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SUMMARY:Strong and Connected Program | Saturdays\, October 26 - November 23
DESCRIPTION:October 26 – November 23 (Saturdays)\nTime: 9:00 am – 1:15 pm\nLocation: KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64127 \nWhat is Strong and Connected?\nIt is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides a path toward hope and healing for families. \nStrong and Connected is a nationally and internationally recognized evidence-based program. \nWho can participate?\nYouth 6-18 years and their families. Right now\, we are only able to accept referrals for families that live in Jackson County but as the program continues to grow\, we hope to open it up to other areas in the future. \nHow does it work?\nFamilies meet for two hours once a week for 14 weeks to share a meal – and then children and parents attend their own class to work on age-appropriate activities. Topics covered include\, but are not limited to: family communication\, family relationships\, child development\, and navigating barriers. \nWhat are some of the rewards?\n• We provide dinner every week for families\n• Childcare is provided for children not participating in the program\n• Transportation assistance is available upon request\n• Families receive incentives at each weekly meeting (ie. gift cards\, small gifts\, passes for community activities\, etc.)\n• Graduation ceremony at the end of the 14-week program \nIf you are interested in learning more about the class and enrolling\, you can complete your registration below. \nIf technology is a barrier or you have additional questions\, please contact Erin Huerta at: 913-329-4251 or ehuerta@kvc.org
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/strong-and-connected-program-saturdays-october-26-november-23/
LOCATION:KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Huerta":MAILTO:ehuerta@kvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240917T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081032
CREATED:20240606T001711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T001720Z
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SUMMARY:Strong and Connected Program | Tuesdays\, September 17 - December 17
DESCRIPTION:September 17 – December 17 (Tuesdays)\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64127 \nWhat is Strong and Connected?\nIt is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides a path toward hope and healing for families. \nStrong and Connected is a nationally and internationally recognized evidence-based program. \nWho can participate?\nYouth 6-18 years and their families. Right now\, we are only able to accept referrals for families that live in Jackson County but as the program continues to grow\, we hope to open it up to other areas in the future. \nHow does it work?\nFamilies meet for two hours once a week for 14 weeks to share a meal – and then children and parents attend their own class to work on age-appropriate activities. Topics covered include\, but are not limited to: family communication\, family relationships\, child development\, and navigating barriers. \nWhat are some of the rewards?\n• We provide dinner every week for families\n• Childcare is provided for children not participating in the program\n• Transportation assistance is available upon request\n• Families receive incentives at each weekly meeting (ie. gift cards\, small gifts\, passes for community activities\, etc.)\n• Graduation ceremony at the end of the 14-week program \nIf you are interested in learning more about the class and enrolling\, you can complete your registration below. \nIf technology is a barrier or you have additional questions\, please contact Erin Huerta at: 913-329-4251 or ehuerta@kvc.org
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/strong-and-connected-program-tuesdays-september-17-december-17/
LOCATION:KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Huerta":MAILTO:ehuerta@kvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240907T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T131500
DTSTAMP:20260425T081032
CREATED:20240606T001523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T001523Z
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SUMMARY:Strong and Connected Program | Saturdays\, September 7 - October 5
DESCRIPTION:September 7 – October 5 (Saturdays)\nTime: 9:00 am – 1:15 pm\nLocation: KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64127 \nWhat is Strong and Connected?\nIt is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides a path toward hope and healing for families. \nStrong and Connected is a nationally and internationally recognized evidence-based program. \nWho can participate?\nYouth 6-18 years and their families. Right now\, we are only able to accept referrals for families that live in Jackson County but as the program continues to grow\, we hope to open it up to other areas in the future. \nHow does it work?\nFamilies meet for two hours once a week for 14 weeks to share a meal – and then children and parents attend their own class to work on age-appropriate activities. Topics covered include\, but are not limited to: family communication\, family relationships\, child development\, and navigating barriers. \nWhat are some of the rewards?\n• We provide dinner every week for families\n• Childcare is provided for children not participating in the program\n• Transportation assistance is available upon request\n• Families receive incentives at each weekly meeting (ie. gift cards\, small gifts\, passes for community activities\, etc.)\n• Graduation ceremony at the end of the 14-week program \nIf you are interested in learning more about the class and enrolling\, you can complete your registration below. \nIf technology is a barrier or you have additional questions\, please contact Erin Huerta at: 913-329-4251 or ehuerta@kvc.org
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/strong-and-connected-program-saturdays-september-7-october-5/
LOCATION:KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://missouri.kvc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/11/strong-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Huerta":MAILTO:ehuerta@kvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240829T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081032
CREATED:20240606T001321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T001321Z
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SUMMARY:Strong and Connected Program | Thursdays\, August 29 - December 12
DESCRIPTION:August 29 – December 12 (Thursdays)\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64127\nNo classes on 10/31 & 11/28 \nWhat is Strong and Connected?\nIt is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides a path toward hope and healing for families. \nStrong and Connected is a nationally and internationally recognized evidence-based program. \nWho can participate?\nYouth 6-18 years and their families. Right now\, we are only able to accept referrals for families that live in Jackson County but as the program continues to grow\, we hope to open it up to other areas in the future. \nHow does it work?\nFamilies meet for two hours once a week for 14 weeks to share a meal – and then children and parents attend their own class to work on age-appropriate activities. Topics covered include\, but are not limited to: family communication\, family relationships\, child development\, and navigating barriers. \nWhat are some of the rewards?\n• We provide dinner every week for families\n• Childcare is provided for children not participating in the program\n• Transportation assistance is available upon request\n• Families receive incentives at each weekly meeting (ie. gift cards\, small gifts\, passes for community activities\, etc.)\n• Graduation ceremony at the end of the 14-week program \nIf you are interested in learning more about the class and enrolling\, you can complete your registration below. \nIf technology is a barrier or you have additional questions\, please contact Erin Huerta at: 913-329-4251 or ehuerta@kvc.org
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/strong-and-connected-program-thursdays-august-29-december-12/
LOCATION:KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Huerta":MAILTO:ehuerta@kvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240713T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240810T131500
DTSTAMP:20260425T081032
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SUMMARY:Strong and Connected Program | Saturdays\, July 13 - August 10
DESCRIPTION:July 13 – August 10 (Saturdays)\nTime: 9:00 am – 1:15 pm\nLocation: KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64127 \nWhat is Strong and Connected?\nIt is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides a path toward hope and healing for families. \nStrong and Connected is a nationally and internationally recognized evidence-based program. \nWho can participate?\nYouth 6-18 years and their families. Right now\, we are only able to accept referrals for families that live in Jackson County but as the program continues to grow\, we hope to open it up to other areas in the future. \nHow does it work?\nFamilies meet for two hours once a week for 14 weeks to share a meal – and then children and parents attend their own class to work on age-appropriate activities. Topics covered include\, but are not limited to: family communication\, family relationships\, child development\, and navigating barriers. \nWhat are some of the rewards?\n• We provide dinner every week for families\n• Childcare is provided for children not participating in the program\n• Transportation assistance is available upon request\n• Families receive incentives at each weekly meeting (ie. gift cards\, small gifts\, passes for community activities\, etc.)\n• Graduation ceremony at the end of the 14-week program \nIf you are interested in learning more about the class and enrolling\, you can complete your registration below. \nIf technology is a barrier or you have additional questions\, please contact Erin Huerta at: 913-329-4251 or ehuerta@kvc.org
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/strong-and-connected-program-saturdays-july-13-august-10/
LOCATION:KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://missouri.kvc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/11/strong-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Huerta":MAILTO:ehuerta@kvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240612T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081032
CREATED:20240502T005054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T005054Z
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SUMMARY:Strong and Connected Program | Wednesdays\, June 12 - September 11
DESCRIPTION:June 12 – September 11 (Wednesdays)\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64127 \nWhat is Strong and Connected?\nIt is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides a path toward hope and healing for families. \nStrong and Connected is a nationally and internationally recognized evidence-based program. \nWho can participate?\nYouth 6-18 years and their families. Right now\, we are only able to accept referrals for families that live in Jackson County but as the program continues to grow\, we hope to open it up to other areas in the future. \nHow does it work?\nFamilies meet for two hours once a week for 14 weeks to share a meal – and then children and parents attend their own class to work on age-appropriate activities. Topics covered include\, but are not limited to: family communication\, family relationships\, child development\, and navigating barriers. \nWhat are some of the rewards?\n• We provide dinner every week for families\n• Childcare is provided for children not participating in the program\n• Transportation assistance is available upon request\n• Families receive incentives at each weekly meeting (ie. gift cards\, small gifts\, passes for community activities\, etc.)\n• Graduation ceremony at the end of the 14-week program \nIf you are interested in learning more about the class and enrolling\, you can complete your registration below. \nIf technology is a barrier or you have additional questions\, please contact Erin Huerta at: 913-329-4251 or ehuerta@kvc.org
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/strong-and-connected-program-wednesdays-june-12-september-11/
LOCATION:KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Huerta":MAILTO:ehuerta@kvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081032
CREATED:20240425T022341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T022341Z
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SUMMARY:Strong and Connected Program | Tuesdays\, May 14 - August 13
DESCRIPTION:May 14 – August 13 (Tuesdays)\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64127 \nWhat is Strong and Connected?\nIt is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides a path toward hope and healing for families. \nStrong and Connected is a nationally and internationally recognized evidence-based program. \nWho can participate?\nYouth 6-18 years and their families. Right now\, we are only able to accept referrals for families that live in Jackson County but as the program continues to grow\, we hope to open it up to other areas in the future. \nHow does it work?\nFamilies meet for two hours once a week for 14 weeks to share a meal – and then children and parents attend their own class to work on age-appropriate activities. Topics covered include\, but are not limited to: family communication\, family relationships\, child development\, and navigating barriers. \nWhat are some of the rewards?\n• We provide dinner every week for families\n• Childcare is provided for children not participating in the program\n• Transportation assistance is available upon request\n• Families receive incentives at each weekly meeting (ie. gift cards\, small gifts\, passes for community activities\, etc.)\n• Graduation ceremony at the end of the 14-week program \nIf you are interested in learning more about the class and enrolling\, you can complete your registration below. \nIf technology is a barrier or you have additional questions\, please contact Erin Huerta at: 913-329-4251 or ehuerta@kvc.org
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/strong-and-connected-program-tuesdays-may-14-august-13/
LOCATION:KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://missouri.kvc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/11/strong-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Huerta":MAILTO:ehuerta@kvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081032
CREATED:20240206T022716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T022716Z
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SUMMARY:Strong and Connected Program | Thursdays\, March 28 – June 27
DESCRIPTION:March 28th – June 27th (Thursdays)\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64127 \nWhat is Strong and Connected?\nIt is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides a path toward hope and healing for families. \nStrong and Connected is a nationally and internationally recognized evidence-based program. \nWho can participate?\nYouth 6-18 years and their families. Right now\, we are only able to accept referrals for families that live in Jackson County but as the program continues to grow\, we hope to open it up to other areas in the future. \nHow does it work?\nFamilies meet for two hours once a week for 14 weeks to share a meal – and then children and parents attend their own class to work on age-appropriate activities. Topics covered include\, but are not limited to: family communication\, family relationships\, child development\, and navigating barriers. \nWhat are some of the rewards?\n• We provide dinner every week for families\n• Childcare is provided for children not participating in the program\n• Transportation assistance is available upon request\n• Families receive incentives at each weekly meeting (ie. gift cards\, small gifts\, passes for community activities\, etc.)\n• Graduation ceremony at the end of the 14-week program \nIf you are interested in learning more about the class and enrolling\, you can complete your registration below. \nIf technology is a barrier or you have additional questions\, please contact Erin Huerta at: 913-329-4251 or ehuerta@kvc.org
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/strong-and-connected-program-thursdays-march-28-june-27/
LOCATION:KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouri.kvc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/12/Families-Forever-Adoption-Support-Special-Presentation.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Huerta":MAILTO:ehuerta@kvc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240309T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240309T131500
DTSTAMP:20260425T081032
CREATED:20231213T234613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T025205Z
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SUMMARY:Strong and Connected Program | Saturdays\, March 9 – April 6
DESCRIPTION:March 9th – April 6th (Saturdays)\nTime: 9:00 am – 1:15 pm\nLocation: KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64127 \nWhat is Strong and Connected?\nIt is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides a path toward hope and healing for families. \nStrong and Connected is a nationally and internationally recognized evidence-based program. \nWho can participate?\nYouth 6-18 years and their families. Right now\, we are only able to accept referrals for families that live in Jackson County but as the program continues to grow\, we hope to open it up to other areas in the future. \nHow does it work?\nFamilies meet for two hours once a week for 14 weeks to share a meal – and then children and parents attend their own class to work on age-appropriate activities. Topics covered include\, but are not limited to: family communication\, family relationships\, child development\, and navigating barriers. \nWhat are some of the rewards?\n• We provide dinner every week for families\n• Childcare is provided for children not participating in the program\n• Transportation assistance is available upon request\n• Families receive incentives at each weekly meeting (ie. gift cards\, small gifts\, passes for community activities\, etc.)\n• Graduation ceremony at the end of the 14-week program \nIf you are interested in learning more about the class and enrolling\, you can complete your registration below. \nIf technology is a barrier or you have additional questions\, please contact Erin Huerta at: 913-329-4251 or ehuerta@kvc.org
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/strong-and-connected-program-saturdays-march-9-april-6/
LOCATION:KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouri.kvc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/12/Families-Forever-Adoption-Support-Special-Presentation.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Huerta":MAILTO:ehuerta@kvc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081032
CREATED:20231213T234324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T025126Z
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SUMMARY:Strong and Connected Program | Wednesdays\, February 21 – May 22
DESCRIPTION:February 21st – May 22nd (Wednesdays)\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64127 \nWhat is Strong and Connected?\nIt is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides a path toward hope and healing for families. \nStrong and Connected is a nationally and internationally recognized evidence-based program. \nWho can participate?\nYouth 6-18 years and their families. Right now\, we are only able to accept referrals for families that live in Jackson County but as the program continues to grow\, we hope to open it up to other areas in the future. \nHow does it work?\nFamilies meet for two hours once a week for 14 weeks to share a meal – and then children and parents attend their own class to work on age-appropriate activities. Topics covered include\, but are not limited to: family communication\, family relationships\, child development\, and navigating barriers. \nWhat are some of the rewards?\n• We provide dinner every week for families\n• Childcare is provided for children not participating in the program\n• Transportation assistance is available upon request\n• Families receive incentives at each weekly meeting (ie. gift cards\, small gifts\, passes for community activities\, etc.)\n• Graduation ceremony at the end of the 14-week program \nIf you are interested in learning more about the class and enrolling\, you can complete your registration below. \nIf technology is a barrier or you have additional questions\, please contact Erin Huerta at: 913-329-4251 or ehuerta@kvc.org
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/strong-and-connected-program-wednesdays-february-21-may-22/
LOCATION:KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouri.kvc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/12/Families-Forever-Adoption-Support-Special-Presentation.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Huerta":MAILTO:ehuerta@kvc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240130T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081032
CREATED:20231213T233240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T025047Z
UID:10000249-1706637600-1706644800@missouri.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Strong and Connected Program | Tuesdays\, January 30 – April 30
DESCRIPTION:January 30th – April 30th (Tuesdays)\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64127 \nWhat is Strong and Connected?\nIt is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides a path toward hope and healing for families. \nStrong and Connected is a nationally and internationally recognized evidence-based program. \nWho can participate?\nYouth 6-18 years and their families. Right now\, we are only able to accept referrals for families that live in Jackson County but as the program continues to grow\, we hope to open it up to other areas in the future. \nHow does it work?\nFamilies meet for two hours once a week for 14 weeks to share a meal – and then children and parents attend their own class to work on age-appropriate activities. Topics covered include\, but are not limited to: family communication\, family relationships\, child development\, and navigating barriers. \nWhat are some of the rewards?\n• We provide dinner every week for families\n• Childcare is provided for children not participating in the program\n• Transportation assistance is available upon request\n• Families receive incentives at each weekly meeting (ie. gift cards\, small gifts\, passes for community activities\, etc.)\n• Graduation ceremony at the end of the 14-week program \nIf you are interested in learning more about the class and enrolling\, you can complete your registration below. \nIf technology is a barrier or you have additional questions\, please contact Erin Huerta at: 913-329-4251 or ehuerta@kvc.org
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/strong-and-connected-program-thursdays-january-18-april-18/
LOCATION:KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouri.kvc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2023/12/Families-Forever-Adoption-Support-Special-Presentation.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Huerta":MAILTO:ehuerta@kvc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240118T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T081032
CREATED:20231213T234101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T025010Z
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SUMMARY:Strong and Connected Program | Thursdays\, January 18 – April 18
DESCRIPTION:January 18th – April 18th (Thursdays)\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd Street\, Kansas City\, MO 64127 \nWhat is Strong and Connected?\nIt is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides a path toward hope and healing for families. \nStrong and Connected is a nationally and internationally recognized evidence-based program. \nWho can participate?\nYouth 6-18 years and their families. Right now\, we are only able to accept referrals for families that live in Jackson County but as the program continues to grow\, we hope to open it up to other areas in the future. \nHow does it work?\nFamilies meet for two hours once a week for 14 weeks to share a meal – and then children and parents attend their own class to work on age-appropriate activities. Topics covered include\, but are not limited to: family communication\, family relationships\, child development\, and navigating barriers. \nWhat are some of the rewards?\n• We provide dinner every week for families\n• Childcare is provided for children not participating in the program\n• Transportation assistance is available upon request\n• Families receive incentives at each weekly meeting (ie. gift cards\, small gifts\, passes for community activities\, etc.)\n• Graduation ceremony at the end of the 14-week program \nIf you are interested in learning more about the class and enrolling\, you can complete your registration below. \nIf technology is a barrier or you have additional questions\, please contact Erin Huerta at: 913-329-4251 or ehuerta@kvc.org
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/strong-and-connected-program-thursdays-january-18-april-18-2/
LOCATION:KVC Niles\, 1911 E 23rd St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Huerta":MAILTO:ehuerta@kvc.org
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SUMMARY:The Cortex is Open for Business
DESCRIPTION:There has been a focus on regulating the child you foster\, then relating to them- now it is time to implement reasoning. Once the moment has settled and everyone is back in their thinking brain\, then and only then can the discussion begin. If your focus is on teaching skills\, then natural and logical consequences help you to achieve this goal. This course focuses in on how to recognize that the child you foster is ready for the reason stage and then ways to go about implementing consequences that help your child to build life skills.
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/the-cortex-is-open-for-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
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SUMMARY:Using the Brain Science to Understand and Implement Effective Interventions
DESCRIPTION:Using the Brain Science to Understand and Implement Effective Interventions \nDate: September 15  \nTime: 9 am – 4 pm \nLocation: CASA of the Southwest MO\n627 N. Glenstone\, Springfield\, MO 65802 \nToxic stress is a public health problem that affects every sector of society. This is especially true for children in foster care. \nTo be mentally healthy\, our brains acquire skills and knowledge in a sequential way through connections with caregivers. Trauma or stress can interrupt that sequencing. Over time\, social\, emotional\, and cognitive developmental gaps can result in a person being unable to effectively navigate their day. Understanding a person’s stress response system and circumstances that impact their functioning is critical when trying to support their growth and development. \nBrain science is a fast-growing area of focus for those working with individuals who have been exposed to childhood adversity. This training focuses on brain development\, how trauma disrupts the process\, and it will set the stage for developing trauma-informed\, developmentally sensitive treatment approaches. Emphasis is on methods of regulation\, environmental factors for successful therapeutic experiences\, and developmentally matched interventions. Participants will be more effective in helping families and children impacted by trauma. \nLunch is provided. We will break from 12 pm – 12:45 pm. \nContact Leslie Wiss\, MA\, LPC\, for more information  \nBackground: KVC\, CASA of Southwest Missouri (CASA)\, and the Missouri Alliance for Children and Families (MACF) are honored to be the recipient of the Jewell Schweitzer Collective Impact Grant. Through this opportunity\, we look forward to expanding knowledge on the impact trauma has on brain development and interventions to ensure children in foster care have the greatest opportunity possible. Over 150 members of Greene County will receive a full day of training and 20 children in care will receive an assessment and recommendations to guide the sequencing and selection of therapeutic interventions. \n[gravityform id=”21″ title=”true”] \nFunded by:
URL:https://missouri.kvc.org/event/using-the-brain-science-to-understand-and-implement-effective-interventions/
LOCATION:CASA of Southwest MO\, 627 N. Glenstone\, Springfield\, MO\, 65802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Wiss":MAILTO:LWiss@kvc.org
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