Foster parents, parents and caregivers will learn about effective care for youth experiencing a behavioral health crisis in new, free webinar-based trainings.  DHS will be partnering with the Training Institute at People Incorporated to provide trainings that address youth behavioral health and managing challenging behaviors.

Trainings will run throughout 2024 and 2025 and will be offered live, as well as recorded for later viewing.

Upcoming Classes

General Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Conditions and Presentations 

Explore prevalent diagnoses in children and how disordered patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving can cause distress

March 7

5:30 – 7p.m.

https://www.traininginstitute.org/courses/254-general-pediatric-mental-and-behavioral-health-conditions-and-presentations?e=6c0b8ff6b9c846f192fe6293e671a91d

Crisis De-escalation

Learn this model of intervention to help guide a child experiencing dysregulation.

March 9

10 – 11:30 a.m.

https://www.traininginstitute.org/courses/256-crisis-deescalation?e=6e001e44caf440e5b47d04b173ebc540

Environmental Assessments

Create a safe and nurturing environment for a more successful transition into the home.

March 18

10 – 11:30 a.m.

https://www.traininginstitute.org/courses/257-environmental-assessments?e=d1da44e1de57473f9d73ee1f9681a35a

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