August 13th, August 20th, August 27th 
9:00am-3:00pm (Saturdays) – Virtual

This class is required for Missouri foster parents to provide care for children with elevated needs and qualify for the Elevated A reimbursement rate.  It is also open to families that are interested in taking children with elevated needs or who are having a hard time with behaviors with current placements. In this class, families will learn how to better support children with elevated needs.  Topics will include, but not be limited to team and relationship building, communication skills, behavioral management techniques, discipline strategies, negotiation, and professional skills for foster parents. A virtual link will be provided closer to class start. 

NOTE:  These trainings are currently offered to families specifically sponsored by KVC (all areas) or Children’s Division (in Southwest Missouri, circuits: 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39, 40, 44, and 46).  If you and unsure what circuit you reside in, this interactive map is helpful in determining your home circuit: https://www.courts.mo.gov/CivicEducation/ourmissouricourts/circuitcourts/#.

Please contact Amanda Everson at aeverson@kvc.org to make arrangements for enrollment/payment if:

• Your licensing worker does not work at KVC or Children’s Division
• Your licensing worker works for Children’s Division, but you do not live in the Southwest Missouri area