Grandparent and Kinship Care Education
We have started a monthly education program just for Grandparents, Kin/Relative care providers, and non-related extended family members! Join us the second Friday of the month (unless it falls on a COS Holiday) from 9 am to 12 noon for topics of special interest to kinship providers. While the focus in on Kinship Care Providers, Foster Parents and other professionals working with Foster Youth are encouraged to attend. Refreshments are provided. Pre-registration is required.
Upcoming Dates and Topics:
September 14 - Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
October 12 - How to Handle Out-of-Control Kids
November 9 - Extended Foster Care and Family Law
December 14 - The Bully Factor
February 8 - Advocacy & Effective Parent/Teacher Meetings
March 8 - Helping the Socially Challenged Child
April 12 - Entitlement Free Child
June 8 - Nuts & Bolts of CWS
For more information or to pre-register, please contact Linda Paredez at (559) 737-4842 or lindap@cos.edu.