The Alliance for Professional Development, Training, and Caregiver Excellence

• African American Hair and Skin Care — Jan. 8 from noon to 4 p.m.
  This training teaches you to understand the complexity of caring for African-American and biracial hair and skin. Participants will gain skills and knowledge to be culturally responsive to the needs of the children/youth in their care. 
• Building Parental Resilience for Kinship Caregivers — Jan. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
  This course helps you understand the importance of self-care and practical ideas for how to do it. You will understand signs of stress and burnout and recognize the importance of maintaining their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
  
  Learn about all the upcoming classes here: https://risewiththealliance.org/home/caregiver-training-schedule_january-2024/.
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Coordinated Care

• Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth in Foster Care — Jan. 23 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. 
  Developed through Amara with input from Coordinated Care and other community organizations. For caregivers and professionals who work in the child welfare setting.
  Register in advance for this meeting:
  https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckcOGhqjkrGN21ux4RVNo6ZaigLX3fCpV7
• Understanding Youth Substance Use — Jan. 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
  Explores the impact and rates of substance use among youth in foster care. Discusses risk factors and protective factors, how substance use effects the brain, different types of substances being used, and common warning signs of use or addiction. Caregivers will leave better able to start conversations with youth on substance use and addiction. 
  Register in advance for this meeting:
  https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckceuqqTgiHNfHvClodkiJmB3VU-q1jJe7
• Attachment and Bonding Beyond Infancy — Jan. 26 from Noon to 1:30 p.m.
  Attachment is the foundation of all relationships, and when caring for children with a history of trauma and trust issues, it does not always occur easily. This training addresses the need for Attachment-focused care, focusing on some practical tips on how to strengthen attachment to children. This training can help caregivers and others understand the basics of how attachment issues are extremely common in children who have experienced complex trauma.
   
  Register in advance for this meeting: 
  https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsceqtqD8tE9HIDWRcTGLDShMFr8YkLYhc
  
  Please consult our website for monthly training webinars and events: https://www.coordinatedcarehealth.com/members/foster-care/medicaid-events.html