We are pleased to offer you, our Orange County residents, free classes in English and Spanish to enhance your parenting skills, strengthen your support network, and increase your understanding of the children in your care.
- Find the class that you would like to take.
- Click on the Registration Link under the class title.
- Complete all the registration questions.
- You will receive a return email about joining the class.
Before the training starts:
- Refer to the "How to Enroll" guide above to get started.
- Download the Zoom app to access the workshop on a device (computer or phone) that has a camera and a microphone. Click on this link to download Zoom to your device: https://zoom.us/download.
- You do not need to sign up/register for a Zoom account to log in to the training - you only need to download the app if you will be joining from a smartphone or tablet.
- You must be available for the entire duration of the designated training hours.
- You must be able to participate the entire duration of the class undisturbed at a quiet location where your face is visible via video and where you are able to type responses.
- Log-on on time. Admittance to the class will close 15 minutes after the start time.
- Everyone can see everything you are doing, so please be mindful of your surroundings. Please refrain from "lounging" or laying down while in class.
- Just as childcare is not provided for onsite FKCE classes, please refrain from having your children, other family members, or anyone who is not registered for the workshop in the virtual class with you. If childcare is an issue, please select a workshop time where you can participate undisturbed.
- Please do not multitask while on the call. You must give your full attention to this important training.
- Please make sure you are at a stationary location. Do not participate in class while you are driving. Do not participate in the class while you are walking, doing household chores, or any other activity where you are moving between locations.
- Active participation is required. If you have challenges with typing in the chat box, please have paper and pen ready so you can write your responses and show them on screen.
NOTE: Your certificate will be emailed to you as a PDF.
You must pre-register to ensure your place in the class. All Foster & Kinship Care Education classes are free.
Please note that all approved resource caregivers must do eight training hours every year.
How to register:
Open the "Classes" or "Clases en Español" page and view or print the Schedule of Classes. Select your classes. Follow the registration instructions listed under the location of your class.
NOTE: There must be at least two participants for classes to be held. Classes start promptly at the start time indicated in the catalog. In order to receive the full credit hours for a class, you must arrive on time and attend the entire class.
Canceling your registration: If you need to cancel your registration, please email or call your registration site and update your status.
Priority registration is given to Resource Families (prospective, new and/or licensed) and respite caregivers. However, space permitting, most of our classes are open to the community. We encourage social services staff, juvenile probation officers, group home staff, foster family agency homes (FFAs), and family and friends of resource families to participate in our classes. Children are welcome when childcare is offered.
If you require disability accommodation to participate in a class, please contact the Saddleback College FKCE program office at scfkce@saddleback.edu at least 14 days prior to the class for assistance.
Schedule of Classes
NOTE: After registering for these classes, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the class.
Online Zoom Meetings
Navigating the World of Autism
David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D
Saturday, January 4, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
All About OC Social Services Agency and Community Resources
Roylyn Burton, M.A.
Monday, January 6, 6 - 8 p.m.
CSEC - Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, January 7, 6 - 8 p.m.
Caring for Drug-Exposed Infants
Alicia McCormick, M.A.
Tuesday, January 7, 6:30-8:30pm
Stress and Children
Rick Bazant, Psy. D
Wednesday, January 8, 6 - 8 p.m.
Prudent Parenting
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, January 9, 6 - 8 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® - Part 1: Intro & Overview
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday, January 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Positive Discipline for Preschoolers
New Class!
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Saturday, January 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Anger Management
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, January 14, 6 - 8 p.m.
Learning Circle for Resource Parents - Emotional Regulation: Our's and Our Kid's
Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor
Monday, January 13, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Child and Adolescent Development
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Wednesday, January 15, 6 - 9 p.m.
Building Self-Esteem and Character in the Traumatized Child
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, January 16, 6 - 8 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® - Part 2: Connecting Principles
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday, January 17, 6 - 8 p.m.
Adding to Your Family: Guiding Your Children Through the Foster Care Journey
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, January 21, 6 - 8 p.m.
Unbreakable Spirit: Strengthening Resilience in Foster Youth
Cheyenne Givens, MSW, ASW
Thursday, January 23, 6 - 8 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® - Part 3: Empowering Principles
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday, January 24, 6 - 8 p.m.
Self-Care for Parents of Special Needs Children
Alicia McCormick, M.A.
Tuesday, January 28, 6:30-8:30pm
Learning Circle for Resource Parents - Emotional Regulation: Our's and Our Kid's
Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor
Wednesday, January 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® - Part 4: Correcting Principles
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday, January 31, 6 - 8 p.m.
In-Person Meetings
New Year, New Goals
New Class!
Olive Crest
Monday, January 13, 6 - 8 p.m.
Olive Crest
2130 E. 4th Street, Suite 200, Santa Ana 92705
To register: email kinship@olivecrest.org or call (714) 361-4370.
NOTE: Childcare provided
Online Zoom Meetings
Understanding and Responding to Sexualized Behaviors
David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D
Saturday, February 1, 9 - 11 a.m.
Raising Financially Responsible Youth: A Look at Money Management Basics Every Young Person Should Know
Roylyn Burton, M.A.
Monday, February 3, 6 - 8 p.m.
Fostering as a Single Parent
Alicia McCormick, M.A.
Tuesday, February 4, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Working with Birth Parents
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Wednesday, February 5, 6 - 8 p.m.
Conflict Resolution
Rick Bazant, Psy. D
Wednesday, February 5, 6 - 8 p.m.
CSEC - Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, February 6, 6 - 8 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) - How to Create a Family Meeting
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday, February 7, 6 - 8 p.m.
Cycle Breaker Cycle Maker - Helping Girls Build a Healthy Identity
Roylyn Burton, M.A.
Friday, February 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Overview of the Child Welfare System
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Mobday, February 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Positive Discipline for Elementary Age Children
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, February 11, 6 - 8 p.m.
Domestic Violence
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, February 18, 6 - 8 p.m.
Getting Along with Others
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Wednesday, February 19, 6 - 8 p.m.
Family Matters: Relatives Raising Children
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, February 20, 6 - 8 p.m.
The Five Protective Factors - Part 1
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday, February 21, 6 - 8 p.m.
Developing Attachment with Infants
Alicia McCormick, M.A.
Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Five Protective Factors - Part 2
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday, February 28, 6 - 8 p.m.
In-Person Meetings
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) - Caregiving Training: Parts 1-3
Brenda Crary, L.M.F.T.
Saturday, February 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
NOTE: This is a two-part series and must be taken along with Parts 3-4
Scholarship Prep
1821 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana 92705
To register email shaylee-navarro@olivecrest.org or call (657) 622-4077.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) - Caregiving Training: Parts 3-4
Brenda Crary, L.M.F.T.
Sunday, February 2, 1 - 5 p.m.
NOTE: This is a two-part series and must be taken along with Parts 1-3.
Scholarship Prep
1821 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana 92705
To register email shaylee-navarro@olivecrest.org or call (657) 622-4077.
Every Child is Unique: Customizing to the Needs of the Child
New Class!
Olive Crest
Monday, February 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Olive Crest
2130 E. 4th Street, Suite 200, Santa Ana 92705
To register: email kinship@olivecrest.org or call (714) 361-4370.
NOTE: Childcare provided