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SUMMARY:Starting the School Year Safe and Calm trainings
DESCRIPTION:In-person and virtual trainings offered by FFF this September. The same training is presented 3 times. Register for only one. \nCome and reset for the school year ahead! This training\, delivered by clinical psychologist Dr. Carol Sebenick\, will offer practical strategies for reducing risk and boosting safety for children and youth. \nThis is offered in person in Fairfax city on Monday evening\, September 9 and in Manassas on Monday evening\, September 23. The virtual session will be provided live at Noon on Friday\, September 20. \nSpanish interpretation is available on site on September 9 and September 23. \nLa interpretación en español estará disponible en el sitio el 9 y 23 de septiembre. \nONE registration link provides access to all training registration. https://bit.ly/safecalmfall24 \nDownload the flyer HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/starting-the-school-year-safe-and-calm-trainings/2024-09-20/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T200000
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CREATED:20240530T175755Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Tough Behavior: A Focus on the Nervous System webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to get to the REAL root of behavior challenges? \nRegulated\, connected kids who feel safe (and know what to do) behave in ways that work for us and them. When we understand what behavior really is\, we understand that kids with challenging behaviors don’t need punishment\, they need support. This webinar\, based on the work of Robyn Gobbel and her book\, Raising Kids with Big\, Baffling Behaviors\, will deepen understanding of ‘challenging’ behaviors. Our focus will be on strategies that boost the nervous system’s ability to promote a connected\, calm and comfortable relationship for families\, caregivers and professionals who work with these kids. \nPresented by Melissa Lebling\, registered Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors course facilitator\, and Family Support  and Outreach Specialist\, Formed Families Forward
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/changing-tough-behavior-a-focus-on-the-nervous-system-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T200000
DTSTAMP:20240825T174512Z
CREATED:20240802T161329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T174512Z
UID:10002282-1725906600-1725912000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Starting the School Year Safe and Calm trainings
DESCRIPTION:In-person and virtual trainings offered by FFF this September. The same training is presented 3 times. Register for only one. \nCome and reset for the school year ahead! This training\, delivered by clinical psychologist Dr. Carol Sebenick\, will offer practical strategies for reducing risk and boosting safety for children and youth. \nThis is offered in person in Fairfax city on Monday evening\, September 9 and in Manassas on Monday evening\, September 23. The virtual session will be provided live at Noon on Friday\, September 20. \nSpanish interpretation is available on site on September 9 and September 23. \nLa interpretación en español estará disponible en el sitio el 9 y 23 de septiembre. \nONE registration link provides access to all training registration. https://bit.ly/safecalmfall24 \nDownload the flyer HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/starting-the-school-year-safe-and-calm-trainings/2024-09-09/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T200000
DTSTAMP:20240606T152823Z
CREATED:20240603T145640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T152823Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! \nThe Fairfax Kinship Support Group provides a safe\, nurturing\, and healthy environment for caregivers to share their experiences\, concerns\, and frustrations with their peers. The group offers a network to share resources and information among the group members\, reducing feelings of isolation\, and celebrating family successes in maintaining permanency for and the ongoing commitment building strong families. Peer support can be critical to caregiver self-care and can contribute to healthy family functioning and improved outcomes for children and youth. \nThe group is FREE of charge. Meetings are facilitated by professional mental health clinicians who have deep experience with kinship families. \nThe group meets twice a month\, in two formats virtual and in-person. Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group will NOT meet in July. \nOnce registered\, you will get reminders for BOTH group formats. Kinship caregivers may participate in both virtual AND in-person meetings or choose the format that works best. \nFLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fairfax-kinship-family-support-group/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T200000
DTSTAMP:20240712T173414Z
CREATED:20240530T175219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T173414Z
UID:10002187-1724180400-1724184000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Starting the School Year Strong: Strategies for Foster\, Adoptive and Kinship Families webinar
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, this 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 event FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/starting-the-school-year-strong-strategies-for-foster-adoptive-and-kinship-families-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20240815T010738Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfax Kinship IN PERSON Support Group*
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! \nThe Fairfax Kinship Support Group provides a safe\, nurturing\, and healthy environment for caregivers to share their experiences\, concerns\, and frustrations with their peers. The group offers a network to share resources and information among the group members\, reducing feelings of isolation\, and celebrating family successes in maintaining permanency for and the ongoing commitment building strong families. Peer support can be critical to caregiver self-care and can contribute to healthy family functioning and improved outcomes for children and youth. \nThe group is FREE of charge. Meetings are facilitated by professional mental health clinicians who have deep experience with kinship families. \nThe group meets twice a month\, in two formats virtual and in-person. The IN PERSON group meets at different Community Center locations around the County. Registrants will receive email reminders of location. \nNOTE: Fairfax Kinship Support Group will NOT meet in JULY. \n  \nOnce registered\, you will get reminders for BOTH group formats. Kinship caregivers may participate in both virtual AND in-person meetings or choose the format that works best. \nSee the registration site for all the meeting dates and formats. \nFLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fairfax-kinship-in-person-support-group-2-2-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T200000
DTSTAMP:20240613T003503Z
CREATED:20240613T001624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T003503Z
UID:10002267-1723575600-1723579200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Common Concerns for Kinship Caregivers webinar
DESCRIPTION:Formed Families Forward is offering periodic webinars on topics of relevance to kinship families. “Kinship” care is provided by extended family members or close family friends who raise children and youth when birth or adoptive parents are unable to provide care. \nJoin Valerie L’Herrou\, Deputy Director of the Center for Family Advocacy at the Virginia Poverty Law Center\, to discuss navigating the system of financial supports\, health care\, legal issues\, education concerns\, barriers to finding help\, and maintaining family relationships. \nDownload FLYER HERE. \nPresenter Valerie L’Herrou\, Esq. is Deputy Director of the Center for Family Advocacy and is a Staff Attorney for Family & Child Welfare at the Virginia Poverty Law Center. \n  \nWe thank Fairfax County Department of Family Services for their support of the Fairfax Kinship Family Peer Support Group and the kinship informational webinars.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/42979/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T193000
DTSTAMP:20240622T015827Z
CREATED:20240622T015144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T015827Z
UID:10002280-1722619800-1722627000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Formed Families Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Formed Families Forward\, this summer fun family event is an your opportunity to connect in person\, help others through service\, play\, dine\, relax and have fun! \nWe kick off with a brief community service activity for the whole family. Then all will enjoy a picnic dinner under the pavilion. Main dishes (pulled pork and chicken sandwiches\, and mac and cheese) and drinks will be provided; we ask families to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Following dinner\, young children enjoy a magic show while teens and young adults may choose to connect in a fun activity of their own! \nParents and caregivers will have time to talk with each other and visit our exhibitors. \nThe picnic will be held at Nottoway Park (Note: this is a different venue than in previous years). The park features restrooms\, a playground\, sport courts and walking trails. We will be at Shelter A. \nUpon registration\, additional information will be sent about the community service project. \nDownload the FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/formed-families-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Nottoway Park\, 9537 Courthouse Rd.\, Vienna\, Virginia\, 22181
CATEGORIES:Family,Formed Families Forward event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T200000
DTSTAMP:20240606T152823Z
CREATED:20240603T145640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T152823Z
UID:10002197-1722537000-1722542400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! \nThe Fairfax Kinship Support Group provides a safe\, nurturing\, and healthy environment for caregivers to share their experiences\, concerns\, and frustrations with their peers. The group offers a network to share resources and information among the group members\, reducing feelings of isolation\, and celebrating family successes in maintaining permanency for and the ongoing commitment building strong families. Peer support can be critical to caregiver self-care and can contribute to healthy family functioning and improved outcomes for children and youth. \nThe group is FREE of charge. Meetings are facilitated by professional mental health clinicians who have deep experience with kinship families. \nThe group meets twice a month\, in two formats virtual and in-person. Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group will NOT meet in July. \nOnce registered\, you will get reminders for BOTH group formats. Kinship caregivers may participate in both virtual AND in-person meetings or choose the format that works best. \nFLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fairfax-kinship-family-support-group/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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