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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-2/2026-03-24/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000
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SUMMARY:Spring Forward Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Just for foster\, adoptive and kinship families and family-serving professionals\, this annual event has it all! Activities for the children and youth\, while parents and caregivers enjoy personal and professional development. Lunch provided. \nRegistration open now! Click the link below for more event information\, registration\, and sponsorship information. \nBusinesses\, providers\, organizations\, agencies are invited to sponsor Spring Forward Family Fun Day! Learn more HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/spring-forward-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:GMU Science and Tech campus\, 10900 University Blvd\, Manassas\, VA
CATEGORIES:Family,Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
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UID:10002930-1781634600-1781639100@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stinks to Be Sue: Detective Work & Youth Advocacy Skills youth training
DESCRIPTION:We’re inviting youth to join this fun\, interactive virtual training\, led from Tennessee by TNSTEP\, as we solve the mystery of Sue\, a high school student whose plans for life after high school are being made without her input or needs in mind. \nSue has an IEP and a transition plan to help prepare her for adult life. But there’s a problem: the plan is not working well for Sue. Together\, we’ll look for clues\, uncover what went wrong\, and learn self-advocacy skills that can help youth take a more active role in planning for life after high school. \nSo grab your notepads and get registered\, youth detectives. We’ll see you there! \nThis training will cover: \n\nWhat a transition plan is and why it matters\nSue’s current transition plan and an investigation into what went wrong\nHow Sue can rework her transition plan to better align with her interests\, passions\, and needs\nConsiderations for future planning\, including diploma options\, supported decision-making\, post-high school options\, and helpful resources\nWays youth can build confidence in speaking up for themselves\n\n  \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stinks-to-be-sue-detective-work-youth-advocacy-skills-youth-training/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Training,Youth and Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T194500
DTSTAMP:20260610T135940Z
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SUMMARY:YOUth Ignited: Why Community Advocacy Is More Important Than Ever youth training
DESCRIPTION:Youth from Parent Centers the Southeast United States are invited to join this virtual training led from Tennessee by TNSTEP. \nWe’ll explore real ways to speak up and become an influencer on issues that matter to us\, from our hometowns to our state capitols and beyond. \nWe’ll also have a surprise guest\, hint: it could be a state senator or representative from Tennessee! They’ll share why it’s important for decision-makers to hear from youth and answer questions about their work and priorities. \nWhether you’re building confidence and self-advocacy skills at school or ready to become a change-maker in your community\, you’ll leave this training with inspiration and practical strategies to use your voice. \nThis training will cover: \n\nMajor movements in the disability community inspired by single voices\nWhen\, how\, and where youth can use their voices to make a difference in their communities and beyond\nHow to find and connect with local and state leaders about issues that matter to you and others with disabilities\, including a visit and Q&A with a state leader from Tennessee
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/youth-ignited-why-community-advocacy-is-more-important-than-ever-youth-training/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
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CREATED:20260528T171410Z
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UID:10002921-1782327600-1782331200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Summertime Growth & Discovery: Supporting Youth to be Self-Advocates webinar
DESCRIPTION:Self-advocacy is the crucial skill of understanding one’s rights\, strengths\, and needs\, and effectively communicating them. It builds confidence and promotes independence\, allowing youth to speak up to teachers\, employers\, and other adults to get what they want and need. These skills don’t always come naturally\, but they can be taught and nurtured\, and become easier with practice. Summer break can be the perfect time to work on these skills. During this webinar we will discuss the obstacles that youth often face and how caregivers can help youth build strong self-advocacy skills that will help them go far in school\, career\, and life. \nPresented by Renee Myers\, FFF Content Specialist and Joselin Cruz\, Youth Consultant
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/summertime-growth-discovery-supporting-youth-to-be-self-advocates-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T020514Z
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UID:10002933-1786122000-1786129200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Summer Formed Families Picnic 2026
DESCRIPTION:We will reconnect\, relax\, and play. There will be a service project and activities for the whole family followed by dinner. \nMain dishes and drinks will be provided; we ask families to bring a side dish or dessert to share. \nParents and caregivers will have time to talk with each other and visit our exhibitors. NOTE: Parents and caregivers are responsible for supervision of their children at all times. This is NOT a drop-off event.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/summer-formed-families-picnic-2026/
LOCATION:Burke Lake Park\, 7315 Ox Rd\, Fairfax Station\, VA\, 22039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Youth and Young Adults
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