Extended Family Members Caring for Children

Mutual Aid

Networking Series: A support group with an educational component for foster parents/extended families, social workers and support staff.

Lifelong Learning: A support group for Caregivers of children/youth with emphasis on self-care and stress reduction.

Community Kitchens: A great opportunity to spend time with other Caregivers and prepare a meal to take home. These are monthly and available in Richmond.

Specialized Training / Parenting Series

Ongoing capacity building for Foster/Extended families. Some of the trainings offered are:

• Emergency First Aid Training
• Mental Health First Aid Training
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  Training
• Trauma Informed Training
• Suicide Prevention
• Supporting Children with Loss
• Circle of Security Training