The Children’s Alliance offers training and learning opportunities for kinship and foster parents, family well-being professionals and partners.
Together with our partners in Kansas, we offer live in-person courses, virtual classroom courses and self-paced online courses.
If you have an account with our learning management system, log-in to view our comprehensive list of 50 to 60 current course offerings every month. If you need to set up an account, email learn@childally.org for assistance.
Frequently Scheduled Courses
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First Aid
First Aid classes build skills to effectively provide basic first aid. Learn about common hazards, injuries, and illnesses that may require basic first aid. May be combined with CPR course. First Aid classes offered through the Alliance meet DCF foster parent licensure requirements.
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CPR
CPR certification classes can help you provide assistance when someone is faced with a cardiac or breathing emergency. May be combined with AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training. CPR/AED courses offered through the Alliance meet DCF foster parent licensure requirements.
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ACEs
Learn the basics of the Adverse Childhood Experiences study and long-term mental and physical health impacts of childhood traumatic experiences. Begin to learn how to help children navigate childhood traumatic experiences in a proactive and healing way.
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TBRI®
Trauma-Informed Relational Intervention courses train caregivers in an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to meet the complex needs of children from hard places. While TBRI® reflects years of attachment, sensory processing and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection.
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Trauma 101
Multiple courses are available to provide caregivers and professionals with the basics of trauma-informed care, types of childhood trauma and how childhood trauma can manifest in behaviors and responses. Learn how to better understand and respond to signs of childhood trauma.
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CORE Teen
CORE Teen is a curriculum for caregivers of children ages 10 and up who have experienced trauma. This cutting-edge curriculum is designed to prepare caregivers to meet the unique needs of teens and add new parenting strategies.
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Trauma Free World
This deep dive into trauma provides you with a rigorous understanding of how to start implementing the principles and practices of trauma-informed care. You’ll go beyond being just informed to being able to provide trauma competent care.
February/March 2023 Training Highlights
Human Trafficking
February 22 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Virtual | 2 Credits
Participants will leave this training with a clear understanding of what Human Trafficking is and examine how victims are recruited and maintained in the industry. Participants will additionally learn how it affects children in foster care in the state of Kansas and further develop their knowledge in identifying victims, working with them, and preventative measures that can be utilized to prevent the victimization of children.
Led by Restoration Family Services
Keeping Sibling Connections
February 27 | 7:00-8:30 p.m. | Virtual | 1.5 Credits
Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of the importance of maintain sibling connections between children in Foster Care. Participants will be able to recognize the effects not having a sibling connection has on a child. Participants will also be able to recognize the positive outcomes of children in foster care being able to keep a strong sibling connection while in foster care.
Led by TFI Family Services
Prevention of Peer-to-Peer Abuse
February 28 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Virtual | 1 Credit
Participants will learn the essentials of preventing peer-to-peer abuse, how, when and where peer-to-peer abuse occurs, gain understanding on how adults contribute to the risks, which behavioral warning signs to watch for , how to distinguish between sexual curiosity and sexual abuse and acquire skills on how to detect and prevent peer-to-peer abuse and the importance of educating youth, staff, caregivers and volunteers on the scope of the sexual abuse problem and how to detect and prevent peer-to-peer abuse.
Led by TFI Family Services
Working with Birth Families
March 2 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Virtual | 1 Credit
Foster parents will learn the importance of shared parenting and how to build partnerships with birth families.
This will be a HYBRID training in which foster parents have the option to participate in-person or virtually. Childcare will need to be coordinated with your Family Service Coordinator prior to the day of training. For questions, please email Madison Beard at mbeard@kvc.org.
Led by KVC Kansas
Preparing Foster Children for Independent Living
March 3 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. | Virtual | 1 Credit
This training will provide participants with information about supporting foster children as they prepare to age out of the foster care system. Participants will be provided with the knowledge they need to understand the child's transition plan and how to effectively support them in completing tasks outlined in the plan. Participants will also gain knowledge about supportive resources to help children successfully transition from foster care to adulthood.
Led by TFI Family Services
LGBTQ Youth in Care
March 3 | 12:30-2:00 p.m. | Virtual | 1 Credit
This training gives participants the opportunity to gain understanding into the importance of working effectively with LGBTQ youth and to build knowledge in the basic facts about the LBGTQ youth and the issues they face. Participants will be able to identify best practices to utilize in congregate care and foster care to support LGBTQ youth.
Led by TFI Family Services
How to Navigate Behaviors with Love
March 6 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Virtual | 2 Credits
Every child in care has experienced trauma. Unprocessed trauma often shows up through
behaviors that range from mild to extreme. Take this, on top of how the child was conditioned
and taught to behave prior to coming into your care and you have several layers of behaviors
and aren’t sure where to start. As foster parents it can be confusing to navigate how to help your child work through behaviors and thrive in your home, and in life. This live, interactive training will cover a variety of behaviors foster parents experience daily with children in care so that you can learn how to show up as the parent you want to be and navigate through every behavior that comes up calmly, while approaching your child from a place of connection, understanding, and love.
Led by Saint Francis Community Services
Trauma Informed Care
March 10 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Virtual | 2 Credits
Goals:
• To identify traumatic events and how to view individuals through a trauma informed lens.
• To discuss the effects of secondary trauma on caregivers.
Led by EmberHope Youthville
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
March 11 | 9:00-4:00 p.m. | In-Person-Wichita | 9.5 Credits
The ability to prevent and/or positively manage disruptive, challenging, or aggressive behavior is essential to foster and kinship caregivers of youth who may present a range of risk behaviors. Foster and kinship caregivers are at times in situations that require balancing responsibilities for providing care with obligations for maintaining a safe environment. Foster and kinship caregivers will discuss the role of decision making and problem solving to prevent or intervene safely in crisis situations. Modules include: The CPI Crisis Development Model, Integrated Experience, Communication Skills, Responding to Defensive Behaviors, Decision Making, and Post-Crisis.
This is a hybrid class with approximately 2.5 hours of online pre-work to be completed prior to the start of the in-person training. Pre-work access will be sent 1-2 weeks prior to the class date.
Led by DCCCA
Cognitive Disorders of the Brain
March 14 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. | Virtual | 1 Credit
Participants will obtain knowledge on the correlation between the brain and cognitive disorders. Participants will obtain knowledge of some specific cognitive disorders, and understand them in relation to the brain’s functions. Participants will be able to identify “normal” child development and recognize signs of problems in a child’s development. Participants will understand the effects of trauma on the brain and cognition.
Led by TFI Family Services
February Trainings
Human Trafficking | 2/22/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect | 2/22/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Cognitive Interaction Skills: Active Listening and Giving Feedback | 2/23/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Cognitive Interaction Skills: Conversational Traps and Relationship Traits | 2/23/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Connection Matters Part 1 | 2/23/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
The Differences Between Self-Harming and Suicidal Ideation | 2/23/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
First Aid/CPR/AED | 2/25/23 | In-Person | 3 Credits
Keeping Sibling Connections | 2/27/23 | Virtual | 1.5 Credits
Credit 101 | 2/28/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Prevention Of Peer-To-Peer Abuse | 2/28/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
March Trainings
Crisis Intervention and Verbal De-Escalation | 3/1/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
TBRI | 3/1/23 3/8/23 & 3/15/23 | Virtual | 6 Credits
Self Care for Resource Parents | 3/2/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Intro to Traumatic Re-Enactment | 3/2/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Foster Parent Training and Support Group – Frequently Asked Questions | 3/2/23 | Virtual | 1.5 Credits
Working with Birth Families | 3/2/23 | Virtual | 1 Credits
Wholesome Parenting | 3/2/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Cultural Competency | 3/3/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Preparing Foster Children for Independent Living | 3/3/23 | Virtual | 1.5 Credits
LGBTQ Youth In Care | 3/3/23 | Virtual | 1.5 Credits
Partnering For A Successful Court Process | 3/4/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Self-Care For Foster Parents | 3/4/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
First Aid/CPR/AED American Red Cross | 3/4/23 | In-Person | 5 Credits
Safe Crisis Management - Day 1 | 3/4/23 | In-Person | 6 Credits
How to Navigate Behaviors with Love | 3/6/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Grief and Loss for Foster Parents | 3/6/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Hoarding, Lying and Stealing, OH MY! | 3/7/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Food Insecurities In Children | 3/7/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Attachment, Separation, Grief, and Loss | 3/7/23 | Virtual | 1.5 Credits
TBRI Empowering Principles | 3/7/23 | Virtual | 3 Credits
33 Ways to Drive Your Child Sane Part 1 | 3/7/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Parenting Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused | 3/9/23 | Virtual | 1 Credits
Enhancing Your Relationships | 3/10/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Trauma Informed Care | 3/10/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
First Aid/CPR/AED | 3/11/23 | In-Person | 3 Credits
First Aid/CPR/AED American Red Cross | 3/11/23 | In-Person | 5 Credits
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention | 3/11/23 | In-Person | 9.5 Credits
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Refresher | 3/11/23 | In-Person | 3 Credits
First Aid | 3/13/23 | In-Person | 3 Credits
Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Stress | 3/14/23 | Virtual | 1.5 Credits
Cognitive Disorders Of The Brain | 3/14/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Fostering Teens | 3/14/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Creating Discipline and Appropriate Boundaries | 3/15/23 | Virtual | 1.5 Credits
Domestic Violence and Child Development | 3/15/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Credit 101 | 3/15/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Vicarious Trauma And Self Care | 3/16/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Suicide Prevention | 3/16/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
What is PCIT? | 3/16/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Supporting Children with Special Needs | 3/16/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Connection Matter pt 2 | 3/16/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Substance Abuse in Adults | 3/17/23 | Virtual | 1.5 Credits
American Red Cross Pediatric and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning | 3/18/23 | In-Person | 3 Credits
Trauma 101 | 3/18/23 | Virtual | 4 Credits
First Aid/CPR/AED American Red Cross | 3/18/23 | In-Person | 5 Credits
TBRI Introduction/Overview | 3/20/23 | In-Person | 3.5 Credits
Cognitive Interaction Skills: Effective Use of Reinforcement and Effective Use of Disapproval | 3/21/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Cognitive Interaction Skills: Role Clarification and Effective Use of Authority | 3/21/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Documentary and Discussion: Resilience | 3/21/23 | In-Person | 2.5 Credits
TBRI Correcting Principles | 3/21/23 | Virtual | 3 Credits
Childhood Trauma | 3/21/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Suicide Prevention and Intervention | 3/22/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
First Aid | 3/22/23 | Virtual | 3 Credits
First Aid/CPR/AED | 3/25/23 | In-Person | 3 Credits
TBRI Connecting Principles | 3/27/23 | In-Person | 3.5 Credits
Normalcy and Child Development | 3/27/23 | Virtual | 1.5 Credits
Grief and Loss in Foster Care | 3/29/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
33 Ways to drive your child sane Part 2 | 3/29/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
Red Flag Meetings | 3/30/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit
Runaway Behaviors | 3/30/23 | Virtual | 2 Credits
First Aid/CPR | 3/30/23 | In-Person | 6 Credits
Capacity/Guardianship/Conservatorship/Supported Decision-Making | 3/31/23 | Virtual | 1 Credit