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 multi-task 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
Lying, Stealing, and Hoarding
David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D
Saturday, July 6, 9 - 11 a.m.
Building Self-Esteem and Character in the Traumatized Child
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, July 9, 6 - 8 p.m.
Crisis Intervention and Suicide Awareness
Rick Bazant, Psy.D
Wednesday, July 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Prudent Parenting
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, July 11, 6 - 8 p.m.
Strategies for Success: Q and A with a Behavioral Expert
David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D
Saturday, July 13, 9 - 11 a.m.
Eating Disorders
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Monday, July 15, 6 - 8 p.m.
Learning Circle for Resource Parents - Navigating Sibling Dynamics: Blending Biological, Fostered and Adopted Children
Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor
Monday, July 15, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Anger Management
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Wednesday, July 17, 6 - 8 p.m.
Learning Circle for Resource Parents - Navigating Sibling Dynamics: Blending Biological, Fostered and Adopted Children
Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor
Friday, July 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In-Person Meetings
Psychotropic Medication for Children and Youth in Foster Care
Xochitl Major, Psy.D, LFMT & Veronica Flores De Leoon, M.S.W.
Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Class held at Scholarship Prep-Grand
1821 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705
To register please email vfloresdeleon0@saddleback.edu or call (949) 348-6275.
Online Zoom Meetings
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 1: Intro & Overview
Caroline Ano, M.S.W. & Veronica Flores De Leon, M.S.W.
Friday, August 2, 6 - 8 p.m.
Positive Discipline Strategies for Traumatized Children
David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D
Saturday, August 3, 9 - 11 a.m.
Learning Circle for Resource Parents- Partnering with Birth Parents in Visitation
Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor
Monday, August 5, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
CSEC - Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, Agusut 6, 6 - 8 p.m.
Grief and Loss in Foster Care
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, August 8, 6 - 8 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 2: Connecting Principles
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday, August 9, 6 - 8 p.m.
Getting Along with Others
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Monday, August 12, 6 - 8 p.m.
Managing Everyday Behaviors
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Wednesday, August 14, 6 - 8 p.m.
Drugs and Youth: What Caregivers Need to Know
Rick Bazant, Psy. D
Wednesday, August 14, 6 - 8 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 3: Empowering Principles
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday, August 16, 6 - 8 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 4: Correcting Principles
Caroline Ano, M.S.W. & Veronica Flores De Leon, M.S.W.
Friday, August 23, 6 - 8 p.m.
Learning Circle for Resource Parents - Partnering with Birth Parents in Visitation
Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor
Friday, August 30, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® - How to Create a Family Meeting
Caroline Ano, M.S.W. & Veronica Flores De Leon, M.S.W.
Friday, August 30, 6 - 8 p.m.
In-Person Meetings
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) - Caregiving Training: Parts 1-3
Brenda Crary, L.M.F.T.
Saturday, August 17, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Olive Crest
2130 E. 4th Street, Suite 200, Santa Ana 92705
To register email shaylee-navarro@olivecrest.org or call (714) 543-5437.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) - Caregiving Training: Parts 3-4
Brenda Crary, L.M.F.T.
Sunday, August 18, 1 - 5 p.m.
Olive Crest
2130 E. 4th Street, Suite 200, Santa Ana 92705
To register email shaylee-navarro@olivecrest.org or call (714) 543-5437.
Psychotropic Medication for Children and Youth in Foster Care
Xochitl Major, Psy.D, LMFT & Veronica Flores De Leon, M.S.W.
Saturday, August 24, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Class held at Scholarship Prep-Grand
1821 N.Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705
To register please email vfloresdeleon0@saddleback.edu or call (949) 348-6275.