*These hours satisfy the DHS training requirements for foster/kinship caregivers.
All classes will be held Tuesday evenings 6:30p.m.-9:30p.m.
at the Taft College Children's Center unless otherwise noted.
The address is 729 Ash Street in Taft.
*Bilingual Assistant Provided
August 29, 2006
Topic: Infant Development and Attachment
Presenter: TBA
September 5, 2006
Topic: The Benefits of Infant Massage
Presenter: Becky Roth
April 18, 2006
Topic: An Overview of Child Abuse
Location: Taft College – ADM 23
Presenter: Loni Hill-Pirtle
September 12, 2006
Topic: Supporting Literacy
Presenter: Anne Oakes
September 19, 2006
Topic: Behavior Modification
Presenter: TBA
September 26, 2006
Topic: The Challenges of Adolescence
Presenter: TBA
October 3, 2006
Topic: Parenting Styles and Communication
Presenter: TBA
October 10, 2006
Topic: Diverse Families
Presenter: TBA
October 17, 2006
Topic: Kinship Caregivers: Rights and Responsibilites
Presenter: Nancy Buzzell
October 24, 2006
Topic: Working with Birth Parents, Relatives and Visitation
Presenter: Loni Hill Pirtle
Co-Presenters: the Erdei Family
October 31, 2006
Topic: Accessing Resources for Foster/Kinship Caregivers
Location: Taft Community Resource Center (Taft Fort) 915 N. 10th St in Taft
Presenter: Sandy Koenig
November 7, 2006
Topic: Mental Health and Attachment Disorder
Presenter: Jackie Williams
November 14, 2006
Topic: An Overview of Child Abuse
Presenter: Loni Hill-Pirtle
November 21, 2006
Topic: Special Needs
Presenter: Sandy Koenig
November 27, 2006
Topic: Jamison Children's Center Tour
Location: Taft College Parking Lot (transportation provided)
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Limited to 12 people
Presenter: Becky Roth/Joy Earnest
November 28, 2006
Topic: Foster/Kinship Care and Adoption
Presenter: Loni Hill-Pirtle
December 5, 2006
Topic: Health Concerns During the Winter Months
Presenter: Nancy Buzzell
December 12, 2006
Topic: Training of Trainers: Learning Styles and Effective Presentations
Presenter: TBA
*Certificates will be given for hours of Completion – the trainings (need 8 total hours) satisfy Kern County Department of Human Services mandated 8 hours of Foster Parent training required per year.
R.S.V.P. Becky Roth (661) 763-7772
(Space is limited – priority is given to Foster Parents and Kinship Caregivers)