Self-compassion has become a popular term these days. But what does that mean? Self-compassion is an essential trait that caregivers must learn to practice to sustain themselves through the long, challenging job of parenting. Understand that being kind to yourself is not selfish but rather a gift … [Read more...]

Difficulties with sensory processing are often confused with behavioral problems. Children who have been in foster care or adopted are at a heightened risk of experiencing these challenges. Learn about Sensory Processing Disorder; what it is, signs and symptoms, suggested ways that parents and … [Read more...]

Join us for Leading the Way: Skills and Inspiration for Both Providers and Directors virtual child care conference! This engaging event features expert-led sessions, including "Inspiring the Creative in Children" by Richard Cohen, An interview with Sydney Gurewitz Clemens, and "Building Brains … [Read more...]

This year’s CCAoA Leadership Institute, Strong Leaders, Strong Child Care, helps state and local child care leaders sharpen their skills and seize the moment to make quality, affordable child care accessible to all children. Those leading the way to make child care strong in their states and the … [Read more...]

As we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we invite you to join us for a virtual Fireside Chat where we will introduce two tools of our Navigating Child Welfare Toolkit, created to empower and inform survivors of domestic violence when dealing with Child Protective Services (CPS). Featured … [Read more...]

Creating a Family offers this evidence-based, trauma-informed workshop to help parents recognize the signs and symptoms of prenatal substance exposure and train them on techniques that work best with these kids. We are able to offer this workshop free with the support of the Jockey Being Family® … [Read more...]

FREE! Join us for a free webinar to learn about effective approaches for implementing your child welfare system’s Diligent Recruitment Plan. Hear specific tips and strategies for creating an implementation plan that will help guide your work, including ideas for prioritizing and sequencing your … [Read more...]

This year’s CCAoA Leadership Institute, Strong Leaders, Strong Child Care, helps state and local child care leaders sharpen their skills and seize the moment to make quality, affordable child care accessible to all children. Those leading the way to make child care strong in their states and the … [Read more...]

Please join the National Center to Advance Peace for Children, Youth, and Families for this first webinar of a four-part training series on child custody. This webinar is for individuals and organizations working and in community with survivor parents, their children and parents who use violence and … [Read more...]

Fee: $0.00 Many people may assume that you’re only eligible for Medicare if you’re an older or disabled U.S. citizen—but that’s not always the case. Join us for this Medicare Minute, where we’ll discuss Medicare eligibility for people who aren’t U.S. citizens. Medicare Minutes are short, … [Read more...]