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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T120000
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SUMMARY:Helping Foster\, Adoptive and Kinship Parents Navigate Special Education webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Regional (Central VA) Post Adoption Consortium\, FFF staff will share critical and current information about the special education process and how to support families formed through foster care\, adoption and kinship care raising children and youth with disabilities. Open to any interested professional or family member statewide.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/helping-foster-adoptive-and-kinship-parents-navigate-special-education-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Kinship,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20250714T162430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T164507Z
UID:10002573-1754006400-1754092799@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Learning Your Way online course window opens
DESCRIPTION:The summer/fall registration for Formed Families Forward’s very own online learning course platform is open now. Course access starts August 1st. Your registration includes access to the following courses: \n\nSpecial Education 101\nConstructive Communication & Collaboration\nDispute Resolution\nTrauma 101 for Foster\, Adoptive & Kinship Families\nSpecial Education Dispute Resolution for Foster\, Adoptive & Kinship Families\nKinship Care\nOther Health Impairments (OHI) – including lessons on ADHD\, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)\, and Tourette Syndrome\n\nThe lessons are self-paced and include presentations\, videos and other resources\, interactive scenarios and resource links. \nBest yet\, the courses are free to family members and interested professionals. Certificates of completion are available. \nRegister at link below. \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/learning-your-way-online-course-window-opens/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20250412T182411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T001329Z
UID:10002480-1754420400-1754427600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior virtual summer course
DESCRIPTION:Join FFF this summer for a Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior virtual course\, in real time on Tuesday evenings. \nThis 8-session Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior course is offered weekly on Tuesdays\, virtually from 7 – 9 PM\, starting June 17. The course is delivered by FFF’s Melissa Lebling\, who is a certified Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior course facilitator. All 12 modules will be included in the 8 sessions. The registration fee for the course\, inclusive of materials and access to the live sessions\, is $250. \nRegister using link below. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/raising-kids-with-big-baffling-behavior-virtual-summer-course/2025-08-05/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20250525T003902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T025417Z
UID:10002538-1755111600-1755115200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming the New School Year: Strategies for Foster\, Adoptive and Kinship Family Success webinar
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time again for the kids to head back to school!\nThis webinar addresses the unique challenges faced by formed families as they navigate new academic\, social\, and behavioral expectations and establish new relationships with educators and peers. Gain strategies for creating effective routines\, managing anxiety\, helping children regulate\, and building effective working relationships with school staff. \nPresented by Stacia Stribling\, Deputy Director and Kelly Henderson\, Executive Director\, Formed Families Forward \nDownload the FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/welcoming-the-new-school-year-strategies-for-foster-adoptive-and-kinship-family-success-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20250501T011207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T233900Z
UID:10002534-1755630000-1755633600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Building Resiliency webinar with WETA PBS Kids
DESCRIPTION:Building Resiliency for Children \nWETA PBS Kids presents this virtual workshop to provide parents\, caregivers and professionals with the tools to use children’s media to enhance literacy skills. Participants learn how to connect screen time to children’s literature and literacy-building activities. This session uses the power of children’s books to teach young children to embrace growth\, mistakes\, and the unexpected. \nDownload event FLYER HERE. \nRegister at link below.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/building-resiliency-webinar-with-weta-pbs-kids/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20250726T021619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T021915Z
UID:10002574-1757145600-1757172600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:An Early Childhood Conference- Discovering the Why? Empowering Families and Childcare Providers Together
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Foundation First\, this conference event brings families and educators together to explore strategies for nurturing positive outcomes for children. \nAttendees can expect to gain: \nValuable insights \nPractical tools \n& a chance to connect with experts and peers who share a passion for quality early childhood education. \nFFF’s Melissa and Stacia will be presenting sessions.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/an-early-childhood-conference-discovering-the-why-empowering-families-and-childcare-providers-together/
LOCATION:GMU Science and Tech campus\, 10900 University Blvd\, Manassas\, VA
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20250729T021956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T164019Z
UID:10002579-1757671200-1757676600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Together is Better: Building Collaborative Relationships between Caregivers and Educators webinar
DESCRIPTION:One of a series hosted by Fairfax Co Public Schools Family Resource Center\, presented by FFF. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/together-is-better-building-collaborative-relationships-between-caregivers-and-educators/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20250728T230405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T202218Z
UID:10002577-1759172400-1759176000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Escalation and Reinforcing Growth: Using Proactive\, Affirming Behavior Supports with Children and Youth with Autism and related Neurodevelopmental Disorders webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Drs. Jodi Duke\,  Grace Francis and Alexandra Raines from GMU College of Education and Human Development\, this webinar will offer parents\, caregivers and professional partners ways to learn how to reduce the likelihood of distress and build skills by reinforcing helpful behaviors—all while avoiding jargon and centering respectful\, neuro-affirming practices.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/preventing-escalation-and-reinforcing-growth-using-proactive-affirming-behavior-supports-with-children-and-youth-with-autism-and-related-neurodevelopmental-disorders-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20250726T023837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T024036Z
UID:10002576-1760778000-1760799600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Positive Parenting class in Prince William
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by FFF\, this one day class is delivered in person. \nThank you to Potomac Health Foundation for support of the Positive Parenting in PW classes. \nPositive Parenting in Prince William uses proven parent training (Positive Solutions for Families) that helps families learn to support children’s social and emotional skills\, understand their problem behavior\, and use positive ways to help children learn the behaviors they need to be successful. We will cover ways to deal with challenging behaviors and the mental health needs of children. This session provides parents and caregivers with key strategies that can be helpful with children of all ages and needs. \nDuring the class\, we will discuss a wide range of positive approaches that support children’s self-regulation\, independence\, cooperation\, and problem-solving skills. This class consists of hands-on role playing and strategies. \nTopics include: \n·       Making the Connection \n·       Keeping it Positive \n·       Behavior has Meaning \n·       The Power of Routines \n·       Teach Me What to Do \n·       Responding with Purpose \n·       Putting it All Together with a Plan \n Families will receive a workbook\, Family Routine Guide\, children’s booklets\, and  materials to reinforce the skills learned during the class. \n  \nClass starts at 9:00 a.m.\, doors open at 8:30 for check-in and light breakfast. Child care is included for free\, but advance registration is REQUIRED. \nLunch will be provided.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/43764/
LOCATION:The Arc of Greater Prince William\, 13505 Hillendale Rd.\, Woodbridge\, Virginia\, 22193
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20250821T200745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180504Z
UID:10002584-1761246000-1761249600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Heroes and Role Models webinar
DESCRIPTION:It is important to see yourself reflected in history and in the world. Neurodiverse children\, teens and adults have often been neglected when it comes to representation in the media\, in schoolbooks and assignments\, in movies and TV. Growing up\, how wonderful it would be for parents/caregivers to be able to share with their child who has a disability\, neurodiverse people who made a positive impact on this world. This session will focus on those heroes and role models so families can then empower their child with a disability by sharing this often-neglected part of history and life. \nPresented by Gary Shulman\, MS.Ed.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/heroes-and-role-models-webinar-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20250730T001408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T001408Z
UID:10002583-1762588800-1762612200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Circle of Support Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Arc of Greater Prince William\, this day-long conference will take place at Hylton High School. \nThis annual Circle of Support Conference is designed for families of children with special needs and professionals who support them. \nFFF will be there!
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/circle-of-support-conference/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20251016T000511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T131226Z
UID:10002623-1762974000-1762977600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Special Education Basics: From Referral to Eligibility webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Formed Families Forward\, this one-hour webinar overviews the first phases of the special education process. \nAccess to special education and related services for children and youth with disabilities starts with referral and evaluation to determine eligibility. This process can be complex and overwhelming for foster\, adoptive and kinship families new to the process. In this presentation\, we will focus on the initial evaluation for special education services and address how to initiate an evaluation; what the evaluation entails; and the timelines to conduct an evaluation. \nAnother webinar on December 9 at 7 PM will cover the basics of the individualized education program (IEP); register for that HERE. \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/special-education-basics-from-referral-to-eligibility-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20250726T022940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T150433Z
UID:10002575-1763197200-1763218800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Positive Parenting class\, in Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by FFF\, this one day class is delivered in person and fully in Spanish. \nThank you to Potomac Health Foundation for support of the Positive Parenting in PW classes. \nCrianza Positiva en Prince William utiliza un programa comprobado de capacitación para padres (Positive Solutions for Families) que ayuda a las familias a apoyar las habilidades sociales y emocionales de los niños\, comprender las conductas problemáticas y utilizar estrategias positivas para enseñar a los niños los comportamientos que necesitan para tener éxito. Abordaremos maneras de manejar conductas desafiantes y las necesidades de salud mental de los niños. Estas sesiones ofrecen a padres y cuidadores estrategias clave que pueden ser útiles con niños de todas las edades y con diferentes necesidades. \nDurante la clase\, hablaremos sobre una variedad de enfoques positivos que apoyan la autorregulación\, la independencia\, la cooperación y las habilidades para resolver problemas en los niños. Esta clase incluye juegos de rol interactivos y estrategias prácticas. \nLos temas incluyen: \n· Estableciendo la Conexión\n· Manteniéndolo Positivo\n· El Comportamiento Tiene un Significado\n· El Poder de las Rutinas\n· Enséñame Qué Hacer\n· Responder con Propósito\n· Integrando Todo en un Plan \nLas familias recibirán un cuaderno de actividades\, una guía de rutinas familiares\, libritos para niños y materiales para reforzar las habilidades aprendidas durante la clase. \nLa clase comienza a las 9:00 a.m.\, las puertas se abren a las 8:30 a.m. para el registro y un desayuno ligero. \nSe ofrece cuidado de niños gratuito\, pero se requiere inscripción previa. \nSe proporcionará el almuerzo. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/positive-parenting-class-in-spanish/
LOCATION:The Arc of Greater Prince William\, 13505 Hillendale Rd.\, Woodbridge\, Virginia\, 22193
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20251016T001607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T015439Z
UID:10002624-1765306800-1765310400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Special Education Basics: Getting to Know the Individualized Education Program (IEP) webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Formed Families Forward\, this webinar offers an overview of the components of the IEP\, as well as other procedural aspects of IEP development\, implementation\, and review. \nThe Individualized Educational Program (IEP) may seem like an intimidating document\, but it doesn’t need to be. In this webinar\, we will help you become familiar with the IEP by examining its components\, including the Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)\, Measurable Annual Goals\, Related Services with Supplementary Aids\, Duration\, Frequency\, and Location of Services\, and Monitoring of Progress Toward Goals. \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/special-education-basics-getting-to-know-the-individualized-education-program-iep-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20251104T181648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T202741Z
UID:10002625-1767726000-1767729600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) webinar series 2026
DESCRIPTION:FFF is pleased to offer a webinar series on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD; a condition resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol)\, annually in winter.  This year’s series will be Tuesday evenings in January 2026. All webinars are 7 – 8 PM Eastern time. \nTopics include: \nJanuary 6- FASD 101: Understanding Symptoms and Providing Support webinar \nJanuary 13- Diagnosing FASD webinar \nJanuary 20 – The Role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Supporting Those with FASD webinar \nJanuary 27 – FASD Virginia: Exploring a New Resource for Families webinar \nDownload the series FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fasd-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-webinar-series-2026/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20251104T181648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T202741Z
UID:10002626-1768330800-1768334400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) webinar series 2026
DESCRIPTION:FFF is pleased to offer a webinar series on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD; a condition resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol)\, annually in winter.  This year’s series will be Tuesday evenings in January 2026. All webinars are 7 – 8 PM Eastern time. \nTopics include: \nJanuary 6- FASD 101: Understanding Symptoms and Providing Support webinar \nJanuary 13- Diagnosing FASD webinar \nJanuary 20 – The Role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Supporting Those with FASD webinar \nJanuary 27 – FASD Virginia: Exploring a New Resource for Families webinar \nDownload the series FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fasd-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-webinar-series-2026/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20250729T163842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T235153Z
UID:10002580-1768384800-1768390200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Recognizing\, Understanding\, and Responding to Impact of Traumatic Stress webinar
DESCRIPTION:One of a series hosted by Fairfax Co Public Schools Family Resource Center\, presented by FFF. \nNOTE: Webinar scheduled for December 5 has been rescheduled by FCPS to January 14\, 2026\, at 10 AM. \n \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/recognizing-understanding-and-responding-to-impact-of-traumatic-stress-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20251104T181648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T202741Z
UID:10002627-1768935600-1768939200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) webinar series 2026
DESCRIPTION:FFF is pleased to offer a webinar series on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD; a condition resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol)\, annually in winter.  This year’s series will be Tuesday evenings in January 2026. All webinars are 7 – 8 PM Eastern time. \nTopics include: \nJanuary 6- FASD 101: Understanding Symptoms and Providing Support webinar \nJanuary 13- Diagnosing FASD webinar \nJanuary 20 – The Role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Supporting Those with FASD webinar \nJanuary 27 – FASD Virginia: Exploring a New Resource for Families webinar \nDownload the series FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fasd-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-webinar-series-2026/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20251104T181648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T202741Z
UID:10002628-1769540400-1769544000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) webinar series 2026
DESCRIPTION:FFF is pleased to offer a webinar series on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD; a condition resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol)\, annually in winter.  This year’s series will be Tuesday evenings in January 2026. All webinars are 7 – 8 PM Eastern time. \nTopics include: \nJanuary 6- FASD 101: Understanding Symptoms and Providing Support webinar \nJanuary 13- Diagnosing FASD webinar \nJanuary 20 – The Role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Supporting Those with FASD webinar \nJanuary 27 – FASD Virginia: Exploring a New Resource for Families webinar \nDownload the series FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fasd-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-webinar-series-2026/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20251105T013125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T184622Z
UID:10002681-1770145200-1770150600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors course
DESCRIPTION:This course will teach you what behavior really is\, and how to change it. Created by Robyn Gobbel and based on the USA Best Selling book by the same name\, Raising Kids with Big\, Baffling Behaviors: A Course for Parents. Make your child’s behavior make sense- even the ones that don’t.  You’ll become equipped with interventions\, tools\, and techniques- that actually work! And in this no-shame\, no blame approach to parenting\, you’ll finally understand why knowing is only half the battle. The course is strategically designed so you don’t just learn a bunch of parenting tools and techniques. By the end\, you’ll actually be able to do the powerful techniques you’ll learn. \nFor 2026\, we are offering an 8-session course weekly on Tuesdays\, virtually from 7 – 8:30 PM\, starting February 3. The course is delivered by FFF’s Melissa Lebling\, who is a certified Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior course facilitator. All 12 modules will be included in the 8 sessions. The registration fee for the course\, inclusive of materials and access to the live sessions is $250. \nBBB winter 2026 flyer \n   
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/raising-kids-with-big-baffling-behaviors-course/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BBB-winter-2026-pg-1-flyer-sm.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20260225T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191431Z
UID:10002685-1770145200-1770150600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors course
DESCRIPTION:This course will teach you what behavior really is\, and how to change it. Created by Robyn Gobbel and based on the USA Best Selling book by the same name\, Raising Kids with Big\, Baffling Behaviors: A Course for Parents. Make your child’s behavior make sense- even the ones that don’t.  You’ll become equipped with interventions\, tools\, and techniques- that actually work! And in this no-shame\, no blame approach to parenting\, you’ll finally understand why knowing is only half the battle. The course is strategically designed so you don’t just learn a bunch of parenting tools and techniques. By the end\, you’ll actually be able to do the powerful techniques you’ll learn. \nFor 2026\, we are offering an 8-session course weekly on Tuesdays\, virtually from 7 – 8:30 PM\, starting February 3. The course is delivered by FFF’s Melissa Lebling\, who is a certified Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior course facilitator. All 12 modules will be included in the 8 sessions. The registration fee for the course\, inclusive of materials and access to the live sessions is $250. \nBBB winter 2026 flyer \n   
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/raising-kids-with-big-baffling-behaviors-course-2/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BBB-winter-2026-pg-1-flyer-sm.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20260210T145910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182708Z
UID:10002904-1770742800-1770746400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Challenging Behaviors through a Brain Based Lens webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Culpeper and Fauquier Co. Public Schools’ Parent Resource Centers\, and presented by Formed Families Forward.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/understanding-challenging-behaviors-through-a-brain-based-lens-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fauquier-Culpeper-2026-Webinar-Series-PRC-e1770735674199.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20260111T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T164053Z
UID:10002840-1770744600-1770750000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stronger-Together-life-skills-training-LST-Flyer-Winter-2026-FFF-image-sm.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20260225T191333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191333Z
UID:10002843-1770744600-1770750000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth-2/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stronger-Together-life-skills-training-LST-Flyer-Winter-2026-FFF-image-sm.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20251105T013125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T184622Z
UID:10002682-1770750000-1770755400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors course
DESCRIPTION:This course will teach you what behavior really is\, and how to change it. Created by Robyn Gobbel and based on the USA Best Selling book by the same name\, Raising Kids with Big\, Baffling Behaviors: A Course for Parents. Make your child’s behavior make sense- even the ones that don’t.  You’ll become equipped with interventions\, tools\, and techniques- that actually work! And in this no-shame\, no blame approach to parenting\, you’ll finally understand why knowing is only half the battle. The course is strategically designed so you don’t just learn a bunch of parenting tools and techniques. By the end\, you’ll actually be able to do the powerful techniques you’ll learn. \nFor 2026\, we are offering an 8-session course weekly on Tuesdays\, virtually from 7 – 8:30 PM\, starting February 3. The course is delivered by FFF’s Melissa Lebling\, who is a certified Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior course facilitator. All 12 modules will be included in the 8 sessions. The registration fee for the course\, inclusive of materials and access to the live sessions is $250. \nBBB winter 2026 flyer \n   
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/raising-kids-with-big-baffling-behaviors-course/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BBB-winter-2026-pg-1-flyer-sm.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20260225T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191431Z
UID:10002911-1770750000-1770755400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors course
DESCRIPTION:This course will teach you what behavior really is\, and how to change it. Created by Robyn Gobbel and based on the USA Best Selling book by the same name\, Raising Kids with Big\, Baffling Behaviors: A Course for Parents. Make your child’s behavior make sense- even the ones that don’t.  You’ll become equipped with interventions\, tools\, and techniques- that actually work! And in this no-shame\, no blame approach to parenting\, you’ll finally understand why knowing is only half the battle. The course is strategically designed so you don’t just learn a bunch of parenting tools and techniques. By the end\, you’ll actually be able to do the powerful techniques you’ll learn. \nFor 2026\, we are offering an 8-session course weekly on Tuesdays\, virtually from 7 – 8:30 PM\, starting February 3. The course is delivered by FFF’s Melissa Lebling\, who is a certified Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior course facilitator. All 12 modules will be included in the 8 sessions. The registration fee for the course\, inclusive of materials and access to the live sessions is $250. \nBBB winter 2026 flyer \n   
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/raising-kids-with-big-baffling-behaviors-course-2/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BBB-winter-2026-pg-1-flyer-sm.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20251214T143114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T183217Z
UID:10002836-1770922800-1770926400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts: What You Need to Know webinar
DESCRIPTION:For families supporting a child with a disability\, ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts can be critical tools for future planning. They allow the family to pass down money to support the child without impacting access to governmental programs. But both ABLE Accounts & Special Needs Trusts can be confusing and overwhelming. This presentation will outline the different types of trusts\, who can establish\, how they are administered\, a variety of ways to fund a trust and how to determine how much is needed in the trust for your child.\n\n\nPresented by Cortney Heykoop\, Chartered Special Needs Consultant\, Clover Leaf Wealth Strategies\, and adoptive mom.\n\nDownload FLYER HERE.\n\n\nHosted by Formed Families Forward.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/special-needs-trusts-and-able-accounts-what-you-need-to-know-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Special-Needs-Trusts-image-able-image-sm.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20260202T183950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T184046Z
UID:10002902-1771113600-1782863999@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Learning Your Way Online course open
DESCRIPTION:The Winter/Spring 2026 window to access Learning Your Way is open. LYW offers interactive\, self-paced online courses from Formed Families Forward on a number of critical topics.  Learn more at https://formedfamiliesforward.org/services/learning-your-way-online-courses/.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/learning-your-way-online-course-open/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LYW-Icon-Green-High-Quality-PNG-book-screen-learning-your-way-icon.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20260111T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T164053Z
UID:10002841-1771349400-1771354800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stronger-Together-life-skills-training-LST-Flyer-Winter-2026-FFF-image-sm.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T091822
CREATED:20260225T191333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191333Z
UID:10002908-1771349400-1771354800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth-2/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stronger-Together-life-skills-training-LST-Flyer-Winter-2026-FFF-image-sm.png
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