ANCHORAGE ON-SITE TRAINING AND EVENTS
| APR-MAY--CORE |
CORE FOR RESOURCE FAMILIES: Trainer: Tammy Keech, held at the Alaska Center for Resource Families, 840 K ST STE 101 in Anchorage. You must have had a home visit done before you can attend this required training. Call ACRF at 279-1799 to pre-register.
APRIL 1st– MAY 6th This session will meet every Tuesday for 6 weeks, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. |
FRIDAY, APR 18:
11:30 am
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Light of Hope Celebration and Observance Held at the Egan Center on Fifth Avenue. To attend or help support this event, call 345-6354 or email slwerner@alaska.net . |
APR 24 and 25:
Thurs: 9:00am-5:00pm
Fri: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
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CONFERENCE FOR PARENTS RAISING TEENAGERS Some of the topics will be Building Your Youth’s Self-Esteem; Gang Violence; Trauma and Adolescents; Supporting the Youth in the School, Master Hitchcock will be presenting: The Importance of the Resource Parent and the Youth Attending the Court Hearings. Co-Sponsored with Facing Foster Care in Alaska. Held in the new OCS conference room. Call 279-1799 for more information. |
APR 25 and 26:
Fri: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH ADOPTION Trainer: Brenda Ursel. Held at ACRF, 840 K Street, Suite 101. Call 279-1799 to register. Lunch will be on your own. |
FRIDAY, MAY 9:
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Fair
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Orientation
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RESOURCE FAMILY RECRUITMENT AND RESOURCES FAIR Find out how to become a foster parent and about resources for current foster and adoptive families! Held at Crosspoint Community Church, 1920 W Dimond Blvd #K (next to Burlington Coat Factory). Foster parents can earn 1.0 hour training credit for coming to learn about what’s available. Learn more about joining support groups, what’s available for respite, clothing resources, upcoming summer camps and activities, and more! Call 279-1799 for more information. |
SATURDAY, MAY 10:
9:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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CORE FOR SEASONED FOSTER PARENTS Trainer: Aileen McInnis. Held at ACRF, 840 K Street, Suite 101. Call 279-1799 to register. |
TUESDAY, MAY 13:
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
ADOPTING THROUGH OCS 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Trainers: Gail Stadig and Brenda Ursel.
Held at the new OCS Office at 323 E 4th AVE.
Please Call ACRF at 279-1799 to register. |
MONDAY, MAY 12 & 19:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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FASD 201: DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (FASD 101 is a pre-requisite for FASD 201) Certificates of completion will be available. Held at the Stone Soup Office, 3350 Commercial Drive, Suite 100. Call 561-3701 to pre-register. |
SATURDAY, MAY 31:
Noon – 3:00 pm
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Resource Family Appreciation Picnic Held at City Church. Fun, food, and games for the whole family. Look for more information nearer the date or call 279-1799. |
| JUN-JUL--CORE |
CORE FOR RESOURCE FAMILIES: Trainer: Aileen McInnis, in Anchorage. You must have had a home visit done before you can attend this required training. Call ACRF at 279-1799 to pre-register.
JUNE 4th – JULY 9th This session will meet every Wednesday for 6 weeks, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Location of training to be announced. |
TUESDAY, JUL 15:
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
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RACE OF TIME Trainer: Dennis Swain, OCS ICWA Coordinator for Anchorage Region. Workshop will address racism, diversity issues and historical Alaska history. Held in the OCS Conference Room, 323 E 4 th Avenue. Call 279-1799 for more information or to pre-register. |
THURSDAY, JUL 16:
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
ADOPTING THROUGH OCS 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Trainers: Gail Stadig and Brenda Ursel. Held at the new OCS Office at 323 E 4th AVE. Please Call ACRF at 279-1799 to register. |
| HELP WANTED: |
ADOPTIVE PARENTS AND CHILDREN – Preschool Playgroup: This playgroup is looking for a playgroup host. If interested please contact Johanna Kim at jlkim@gci.net. |
| CLOTHING CLOSET: |
New Hope on the Last Frontier has graciously volunteered to allow foster parents to use their clothing closet. Please donate your clean serviceable clothes to the closet and take only what you need. For more information call Mike or Tina at 274-2745. |
FAIRBANKS ON-SITE TRAINING AND EVENTS
EVERY THURSDAY
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
NURTURING PARENTING CLASS This weekly parenting class begins on Thursday, July 12th and continues through Thursday, October 11th. It will be held at Fairbanks Counseling & Adoption, 912 Barnette Street. It costs $50 and includes a Parenting Handbook, payment arrangements can be made as needed. This class is filling up quickly, call now to sign up – contact Linda or Angie at 456-4729 for more information. |
EVERY SECOND MONDAY
Times vary |
CASA CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING All trainings are open to anyone interested in the topic. After training there will be a time for case review for CASA volunteers and GAL’s only. All trainings will be held at the CASA Office: Suite 201 of the Key Bank Building, 100 Cushman Street, Fairbanks. Please call in advance to register at 451-2812. |
| APR--MAY CORE |
CORE FOR RESOURCE FAMILIES: Trainer: Susan Davis: Held at the Alaska Center for Resource Families, 815 Second AVE STE 101, Fairbanks. Please call 479-7307 or email to pre register or for more information.
APRIL 29th and MAY 3rd. This session will meet Tuesday, 4/29 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm and Saturday, 5/3 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. |
SATURDAY, APR 5:
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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MUSH FOR KIDS Pioneer Park, free admission, all ages welcome. No registration needed. |
TUESDAY, APR 8:
11:30 am – 1:30 pm |
ARE YOU READY? PREPARING FOR A FLU EPIDEMIC AND OTHER DISASTERS Presented by Susan O’Toole, PHN. Held at ACRF, 815 Second Avenue, Suite 101. Call Sue Davis at 479-7307 for questions. |
SATURDAY, APRIL 12:
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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3rd Annual Fairbanks Summer Kid Fair Held at Nordale Elementary, 397 Hamilton Avenue. This event is a FREE one-stop-shop for all summer activities/camps/classes for kids this summer. There will be over 50 organizations in attendance! You will be able to sign up for your classes/camps and purchase the needed supplies too. For more information call Janie Magelky at 452-2696 or email jmagelky@northstar.k12.ak.us . |
THURSDAY, APR 17:
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
“ADOPTING THROUGH OCS” 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Trainer: Shar Wharton and Susan Davis. Please Call ACRF at 479-7307 to register. |
WEDNESDAY, APR 23:
8:00 am – 4:45 pm
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COMMUNITY CARES: PLANS FOR CHILD SAFETY & PROTECTION Conference focuses on community awareness of child sexual abuse & community provider roles in child protection. Held at the Carlson Center. Fee for the Community Cares Conference is $25 per person and includes the Light of Hope Luncheon . Call 479-2214 to register or email cares@alaska.net . |
WEDNESDAY, APR 23:
Noon – 1:30 pm
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Light of Hope Community Awareness and Recognition Luncheon Held at the Carlson Center. $15 per person. Call the Fairbanks CASA Office for tickets 451-2812. |
TUESDAY, APR 29:
11:30 am – 1:30 pm |
WHAT RESOURCES PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM Presented by Nora Skow, NRO Independent Living Specialist. Held at ACRF, 815 Second Avenue, Suite 101. Call 479-7307 for questions. |
THURSDAY, MAY 1:
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME TRAINING Presented by Lt. Dave Parker, Anchorage Police Department. This training is aimed at professionals in the field of child protection and welfare such as OCS, medical providers, human service workers, and military personnel. Held at the Noel Wien Library. Call 374-2850 or email aheath@rcpcfairbanks.org to register. Training is free with limited capacity. |
SATURDAY, JUNE 7:
Noon – 3:00 pm
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Resource Family Appreciation Picnic Join us at Growden Park for a fun filled afternoon with your family celebrating foster and adoptive families. Call 479-7307 for more information. |
JUNEAU ON-SITE TRAINING AND EVENTS
TUESDAY, APR 8:
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
“ADOPTING THROUGH OCS” 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Held at ACRF, 9109 Mendenhall Mall Road, Suite 6A in Juneau. Call 790-4246 to pre-register or email Michelle at mrogers@nwresource.org. |
THURSDAY, APR 17:
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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ATTACHMENT DISORDERS Trainer: Sylvia Kidd, M.A., L.P.C. Come and learn what influences attachment and ways you can improve your foster child’s attachment. Held at ACRF, 9109 Mendenhall Mall Rd, Suite 6A. Pre-register by calling 790-4246 or email mrogers@nwresource.org . |
SATURDAY, APR 19:
Time and place TBA
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Light of Hope Award Ceremony This event is currently under coordination by a committee with the AWARE Shelter. In addition to presenting an award, there will also be a march and run that day in order to raise awareness about domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault. www.alaskacasa.org/ will be updated once this event is announced. |
| MAY--CORE |
CORE FOR RESOURCE FAMILIES: Trainer: Michelle Rogers: Held at ACRF, 9109 Mendenhall Mall Road, Suite 6A in Juneau. Call 790-4246 to pre-register or email Michelle at mrogers@nwresource.org.
MAY 1st and MAY 3rd: This session will meet Thursday, 5/1 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm and Saturday, 5/3 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Lunch provided on Saturday |
TUESDAY, MAY 6:
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
“ADOPTING THROUGH OCS” 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Held at ACRF, 9109 Mendenhall Mall Road, Suite 6A in Juneau. Call 790-4246 to pre-register or email Michelle at mrogers@nwresource.org. |
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14:
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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FIRST AID FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN PART 1 Trainer: Dianne L. Bigge, Bartlett Regional Hospital. This class and the Heartsaver class are free but there is a $20 fee for books which covers both classes. Held at ACRF, 9109 Mendenhall Mall Rd, Suite 6A. Pre-register by calling 790-4246 or email mrogers@nwresource.org . |
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21:
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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HEARTSAVER CPR FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN PART 2 Trainer: Dianne L. Bigge, Bartlett Regional Hospital. Held at ACRF, 9109 Mendenhall Mall Rd, Suite 6A. Pre-register by calling 790-4246 or email mrogers@nwresource.org . |
MAT-SU ON-SITE TRAINING AND EVENTS
FIRST TUESDAY APRIL-JULY
Noon – 1:00 pm
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You are invited to attend an on-site training that will function as a Rural Teleconference as well, see Rural Teleconference Training and Support below for topics. Held at ACRF, 5050 Dunbar Street, Suite A2 in the back of Brentwood Plaza on Palmer-Wasilla HWY. Call Betsy at 376-4678 or email bwoodin@nwresource.org to pre-register or if you have any questions. |
APRIL--CORE
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CORE FOR RESOURCE FAMILIES: Trainer: Betsy Woodin:
held at the Mat-Su ACRF Office, 5050 Dunbar Street, Suite A2 (off the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy in the Brentwood Plaza. Call Betsy at 376-4678 or email bwoodin@nwresource.org to pre-register.
APRIL 2nd thru APRIL 11th: This session will meet Wednesday April 2nd, Friday April 4th, Wednesday April 9th and Friday April 11th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. |
SUNDAY, APR 6:
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Light of Hope Celebration and Observance Held at Wasilla High School. This event will include a Mint Green Ribbon Tying Ceremony which represents a child who was abused or neglected in the Mat-Su Valley in 2007, a reading of the Governor’s Proclamation on child abuse and neglect, candle lighting and awards ceremony. There will be food and door prizes for all ages, and various activities and education tables for the kids designed to promote healthy family fun. To attend or help support this event, call Cecily Skoog-Moore at 746-0547 or email cecily.skoog-moore@alaska.gov . |
WEDNESDAY, APR 16:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
“ADOPTING THROUGH OCS” held at the Mat-Su ACRF Office, 5050 Dunbar Street, Suite A2 (off the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy in the Brentwood Plaza. Call Betsy at 376-4678 or email bwoodin@nwresource.org to pre-register. |
WEDNESDAY, APR 23:
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: TEENS Held at ACRF, 5050 Dunbar Street, Suite A2 in Wasilla. Call Betsy at 376-4678 or email bwoodin@nwresource.org to pre-register. |
TUESDAY, MAY 6:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: CHILDREN Held at ACRF, 5050 Dunbar Street, Suite A2 in Wasilla. Call Betsy at 376-4678 or email bwoodin@nwresource.org to pre-register. |
SATURDAY, JUN 7:
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
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Resource Family Appreciation Picnic Join us at Wasilla Wonderland for a fun filled outdoor event with your family celebrating foster and adoptive families. Call 376-4678. |
JUNE--CORE
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CORE FOR RESOURCE FAMILIES: Trainer: Betsy Woodin: held at the Mat-Su ACRF Office, 5050 Dunbar Street, Suite A2 (off the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy in the Brentwood Plaza. Call Betsy at 376-4678 or email bwoodin@nwresource.org to pre-register.
JUNE 19th and JUNE 21st: This session will meet Thursday, June 19 th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm and Saturday, June 21 st from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. |
WEDNESDAY, JUN 25:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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SENSORY INTEGRATION Held at ACRF, 5050 Dunbar Street, Suite A2 in Wasilla. Call Betsy at 376-4678 or email bwoodin@nwresource.org to pre-register. |
TUESDAY, JUN 26:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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“ADOPTING THROUGH OCS” held at the Mat-Su ACRF Office, 5050 Dunbar Street, Suite A2 (off the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy in the Brentwood Plaza. Call Betsy at 376-4678 or email bwoodin@nwresource.org to pre-register. |
RURAL TELECONFERENCE TRAINING AND SUPPORT
MONTHLY
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ACRF offers monthly teleconference training and support (schedule follows) to anyone living outside of Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Wasilla or Palmer. Rural families may participate by dialing 1-866-348-8715, and then when asked, enter the code: 3721355#. If you phone in before the group leader, you will hear music, stay on the line! For more information contact Betsy at bwoodin@nwresource.org or call 1-800-478-7307.
***NEW: If you live in WASILLA/PALMER you may attend the starred teleconferences at our onsite location at ACRF, 5050 Dunbar ST, STE A2 in the back of Brentwood Plaza on the Palmer-Wasilla HWY. For more information call Betsy at 376-4678 . |
MONTHLY
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***TUESDAY, APRIL 1st from Noon – 1:00 pm: PHYSICAL ABUSE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm: SEXUAL ABUSE
***TUESDAY, MAY 6th from Noon – 1:00 pm: WORKING WITH BIRTH PARENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm: KINSHIP CARE
***TUESDAY, JUNE 3rd from Noon – 1:00 pm: ADVOCACY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm: SENSORY INTEGRATION
***TUESDAY, JULY 1st from Noon – 1:00 pm: AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm: SUICIDE AND DEPRESSION |
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