FKCE Class Schedule
2026 SUMMER
Foster and Kinship Care Education Trainings
SUMMER Office Hours
MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FRIDAY CLOSED
Registration for trainings!
Please call 909-384-4457 or 909-294-6913 or email fkce@valleycollege.edu
San Bernardino Valley College, as well as the entire community college community, continues to work tirelessly to help students, their families, resource parents, and kinship families get through this crisis as they play a critical role in our state's recovery. Working together and following safety guidelines and procedures, we can help keep our community healthy.
- The FKCE program will only be providing trainings online, with a few in-person classes, to resource parents and kinship caregivers through ZOOM and will require each participant to use a computer and/or phone and to have an email address to participate. (If you don't hae an email, please create one using yahoo.com or gmail.com) Each participant will need to download the ZOOM app on their computer and/or phone.
- Participants can register by calling 909-384-4457 or email fkce@valleycollege.edu confirmation will be sent to emails when done in a timely manner, weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please only register for two (2) trainings at a time.
- Participants will be required to complete a registration form online, unless you have taken trainings in the last 90 days; EVERYONE needs to have an email address.
- Participants will receive certificates for attendance only when evaluations are completed, and attendance verified by the trainer; certificates will be emailed to participants by the Senior Student Services Technician.
- Participants not physically involved in the training or leaving early or joining the
meeting more than 10 minutes late (without specific approval by the trainer) will
NOT receive a certificate.
NO CHILDREN or PETS or other distractions are allowed in the training which should take place in a private area to maintain confidentiality. - Thanks for your patience during this challenging time.
Lucy Razo, FKCE Instructional Specialist
For general information regarding trainings, please call (909) 384-4457. All of the trainings listed in this schedule meet the criteria for San Bernardino County’s training for RFA (Resource Family Approval) pre and post trainings and for Los Angeles County’s Special Care Increment rate pre and post training. All training must be selected based on the individual needs of the foster/kinship child. Please discuss any additional training issues with your Children and Family Services (CFS) worker or the Specialized Care Facilitator as needed.
For Specialized Care Rate information for San Bernardino County, contact
Sumreen Chattha at sumreen.chattha@hss.sbcounty.gov
PLEASE CALL 909-384-4457 OR LUCY AT (909) 294-6913 TO REGISTER FOR TRAININGS OR EMAIL
fkce@valleycollege.edu
DISABILITY SERVICES: For disability-related reasonable accommodations, please contact the FKCE Program
office at (909) 384-4457 or (909) 294-6913 no later than two weeks prior to the date services are needed.
QUESTIONS: For further information, contact the
SBVC Foster & Kinship Care Education Program office:
San Bernardino Valley College - ADSS 202
701 South Mount Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92410
909-384-4457 (FKCE Office) 909-294-6913 (Lucy Razo)
CLASES VIRTUALES EN ESPAÑOL
MARTES, MAYO 19, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
COMO HABLAR CON NINOS EN CRIANZA SOBRE SUS HISTORIAS DE ORIGEN Y SUS FAMILIAS BIOLOGICAS
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
Cómo hablar con niños en crianza sobre sus historias de origen y sus familias biológicas
La presentación aborda cómo hablar con niños en crianza sobre sus historias de origen, destacando la importancia de ofrecer información honesta, clara y apropiada para su desarrollo. Explica que evitar el tema puede causar confusión, ansiedad y problemas de identidad, mientras que una comunicación sensible fortalece la confianza y el bienestar emocional del niño. También guía a cuidadores y profesionales en cómo prepararse, crear un ambiente seguro y responder preguntas difíciles con un enfoque informado en trauma. El contenido subraya que estas conversaciones deben retomarse a lo largo del tiempo, ajustándose a las necesidades y etapa de desarrollo del niño. Finalmente, resalta el papel fundamental del cuidador en apoyar la identidad, manejar emociones complejas y fomentar una narrativa de vida coherente y saludable.
MARTES, MAYO 26, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
El IMPACTO DEL USO DE LAS REDES SOCIALES EN NINOS Y ADOLESCENTE
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
Este taller analiza el impacto del uso de las redes sociales en niños y adolescentes, enfocándose en plataformas como Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter y YouTube. Se exploran estadísticas clave, los beneficios de cada plataforma, y los riesgos asociados, como problemas de privacidad y efectos en la salud mental. Con un enfoque equilibrado, la presentación destaca la importancia del uso consciente y el papel de los controles parentales para proteger a los jóvenes en estos entornos digitales.
MARTES, JUNIO 2, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
TRAUMA Y RETRASOS EN EL DESARROLLOS
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La presentación “Trauma y Retrasos en el Desarrollo” explora cómo las experiencias traumáticas afectan el desarrollo infantil en diversas áreas: física, cognitiva, emocional, del lenguaje y social. Se abordan los tipos de trauma, sus manifestaciones según la etapa del desarrollo, y cómo el trauma puede provocar retrasos significativos, especialmente en niños en situaciones de vulnerabilidad como el cuidado temporal. La presentación también revisa los hitos del desarrollo típico, herramientas de evaluación, señales de alerta, y la importancia de una detección temprana. Finalmente, se ofrecen estrategias de intervención centradas en el trauma, el rol del cuidador, apoyos escolares y comunitarios, y recursos para fomentar la resiliencia y la recuperación.
MARTES, JUNIO 9, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
COMPRENDER COMO UTILIZAR LAS MEJORES PRACTICAS PARA BRINDAR CUIDADO Y SUPERVISION A NINOS LGBTQ+
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
Esta clase aborda conceptos básicos de diversidad LGBTQ+, la creación de entornos seguros y afirmativos, el apoyo emocional y psicológico, y estrategias para trabajar con jóvenes transgénero y sus familias. También se incluyen prácticas culturales, manejo de discriminación, fortalecimiento de la resiliencia y recursos disponibles. La presentación enfatiza la importancia de la aceptación, la confidencialidad y el respeto por los derechos de los niños LGBTQ+, proporcionando herramientas para fomentar un cuidado inclusivo y ético.
MARTES, JUNIO 16, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CULTTIVANDO LA AUTOESTIMA EN NINOS
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La autoestima es clave en el desarrollo integral de los niños, influyendo en su bienestar emocional, social y académico. La presentación destaca cómo la familia, la escuela, los pares y la comunidad juegan un papel esencial en su construcción. Ofrece estrategias prácticas para el hogar y la escuela, como el uso de lenguaje positivo, el reconocimiento de logros y dinámicas grupales que fomentan la confianza. También identifica señales de una autoestima baja y subraya la importancia de detectarlas a tiempo. Finalmente, resalta el rol de padres, maestros y profesionales como acompañantes en este proceso, e incluye recursos prácticos para fortalecer la autoestima en diferentes contextos
MARTES, JUNIO 23, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
SENSIBILIDAD CULTURAL EN EL CUIDADO DE CRIANZA EN CALIFORNIA
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
Este taller aborda la importancia de la sensibilidad cultural en el sistema de cuidado de crianza en California, destacando la necesidad de respetar y mantener las identidades culturales de los niños bajo cuidado. Se exploran prácticas inclusivas, como el apoyo a la lengua materna, el respeto a las creencias religiosas y la comprensión de las necesidades culturales específicas, además de los marcos legales relevantes, como la Ley de Bienestar Infantil Indígena (ICWA) y la Ley de Colocación Multiétnica (MEPA). También se incluyen recursos y estrategias para ayudar a los cuidadores y profesionales a superar desafíos y fomentar un entorno de crianza inclusivo y culturalmente respetuos.
MARTES, JUNIO 30, 9:00AM – 11:00 AM
LA SALUD SEXUAL Y REPRODUCTIVA
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La presentación aborda la salud sexual y reproductiva (SSR) en el contexto del cuidado de crianza, destacando la importancia de proporcionar educación y servicios integrales a esta población vulnerable. Se exploran las características y riesgos específicos de los jóvenes en cuidado de crianza, incluidas las altas tasas de embarazo adolescente, ITS y falta de acceso a recursos de SSR. También se analizan las barreras sistémicas, legales y sociales que limitan la atención, así como intervenciones y mejores prácticas para mejorar los resultados de SSR. La presentación concluye con recursos disponibles.
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CLASSES IN ENGLISH ON ZOOM UNLESS MARKED OTHERWISE
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ARE LGBTQ TEENS REALLY DIFFERENT?
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
We can offer teens or younger children with another than straight sexual orientation the exact same “offerings” we have for every other foster child: a welcoming, an unconditional love and acceptance, affection, guidance, support and advocacy, and an openness to learning their experience of themselves and life in general. It is very easy to do if we just see them as kids with the same dreams, desires, and needs that we also had when we were kids and teenagers.
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PRUDENT PARENTING
TRAINER: WANDA COOPER
This class addresses what Prudent Parent is and what caregivers must know about it.Participants will learn what Prudent Parenting is and their responsibilities are and how to make reasonable decisions involving children under their care.
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
TODAY I FEEL SILLY AND OTHER MOODS THAT MAKE MY DAY
TRAINER: WANDA COOPER
This class focuses on the importance of laughter, when laughter is appropriate, and its benefits. Participants will learn how to build laughter into their lives as well as children under their care. We will also discuss the children’s book by Jamie Lee Curtis, “Today I Feel Silly”…
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CELEBRATING THEIR LIVES
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Celebrating birthdays, holidays, and other significant moments, like graduation or sporting events, are just one piece of the bigger picture of celebrating life, and celebrating their life, an experience foster kids do not know much about. They tend not to see their life as worth celebrating and we can add to that missing piece by tying presents and gifts to their behavior and what they have earned. In this training, we will learn how to give them an experience of celebrating their life because their life is, indeed, worth celebrating no matter how awful their behavior might be. That is a tough one for most of us!
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
THE SIMPLEST WAY TO HEAL TRAUMA
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
The simplest but most effective way for a child or an adult to heal trauma is to tell their story in ALL its gory details. Telling the story and even writing the story on the computer with pictures and music added is one of the simplest ways to move trauma into our memory so that we know the trauma is OVER. Participants will learn how to walk our children or teens through this marvelous healing process. It may open the door for us to heal our own trauma!
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY FOR ADULTS
TRAINER: WANDA COOPER
Children communicate through play. What better way for them to be develop, interact, and connect? Why is it difficult for adults to play? Do we outgrow play? Participants in this workshop will have an opportunity to participate in play activities and will be provided with tools and techniques to use in developing that will help them to learn the importance of play as an adult.
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OUR GIFT: OUR HEART AND OUR EARS
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
The stories are just too gory, or the information contains sexual content that we just do not want to hear. We cannot believe that their own parents or family members would treat them so abusively, so we end up protecting these folks by keeping the stories “off the record.” We have not told our own story yet, so listening to them triggers too much emotion for us. Whatever the reason, come to this training to learn how to leap over these hurdles and LISTEN!
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FOSTER CHILDREN WILL THRIVE AND DEVELOP
TRAINER: WANDALYN LANE
This class provides a research-informed, reflective look at how foster and kinship parents can help children overcome adverse life experiences and achieve their full potential. Participants will explore practical, trauma-responsive strategies designed to help children in the child welfare system develop, recover, and thrive despite past challenges.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ADDICTIONS: THEIRS AND OURS!
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
It is painful for us to look at our own addictions. It is much easier to focus on kids’ addictions. But we have to dig up courage and humility to do so. And for one reason, so that we will know the road to recovery, the same road down which we want to take our kids.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
MELTDOWNS AND TANTRUMS
TRAINER: WANDA COOPER
Many children have temper tantrums and meltdowns? Is there a difference? What are the causes? What should a parent do when this happens? In this class we will look at the difference between a temper tantrum and a meltdown. We will also discuss the causes, how to understand them, and how to manage them. how to manage them.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
AGGRESSIVE AND ANGRY BEHAVIORS
TRAINER: WANDA COOPER
Aggression and anger are quite normal during the process of growing up. A certain amount of aggression may not be so terrible. If a child grows up without them, she/he may not be able to defend herself/himself. When aggression and anger are uncontrolled the problems start. In this class we will look at aggression and anger, the relationship between the two and how we can help children to have a healthy balance with aggression and anger.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A POWERFUL AND SIMPLE MEDICINE
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
AVOID saying things like: “I am sure your parents loved you.... she/he is your mom/dad no matter how badly they treated you....” It is not our job to protect their families nor to attack them. Our kids need US to JUST LISTEN. In the training, we will brainstorm extremely specific sentences and words to use to support our kids by making some sense of their emotional and often physically painful experiences with family.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
BUILDING COURAGE & SELF-ESTEEN
TRAINER: WANDALYN LANE
I have a loving and supportive home, my child seems to self-sabotage, make excuses for poor behavior and not accept the positive values that we try to instill in our child(ren). Participants will learn the importance of developing character and self-esteem, understand consequences as a means of discipline and character-development, and learn what Values Collisions are and how to handle them.
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
TEACHING FOSTER CHILDREN TO HAVE FUN
TRAINER: WANDALYN LANE
This course explores the vital role of play and leisure in a foster child's emotional and social development. Participants will learn how to introduce and encourage fun, age-appropriate activities that foster a sense of joy, normalcy, and belonging. The session focuses on helping caregivers use play as a tool for building healthy attachments and teaching children how to enjoy positive, carefree experiences.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OUR BRAIN IS DESIGNED TO SAY YES, NO, AND HELP!
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
We will learn that our yes brain is characteristically open, flexible, conscious, creative, and desires connection. It is the key when it comes to relationships and just plain living. And yes, there is also a No brain which, on the other hand, tends to be defensive, angry, and focused solely on survival even when survival is not an issue. Yes, we want to learn to switch back and forth and model that skill for our kids.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHAT IF WE SEE OUR KIDS AS NORMAL?
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
If we see our kids as problematic and disturbed, then it takes us off the hook. It is almost okay that we do not know how to parent effectively. They are beyond anyone’s help! However, if we see the kids and their behavior as normal, then we must step back and begin looking at all our over-the-top emotional reactions. What are they telling us about OURSELVES? In this training, we can make radical internal changes which will result in our parents’ skills taking on quite distinctive looks with quite different results. And we can stop seeing our kids through labels that used for mental health providers to get paid!
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHY DO WE GET SO CRAZY ABOUT LYING AND STEALING?
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
We really must laugh at ourselves at how crazy we get about lying and stealing. Yes, of course, we want to bring an end to those behaviors, but unbelievably, our response to those behaviors only increases frequency and we tend to model socially acceptable lying and stealing!
