Engaging Youth in Foster Care: CAMFT CEUs

This course qualifies for CAMFT CEUs.

This training is a comprehensive guide for professionals seeking effective strategies to engage and support youth in foster care. The course not only provides practical approaches to promote autonomy, positive self-perception, and expanded networks for young individuals but also emphasizes the ongoing engagement of both bio and foster families. Participants delve into the identification of resources dedicated to meeting the social and emotional needs of youth in foster care. The training fosters a holistic understanding of how to support both the youth and their foster family within the framework of a professional team. Participants gain insights into critical elements such as critical thinking, self-awareness, cultural separation, and working through resistance in the context of youth engagement and safety.

The importance of identifying and establishing Kin/Fictive Kin placements is also explored, underscoring the crucial role these relationships play in promoting the overall well-being of children in foster care. Attendees walk away equipped with a robust toolkit, fostering a proactive and informed approach to supporting the diverse needs of youth in foster care.

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Instructor: Qur-an Webb, LMSW

Qur-an Webb, LMSW, is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in the social work field. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at Welcome 2 Reality, LLC, Qur-an brings a wealth of expertise to the organization's daily operations. In this pivotal role, he oversees diverse aspects such as training, consultation, and more, contributing significantly to the overall success of Welcome 2 Reality.

Qur-an, alongside his partners, played a key role in the successful passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 962, Public Act No. 15-94, in Connecticut. This groundbreaking legislation mandates education on the safe use of social media and includes computer programming instruction in the public school system. Additionally, he contributed to the passing of Senate Bill No. 949, Public Act 17-67. As the Connecticut Chapter Lead for Media Literacy Now, Qur-an is actively involved in advancing education around media literacy.

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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.