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About Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE)

The Oxnard College Foster and Kinship Care Education Program provides quality education and support activities to the caregivers of children and youth in out-of-home care so that these providers may meet the educational, emotional, behavioral and developmental needs of children and youth.

Classes are provided in both English & Spanish, at NO COST for anyone wanting to attend. In all classes, first priority will go to Foster Parents and Kinship Providers*, now referred to as Resource Parents.

For more Information

Please Contact: Clarissa Campos Alvarado, FKCE Office Assistant, call (805) 289-6133 or email clarissa_camposalva1@vcccd.edu ; Rhonda Carlson, FKCE Specialist, call (805) 289-6181 or email rcarlson@vcccd.edu 

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Join Us

We now have in-person classes available, as well as many live online trainings. If you still have not joined us for a virtual training, it is not too late to try it! Our team is ready and able to walk any Zoom newbies through the process. Just let us know what you need!

 

October-December 2024 Class List

 

New! Supporting Your Youth with ADHD

Discover how you can effectively support your child with ADHD in a variety of settings to create continuous successful outcomes.
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 6-7:30pm 
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez 
Register & for More Info on ADHD 

 

New! Understanding Bullying (and How to Support your Child)

This National Bullying Awareness & Prevention month, gain a fresh perspective on recognizing bullying and aggressive behaviors and gain tips to help your child in navigating peer interactions.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 6-9pm (or attend part 1 only from 6-7:30pm)
Instructor: Lori Switanowski
Register & More Info on Bullying 

 

In Spanish! Raising a Strong & Capable Child

Learn how to raise strong and capable children who believe in themselves.
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Raquel Montes
Register & More Info on Capable Child 

 

New! The Importance of Secure Attachments 

Challenge the negative behaviors and disruption of a compromised attachment to form healthy and appropriate attachment mindsets in your child.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6-8:30pm
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on Secure Attachments 

 

CSEC: Raising Awareness 

Increase your awareness of the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and gain an understanding as to why children in foster care are a target.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6-8pm
Instructor: Carrie McAuliffe Sandoval
Register & More Info on CSEC 

 

In Person & Bilingual! Turning Dreams into Degrees 

Join us for this in person event to learn how you can encourage and empower your youth's educational goals! Participants are encouraged to bring their middle school through high school youth, as they will be getting a special college tour and introduction to OC's new resource program for youth in foster care, NextUp!
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9am-12pm
Instructors: Cindy Mendoza & Breanna Webb
Register & More Info on D2D 

 

Power Hour! Homework Battles 

Strengthen your ability to build independent learners and a positive learning environment in this power hour.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 10:30-11:30am
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on Homework Battles 

 

In Person! FKCE’s Success Strategies for the Season 

Gather with us in person to increase your awareness & preparation for all the factors that come with the upcoming holidays. This training is open to resource families and applicants only as dinner and resources will be provided.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 6-8pm
Instructors: FKCE Team
Registration & More Info on Success Strategies 

 

New! The Art of Communication and Repair

Explore the essentials of communication to build compassionate and lasting relationships.
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
Register & More Info on Communication & Repair 

 

Trauma Informed Practices for Schools

In part 1 & 2, participants will recognize the unique support and understanding needed for our youth in foster care as they enter various educational institutions.
2 Tuesdays, November 12 & 19, 2024, 4-6pm
Instructor: Marissa Szilagi
Register & More Info on TIPS 

 

New! FASD/Prenatal Drug Exposure- Intervention and Advocacy Strategies

Dive into the impacts of FASD & prenatal drug exposure and how you can advocate and provide the best care for an exposed infant.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 6-9pm (or attend part 1 only from 6-7:30pm)
Instructor: Lori Switanowski
Register & More Info on Prenatal Exposure 

 

Permanency Options 101

Untangle the confusion, understand the requirements and steps and gain overall confidence when choosing the best option between Legal Guardianship vs Adoption!
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Renee Cervantez
Register & More Info on Permanency 

 

New! Four Common Trauma Responses (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn)

Recognize the ways in which your youth may be responding to traumatic triggers and learn how you effectively respond & engage with them during these episodes.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6-8:30pm
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on 4 Trauma Responses 

 

Power Hour! Store Wars

Make holiday shopping a valuable learning opportunity as you learn how to manage potential store tantrums and conflicts.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 10:30-11:30am
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on Store Wars 

 

Positive Parenting in Foster Care 

Enhance your relationship with your youth from foster care by building on trauma-informed techniques.
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
Register & More Info on Positive Parenting 

 

The Importance of Play

Reignite the essence of play amid technology & distractions as you explore the developmental benefits of various forms of play that build strong foundations in your child’s growth.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 6-8pm
Instructor: Dr. Judy Sullivan Osterhage
Register & More Info on Play 

 

Handling Emotions Before, During, and After Visits

Approach the varying emotions that occur before, during, and after visits by enhancing your trauma-informed techniques to benefit not only your role, but your child’s overall behavior management.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 6-9pm (or attend part 1 only from 6-7:30pm)
Instructor: Lori Switanowski
Register & More Info on Handling Emotions

 

Clases en Español

¡Nos complace anunciar que tenemos de vuelta clases en persona y en línea! Si todavía no haz tomado una clase en línea, ¡no es demasiado tarde! Nuestro equipo está aquí para ayudarte aprender a usar Zoom y hasta puedes acompañarnos por teléfono si se te hace más fácil. Por favor revisa nuestra lista de clases en español, y reserva la fecha para un evento que tendremos en persona en Oxnard College. Todos los detalles de cada clase los recibirás en un correo electrónico después de cada registración.
Si tienes preguntas, puedes comunicarte conmigo, Clarissa Campos Alvarado, por llamada o texto al (805) 289-6133 o puedes envíarme un correo electrónico a clarissa_camposalva1@vcccd.edu

Lista de Clases En Español para Octubre 2024

¡Nuevo! Crear a un Niño(a) Fuerte y Capaz 

Descubre cómo criar a niños fuertes y capaces que creen en ellos mismos.
jueves, 10 de octubre, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm
Instructora: Raquel Montes
Registracion y más información sobre la clase Fuerte y Capaz 

 

¡En Persona y Bilingüe! Convertir Sueños a Títulos

Únete a nosotros en este evento donde aprenderás cómo puedes apoyar y crear una cultura universitaria para tu joven! Alentamos que traigas a tu joven de la escuela intermedia hasta la universidad para ¡un recorrido y sesión especial en el colegio!
sabado, 19 de octubre, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm
Instructora: Fidelia A. Flores y Marisol Homan
Registración y más información sobre el evento Sueños a Títulos 

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¡Nuestras clases han comenzado! Para recibir nuestro boletín mensual y anuncios de clases cuando se publiquen, puedes consultar aqui regularmente o suscríbase a nuestros correos electrónicos.

 

Office Closures | Nuestra Oficina estará cerrada:

  • November 11: Veterans Day 

  • November 28-29: Thanksgiving Break

  • December 24 - January 1: Holiday Break