NOTE: Training posts are listed with the most current ones first. Contact each website or contact person listed for more details.
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2019 SCHEDULE
Strengthening Families WV Learning Opportunities
Families gain what they need to be successful when five key protective factors are robust in their lives and communities. The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) introduced the Strengthening Families Initiative and Protective Factors Framework™ in 2003 as a research-informed, strengths-based initiative for promoting optimal child development and reducing the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.
In Person Training in West Virginia
This in-person adaptation of the Alliance’s popular on-line training on the Protective Factors Framework includes the primary content from the online training with take-home resources and interactive activities added to benefit from adult learning styles in group settings.
West Virginia has a team of nationally-certified trainers who present the National Alliance training “Bringing the Protective Factors to Life in Your Work.” Two sessions will be offered in 2019:
- Thursday, August 15 from 9:30 to 4:00 – Parental Resilience & Social Connections – Click here for more information or to register
- Thursday, September 26 from 9:30 to 4:00 – Social-Emotional Competence & Concrete Supports – Click here for more information or to register
Strengthening Families West Virginia has also developed a workshop which has been approved for early care and education continuing education hours through WV-STARS. Designed to meet mandated training requirements for in-home family educators, “Strong Roots & Good Soil: Your Work with Children, Parents and Protective Factors” provides a good orientation for child care providers and other family support professionals on workers skills to build Protective Factors.
One all-day session will take place on October 29, 2019. Click here for more information or to register.
All sessions are held at St. John XXIII Pastoral Center
100 Hodges Road, Charleston, WV 25314
CLICK on each registration link to find out the details. Registration deadline is one week prior to the training session.
CONTACT: Connie Kinsey, (304) 523-9587
TEAM for WV Children, PO Box 1653, Huntington, WV 25717
TEAM for WV Children website link: https://teamwv.org/strengthening-families-wv-landing/training/
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Webinars with FREE CEUs for School-Based Health Center Staff
These are a variety of resources for webinars.
The webinars listed are coordinated by the West Virginia Department of Education, Office of Special Education, along with the West Virginia School Health Technical Assistance Center at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University.
CLICK to get more information
https://livewell.marshall.edu/mutac/training-archives/wv-school-health-workshop-webinar/
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Adolescent SBIRT – Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment
The Adolescent SBIRT project is a collaborative effort between the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago and various partners.
Learn the basic skills needed to identify and treat substance use among young people
Check out the 2019 SBIRT Webinar series. It is free and open to everyone.
- 3/20/19 – Integrating Suicide Prevention into the SBIRT Model
- 3/26/19 – Are Healthcare Professionals Ready to Address Patients’ Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders?
- 4/18/19 – Adolescent Substance Use: Contemporary Trends in Prevention and Treatment
- 4/24/19 – Are Healthcare Professionals Ready to Address Patients’ Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders?
- 5/23/19 – Integrating Adolescent SBIRT Education into Health Professional Training: Findings from A National Effort to Prepare the Next Workforce
- Check back often for more upcoming events!
Click to get more information
https://sbirt.webs.com/webinars
The School-Based Health Alliance hosts webinars to connect members of the school-based health care field with public health experts. Our webinars are designed to help school-based health center practitioners provide quality health care services, build sustainable business models, and stay abreast of new topics in the health care world.
CLICK to get more information
https://www.sbh4all.org/training/webinars/
Upcoming Webinars
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2018 SCHEDULE
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Families gain what they need to be successful when five key protective factors are robust in their lives and communities. The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) introduced the Strengthening Families Initiative and Protective Factors Framework™ as a research informed, strengths-based initiative for promoting optimal child development and reducing the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.
West Virginia has a team of nationally-certified trainers who present the National Alliance training “Bringing the Protective Factors to Life in Your Work.”
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Registration is now open for two 2018 all-day learning sessions:
Bringing the Protective Factors to Life in Your Work:
Parental Resilience & Social Connections
St. John XXIII Pastoral Center
100 Hodges Road
Charleston, WV 25314
LEARNING GOALS
- Gain awareness of Adverse Childhood Experience (ACES) and how Protective Factors may play a role in preventing or mitigating the effects of ACES.
- Define and recognize signs of parental resilience.
- Identify actions you can take to help parents build their resilience in your work.
- Give examples of program efforts to value and support parents.
- Give examples of program efforts to respond to family crises.
- Identify steps you will take to integrate these ideas into your work.
- Understand the value of helping parents and families connect to others in a variety of ways that reduce their isolation and increase their social supports.
- Discuss at least three ways that you can encourage parents to make these connections.
- Create some concrete plans to assist parents in developing new friendships and finding new sources of support – in the workplace or the community.
Courses Presented by Certified Trainers of the National Alliance of Children’s Trust & Prevention Funds
Application is being submitted for WV STARS continuing education credit.CEU’s pending approval from the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health for Nursing through the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses, License # WV1999-0297RN, Social Work through the WV Board of Social Work Examiners, License # 490089.
A $25 nonrefundable course fee, payable by check to TEAM for WV Children, is required for registration approval. This fee is necessary to offset cost of lunch and take-home resources (valued at $80 per participant). Please write “SFWV 6-28-18” in the check memo, and mail no later than June 18 to attention of Connie Kinsey, TEAM for WV Children, PO Box 1653, Huntington, WV 25717.
This training is offered with support from the West Virginia Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health through combined funding from federal Project Launch, Home Visitation and Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems grants.
Buffet lunch will be served.SPACE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 INDIVIDUALS TO REGISTER!
CLICK to register
Thursday, June 28, 2018 9:30-4:00 – Parental Resilience & Social Connections
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Bringing the Protective Factors to Life in Your Work:
Social-Emotional Competence & Concrete Supports
St. John XXIII Pastoral Center
100 Hodges Road
Charleston, WV 25314
Since the introduction of the Strengthening Families approach, advances in knowledge have deepened our understanding about child development and behavior, developmental impacts of trauma, and pathways to child and family well-being. We now know that families gain what they need to be successful when key protective factors are robust in their lives and communities.
LEARNING GOALS
- List several characteristics of children who are emotionally healthy and who demonstrate social skills appropriate for their age or environment.
- Identify what is realistic to expect in terms of social and emotional skills for children at different developmental stages.
- Recognize how this protective factor can help make child maltreatment less likely to occur.
- Give examples of how parents and other caregivers can develop strategies that will help children to grow emotionally and socially.
- Recognize how lack of support, when under stress, can sometimes lead to child maltreatment.
- Give examples of how workers can provide welcoming, non-threatening support to families.
- List several ways workers can link to partners in the community to help families in need.
- Identify the challenges and opportunities culture and tradition present as we try to help families.
Courses Presented by Certified Trainers of the National Alliance of Children’s Trust & Prevention Funds
Application is being submitted for WV STARS continuing education credit. CEU’s pending approval from the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health for Nursing through the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses, License # WV1999-0297RN, Social Work through the WV Board of Social Work Examiners, License # 490089.
A $25 nonrefundable course fee, payable by check to TEAM for WV Children, is required for registration approval. This fee is necessary to offset cost of lunch and take-home resources (valued at $40 per participant). Please mail no later than September 10 to attention of Connie Kinsey, TEAM for WV Children, PO Box 1653, Huntington, WV 25717.
This training is offered with support from the West Virginia Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health through combined funding from federal Project Launch, Home Visitation and Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems grants.
Buffet lunch will be served.SPACE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 INDIVIDUALS TO REGISTER
CLICK to register
Thursday, September 20, 2018 9:30-4:00 – Social-Emotional Competence & Concrete Supports
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“Strong Roots & Good Soil: Your Work with Parents, Children
and Protective Factors”
St. John XXIII Pastoral Center
100 Hodges Road
Charleston, WV 25314
Strengthening Families West Virginia has also developed a workshop which has been approved for STARS, Social Work and Nursing continuing education hours. Designed to meet mandated training requirements for in-home family educators “Strong Roots & Good Soil” also provides a good orientation for child care providers, prevention specialists, family support professionals and others.
Registration is now open for 2018’s only scheduled session:
Since the introduction of the Strengthening Families approach, advances in knowledge have deepened our understanding about child development and behavior, developmental impacts of trauma, and pathways to child and family well-being. We now know that families gain what they need to be successful when key protective factors are robust in their lives and communities.
West Virginia’s Strengthening Families orientation training is highly interactive and focuses on ways for workers to “enrich the soil” of positive relationships and everyday actions, to build “strong roots” for child and family well-being.
Learning Goals:
1. Early care and education providers, home visitors, caseworkers and others will learn about the Strengthening Families Approach and the Five Protective Factors, and why they are important to healthy child development.
2. The participant will learn the importance of the role of the Early Care & Education providers in helping families to build the protective factors through simple everyday actions, resulting in stronger families and communities.
3. The participant will be equipped to use specific approaches to enhance positive interactions and relationships with parents and caregivers, and to strengthen protective factors in children and families.
Application is being submitted for WV STARS continuing education credit. CEU’s pending approval from the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health for Nursing through the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses, License # WV1999-0297RN, Social Work through the WV Board of Social Work Examiners, License # 490089.
A $25 nonrefundable course fee, payable by check to TEAM for WV Children, is required for registration approval. This fee is necessary to offset cost of lunch and take-home resources (valued at $60 per participant). Please write “SFWV Strong Roots 8-16-18” in the check memo, and mail no later than August 5 to attention of Connie Kinsey, TEAM for WV Children, PO Box 1653, Huntington, WV 25717.
This training is offered with support from the West Virginia Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health through combined funding from federal Project Launch, Home Visitation and Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems grants.
Participants will also receive a Strengthening Families Tote Bag and Toolkit that includes resource guides, and materials to demonstrate protective factors to families and community members.
- Buffet lunch will be served.
SPACE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 INDIVIDUALS TO REGISTER!
CLICK to register
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Recovery Coach Statewide Academies
Free Training for Recovery Coach Certification
offered in 8 locations to serve all of WV
The session in Cabell County will be July 30 – August 1, 2018 – Huntington.
Please share with your school, community and other contacts listed below as appropriate.
Recovery Coach Statewide Academies
The nonprofit Greater Recovery and Community Empowerment (GRaCE) are providing the WV Recovery Coach Academies for school personnel including Diversion and Transition, community members working with schools, parents, grand-families, law enforcement, correctional officers and veterans. Registration and materials are FREE. Each participant will receive a certificate as a recovery coach, 3 free college credits from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College and CEs in nursing (Provider #WV1998-0231RN), school psychology and social work. Counseling and psychology CEs are pending.
Each Recovery Coach Academy will be Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 4:00pm.
REGISTER TODAY:
https://goo.gl/forms/OnIWL9KojfiL7gUG2
What is A Recovery Coach?
Anyone interested in building skill sets to assist students and adults with adverse childhood experiences by removing barriers and obstacles to support their ability to be resilient and successful in life. The training also allows the Coach to serve as a personal guide and mentor for the student/individual to be successful and overcome these past and current obstacles. Recovery Coaching is a self-directed, strengths based model that assists school personnel/community members/parents/grand-families/law enforcement/veterans to empower students/individuals with the understanding that overcoming traumatic experiences is possible. It provides coaches with motivational interviewing and listening skills along with many other competencies to ensure today’s students/individuals are engaged and supported to be resilient and success.
A five-day training will educate individuals to be Recovery Coaches in schools and the community to have the skill set necessary to provide trauma informed care. Each participant will receive a certificate as a recovery coach at the completion of the training. Thanks to funding and in-kind support, there is NO registration fee to school personnel including Diversion and Transition, community members working with schools, parents, grand-families, law enforcement, correctional officers and veterans.
Materials, breakfast and lunch will be provided to those enrolled. In order to participate in the class, the person must have a desire to help students and citizens become resilient and successful. Class capacity is a minimum of 10 and maximum of 40. For more information or if you have questions about the training, email John Unger at WVRecoveryCoachAcademy@gmail.com.
Providing West Virginians with the skills to ensure students are resilient to make WV a place to live, learn and earn
Training Academy Dates and Locations:
Each Recovery Coach Academy will be Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm.
Training Academy Dates and Locations:
| Date | Location | City |
| April 2-6, 2018 | St. Paul Lutheran Church
309 Baldwin Street Morgantown, WV 26505 |
Morgantown, WV |
| April 16-20, 2018 | Blue Ridge CTCMain Campus
13650 Apple Harvest Dr. Room 3300 Martinsburg, WV 25403 |
Martinsburg, WV |
| May 29-June 1, 20189am-5pm
FULL |
Clarksburg Baptist Church Monroe Fellowship Room 501 W. Pike St. Clarksburg, WV 26301 |
Clarksburg, WV |
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NEW OFFERING! June 4-8, 2018 12 noon to 4 on Monday 9-5:30 Tues., Wed. & Thurs., 9 to 1pm on Friday |
WV DMAPS Professional Development Center 103 Academy Dr. Glenville, WV 26351 |
Glenville, WV |
| June 25-29 , 20189am-4pm
FULL |
Caperton Center On campus of WVUP Room C223 300 Campus Drive Parkersburg, WV 26104 |
Parkersburg, WV |
| July 9-13, 20189am-4pm |
WV State Police Academy 135 Academy Dr, Dunbar, WV 25064 |
Charleston, WV |
| July 16-20, 20189am-4pm | Academy of Careers and Technology (ACT)
390 Stanaford Road, Beckley, WV 25801 |
Beckley, WV |
| July 30-August 1, 20189am-4pm |
Marshall University Drinko Library 1 John Marshall Dr Huntington, WV 25755 |
Huntington, WV |
| August 6-10, 20189am-4pm |
Southern West Virginia Health System 1563 Sand Plant Road, Charleston, WV 25309 |
Charleston, WV |
| August 13-17, 2018 | TBD | Wheeling, WV |
Possible funding streams to cover cost of Professional Development opportunity including travel and substitutes for school personnel
Many questions have been asked related to funding for substitutes, travel and hotel cost. Please see the attached document with possible professional development funding streams per county discretion and approval. The WVDE has just released the West Virginia Results-Driven Priorities (WV-RDP) funds to assist all 55 West Virginia districts in closing the gaps among subgroups. The four (4) WV-Results-Driven Priorities are:
Indicator 1: WV GRADUATION 20/20
Indicator 3C: PERFORMANCE ON STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT – LITERACY
Indicator 3C: PERFORMANCE ON STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT – NUMERACY
Indicator 4A: SUSPENSION/EXPULSION/ ENGAGEMENT/BEHAVIOR /MENTAL HEALTH
Flexibility in the use of these funds is given to allow county level data driven decision-making and professional development opportunities, services and programs to support behavioral and mental health needs of students.
CONTACT: Tiffany J. Pittman, pittman6@marshall.edu
CLICK to download PDF – Public Education Funding Streams for Professional Dev Support
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Youth Thrive Workshops
Youth Thrive is a framework for working with adolescents who have experienced trauma, particularly those in the child welfare system. This training reviews the premises of trauma informed care, then delves into adolescent development, brain development and the 5 protective and promotive factors. The research behind this training comes from the Center for the Study of Social Policy – CSSP. You can get additional information at https://www.cssp.org/reform/child-welfare/youththrive The training is provided thanks to a grant from the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation for the “Fostering Futures to Help Youth Thrive” project. Space is limited so I encourage folks to register sooner than later.
The training is free – lunch is provided – and the training has been approved for 13 Social Work CEUs and 14.80 MCLEs. Register/Information at the links below. If you have questions or special dietary needs, call 304-205-6426.
The training dates and locations and information are below.
CLICK to download annoucement- YouthThriveMayJuneFlyer
Registration Links
May 17 and 18 – Clay, WV
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-thrive-tickets-44160443074
June 14 and 15 – Hurricane, WV
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-thrive-tickets-44160784094
CLICK to download announcement- YouthThriveAprilFlyer
The training dates and locations and information are below.
Registration Links
April 5 and 6 – Julian, WV
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-thrive-tickets-43532855944
April 18 and 19 – Hamlin, WV
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-thrive-tickets-43532976304
For more information about the Youth Thrive Workshop CONTACT:
Tina L. Faber, MSW LSW
Program Manager, MODIFY Program
West Virginia University CED
4510 Pennsylvania Avenue Ste B
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 205-6426 office
(304) 288-8023 mobile
tfaber@hsc.wvu.edu
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Family Youth Engagement Strategies Training
Region II SESSIONS:
June 7, 2017 – 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Putnam County DHHR
Register Online Only at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HJC53FH
June 13, 2017 – 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Boone County DHHR
Register Online Only at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HW5XRZZ
CLICK to download PDF – FYES Flyer June 2017
See details below
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2017 SCHEDULE
http://www.strengtheningfamilieswv.org/training.html
INFORMATION – All courses are offered free of charge with support from the West Virginia Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health through combined funding from federal Project Launch, Home Visitation and Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems grants.
For more information, email info@strengtheningfamilieswv.org
Families gain what they need to be successful when five key protective factors are robust in their lives and communities. The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) introduced the Strengthening Families Initiative and Protective Factors Framework™ in 2003 as a research informed, strengths-based initiative for promoting optimal child development and reducing the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.
Thursday, April 20 from 9:30-1:00 – Charleston, WV
Social Connections – “Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work”
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
WV-STARS professionals must register through Training Calendar at https://wvregistry.org/ets/login.aspx
All others register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2YLCNL9
Tuesday, April 25 from 9:30-1:00 – Morgantown, WV
Parental Resilience – “Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work”
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
WV-STARS professionals must register through Training Calendar at https://wvregistry.org/ets/login.aspx
All others register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2QGKLHT
Wednesday, April 26 from 9:30-1:00 – Charleston, WV
Parental Resilience – “Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work”
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
WV-STARS professionals must register through Training Calendar at https://wvregistry.org/ets/login.aspx
All others register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2SY7HVY
Thursday, June 15 from 9:30 to 3:30 Charleston, WV
Strong Roots & Good Soil: Your Work with Parents, Children & Protective Factors”
(Required for In-Home Family Educators – Lunch Provided)
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
WV-STARS professionals must register through Training Calendar at https://wvregistry.org/ets/login.aspx
All others register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2HZR75S
Friday, June 16 from 9:30 to 1:00 – Beckley, WV
Social-Emotional Competence – “Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work”
SAVE THE DATE – REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1ST
Tuesday, August 8 from 9:30 to 1:00 – Charleston, WV
Concrete Support in Times of Need – “Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work”
SAVE THE DATE – REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1ST
Wednesday, August 9 from 9:30 to 3:30 – Morgantown, WV
Strong Roots & Good Soil: Your Work with Parents, Children & Protective Factors
(Required for In-Home Family Educators – Lunch Provided)
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
WV-STARS professionals must register through Training Calendar at https://wvregistry.org/ets/login.aspx
All others register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26B6VPC
Tuesday, August 15 from 9:30 to 1:00 – Flatwoods, WV
Social Connections – Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work”
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
WV-STARS professionals must register through Training Calendar at https://wvregistry.org/ets/login.aspx
All others register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/252MWWP
Thursday, September 14 from 9:30 to 1:00 – Charleston, WV
Social-Emotional Competence – “Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work”
SAVE THE DATE – REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1ST
“Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work” courses are certified training modules of the National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds, for early care and education, prevention, family support and other health/human service professionals.
Open trainings are approved for WV STARS. CEU’s pending approval from the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health for Nursing through the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses, License # WV1999-0297, Social Work through the WV Board of Social Work Examiners, License # 490089.
All courses are offered free of charge with support from the West Virginia Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health through combined funding from federal Project Launch, Home Visitation and Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems grants.
For more information, email info@strengtheningfamilieswv.org
Free Online Training Courses
The National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds is pleased to make available a series of online training courses to support implementation of the Strengthening Families™ Protective Factors Framework in multiple settings.
Click here access the Alliance’s Online Training Courses.
In Person Training in West Virginia
This in-person adaptation of the Alliance’s popular on-line training on the Protective Factors Framework includes the primary content from the online training with new interactive activities added to benefit from adult learning styles in group settings.
West Virginia now has several nationally-certified trainers who can work with groups across the state to present the National Alliance training “Bringing the Protective Factors to Life in Your Work.”
Strengthening Families West Virginia has also developed a workshop which has been approved for STARS, Social Work and Nursing continuing education hours. It is called “Strong Roots & Good Soil: Your Work with Children, Parents and Protective Factors.”
For more information about In Person Strengthening Families/Protective Factors Framework learning opportunities, email info@strengtheningfamilieswv.org.
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STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TRAINING SESSIONS
http://www.strengtheningfamilieswv.org/training.html
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Register Now For Protective Factor Training 2016
Courses Presented by Certified Trainers of the National Alliance of Children’s Trust & Prevention Funds. Training is offered free of charge by the TEAM for West Virginia Children, with support from the West Virginia Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health through combined funding from federal Project Launch, Home Visitation and Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems grants. CEU application will be made for STARS WV Continuing Education credit; Registered Nurses and Social Work. Click here to Register by August 10. Click here to Register – The registration deadline has been extended through Monday, August 15. Click here to Register by August 18. Click here to Register by August 22. Click here to Register by August 22. |
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COMING TO HUNTINGTON…
Bringing the Protective Factors to Life in Your Work:
Concrete Supports Course &
Social-Emotional Competence Course
When
Wednesday August 31, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM EDT
Where
Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church
513 10th Street
Huntington, WV 25701
LEARNING GOALS
- Recognize how lack of support, when under stress, can sometimes lead to child maltreatment.
- Give examples of how workers can provide welcoming, non-threatening support to families.
- List several ways workers can link to partners in the community to help families in need.
- Identify the challenges and opportunities culture and tradition present as we try to help families.
“Bringing the Protective Factors to Life in Your Work” – Social-Emotional Competence of Children Course
LEARNING GOALS
- List several characteristics of children who are emotionally healthy and who demonstrate social skills appropriate for their age or environment.
- Identify what is realistic to expect in terms of social and emotional skills for children at different developmental stages.
- Recognize how this protective factor can help make child maltreatment less likely to occur.
- Give examples of how parents and other caregivers can develop strategies that will help children to grow emotionally and socially.
Courses Presented by Certified Trainers of the National Alliance of Children’s Trust & Prevention Funds
Training is offered free of charge by the
TEAM for West Virginia Children, with support from the West Virginia Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health through combined funding from federal Project Launch, Home Visitation and Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems grants.
CEU application will be made for STARS WV Continuing
Education credit; Registered Nurses and Social Work
For more information, emailinfo@strengtheningfamilieswv.org
- Lunch will be served.
SPACE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 33 INDIVIDUALS TO REGISTER BY AUGUST 22, 2016!
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Register for the free professional development workshop:
FAMILY CENTERED PRACTICE BASICS
SPRING 2016
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Cabell Co. DHHR, Huntington, WV
TWO SESSIONS
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Register Online Only At: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QDTNHCF
BY April 19, 2016
Online Registration is Required for Each Participant; As a mixed-agency training, a single agency’s employees must not exceed 40% of total registration. If direct links above do not work, please paste or type the URL address into your browser.
If you need further assistance, please email wvsystemofcare@gmail.com.
Family Centered Practice Basics is designed for ALL EMPLOYEES of child and youth-serving agencies and systems, as well as interested family/youth representatives of those agencies (such as. foster parents, advisory board members, etc.). DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS TRAINING IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY TAKEN “FAMILY CENTERED PRACTICE” OR “FAMILY CENTERED PRACTICE BASICS” TRAINING IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Participants will learn how Family Centered concepts apply to their practice whatever their role in their agency or system, as well as to policies and programs to improve service to families. Participants will come up with several behavioral changes they can immediately apply to their day to day work.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain what “Family-Centered Practice” means and identify practices that are family-centered
2. Explain the definition of “family” from a family perspective
3. Identify and give examples of the nine key elements of family-centered practice
4. Identify what changes need to occur within individual practices, communities and agencies to move towards a more family-centered approach to service delivery
This training is being submitted for 2.75 Continuing Education Units in Social Work
This free training is made possible by the WV System of Care partnership
Visit our website for updates and other learning opportunities: www.wvsystemofcare.org
Click to download full PDF of announcement
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This powerful training is open to any adult who cares about or serves in a position of responsibility with children and youth, including scout groups, sports leagues, schools, child care settings and those working in ministry.
For a video clip about the training
http://www.d2l.org/site/c.4dICIJOkGcISE/b.6243681/k.86C/Child_Sexual_Abuse_Prevention_Training.htm
Child sexual abuse is likely the most prevalent health problem children face, with the most serious array of consequences. In fact, 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. This means that whether you work with youth, are a parent, or are simply a member of a community, it is highly likely that someone you know and care for has experienced, or is currently experiencing, child sexual abuse. It’s going to happen whether you are prepared to deal with it or not – unless you stop it from happening. And the good news is, it can be stopped. Stewards of Children is an award-winning program that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
In case of inclement weather (specifically, if Cabell County schools are closed or release early on February 18), the training will be rescheduled for Feb. 25 at the same time and location.
CLICK BELOW to download PDF file of announcement
Stewards of Children 2-18-16 flyer
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Why learn to massage your baby?
- Bonding–enhances communication and encourages fun interactions!
- Relief–from teething, congestion, colic and gas
- Relaxation – massaging your baby is enjoyable and relaxing for you and it may improve the quality of your baby’s sleep
Who: Parents & babies, ages Birth-1 year
Cost: FREE
Dates: October 2, 16, 23, November 6 (Fridays)
Time: 1 pm-3 pm
Where: WIC Office, 5187 US RT 60E, Suite 12, Huntington WV 25705
For more information or to register, please contact: Melanie Meade 304-638-8238, melaniemeade69@gmail.com subject: infant massage
Click to download PDF file
Infant massage Parent Class Poster WIC Oct 2015
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Marshall Center for Rural Health & Cabell-Huntington Health Department Presents – Chronic Disease & Diabetes Self-Management Program Training
September 29th – October 2nd
9 AM – 4:30 PM
at Cabell-Huntington Health Department
Huntington, WV
The CDSMP/DSMP Training prepares participants to lead Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management
Program 6-week workshops.
No experience is necessary
All Materials Provided
SPACE IS LIMITED!
Sponsored by Marshall Center for Rural Health & Cabell-Huntington Health Department
For questions or to register: Elizabeth Ayers
304-523-6483 x 259
Elizabeth.a.ayers@wv.gov
CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD ANNOUNCEMENT
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“Strong Roots & Good Soil: Your Work with Parents, Children and Protective Factors
When: Monday September 21, 2015
from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM EDT
Where: Big Sandy Superstore Arena Convention Center
One Civic Center Plaza
Third Avenue at Eighth Street
Tech Room 1
Huntington, WV 25701
We now know that families gain what they need to be successful when key protective factors are robust in their lives and communities. West Virginia’s new Strengthening Families training focuses on ways for workers to “enrich the soil” of positive relationships and everyday actions, and build protective factors in families.
If you have trouble with the link, paste the address below in your browser
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=8dona8eab&oeidk=a07ebhfpnfqa22ccde6
Since the introduction of the Strengthening Families approach, advances in knowledge have deepened our understanding about child development and behavior, developmental impacts of trauma, and pathways to child and family well-being. We now know that families gain what they need to be successful when key protective factors are robust in their lives and communities.
West Virginia’s new Strengthening Families training is highly interactive and focuses on ways for workers to “enrich the soil” of positive relationships and everyday actions, to build “strong roots” for child and family well-being.
Learning Goals:
1. Early care and education providers, caseworkers and others will learn about the Strengthening Families Approach and the Five Protective Factors, and why they are important to healthy child development.
2. The participant will learn the importance of the role of the Early Care & Education providers in helping families to build the protective factors through simple everyday actions, resulting in stronger families and communities.
3. The participant will be equipped to use specific approaches to enhance positive interactions and relationships with parents and caregivers, and to strengthen protective factors in children and families.
Application has been submitted for WV STARS continuing education credit, as well as Social Work and Nursing hours.
A nonrefundable fee of $15 is charged to all participants to help defray cost of lunch, refreshments and other training resources. (Payable to TEAM for WV Children)
For more information, email info@strengtheningfamilieswv.org
- Participants will also receive a Strengthening Families Tote Bag and Toolkit (valued at over $50) that includes resource guides, and materials to demonstrate protective factors to families and community members.
- Lunch will be served.
SPACE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 36 INDIVIDUALS TO REGISTER!
Important Note about Registration
To complete your registration, please mail a check with $15 registration to TEAM for WV Children, PO Box 1653, Huntington, WV 25717.
Many thanks!
Contact
Jeanette Rowsey, TEAM for WV Children, 304-736-4366
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Learn how to become a
Community Health Education Resource Person (CHERP)
Wellness (Level I)
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• Help neighbors gain access to improved health care
• Learn how to help others develop a healthier lifestyle
• No prior health care experience is required
• Open to all individuals 18 years or older
Location: Cabell-Huntington Health Department
703 7th Avenue
Huntington, WV
INSTRUCTION:
September 14th – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
September 15th – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
September 16th – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
TESTING: September 24th – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Must attend all sessions
For more information or to register for training contact Joyce Martin, 304-793-6571, jmartin@osteo.wvsom.edu
Supported by The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
and The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health.
Download PDF about the training below
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Seating is still available – register by September 11th
Title: Trauma Informed Care
Date: September 17, from 9 am to 12 pm
Location: Big Sandy Superstore Arena Convention Center, Tech Room 1, One Civic Center Plaza, Third Avenue at Eighth Street
Huntington, WV 25701
Costs: Free
Description: This workshop will present an overview of trauma; its biological, psychological, and social impact on children; and strategies to help children and families who are affected by trauma.
Objectives:
1. To understand to impact of trauma on a child’s behavior and development
2. To incorporate that understanding of trauma into work with children and families
Topics include:
Introduction and Overview of trauma and biological effects
Essential elements of Trauma Informed care – psychological and social impact
Helping children and parents
Secondary Trauma – symptoms and prevention
Wrap up – question and answers
Application is being submitted for WV STARS and and Social Work continuing education credit.
Trainers:
Jo Dee Gottlieb, MSW, LCSW, Professor, Social Work Marshall University
Marianna Footo Linz, Ph.D., Professor, Psychology, Chair, Psychology Department Marshall University
Please register your attendance by Sept. 11th.
Click here to register for training
NOTE: Should you have trouble with the registration link, you can paste the address below in your browser.
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07ebhhn64sie0aobr0/start
This training is made possible through a Strengthening Families mini-grant with funding through WV DHHR.
If you have any questions, email Debra Harris Bowyer, Coordinator, at dbowyer@cabellfrn.org.
Please forward this information to other staff that would also be interested.
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Click to download a PDF version – What is DHHR workshop 5-14-15
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Strengthening Families:
Strong Roots and Good Soil Workshop to be held
on April 28th at the Charleston Civic Center as part of the State Home Visitation Conference.
Learn more about the Strengthening Families framework to build protective factors that prevent child abuse and neglect, as well as enhancing quality of early childhood programs in their work with children and families.
Registration is FREE!
Please click on the link below to register!
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West Virginia’s new Strengthening Families training is highly interactive and focuses on ways for workers to “enrich the soil” of positive relationships and everyday actions, to build “strong roots” for child and family well-being.Application has been submitted for WV STARS registration for 4.75 hours of STARS credit.If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Jeanette Rowsey, Strengthening Families WV Coordinator at 304-736-4366 or email info@strengtheningfamilieswv.org.We hope to see you on April 28th. Please RSVP, so we can plan accordingly. Space is limited, so please register today!
Thank you for your support for WV children and families!
Many thanks,
Jeanette Rowsey
Strengthening Families West Virginia
info@strengtheningfamilieswv.org
304-736-4366
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Register for the free professional development workshop: FAMILY CENTERED PRACTICE BASICS
Local session Nov. 14, 2014
Cabell Co. DHHR, Huntington, WV
9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Register Online Only At:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2SWMH5M
Register By Nov. 7, 2014
Online Registration is Required for Each Participant; As a mixed-agency training, a single agency’s employees (such as WV-DHHR) must not exceed 60% of total registration. If direct links above do not work, please paste or type the URL address into your browser. If you need further assistance, please email wvsystemofcare@gmail.com.
Click to download – Family Centered Practice Basics Training Fall 2014
Family Centered Practice Basics is designed for ALL EMPLOYEES of child and youth-serving agencies and systems, as well as interested family/youth representatives of those agencies (such as. foster parents, advisory board members, etc.).
Participants will learn how Family Centered concepts apply to their practice whatever their role in their agency or system, as well as to policies and programs to improve service to families. Participants will come up with several behavioral changes they can immediately apply to their day to day work.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain what “Family-Centered Practice” means and identify practices that are family-centered
2. Explain the definition of “family” from a family perspective
3. Identify and give examples of the nine key elements of family-centered practice
4. Identify what changes need to occur within individual practices, communities and agencies to move towards a more family-centered approach to service delivery
This training is approved for Continuing Education Units in Social Work. This free training is made possible by the WV System of Care partnership.
Visit our website for updates and other learning opportunities:
www.wvsystemofcare.org
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Family Centered Practice
Register now for a free professional development workshop: FAMILY CENTERED PRACTICE BASICS
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Pea Ridge United Methodist Church
Register Online Only at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YHXWSCT
Participants will learn how Family Centered concepts apply to their practice whatever their role in their agency or system, as well as to policies and programs to improve service to families. Participants will come up with several behavioral changes they can immediately apply to their day to day work.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain what “Family-Centered Practice” means and identify practices that are family-centered
2. Explain the definition of “family” from a family perspective
3. Identify and give examples of the nine key elements of family-centered practice
4. Identify what changes need to occur within individual practices, communities and agencies to move towards a more family-centered approach to service delivery
Application has been made for Continuing Education Units in social work
Sponsored by the West Virginia System of Care www.wvsystemofcare.org