Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship resource caregivers Description: Support and training, led by a therapist, in a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences as a foster or adopted parent. Participants have a chance to explore their own... Read More

1st (Bilingual) & 3rd (Spanish) Wednesday of the month, 6-8pm, Sierra Linda Elementary School- 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? You are not... Read More

Quién debe asistir: Cuidadores de crianza, adoptivos y familiares Descripción: Apoyo y capacitación, dirigido por un terapeuta, en un ambiente seguro y de apoyo donde los participantes pueden compartir sus experiencias como padres adoptivos o de crianza. Los... Read More

Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship resource caregivers Description: Support and training, led by a therapist, in a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences as a foster or adopted parent. Participants have a chance to explore their own... Read More

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm, Kids & Families Together- 864 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? You are not... Read More

1st (Bilingual) & 3rd (Spanish) Wednesday of the month, 6-8pm, Sierra Linda Elementary School- 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? You are not... Read More

Receive timely information on foster care and network with foster & resource parents who are geographically related. January Topic: Resources at Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center provides support information and training for families... Read More

Presenters: Oxnard College Financial Aid & VCOE Staff Current or former foster youth have a lot of financial aid available to them!  This “drop in” session for students (current high school seniors, graduates or college students) and/or care... Read More

Who Should Attend: Birth children with foster/resource/adoptive siblings Description: Siblings of foster, adoptive, and kinship youth in Ventura County have the opportunity to explore and share in a safe and supportive environment with peers. Sessions topics include dealing with conflict,... Read More

2nd Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm, C.A.U.S.E- 115 Dean Drive Ste. C, Santa Paula _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? You are not alone! Kids & Families... Read More

2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm, Senior Concerns- 401 Hodencamp Rd., Thousand Oaks _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? You are not alone! Kids & Families Together... Read More

Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship resource caregivers Description: Support and training, led by a therapist, in a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences as a foster or adopted parent. Participants have a chance to explore their own... Read More

1st (Bilingual) & 3rd (Spanish) Wednesday of the month, 6-8pm, Sierra Linda Elementary School- 2201 Jasmine Ave., Oxnard. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? You are not... Read More

Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship resource caregivers Description: Support and training, led by a therapist, in a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences as a foster or adopted parent. Participants have a chance to explore their own... Read More

*Presented as part of an on-going Kinship Support & Resources Group Join us for this dynamic & engaging presentation! Learn to identify and understand your children's temperament so that you help them react and respond to difficult situations.... Read More

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6-8pm, Kids & Families Together- 864 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling raising a related child with full responsibility? You are not... Read More

Topic: New Placement Packet & Comfort Calls Facilitators: Sonia Correa, Leeann Mesa & Natalie Torres This month’s West County Hub will feature a two-part presentation from Ventura County Children and Family Services on important policy matters! We will... Read More

Stay informed on important policy updates & changes to make sure you can best meet the needs of the children in your care. RSVP: Email leticia_sandoval1@vcccd.edu Childcare: Limited childcare spaces available, call (805) 384-0983 ext. 859 no later... Read More

*Presented as part of an on-going Kinship Support & Resource Group. Foster/Resource and Kinship Caregivers encouraged to attend Learn what to do to keep you and your loved ones safe! Come and benefit from Nora's 20+ years of... Read More

Trainer: Lori Rangel Trauma is an umbrella term used to describe the inability of an individual or a community to respond in a healthy way physically, emotionally, and mentally to acute or chronic stress. Becoming “trauma‐informed” means recognizing... Read More

This class is exclusively for Ventura County Foster Caregivers & Resource families. Space is limited; you may be placed on a waiting list. To register: Please email: econdev@vcccd.edu *You must be registered to attend! You are not confirmed... Read More

Trainers: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval & Wendy Homan If you have gotten your license to be a Resource Parent within the last couple of years, this class is for you! Long-time FKCE trainer Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval and long-time Foster,... Read More