Training Revisions

Hennepin County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 04/09/2014 12:35 PM CDT

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Essentials Newsletter test that went out on March 31, 2014:

I would like to apologize to you all for the email that went out on Monday March 31st.  While learning the set up for the Essentials Newsletter, a draft was made for training and scheduled to go out on March 31st, 2014.  Unfortunately this did not get deleted and went out as scheduled.  Sorry for any confusion.  

 

Training Calendar Revision:

Please look over the training below as there have been some revisions made on the times.  Please disregard the training's that were listed in the Essentials Newsletter.  I have put all of them in this email with the correct times, along with some new training opportunities.  

      *FREE class for Hennepin County licensed families*

Register Now at HS.Foster.Care@hennepin.us or call: 612-348-5437

Creating Permanency for Foster and Kinship Families with Tina Feigal, M.S., Ed. in Minneapolis

This training is part of an ongoing collaboration with Hennepin County, Lutheran Social Service, Children’s Home Society and Raising Relative’s Children a program at LSS

Presentation:   

1.      Join author and parent coach Tina Feigal as she discusses the typical barriers to permanency for foster children. Tina knows that when foster placements and adoptions fail, it is often due to the child’s challenging behaviors, which often becomes unmanageable.

2.      This training identifies why the typical responses of medication, respite, therapy and displacement often feel unsatisfactory by offering real-life techniques that help create solutions to permanency. This includes:

  • Understanding that behaviors are formed in relationships, and are best healed in relationships
  • Bolstering ongoing support for parents and children with challenging behaviors
  • Building a bridge that promotes healing and engagement for the hurt child

Tina Fegial, M.S., Ed. Is the Director of Family Engagement at Anu Family Services/Center for the Challenging Child. A former school psychologist, a grandmother, and mother to three wonderful sons, Tina’s passion is bringing peace into homes and schools by helping adults heal challenging behaviors with specific, highly effective “Present Moment Parenting and Teaching”. Since 2000, she has operated her business, The Center for the Challenging Child, now a branch of Anu Family Services. As a coach and trainer, Tina supports adults in applying the techniques in her books, The Pocket Coach for Parents and The Pocket Teacher Coach. Tina shares part of her vision that every adult who wants a parent coach can pick up the phone and find one! Tina has been featured as the Minneapolis Star Tribune and KARE 11’s Extra’s “Supernanny”. Learn more about parent coaching and training at www.parentingmojo.com  

When:  Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Check in 6pm-6:30pm

Where:  Lutheran Social Services.  2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

 

*Free parking lot in the back of the building off of Oakland Avenue*

General Training for Current Foster Parents:

Registration is required, and you must sign up at least three days in advance. Call 612-348-5437, and leave a message, including the class title, your name, your licensing worker's name, and a daytime phone number. You can also register with licensing worker.

You will NOT get a confirmation call.                      Class size is limited, so call early.

Other details:

You are welcome to bring your own meal. Light snacks will be provided for training classes that are three or more hours.

Please remember that children are not allowed at any training sessions. Child care is not provided.

For weather cancellations, call 612-348-5840 after 5 p.m.

Initial Training for Relative/Kin Providers:   

  • May 13th, 2014 2-5pm.  Human Services Building, Room 111, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis
  • June 12th, 20124 2-5pm.  Human Services Building, Room 112, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis

Foster Care Information Meeting: 

  • April 24th, 2014 6-8pm.  North Regional Library, 1315 Lowry Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
  • May 20th, 2014 6-8pm.  Hosmer Library,  347 E 36th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408  
  • June 11th, 2014 6-8pm.  Northeast Community Library, 2200 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Child Car Seat and SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome 

To register, or to receive more information, contact: 612-348-5437 or email hs.foster.care@hennepin.us

If you call please leave your name, phone number, and specify the date and for which training you are registering. Provide the first and last names of everyone attending training with you.

  You will NOT get a confirmation call.             Class size is limited, so call early.

Childcare is not provided please make alternative arrangements and please do not being children.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome / Shaken Baby Syndrome  Required training for homes taking children through age 5

License holders MUST document that before staff persons, caregivers, and helpers assist in the care of children under age 5 they have received training on reducing the risk of SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome.  Everyone who takes children through age 5 must attend this training.  All family members who help with care of the child must attend, as well as babysitters, extended family members who help out, neighbors, etc.; they are all welcome to attend at no cost.  This training will also include nebulizer training.

  • Tuesday April 15th, 2014 4:30-6pm
  • Saturday May 3rd, 2014 12:30-2pm
  • Tuesday May 13th, 2014 4:30-6pm
  • Thursday May 29th, 2014 4:30-6pm
  • Saturday June 14th, 2014 12:30-2pm
  • Tuesday June 24th, 2014 4:30-6pm
  • Thursday July 10th, 2014 4:30-6pm

 

 *SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome and car seat classes are free only to Hennepin County foster parents. Class fees for private agencies and certain other individuals are $25 for sessions fewer than four hours and $50 for sessions that last more than four hours. Prepayment for classes is preferred but payments will be accepted at the door. No cash payment; checks or money orders only, made out to the Hennepin County Treasurer. 

 

Child Car Seats Required training for homes taking children under 9 years old 

Before a license holder, staff person, caregiver or helper transports a child or children under age 9 in a motor vehicle, the person transporting the child must satisfactorily complete training on the proper use and installation of child restraint systems in motor vehicles.  Anyone who may transport your children must attend this training.  If you have already taken car seat training as part of the initial training sessions, you do not need to take this training for five years from the date of that training, but others who transport your foster children will need to attend.

  • Tuesday April 15th, 2014 6-9:15pm
  • Saturday May 3rd, 2014 9am-12:15pm
  • Tuesday May 13th, 2014 6-9:15pm
  • Thursday May 29th, 2014 6-9:15pm
  • Saturday June 14th, 2014 9am-12:15pm
  • Tuesday June 24th, 2014 6-9:15pm
  • Thursday July 10th, 2014 6-9:15pm

 

Location:  All sessions are held at the Health Services Building at 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis.  You may enter the building through the skyway or the front door.  Training's are on the 1st floor, room 112, unless otherwise indicated.

Parking:  Parking is available in the Hennepin County Medical Center Parking Ramp.  The ramp entrances are on 6th or 7th Streets between Portland and Park Avenue.  From the ramp, take the stairs or elevator to the skyway level and take the skyway to the Health Services Building (same direction as the Juvenile Justice Center).  

Minnesota Child Welfare Training System (MCWTS)

To register, or to receive more information, contact: 612-348-5437 or email hs.foster.care@hennepin.us

Resource Families Training        

An experienced foster, adoptive or kinship parent and an agency professional will guide participants through an interactive and informative training series filled with activities and learning opportunities. The sessions will provide answers to many important questions. Each module is three hours.  The Pre-service modules should follow the schedule listed below, as each module builds a foundation for the next module.  This also helps the participants build relationships within the group.  

Pre-Service Training Series (Required trainings for pre-licensed providers & also available to currently licensed providers)

Saturday May 3, 2014  Human Services Building, Room 112, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis 

Module 7: Discipline:  9:00 am-12:00 p.m.

Module 11: Permanency Issues for Children: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

 

Saturday May 10th, 2014 Human Services Building, Room 112, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis 

Caring for Children who have Experienced Trauma:  9:00am–12:00pm

Module 6:  Attachment, Separation and Placement: 1:00–04:00pm

 

Saturday May 17th, 2014 Human Services Building, Room 112, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis 

Module 3: Cultural Issues in Placement: 9:00am–12:00pm

Family Reunification through Visitation: 1:00–04:00pm

 

 

Pre-Service Training (Ongoing Pre-Service Training classes for current license providers)

Monday April 14th, 2014 Human Services Building, Room 112, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis 

Abusive Head Trauma/Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome (AHT/SUIDS):  6:00–8:00pm

 

Monday May 21st, 2014  Human Services Building, Room 112, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis 

GLBTQ (Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/Questioning): 6:00–9:00pm

 

Monday June 2nd, 2014

Introduction to Mental Health for Resources Families:  6:00-9:00pm 

 

Monday June 18th, 2014 Human Services Building, Room 112, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis 

Module 5: Impact of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development:  6:00-9:00pm

 

Recognizing Early Warning Signs (Mental Health):

To register, or to receive more information, contact: 612-348-5437 or email hs.foster.care@hennepin.us

May 5th, 2014 6pm-9pm.  Human Services Building, Room 112, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis

Recognizing Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents – is a three hour class that builds an understanding of typical development, early warning signs in children and youth, and an understanding of mental illnesses and their impact on students at school.  Participants will learn strategies to help students as well as suicide warning signs and resources.

  • Understand typical development
  • Identify early warning signs in children and youth
  • Understanding mental illnesses and their impact on students at school
  • Learn how to talk to parents about mental health concerns
  • Learn strategies to help
  • Learn suicide warning signs and resources  

Crisis Planning for Families (Mental Health Training):

To register, or to receive more information, contact: 612-348-5437 or email hs.foster.care@hennepin.us

June 4th, 2014 6-9pm.  Human Services Building, room 112, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis

Mental Health Crisis Planning for Families - Having a child with challenging behaviors or mental illness can be stressful, and at times families need help. Learn the role of county crisis teams, de-escalation techniques and how to create effective crisis plans. This workshop also provides information about resources in the community. Class is approved for one-hour training for fostercare families.  

Foster Care Adoption Option Training:

To register, or to receive more information, contact: 612-348-5437 or email hs.foster.care@hennepin.us

Wednesday, June 18, 6-9 p.m.at the Hennepin County Health Services Building, Room 112, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis 

 

The Mental Health Needs of Young Children in Foster Care: 

To register, or to receive more information, contact: 612-348-5437 or email hs.foster.care@hennepin.us

Wednesday April 23rd, 2014 6-9pm at the Hennepin County Health Services Building 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis 

Understanding and Working with Birth Parents to Promote Resiliency in Young Children in Out of Home Placement:   

Wednesday June 4th, 2014 6-9pm at the Hennepin County Health Services Building 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis