Discover the fundamental rights and protections afforded to foster youth in Louisiana with our comprehensive training on the Foster Youth Bill of Rights. This engaging course offers a deeper understanding of the legal framework surrounding foster youth. Whether you're a foster youth wanting to learn your rights, a child welfare professional, or a community partner dedicated to supporting them, this course can equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the system's complexities. Objectives of course ?Acknowledge the history behind the Foster Youth Bill of Rights and its development. ?Understand the key provisions outlined in the Foster Youth Bill of Rights. ?Recognize the common challenges and issues faced by foster youth every day. ?Learn what can happen when these rights are infringed on and the correct processes through that. ?Gain insight into the importance of trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity surrounding these young people. ?Develop skills to effectively communicate and advocate for the rights of foster youth in the child welfare system.

Project F.O.R.E.C.A.S.T. is a trauma-informed interactive simulation. This foundational course is a 3.5-hour introductory learning experience and builds important skills and concepts for helping children impacted by trauma, abuse, neglect, and loss. It is pre-requisite for enrolling in the full-day simulation experience. Project F.O.R.E.C.A.S.T. is a unique educational experience designed to: Help child-serving professionals make better decisions in situations involving childhood trauma. Simulate real-world scenarios and better prepare participants for the complex challenges of trauma-informed care. Include a strong emphasis on providing self-care for workers and the knowledge, skills and behaviors associated with secondary trauma. During this introductory learning experience participants will: Learn and practice concepts, tools and skills associated with trauma-informed care Define, identify, and apply the 12 Core Concepts in the context of a child abuse and neglect scenario Understand T.I.E.R.S. (Trauma-Informed Experiential Reasoning Skills) Discuss C.L.A.S. - Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Understand and apply Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Model

This course is a part of the "Foster Parent Training: An In-Depth Exploration of Advanced Topics Trainings will provide in-depth discussion of topics relevant for providing developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive, care for children involved with the child welfare system. Learning objectives: 1. Participants will be able to define grief and identify key symptoms of grief in children and adolescents. 2. Participants will understand the differences between trauma and grief experiences. 3. Participants will be able to identify at least 2 evidence-based treatments for children who are experiencing grief and need intervention.

To provide supervisors with an overview of Guardianship, policy updates as well as comparison between the different programs.

Children experience grief at the loss of their families when they come into foster care, just like they do through divorce or death. We can help them understand and heal through caring conversations, story-sharing, and creative projects like memory boxes or journaling.

This course provides comprehensive training on understanding substance use disorders, recognizing signs of opioid use, preventing opioid overdoses, effectively using Narcan, responding to overdoses, and supporting caregivers. Objectives: 1. Understand Substance Use Disorders: Participants will be able to define substance use disorders and how they affect the brain. 2. Recognize Signs of Opioid Use: Participants will learn to identify common signs and symptoms of opioid use and misuse. 3. Prevent Opioid Overdose: Participants will gain knowledge of strategies and practices that can prevent opioid overdose. 4. Use of Narcan: Participants will understand the purpose and proper use of Narcan (naloxone) in reversing opioid overdose. 5. Respond to Overdoses: Participants will be trained in immediate steps to take when responding to an opioid overdose. 6. Support for Caregivers: Participants will discuss how caregivers can support individuals with substance use disorders and protect themselves from secondary trauma.