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This course qualifies for CAMFT CEUs.   In this training, participants will gain a basic understanding of trauma as well as the basic principles of Trauma Informed Care. We will discuss how trauma, including historical, intergenerational, and individual levels of trauma, plays a role for youth in becoming involved in gangs/gang activity. Participants will also explore ways to conceptualize and apply trauma informed care principles and interventions to this population while delivering supportive services, such as mental health or social services. While exploring ways to understand gang involvement through a trauma informed perspective, other important aspects related to gangs will also be reviewed, such as typical characteristics of gangs, the psychosocial and individual risk factors to becoming gang involved, motivation for joining gangs, and ways to build resiliency for youth that have become gang involved as well as their families.   --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at [email protected]. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at [email protected] CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to [email protected] prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  --- CE Statement: California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs (Provider #1000075 ). This course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CACFS maintains responsibility for the program and all of its content. Read more

This course qualifies for CAMFT CEUs.   This 2 hour training invites participants to move beyond surface-level understanding of system-involved youth and instead explore the deeper, often unseen factors that shape their lives. Grounded in critical thought and abstract exploration, the session will challenge professionals to reframe their approach to juvenile justice by examining the intersections of systemic inequities, trauma, cultural identity, and youth development. Through reflective dialogue, case studies, and creative problem-solving, participants will sharpen their ability to critically analyze systems, uncover implicit biases, and generate innovative, human-centered strategies for engaging youth. This training equips experienced professionals with new insights and relational tools to foster dignity, agency, and connection—ultimately strengthening their impact on the communities they serve and advancing more equitable, youth-centered practices. --- Instructor: Dr. Marya Wright, LCSW  Marya Wright, DSW, LCSW, is a nationally recognized social work leader, consultant, author, and educator with deep expertise in child welfare, forensic social work, and culturally responsive clinical practice. She is the Founder and CEO of Marya Wright Consulting LLC, where she designs and delivers high-impact training and consulting services to agencies that support system-involved youth and families. Dr. Wright earned her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California, where her scholarship focused on promoting equity and justice within the child welfare system. She also holds a Master of Social Work from California State University, East Bay, and a Bachelor of Social Work from San Diego State University, both with specialized training in Child Welfare Services and Motivational Interviewing. With over a decade of clinical, academic, and courtroom experience—including her work as a qualified expert witness—Dr. Wright brings a uniquely intersectional and practice-informed perspective to continuing education. Her work emphasizes relationship-centered engagement, culturally responsive practice, and trauma-informed care. She currently teaches graduate-level social work courses at Cal State East Bay, where she focuses on generalist practice, human behavior, and advanced clinical approaches with children, youth, and families. Dr. Wright’s research and publications center on child sexual exploitation, foster care, and the impact of algorithmic decision-making in social services. She is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Phi Alpha Honor Society. Her trainings equip licensed clinicians with evidence-informed tools and critical insights that strengthen their practice and improve outcomes for marginalized communities. --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at [email protected]. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at [email protected] CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to [email protected] prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  --- CE Statement: California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs (Provider #1000075 ). This course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CACFS maintains responsibility for the program and all of its content. Read more

This course qualifies for GH CEUs.   This 2 hour training invites participants to move beyond surface-level understanding of system-involved youth and instead explore the deeper, often unseen factors that shape their lives. Grounded in critical thought and abstract exploration, the session will challenge professionals to reframe their approach to juvenile justice by examining the intersections of systemic inequities, trauma, cultural identity, and youth development. Through reflective dialogue, case studies, and creative problem-solving, participants will sharpen their ability to critically analyze systems, uncover implicit biases, and generate innovative, human-centered strategies for engaging youth. This training equips experienced professionals with new insights and relational tools to foster dignity, agency, and connection—ultimately strengthening their impact on the communities they serve and advancing more equitable, youth-centered practices. --- Instructor: Dr. Marya Wright, LCSW  Marya Wright, DSW, LCSW, is a nationally recognized social work leader, consultant, author, and educator with deep expertise in child welfare, forensic social work, and culturally responsive clinical practice. She is the Founder and CEO of Marya Wright Consulting LLC, where she designs and delivers high-impact training and consulting services to agencies that support system-involved youth and families. Dr. Wright earned her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California, where her scholarship focused on promoting equity and justice within the child welfare system. She also holds a Master of Social Work from California State University, East Bay, and a Bachelor of Social Work from San Diego State University, both with specialized training in Child Welfare Services and Motivational Interviewing. With over a decade of clinical, academic, and courtroom experience—including her work as a qualified expert witness—Dr. Wright brings a uniquely intersectional and practice-informed perspective to continuing education. Her work emphasizes relationship-centered engagement, culturally responsive practice, and trauma-informed care. She currently teaches graduate-level social work courses at Cal State East Bay, where she focuses on generalist practice, human behavior, and advanced clinical approaches with children, youth, and families. Dr. Wright’s research and publications center on child sexual exploitation, foster care, and the impact of algorithmic decision-making in social services. She is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Phi Alpha Honor Society. Her trainings equip licensed clinicians with evidence-informed tools and critical insights that strengthen their practice and improve outcomes for marginalized communities. --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at [email protected]. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at [email protected] CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to [email protected] prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  Looking to earn CEs for this course? Click below: CAMFT Read more

This course qualifies for STRTP CEUs.   This 2 hour training invites participants to move beyond surface-level understanding of system-involved youth and instead explore the deeper, often unseen factors that shape their lives. Grounded in critical thought and abstract exploration, the session will challenge professionals to reframe their approach to juvenile justice by examining the intersections of systemic inequities, trauma, cultural identity, and youth development. Through reflective dialogue, case studies, and creative problem-solving, participants will sharpen their ability to critically analyze systems, uncover implicit biases, and generate innovative, human-centered strategies for engaging youth. This training equips experienced professionals with new insights and relational tools to foster dignity, agency, and connection—ultimately strengthening their impact on the communities they serve and advancing more equitable, youth-centered practices. --- Instructor: Dr. Marya Wright, LCSW  Marya Wright, DSW, LCSW, is a nationally recognized social work leader, consultant, author, and educator with deep expertise in child welfare, forensic social work, and culturally responsive clinical practice. She is the Founder and CEO of Marya Wright Consulting LLC, where she designs and delivers high-impact training and consulting services to agencies that support system-involved youth and families. Dr. Wright earned her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California, where her scholarship focused on promoting equity and justice within the child welfare system. She also holds a Master of Social Work from California State University, East Bay, and a Bachelor of Social Work from San Diego State University, both with specialized training in Child Welfare Services and Motivational Interviewing. With over a decade of clinical, academic, and courtroom experience—including her work as a qualified expert witness—Dr. Wright brings a uniquely intersectional and practice-informed perspective to continuing education. Her work emphasizes relationship-centered engagement, culturally responsive practice, and trauma-informed care. She currently teaches graduate-level social work courses at Cal State East Bay, where she focuses on generalist practice, human behavior, and advanced clinical approaches with children, youth, and families. Dr. Wright’s research and publications center on child sexual exploitation, foster care, and the impact of algorithmic decision-making in social services. She is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Phi Alpha Honor Society. Her trainings equip licensed clinicians with evidence-informed tools and critical insights that strengthen their practice and improve outcomes for marginalized communities. --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at [email protected]. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at [email protected] CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to [email protected] prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  Looking to earn CEs for this course? Click below: CAMFT Read more

This course qualifies for GH CEUs.   This is a practical workshop for direct care staff and families to help them recognize the stages of crisis and skills for de-escalation. Trainer: Shameka Garner Shameka is a native of Mississippi, the oldest of 4 girls, wife to a Major in the Army, and mom to Eric (15 years old) and Erin (2 years old). Shameka holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling. She is a Licensed Child Care Administrator (LCCA) for the state of Texas and currently holds the title of Director of Program Operations over a campus with a stabilization and assessment center, an intensive residential treatment program, and a pregnant and parenting teens program.  Her experience includes program operations and staff development as a Trainer and Administrator over both general residential operations (GROs) and Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs), providing intensive treatment for foster care and adoptive youth as well as training foster parents in crisis intervention techniques, utilizing behavioral modification for high-risk high school students, developmental therapy and early intervention services for children, and working with and providing treatment for domestic violence offenders. She has worked in a variety of settings to include secure treatment facilities, inpatient and outpatient treatment, schools, and the community. She has a proven record of improving efficiency, productivity, and program delivery through restructuring resources to achieve goals set by executive leadership. She leads by example and loves working with staff. Shameka is highly passionate about serving. Healing is a continual process, and she values seeing AND being a part of the growth of others. Her philosophy is, “Give yourself grace. We are always learning and evolving. Pace yourself and reflect along the way." --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at [email protected]. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at [email protected] CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to [email protected] prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  --- CE Statement: California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Department of Social Services to sponsor continuing education for Group Home Administrators (GH; Vendor ID: 2000083-730-2) and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP; Vendor ID: 2000083-733-2) Administrators. This course meets the requirements for 4 hours of continuing education for GH (Course ID: 083-0448-37760) and STRTP Administrators (Course ID: 083-0448-37759). Read more

This course qualifies for STRTP CEUs.   This is a practical workshop for direct care staff and families to help them recognize the stages of crisis and skills for de-escalation. Trainer: Shameka Garner Shameka is a native of Mississippi, the oldest of 4 girls, wife to a Major in the Army, and mom to Eric (15 years old) and Erin (2 years old). Shameka holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling. She is a Licensed Child Care Administrator (LCCA) for the state of Texas and currently holds the title of Director of Program Operations over a campus with a stabilization and assessment center, an intensive residential treatment program, and a pregnant and parenting teens program.  Her experience includes program operations and staff development as a Trainer and Administrator over both general residential operations (GROs) and Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs), providing intensive treatment for foster care and adoptive youth as well as training foster parents in crisis intervention techniques, utilizing behavioral modification for high-risk high school students, developmental therapy and early intervention services for children, and working with and providing treatment for domestic violence offenders. She has worked in a variety of settings to include secure treatment facilities, inpatient and outpatient treatment, schools, and the community. She has a proven record of improving efficiency, productivity, and program delivery through restructuring resources to achieve goals set by executive leadership. She leads by example and loves working with staff. Shameka is highly passionate about serving. Healing is a continual process, and she values seeing AND being a part of the growth of others. Her philosophy is, “Give yourself grace. We are always learning and evolving. Pace yourself and reflect along the way." --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at [email protected]. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at [email protected] CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to [email protected] prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.   --- CE Statement: California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Department of Social Services to sponsor continuing education for Group Home Administrators (GH; Vendor ID: 2000083-730-2) and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP; Vendor ID: 2000083-733-2) Administrators. This course meets the requirements for 4 hours of continuing education for GH (Course ID: 083-0448-37759) and STRTP Administrators (Course ID: 083-0448-37759). Read more