Region 1 Trainings

 

List of Upcoming Trainings in Region 1 North (Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens and Whitman Counties)
     So You Have Your First Placement..Now What?
     Parenting Plus Modules
     Other Trainings

List of Upcoming Trainings in Region 1 South (Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Klickitat, Kittitas, Walla Walla and Yakima Counties)
     So You Have Your First Placement..Now What?
     Parenting Plus!
     Other Trainings


Below is a list of upcoming trainings available to caregivers. For more information on each class or to register, please use the contact information provided. You must pre-register for all classes by providing your complete name, mailing address, area code and telephone number.   Please note that no childcare is available at any of these classes.


Region 1 North Trainings

So You Have Your First Placement..Now What?

This class is mandatory for all newly licensed foster parents (licensed after 10/15/2011). It will help you to become familiar with your regional policies and provide you with a refresher on topics discussed at your pre-service training. Includes information on: Procedure & Paperwork, Medical & Dental Care, Meetings & Court Proceedings, Mandated CPS Reporting, Allegations & Investigations, and Miscellaneous Information. This is an excellent class for both new and experienced caregivers.

So You Have Your First Placement...Now What?

Dates: 4/24/2013
Time:5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Spokane DCFS Office at 1313 N Atlantic, Suite 2000 (SW Conference Room)
Trainer: Renee Siers
Comments: To register, contact Renee at (509) 363-4821 or siersr@uw.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Parenting Plus!

This class is a comprehensive and fun 36 hour training course designed specifically for foster parents, adoptive parents and kinship providers and is mandatory for all newly licensed foster parents (licensed after 10/15/2011). It is taught in a relaxed and friendly manner that answers your questions, while allowing you to share the joys and frustrations of caring for someone elses child. Includes information on: Procedure & Paperwork, Medical & Dental Care, Meetings & Court Proceedings, Mandated CPS Reporting, Allegations & Investigations, and Miscellaneous Information. 

The six module topics include: Self Concept/Cultural Competence/Seperation & Grief, Child Development, Sexual Behavior Problems, Discipline, Physically Aggressive Children and Youth and Teaming/Assertiveness/Self-Care.

Parenting Plus- Module 4 (Spokane)

Dates: 4/2 - 4/30/2013
Time: Tuesdays from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location:  Spokane (Please register for exact location information)
Trainer: Renee Siers
Comments: To register, contact Renee at (509) 363-4821 or siersr@uw.edu

 

 

 

 

Parenting Plus- Module 5 (Spokane)

Dates: 5/7/2013
Time:  Tuesday at 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Spokane (Please register for exact location information)
Trainer: Renee Siers
Comments: To register, contact Renee at (509) 363-4821 or siersr@uw.edu

 

 

Parenting Plus- Module 6 (Spokane)

Dates: 5/14/2013
Time:  Tuesday at 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Spokane (Please register for exact location information)
Trainer: Renee Siers
Comments: To register, contact Renee at (509) 363-4821 or siersr@uw.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parenting Plus! (Omak, Colville & Moses lake Hospitals - via video conference)

Dates: 4/16 - 6/25/2013
Time:  10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Omak, Colville and Moses Lake Hospitals (via video conference)
Trainer: Nancy Leigh
Comments: To register, call (509) 846-2089 or (509) 952-6324

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Other Trainings 

College Success Foundation Summit

Dates: Thursday, April 25, 2013
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Spokane Community College at 1810 N. Greene St. in Spokane
Comments:  The Summit brings together a variety of professionals to network and corss-train with a focus toward improving the educational outcomes of foster youth. For registration and additional information, visit the event website.

For more information and a printable Agenda, please Click Here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Region 1 South Trainings

So You Have Your First Placement..Now What?

This class is mandatory for all newly licensed foster parents (licensed after 10/15/2011). It will help you to become familiar with your regional policies and provide you with a refresher on topics discussed at your pre-service training. Includes information on: Procedure & Paperwork, Medical & Dental Care, Meetings & Court Proceedings, Mandated CPS Reporting, Allegations & Investigations, and Miscellaneous Information. This is an excellent class for both new and experienced caregivers.

So You Have Your First Placement...Now What?

Dates: 4/17/13, 7/11/13, 9/24/13, 11/21/13
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Tri-Cities (Register for location confirmation)
Trainer: Ryan Krueger
Comments: To register and confirm the location of this training, please call (509) 737-2879 or email Krry300@dshs.wa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

So You Have Your First Placement...Now What?

Dates: 5/28/13, 8/27/13, 10/24/13, 12/13/13
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Yakima (Register for location confirmation)
Trainer: Ryan Krueger
Comments: To register and confirm the location of this training, please call (509) 737-2879 or email Krry300@dshs.wa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

So You Have Your First Placement...Now What?

Dates: 6/17/13, 7/16/13
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Ellensburg (Register for location confirmation)
Trainer: Ryan Krueger
Comments: To register and confirm the location of this training, please call (509) 737-2879 or email Krry300@dshs.wa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

So You Have Your First Placement...Now What?

Dates: 7/23/13, 9/19/13, 12/17/13
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Goldendale (Register for location confirmation)
Trainer: Ryan Krueger
Comments: To register and confirm the location of this training, please call (509) 737-2879 or email Krry300@dshs.wa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

So You Have Your First Placement...Now What?

Dates: 5/22/13, 9/3/13, 12/6/13
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Walla Walla (Register for location confirmation)
Trainer: Ryan Krueger
Comments: To register and confirm the location of this training, please call (509) 737-2879 or email Krry300@dshs.wa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Parenting Plus!

This class is a comprehensive and fun 36 hour training course designed specifically for foster parents, adoptive parents and kinship providers and is mandatory for all newly licensed foster parents (licensed after 10/15/2011). It is taught in a relaxed and friendly manner that answers your questions, while allowing you to share the joys and frustrations of caring for someone elses child. Includes information on: Procedure & Paperwork, Medical & Dental Care, Meetings & Court Proceedings, Mandated CPS Reporting, Allegations & Investigations, and Miscellaneous Information.

The six module topics include: Self Concept/Cultural Competence/Seperation & Grief, Child Development, Sexual Behavior Problems, Discipline, Physically Aggressive Children and Youth and Teaming/Assertiveness/Self-Care.

Parenting Plus: Tri-Cities

Module 1: 5/23/13 and 5/24/13 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Module 2: 5/30/13 from 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Module 3: 6/3/13 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Module 4: 6/5/13, 6/6/13, 6/11/13, and 6/13/13 from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Module 5: 6/19/13 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Module 6: 6/26/13 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Tri-Cities (Location to be confirmed upon registration)
Trainer: Ryan Krueger
Comments: To register and confirm the location of this training, please call (509) 737-2879 or email Krry300@dshs.wa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parenting Plus: Tri-Cities

Module 1: 9/28/13 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Module 2: 9/30/13 from 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Module 3: 10/8/13 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Module 4: 10/17/13 and 10/18/13 from 5-9:00 pm and 10/19/13 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Module 5: 10/25/13 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Module 6: 10/26/13 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Tri-Cities (Location to be confirmed upon registration)
Trainer: Ryan Krueger
Comments: To register and confirm the location of this training, please call (509) 737-2879 or email Krry300@dshs.wa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parenting Plus: Walla Walla

Module 1: 11/12/13 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Module 2: 11/14/13 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Module 3: 11/16/13 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Module 4: 11/18/13, 11/19/13 and 11/22/13 from 5-9:00 pm and 11/23/13 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Module 5: 12/16/13 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Module 6: 12/19/13 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Walla Walla (Location to be confirmed upon registration)
Trainer: Ryan Krueger
Comments: To register and confirm the location of this training, please call (509) 737-2879 or email Krry300@dshs.wa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parenting Plus: Yakima

Module 1: 3/18/13 and 3/20/13 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Module 2: 3/25/13 from 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Module 3: 3/27/13 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Module 4: 4/2/13, 4/9/13, 4/16/13, 4/22/13 and 4/24/13 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Module 5: 4/29/13 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Module 6: 5/1/13 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Yakima (Location to be confirmed upon registration)
Trainer: Ryan Krueger
Comments: To register and confirm the location of this training, please call (509) 737-2879 or email Krry300@dshs.wa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parenting Plus: Yakima

Module 1: 9/7/13 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Module 2: 9/21/13 from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Module 3: 9/26/13 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Module 4: 10/1/13, 10/7/13, 10/15/13 and 10/21/13 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Module 5: 10/22/13 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Module 6: 10/30/13 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Yakima (Location to be confirmed upon registration)
Trainer: Ryan Krueger
Comments: To register and confirm the location of this training, please call (509) 737-2879 or email Krry300@dshs.wa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parenting Plus: Goldendale

Module 1: 7/22/13 from 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Module 2: 7/25/13 from 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Module 3: 7/26/13 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Module 4: 8/13/13, 8/15/13, 8/20/13 and 8/22/13 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Module 5: 8/26/13 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Module 6: 8/28/13 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Goldendale (Location to be confirmed upon registration)
Trainer: Ryan Krueger
Comments: To register and confirm the location of this training, please call (509) 737-2879 or email Krry300@dshs.wa.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Other Trainings

College Success Foundation Summit

Dates: Friday, May 3, 2013
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Columbia Basin College at 2600 N 20th Ave in Pasco, WA 99301
Comments:  The Summit brings together a variety of professionals to network and corss-train with a focus toward improving the educational outcomes of foster youth. For registration and additional information, visit the event website.

For more information and printable Agenda, please Click Here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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