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
Lying, Stealing, and Hoarding
David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D
Sunday, March 2, 1 - 3 p.m.
Swipe Right - Guiding Your Child's Social Media Use
Roylyn Burton, M.A.
Monday, March 3, 6 - 8 p.m.
CSEC - Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Monday, March 3, 6 - 8 p.m.
Prudent Parenting
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Wednesday, March 5, 6 - 8 p.m.
Supporting Cultural Ties and Identity
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, March 6, 6 - 8 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 1: Introduction & Overview
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday, March 7, 6 - 8 p.m.
Positive Discipline for Teenagers
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Saturday, March 8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
All About Social Services Agency and Community Resources
Roylyn Burton, M.A.
Monday, March 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Turning Dreams into Degrees
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Monday, March 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Self-Care for Resource Parents
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, March 11, 6 - 8 p.m.
Family Matters: Relatives Raising Children
Rick Bazant, Psy. D
Wednesday, March 12, 6 - 8 p.m.
Managing Everyday Behaviors
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, March 13, 6 - 8 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 2: Connecting Principles
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday ,March 14, 6 - 8 p.m.
Working with Birth Parents
Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor
Monday, March 24, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 3: Empowering Principles
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday, March 28, 6 - 8 p.m.
In-Person Meetings
Working with Birth Parents
Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor & SSA Resource Family Support Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 10am-12 p.m.
Social Services Agency - Annex Building
744 N. Eckhoff, Orange 92868
To register please call (714) 704-8255 or email resourcefamilysupport@ssa.ocgov.com.
Supporting Foster Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) & Autism Spectrum Disorders
Xochitl Major, Psy.D, LFMT & Veronica Flores De Leon, M.S.W
Saturday, March 8, 9 - 11 a.m.
Scholarship Prep
1821 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana 92705.
To register please email Victor Carcamo vcarcamo@scholarshipschools.org or call (714) 244-0240.
Helping Kids Understand and Manage their Emotions
New Class!
Olive Crest
Monday, March 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
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) - Advanced Implementation
Brenda Crary, L.M.F.T.
Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
NOTE: This is a three-part series and must be taken along with Parts 1-2 & 3-4.
Scholarship Prep
1821 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana 92705
To register email shaylee-navarro@olivecrest.org or call (657) 622-4077.
Online Zoom Meetings
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 1: Introduction & Overview
Tristen McGhee, M.Ed., TBRI Practitioner & Adoptive Mom
Thursday, April 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 4: Correcting Principles
Caroline Ano, M.S.W.
Friday, April 4, 6 - 8 p.m.
Positive Discipline Supports for Traumatized Children
New Class!
David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D
Saturday, April 5, 9 - 11 a.m.
Raising Finacially Responsible Youth: A Look at Money Management Basics Every Young Person Should Know
Roylyn Burton, M.A.
Monday, April 7, 6 - 8 p.m.
Nutrition and Food Related Issues: A Trauma Informed Approach to Feeding our Kids
Tristen McGhee, M.Ed., TBRI Practitioner & Adoptive Mom
Tuesday, April 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
CSEC - Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, April 8, 6 - 8 p.m.
Parenting Teens
Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor
Wednesday, April 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Child Development
Rick Bazant, Psy. D
Wednesday, April 9, 6 - 8 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 2: Connecting Principles
Tristen McGhee, M.Ed., TBRI Practitioner & Adoptive Mom
Thursday, April 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Creating Strong Connections with Traumatized Children
New Class!
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Thursday, April 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Positive Discipline for Elementary Age Children
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Parenting During Uncertain Times
Roylyn Burton, M.A.
Monday, April 14, 6 - 8 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 3: Empowering Principles
Tristen McGhee, M.Ed., TBRI Practitioner & Adoptive Mom
Thursday, April 17, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bullying
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, April 15, 6 - 8 p.m.
Adding to Your Family: Guiding Your Children Through the Foster Care Journey
Robert Waddington, M.S.W.
Tuesday, April 22, 6 - 8 p.m.
Tips for First Time Resource Parents
Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor
Wednesday, April 23, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention TBRI® Part 4: Correcting Principles
Tristen McGhee, M.Ed., TBRI Practitioner & Adoptive Mom
Thursday, April 24, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In-Person Meetings
Attachment: Building Trust with Children
Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor
Tuesday, April 1, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
OCSSA- Annex Building
744 N. Eckhoff Orange, 92868
Please register at resourcefamilysupport@ssa.ocgov.com or call (714) 704-8255.
Healthy Communication Between Parents and Children
New Class!
Olive Crest
Monday, April 14, 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