
    Pre-Register:
    Mary Halberg, Program Manager
    Bakersfield College
    Family and Consumer Education Division
    Telephone: Registration Line (661) 319-1836 or Mary @ 395-4737
     
    Schedule:
    Note-All trainings held on Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. & 7:30-9:30 p.m.
    Registration held before trainings, at 5:30 p.m.
     
    FREE TRAINING
     
    Date Time Topic Facilitator
    8/14/12    5:30-7:30 p.m. Bullying April Dominguez, KCSOS Prevention Programs
    8/14/12

     

    7:30-9:30 p.m. Autism Spectrum Disorders Including Aspergers Natalie Arrache, Center for Autism & Related Disorders - C.A.R.D.
    8/21/12
     
    5:30-7:30 p.m. Things Parents Should Know About Title 22 Cathy Glenn, KCDHS Licensing
    8/21/12
     
    7:30-9:30 p.m. CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates Helping Children and Families Janet Shaw, CASA
    9/04/12 5:30-7:30 p.m. Special Medical Needs (PART 1)       *SB500 Applicable Edee Ellenberger, RN
    9/04/12 7:30-9:30 p.m. Special Medical Needs (PART 2)               * SB500 Applicable Edee Ellenberger, RN
    9/11/12 5:30-7:30 p.m. Drug Babies & Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Barbara Blaine, Susan McArthur, KCDOPH Nurses and Barbara Fowler
    9/11/12 7:30-9:30 p.m. Teen Parent Rights Including AB12
    *SB500 Applicable
     Anne Twist, KCDHS ILP Social Worker
    10/02/12 5:30-7:30 p.m. Matching the Placement to Your Home TBA, KCDHS
    10/02/12 7:30-9:30 p.m. Gay & Lesbian Issues                          *Includes AB458 Lori Toia, PFLAG Representative
    10/09/12 5:30-7:30 p.m. Adoptions & Developmental Impact      Clifton Taylor, KCDHS Adoptions
    10/09/12 7:30-9:30 p.m. CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates Helping Children and Families Janet Shaw, CASA
    11/06/12 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hair & Skin Care for African American Children Sam Matlock, KCDHS Social Services Supervisor
    11/06/12 7:30-9:30 p.m. Understanding Respite Care - SCIAP Maria Bermudez, KCDHS Ombudsman - Licensing
    11/13/12 5:30-7:30 p.m. Making It Work - Foster Parents & Birth Parents Working Together Macy Albertson, KCDHS Supervisor
    11/13/12 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cultural Sensitivity
    *SB500 Applicable
    Barbara Best, Regional Coordinator Partners for Quality Program - West Ed
    12/04/12 5:30-7:30 p.m. Asthma & Allergies Maria Jaime - American Lung Association
    12/04/12 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bonding & Attachment                   *SB500 Applicable Sabrina Sherrill, MFT
     
    12/11/12               5:30-7:30 p.m. The Court & Your Foster Child (AB490 Educational Rights and AB2096) Hal Lockey, KCDHS Social Services Worker
    12/11/12 7:30-9:30 p.m. Parenting Children with Emotional Health Issues (Anger Management) Sabrina Sherrill, MFT
    1/15/13
     
    5:30-7:30 p.m. Special Medical Needs (PART 1)       *SB500 Applicable Edee Ellenberger, RN
    1/15/13
     
    7:30-9:30 p.m. Special Medical Needs (PART 2)               * SB500 Applicable Edee Ellenberger, RN
    1/22/13

     

    5:30-7:30 p.m. Communicable Diseases (Including Headlice and MRSA)
    *SB500 Applicable
    Norma VanSant, KCDOPH Nurse
    1/22/13 7:30-9:30 p.m. Training of Trainers - Foster Parent & Kinship Caregiver Facilitator Training Debra Watkins Dennison, BC Adjunct Faculty
    2/05/13
     
    5:30-7:30 p.m. Child Abuse Laws & Reporting - What, When & How To Report It Alice Mabry KCDHS Social Worker
    2/05/13
     
    7:30-9:30 p.m. Resources for Raising Children With Special Needs - IEP's, 504's and AB490 Dian Schneider, Resource Specialist H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection
    2/12/13 5:30-7:30 p.m. Shaken Baby Syndrome & Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
    *SB500 Applicable
    Monique Moreland, KCDOPH Nurse
    2/12/13 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sexuality Issues For Children & Teens In Foster & Kinship Care Karen Cooley, Exec. Director Haven Counseling
    3/05/13 5:30-7:30 p.m. Foster Parent Community Resources Sam Matlock, KCDHS Supervisor        
    3/05/13 7:30-9:30 p.m. Working Successfully with Teen Parents
    *SB500 Applicable
    Jennifer Mason Robbins, KCDHS ILP Social Worker
    3/12/13 5:30-7:30 p.m. Type 1 Diabetes Kara Barton, Central Cal Type 1 Diabetes Foundation
    3/12/13 7:30-9:30 P.M. Allegations - What To Do When An Investigator Knocks Anna Ellis, KCDHS Licensing
    4/02/13 5:30-7:30 p.m. Infant Development/Toddler Development Discipline and Safety
    *SB500 Applicable
    Diane Sousa, Site Supervisor BC Child Development Center
    4/02/13 7:30-9:30 p.m. Parenting Traumatized Children Sabrina Sherrill, MFT
    4/09/13 5:30-7:30 p.m. AB12 Fostering Connections To Success Act (Extension of Foster Care Benefits) Jennifer Mason Robbins, KCDHS ILP Program Supervisor
    4/09/13 7:30-9:30 p.m. Resources for Raising Teens (Including Pregnant and Parenting) --                  When A TeenLeaves Your Home
    *SB500 Applicable
    Jennifer Mason Robbins, KCDHS ILP Social Worker
    5/07/13 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pregnancy, Pre-Natal Care and Resources
    *SB500 Applicable
    Russ Hasting. KCDOPH Maternal Child Adolescent Health
    5/07/13 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nutrition and Obesity RochelleAnzaldo, RD Memorial Hospital
    5/14/13          5:30-7:30 p.m. Special Medical Needs (PART 1)       *SB500 Applicable Edee Ellenberger, RN
    5/14/13             7:30-9:30 p.m. Special Medical Needs (PART 2)               * SB500 Applicable Edee Ellenberger, RN