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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T170000
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SUMMARY:Formed Families Summer Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Foster\, adoptive and kinship families are invited to join FFF for our annuaul Summer Family Picnic on Friday\, August 1 at Southside Park in Vienna.  The event is FREE but REGISTRATION is required\, see link below. \nWe will reconnect\, relax\, and play. There will be a service project and activities for the whole family followed by dinner. \nMain 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. \nFollowing dinner\, young children will enjoy a surprise entertainer. \n**New this year** teens will participate in a special activity: “Thinking Outside of the Box & Into the Future.” Participating teens (13 and older) will receive an Amazon gift card! \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. \nThis year’s picnic will be at Southside Park\, located at 1315 Ross Dr. SW\, Vienna\, VA\, 22180 (Enter park from Ware St. SW). Restrooms will be available. \nDownload EVENT FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/formed-families-summer-family-picnic/
LOCATION:Southside Park\, Vienna\, 1317 Ross Drive SW\, Vienna\, VA\, 22180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Youth and Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T210000
DTSTAMP:20250621T190903Z
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UID:10002540-1754249400-1754254800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Formed Families Together VIRTUAL peer support group meetings 25-26
DESCRIPTION:For adoptive and foster parents and kinship caregivers\, these monthly virtual support groups are hosted by FFF. Formed Families Together support groups are facilitated by trained peer parents/caregivers who have lived experience with foster care\, adoption and kinship care. The virtual group meets the first Sunday of each month from 7:30 – 9 PM.  Register to receive the log-in specifics. A reminder email will be sent to registrants monthly. \nInterested participants can register any time; the groups have open enrollment but all participants must be registered through our link. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/formed-families-together-virtual-peer-support-group-meetings-3/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T210000
DTSTAMP:20250618T001329Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T200000
DTSTAMP:20250621T025417Z
CREATED:20250525T003902Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20250527T233900Z
CREATED:20250501T011207Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T203000
DTSTAMP:20250621T191150Z
CREATED:20250621T191132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T191150Z
UID:10002553-1755716400-1755721800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Formed Families Together IN PERSON support group 25 - 26
DESCRIPTION:For adoptive and foster parents and kinship caregivers\, these monthly IN PERSON support groups are hosted by FFF. Formed Families Together support groups are facilitated by trained peer parents/caregivers who have lived experience with foster care\, adoption and kinship care. The in-person group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8:30 PM. \nInterested participants can register any time; the groups have open enrollment but all participants must be registered through our link.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/formed-families-together-in-person-support-group-25-26/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event
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