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Are you interested in learning more about foster care? Register for orientation to learn more about foster care and the certification process.
Upcoming options:
When: Wednesday, April 9, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Where: Weld County Human Services, Building A, 315 N. 11th Ave, Greeley
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2024, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
 Have you already attended orientation? Register for pre-certification training by contacting your foster care coordinator or Kristy at deandakr@weldgov.com.
Upcoming pre-certification training options Choose one cohort to meet the 24 hours of training required for foster care certification.
May 2025 Cohort
Friday, May 2, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (in person, location TBD)
Saturday, May 3, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (in person, location TBD)
Wednesday, May 7, 6 to 9 p.m. (Zoom)
Wednesday, May 14, 6 to 9 p.m. (Zoom)
Note: The last session will be 4 hours of online training, on your own.
June 2025 Cohort
Tuesday, June 3, 5 to 9 p.m. (in person, location TBD)
Thursday, June 5, 6 to 9 p.m. (in person, location TBD)
Tuesday, June 10, 6 to 9 p.m. (Zoom)
Thursday, June 12, 6 to 9 p.m. (Zoom)
Tuesday, June 17, 6 to 9 p.m. (Zoom)
Thursday, June 19, 5 to 9 p.m. (in person, location TBD)
Note: The last session will be 4 hours of online training, on your own.
Consider becoming a therapeutic
foster home
We are committed to working toward a future where every Weld County youth and child, regardless of the complexity of their needs, can be cared for within their own community in a trauma-informed family setting. You might be in the position to help make that happen!
Anyone can become a therapeutic foster parent with the necessary experience and training. Therapeutic foster care certification requires an additional twelve hours of specialized training and bi-weekly visits from their support team. Contact Kelly Krause at krausekc@weld.gov for more information.
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Build emotional intelligence at Home with a 30-Day Unkindness Cleanse
The 30-Day Unkindness Cleanse is an actionable approach to fostering kindness in a family. Over the course of 30 days (start whenever you can), begin to incorporate simple acts of kindness. This is beneficial to shift the overall atmosphere at home and to promote positive behaviors for children.
Here are some quick tips to get started:
1) Model kindness and calmness in your words and actions.
2) Encourage communication and open dialogue.
3) Use positive reinforcement to motivate good behaviors.
To learn more, visit the Colorado Division of Human Services website.
Weld County Foster Care Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Join Weld County Department of Human Services Foster Care Recruitment Team for a family-friendly celebration of Latino culture. There is plenty of fun for all-ages, including light refreshments, a local food truck (Con Estilo), music, face painting and crafts for kids.
When: Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: LINC Library (501 8th Ave., Greeley)
We hope to see you and your family there!
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Fundango Northern Colorado Saturday Evening Respite
Upcoming dates: April 12, April 26 and May 10
Visit https://kidsatheartco.org/fundango/ for more information.
Weld County Foster, Adoption, and Kinship
Support Group
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, April 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m
Thursday, May 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Department of Human Services (315 N. 11th Ave., Building A, Greeley)
Join us to connect with other foster parents, kinship caregivers, adoptive parents, childcare providers, and family childcare (FCC) home providers to share parenting strategies, successes and struggles with those who can relate! Childcare and dinner provided. We focus on support around parenting and caregiving issues using a nationally recognized, research-based framework for keeping children safe and families strong. Dinner and childcare are provided.
Register for the Foster, Adoption and Kinship Support Group.
The Ambassador Project: Free Family Photos
Join the Weld County Area Ambassador Project for free family photo mini sessions on Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be 20 family photo mini sessions for foster and kinship families, each approximately 15 minutes long.
RSVP is required — after submitting your RSVP, you'll receive a link to select your time slot from the photographer's online booking system.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/pRTZqkwvCiC5Hv5LA
FosterSource Spring Learning Series
FosterSource is offering two live, virtual training opportunities in April.
Introduction to Neurofeedback Therapy
Saturday, April 5, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Discover how Neurofeedback Therapy can support the emotional and behavioral well-being of children in foster and kinship care. This online class introduces parents and caregivers to the science behind neurofeedback, how it helps regulate brain activity, and its potential to improve focus, emotional stability, and resilience in children who have experienced trauma. Learn practical insights and explore how this non-invasive, drug-free approach can complement your caregiving journey. Register for this event.
Therapeutic Options for Children with Autism
Saturday, April 12, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Join Zachary Lieske from Spectra Centers for an informative online session on the latest therapeutic options for children with autism. This session will cover evidence-based interventions, individualized treatment approaches, and practical strategies to support communication, behavior, and emotional regulation. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, you'll gain valuable insights into therapies that empower children with autism to thrive. Register today!
Two training hours will be earned for each session attended.
NoCo Hope for the Journey Conference
When: Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Foundations Church (1159 Main St., Windsor)
This one-day event is an excellent way for all families (biological, kinship, foster, and adoptive) and professionals who work or volunteer with children to connect with people who share a heart for helping children grow and thrive, all while getting a refresher and information on trauma-informed training. Lunch and snacks are included for all attendees. Visit https://www.project127.org/hopeforthejourney.html for more information and to register.
Thank you, ReBalance
A big thank you to ReBalance for another fun-packed event last February for Weld County’s foster, kinship, and adoptive youth — and an opportunity for parents to have a night out!
We'd love to share some testimonials from people in the community.
"This group gave my son a real sense of perspective. He saw others who have traveled further down negative paths and the consequences of them. He had things explained to him in a different way than before and the group of adults seem to have reached him in different ways that were more understandable to him." - Parent of a ReBalance student
"Our students have a lot of trauma — and our working with ReBalance is such a logical partnership to help them heal. They're getting this extracurricular experience, but they're also getting this really deep, therapeutic experience — whether they realize it or not. That's why we partner with Rebalance." - Licensed school counselor and ReBalance partner
For more information about ReBalance, visit https://coloradorebalance.com/.
Resources
Virtual Trust-Based Relational Intervention Series
Did you know that Weld County regularly offers the complete Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training series? This series is broken up into eight 2-hour sessions covering the TBRI principles – Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting. Visit the registration page to learn more and get started.
On Demand Resources from FosterSource
FosterSource provides free, trauma- and evidence-informed training for foster and kinship and adoptive parents. Some new on-demand trainings include All About Adoption Subsidies, a discussion that explores essential information and resources to support current and potential adoptive families, as well as A Day in the Life of a Caseworker, which goes over the basics for all caseworkers as well as different types of casework.
Access these trainings and more on the Foster Source website.
Operation Foster Hope (Foster Closet)
Operation Foster Hope provides clothing, shoes, diapers, nursery items, furniture, strollers, car seats, school supplies, hygiene products, safety equipment and other needed items to families free of charge.
For more information, email operationfosterhopecloset@gmail.com.
Foster Friendly App:
Discounts and Support for Foster Families
The Foster Friendly app offers valuable, practical discounts on products and services from local businesses to meet the special needs of foster families, from food and family entertainment to personal care and educational support. The app also connects families with local faith communities and nonprofits that offer hands-on support services. To access this app, you can either download it from the App Store on your Apple device or the Google Play Store on your Android phone.
Referral Incentives
Foster parents are the best recruiters! Weld County foster parents can refer a family, up to five per calendar year, and receive $100 upon placement. The referred family must name you at inquiry or by their orientation. Have your friends and family visit www.weldgov.com/go/fostercare for more information and to register for orientation.
Donations
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Weld County is proud to partner with Realities for Children, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, to collect monetary and item donations for our children and teens in foster care. Your gift provides emergency funding to Weld County youth who have been abused, neglected or are at-risk. All donations are tax deductible, and 100% of your donation goes directly to help our children and teens in foster care.
Visit the Weld County website for more information.
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