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ABCs of Autism, Behaviors and Coping StrategiesCourse Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

This valuable class for foster parents, caregivers, and staff highlights Autism, current research, sensory-related characteristics, common behaviors, and related school interventions.  Join Larry Davis, special education advocate, as he shares a unique perspective of supporting kids on the spectrum at school and home by addressing anxiety related symptoms through emotional resilience strategies including science-based self-regulation techniques.

“This Workshop is one of the most inspirational, informative, and insightful presentations on this topic we have seen in years … what a breath  of fresh air.” [recent participant: Fall 2014].

In addition, Larry will share successful advocacy strategies for participants in support of Autism related IEP and 504 Plan interventions.    

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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  • Feb 26, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 27, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • May 21, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Administrative Professionals Conference 2020 (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
9
Course Description:

Administrative professionals from Department of Children, Youth, and Families will come together to learn how to strengthen their skills and discuss current practice. Sessions are pertinent to the daily work you do in offices across the organization.

Registration Instructions:

This class registration is closed because the class has reached the maximum capacity.

Topics:
Program Specific Training, Team Building and Support, Working with Agencies

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Adoption Support for Caregivers (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.75
Course Description:

This short eLearning will answer your questions about how and why adoption support services are offered, what adoption support services exist, and how to access them.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

Topics:
Caregiver Support and Information, Parenting
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Advanced Adoption: Effects of Trauma and Loss on Adopted Children (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

For many children in foster care, the path up to, including and even after adoption can include trauma, grief and loss. As a potential adoptive parent, it’s crucial that you understand the story a foster child is bringing to you and what part you can play in that.

This course, “Advanced Adoption: The Effects of Trauma and Loss on Adopted Children,” takes you beyond the introductory level into beginning to understand more deeply the emotional, mental and physical needs an adoptive child may have. A startlingly high number of adoptions are not successful, which is why it is so important that you have realistic expectations and adequate support, both of which are explored in this training.

You will first be guided through a discussion around the definition of adoption, including what it is and what it isn’t, and you will be encouraged to share your ideals and goals as an adoptive parent. You will then spend a majority of your time learning about the impact of trauma, grief, loss and ACES (adverse childhood experiences) on development in adopted children, and exploring how to recognize behaviors related to these issues. This includes training on attachment and learning ways to strengthen your bond with the children in your care depending on their attachment style.

When you leave the training, you will have numerous new training resources and supports to assist you as you navigate this new environment.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Permanency, Trauma
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Advanced Adoption: Effects of Trauma and Loss on Adopted Children (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

For many children in foster care, the path up to, including and even after adoption can include trauma, grief and loss. As a potential adoptive parent, it’s crucial that you understand the story a foster child is bringing to you and what part you can play in that.

This course, “Advanced Adoption: The Effects of Trauma and Loss on Adopted Children,” takes you beyond the introductory level into beginning to understand more deeply the emotional, mental and physical needs an adoptive child may have. A startlingly high number of adoptions are not successful, which is why it is so important that you have realistic expectations and adequate support, both of which are explored in this training.

You will first be guided through a discussion around the definition of adoption, including what it is and what it isn’t, and you will be encouraged to share your ideals and goals as an adoptive parent. You will then spend a majority of your time learning about the impact of trauma, grief, loss and ACES (adverse childhood experiences) on development in adopted children, and exploring how to recognize behaviors related to these issues. This includes training on attachment and learning ways to strengthen your bond with the children in your care depending on their attachment style.

When you leave the training, you will have numerous new training resources and supports to assist you as you navigate this new environment.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Permanency, Trauma

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Feb 9, 2021 5:30PM to 8:00PM

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  • Feb 22, 2021 1:00PM to 3:30PM

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  • Mar 6, 2021 9:00AM to 11:30AM

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  • Mar 18, 2021 6:00PM to 8:30PM

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Advanced Guidelines for Difficult Conversations (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

For social workers, difficult conversations are part of a broad landscape of interactions necessary to achieve the best outcomes for children, youth and families. The updated training “Advanced Guidelines for Difficult Conversations” will give you the tools to feel prepared to manage these exchanges effectively and with respect.

By definition difficult conversations bring together opposing opinions and high stakes, with the potential for conflict and negative emotional reactions. Though challenging, these interactions are essential to working through problems and finding solutions, something at the core of carrying out effective social work practice. They are part of communicating well with families, and can also surface in professional environments. 

This course will begin by taking you through a self-assessment of your own comfort level, and help you understand your own emotions and how to maintain objectivity. You will then engage in discussions around how to develop a goal or mutual purpose for these conversations, considering what all parties want to achieve. You also will talk about how to develop a safe space for having these conversations, a vital element in creating open dialogue. You will break into small groups with other participants to work through scenarios with all the skills you have just learned. 

At the close of the training, you will know how to create mutual purpose and ensure safety when having difficult conversations as you move forward. This will give you the tools to develop conversation goals to strategize case planning for families you work with.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Advanced Guidelines for Difficult Conversations (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, Social Worker, Team Building and Support, Working with Agencies

Classes Available

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  • Feb 9, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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  • Feb 19, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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  • Mar 16, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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  • Apr 14, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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  • May 10, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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  • May 19, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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Advanced Microaggressions for Supervisors: Guiding Staff Through Cultural ConflictCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

In this workshop supervisors and managers will develop their skills for engaging across culture when tension exists.  Participants will explore Intent vs. Impact, how implicit bias can effect their decision making in determining outcomes and unpack dynamics between employees when conflict exists.  Participants will learn how best to approach tense situations through role playing, video, and small and large group discussion.

Objectives. Participants will…

  1. Learn strategies for engaging when they commit, witness or experience a microaggression;
  2. Explore strategies for addressing conflict that occurs between their staff;
  3. Improve their ability to have courageous conversations.

This course is presented by Dr. Caprice Hollins. Dr. Hollins is the co-founder of Cultures Connecting. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis in multicultural and community psychology in 1998.  She became licensed in Washington State in 2000 and has over 20 years of experience studying and working with ethnically diverse populations.  She has over 14 years of experience teaching graduate courses, working with historically marginalized populations, researching, studying, and facilitating race related conversations. Her experience includes opening and directing the Department of Equity & Race Relations for Seattle Public Schools, developing and implementing district-wide and school-based trainings, while utilizing her background in psychology to assist district leaders and staff, institutionalize change to promote equity and social justice. She also currently works as a part-time core faculty in the department of counseling at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.

CEU eligible: 6 credits

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Advanced Microaggressions for Supervisors: Guiding Staff through Cross Cultural Conflict through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Culture, Social Work Skills, Team Building and Support

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Feb 8, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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  • May 10, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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African American Hair Care ConsultationCourse Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

This 1-hour individual support session will help caregivers who need to understand the complexity of caring for African American and biracial hair and skin.  Participants will gain skills and knowledge to be culturally responsive to the needs of children/youth in their care.  The provider can consult on how to properly wash, dry and style (including braiding) hair and appropriate skin products for African American children and youth in their care.  The participants will gain knowledge, skills, and tools to utilize with the children/youth in their care.  Participants will learn how to seek necessary resources and support to promote a healthy self-concept for the children/youth in their care.  Consultation will be provided by SAKS Salon.

Registration Instructions:

To request a consultation appointment, please contact Shelly Myers, Program Operations Specialist, at: mysh300@uw.edu.  Be sure to include your name, telephone number and email address in your inquiry.  

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Culture

Afterhours Core 1.1 Child Safety: Defining Abuse, Neglect and Child Safety (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

In this course, you will learn the definitions of child abuse and neglect used in Washington State, as well as your obligation to report suspected child maltreatment.  You will be introduced to 3 foundational concepts used in child welfare work: child safety, risk assessment and global assessment.  You will consider how ethical principles, particularly related to confidentiality and your role as a helping professional impacts how you do your work.  Lastly, you will be introduced to the Safety Framework, the guiding structure used in our state to understand and assess child safety.  You will be asked to consider how culture might affect both your assessment of child safety and the work you do to ensure children are kept safe.

 

Participants register separately for each part of the module, but MUST complete each session within the module in order. Participants who have not completed 1.1 will not be allowed to participate in 1.2.

Module 1 Child Safety includes:

1.1 eLearning

  • Mandatory Reporter
  • Ethics and Confidentiality
  • Basics of Present Danger and Protective Actions

1.2 Webinar

  • Child Safety: Identifying Present Danger

1.3 Webinar

  • Child Safety: Taking Protective Actions
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Afterhours Core 1.1 Child Safety: Defining Abuse, Neglect, and Child Safety through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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Afterhours Core 1.2 Child Safety: Identifying Present Danger (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

In this course, you will learn about present danger. You will apply your understanding of this concept to many scenarios, building a robust understanding of what is and is not present danger.   A framework for assessing for and responding to present danger across cultural difference is provided, and you will apply this framework to practice scenarios, helping prepare you to serve families more equitably.

 

Participants register separately for each part of the module but MUST complete each session within the module in order. Participants who have not completed 1.1 will not be allowed to participate in 1.2.

Module 1 Child Safety includes:

1.1 eLearning

  • Mandatory Reporter
  • Ethics and Confidentiality
  • Basics of Present Danger and Protective Actions

1.2 Webinar

  • Child Safety: Identifying Present Danger

1.3 Webinar

  • Child Safety: Taking Protective Actions
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Afterhours Core 1.2 Child Safety: Identifying Present Danger through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

No classes have been scheduled for this course...

Afterhours Core 1.3 Child Safety: Protective Actions (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

In this course, you will learn how protective actions help ensure the safety of children in present danger.  You will learn what components protective actions must include for you to feel confident in their being effective.  Of particular importance, you will consider how you decide whether a specific adult can be relied upon to participate and provide safety to the child.  Finally, you will put everything you have learned about child safety into practice as you consider a scenario and determine whether present danger exists and, if so, what protective actions might be effective.

 

Participants register separately for each part of the module but MUST complete each session within the module in order. Participants who have not completed 1.1 and 1.2 will not be allowed to participate in 1.3.

Module 1 Child Safety includes:

1.1 eLearning

  • Mandatory Reporter
  • Ethics and Confidentiality
  • Basics of Present Danger and Protective Actions

1.2 Webinar

  • Child Safety: Identifying Present Danger

1.3 Webinar

  • Child Safety: Taking Protective Actions
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Afterhours Core 1.3 Child Safety: Protective Actions through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

No classes have been scheduled for this course...

Afterhours Core 2.1 Physical Abuse: Critical Community Partners (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

In this course, you will learn more about how Washington State defines and responds to physical abuse.  You will learn about a program connecting DCYF staff to local physicians with expertise in child maltreatment (MedCon) and hear two doctors describe the program and their roles.  You will read the policy on photographic documentation and use a scenario to ensure that you understand how, why, and what to take pictures.  In addition, you will consider how you may work with law enforcement in responding to cases of suspected physical abuse. Lastly, you will consider what steps you are required to take to work effectively with people who are not proficient in spoken English and resources to support you.

 

Participants register separately for each part of the module but MUST complete each session within the module in order.  Participants who have not completed 2.1 will not be allowed to participate in 2.2.

Module 2 Physical Abuse includes:

2.1 eLearning

  • Intro to Physical Abuse and MedCon
  • Basics of Photographic Documentation
  • Limited English Proficiency

2.2 Webinar

  • Physical Abuse: Sentinel Injuries

2.3 Webinar

  • Physical Abuse: Serious Physical Abuse
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Afterhours Core 2.1 Physical Abuse: Critical Community Partners through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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Afterhours Core 2.2 Physical Abuse: Sentinel Injuries (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

Identifying injuries which tend to be seen prior to, or along with, serious physical abuse can help us identify children who are unsafe, and sometimes prevent disastrous consequences.  You will learn about these injuries, called “Sentinel Injuries,” as well as injuries that are more common in childhood and don’t typically raise concern for abuse.  You will practice differentiating between the two using many different scenarios.  Lastly, you will learn more about how to collaborate with key partners, particularly medical professionals, in response to your concerns related to an observed mark or injury.

 

Participants register separately for each part of the module but MUST complete each session within the module in order.  Participants who have not completed 2.1 will not be allowed to participate in 2.2.

Module 2 Physical Abuse includes:

2.1 eLearning

  • Intro to Physical Abuse and MedCon
  • Basics of Photographic Documentation
  • Limited English Proficiency

2.2 Webinar

  • Physical Abuse: Sentinel Injuries

2.3 Webinar

  • Physical Abuse: Serious Physical Abuse
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Afterhours Core 2.2 Physical Abuse: Sentinel Injuries through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

No classes have been scheduled for this course...

Afterhours Core 2.3 Physical Abuse: Serious Physical Abuse (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

In this session, you will learn about indicators and dynamics of serious physical abuse which produces injuries that require medical care and can cause long-term consequences or death.  This includes strangulation, abdominal injuries, abusive head trauma, burns, and fractures.  You will learn about identifying injuries or patterns that are related to each.  You will have a chance to apply this information to scenarios and discuss the best ways to move forward in situations when serious physical abuse is suspected.

 

Participants register separately for each part of the module but MUST complete each session within the module in order. Participants who have not completed 2.1 and 2.2 will not be allowed to participate in 2.3.

Module 2 Physical Abuse includes:

2.1 eLearning

  • Intro to Physical Abuse and MedCon
  • Basics of Photographic Documentation
  • Limited English Proficiency

2.2 Webinar

  • Physical Abuse: Sentinel Injuries

2.3 Webinar

  • Physical Abuse: Serious Physical Abuse
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Afterhours Core 2.3 Physical Abuse: Serious Physical Abuse through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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Afterhours Core 3.1 Maltreatment and Placement: Overview (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

In this course, you will learn more about how Washington State defines and responds to neglect and sexual abuse. Afterhours staff rarely interview children to gather information about the specifics of maltreatment, but their discussions with young people can help or hurt DCYF’s ability to protect the child in the future. You will review and apply basic principles of child interviewing to support you in talking with children about their overall safety at home. You will learn about the function of child advocacy centers as partners in responding to sexual abuse concerns. Lastly, you will learn best practice for assessing the suitability of unlicensed relatives/others and the importance of providing caregivers with all information available about the child.

 

Participants register separately for each part of the module but MUST complete each session within the module in order. Participants who have not completed 3.1 will not be allowed to participate in 3.2.

Module 3 Neglect, Sexual Abuse and Placing Children includes:

3.1 eLearning

  • Neglect and Basics of Child Interviews
  • Intro to Sexual Abuse and Responding to Spontaneous Disclosure
  • Placing with Unlicensed Caregivers for AHCT

3.2 Webinar

  • Neglect, Sexual Abuse and Placing Children: Assessing Neglect and Sexual Abuse

3.3 Webinar

  • Neglect, Sexual Abuse and Placing Children: Placing Children
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Afterhours Core 3.1 Maltreatment and Placement: Overview through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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Afterhours Core 3.2 Maltreatment and Placement: Neglect and Sexual Abuse (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

Both neglect and sexual abuse can be difficult to identify.  In this course, you will practice distinguishing between medical child abuse, medical neglect, starvation and failure to thrive.  You will learn the indicators and dynamics of child torture and how these differ from what is typically seen in neglect or chronic maltreatment cases.  You will learn more about how to talk with children, including skills for responding when a child spontaneously discloses abuse.  You will also build on your understanding of what young people might expect when visiting a Child Advocacy Center.  This will help you respond appropriately to questions or concerns from young people and their caregivers about ‘what happens next?” 

 

Participants register separately for each part of the module but MUST complete each session within the module in order.  Participants who have not completed 3.1 will not be allowed to participate in 3.2.

Module 3 Neglect, Sexual Abuse and Placing Children includes:

3.1 eLearning

  • Neglect and Basics of Child Interviews
  • Intro to Sexual Abuse and Responding to Spontaneous Disclosure
  • Placing with Unlicensed Caregivers for AHCT

3.2 Webinar

  • Neglect, Sexual Abuse and Placing Children: Assessing Neglect and Sexual Abuse

3.3 Webinar

  • Neglect, Sexual Abuse and Placing Children: Placing Children
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Afterhours Core 3.2 Maltreatment and Placement: Neglect and Sexual Abuse through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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  • Feb 8, 2021 6:00PM to 8:00PM

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Afterhours Core 3.3 Maltreatment and Placement: Trauma Informed Placements (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

Afterhour’s staff respond in crises and emergencies – situations that are likely to be traumatic for everyone involved.  In this course, you will consider ways to reduce the traumatic impact of removal from the home and placement into a new care setting.  You will carefully consider how to determine, along with your supervisor, whether a placement with a relative or suitable other is safe and should occur.  In addition, you will learn how to support the success of a placement by reviewing critical forms with a new caregiver, and providing information about the child.

 

Participants register separately for each part of the module but MUST complete each session within the module in order.  Participants who have not completed 3.1 and 3.2 will not be allowed to participate in 3.3.

Module 3 Neglect, Sexual Abuse and Placing Children includes:

3.1 eLearning

  • Neglect and Basics of Child Interviews
  • Intro to Sexual Abuse and Responding to Spontaneous Disclosure
  • Placing with Unlicensed Caregivers for AHCT

3.2 Webinar

  • Neglect, Sexual Abuse and Placing Children: Assessing Neglect and Sexual Abuse

3.3 Webinar

  • Neglect, Sexual Abuse and Placing Children: Placing Children
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Afterhours Core 3.3 Maltreatment and Placement: Trauma Informed Placements through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Feb 10, 2021 6:00PM to 8:00PM

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  • Feb 10, 2021 6:00PM to 8:00PM

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Afterhours Core 4.1 Caring for Children: Car Seats, Worker Safety and ICWA (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

Afterhours staff spend time driving with and caring for children. You will learn how to select, install, and fit a car seat correctly in this course. You will also review basic consideration for caring for youth with behavioral or medical needs. Considerations for your own safety, both in the field and when caring for young people who are in need of placement, are reviewed. Lastly, you will learn about a federal law called the Indian Child Welfare Act, which outlines the rights of federally recognized Tribes, Indian Children, and their families. The historical context and present need for this law is discussed.

 

Participants register separately for each part of the module but MUST complete each session within the module in order. Participants who have not completed 4.1 will not be allowed to participate in 4.2.

Module 4 Caring for Children, Worker Safety and Documentation includes:

4.1 eLearning

  • Caring for Children and Using Car Seats Correctly
  • Worker Safety
  • Indian Child Welfare: An Introduction

4.2 Webinar

  • Caring for Children

4.3 Webinar

  • Worker Safety and Documentation
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Afterhours Core 4.1 Caring for Children: Car Seats, Worker Safety and ICWA through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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Afterhours Core 4.2 Caring for Children: Trauma Informed Care and Following ICWA (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

In this course, you will review several principles of trauma informed care and consider how these apply to your routine interactions with children awaiting placement. You will consider what you will need (and need to do) to care for children awaiting placement, whether that is for an hour or a weekend. Significant time is spent addressing children who have challenging behaviors or exceptional care needs. This includes building a stronger understanding of policy and practice around youth who run away or have returned from being on the run. You will become more familiar with how to monitor, dispense, and document medications to youth who are taking them. Lastly, you will discuss your takeaways from the eLearning related to the Indian Child Welfare act. You will apply what you learned to your role in afterhours, and identify steps you should be taking to ensure everyone’s rights are protected.

 

Participants register separately for each part of the module but MUST complete each session within the module in order. Participants who have not completed 4.1 will not be allowed to participate in 4.2.

Module 4 Caring for Children, Worker Safety and Documentation includes:

4.1 eLearning

  • Caring for Children and Using Car Seats Correctly
  • Worker Safety
  • Indian Child Welfare: An Introduction

4.2 Webinar

  • Caring for Children

4.3 Webinar

  • Worker Safety and Documentation
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Afterhours Core 4.2 Caring for Children: Trauma Informed Care and Following ICWA through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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  • Feb 22, 2021 6:00PM to 8:00PM

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Afterhours Core 4.3 Caring for Children: Worker Safety, Documentation and Infants (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

In this course, you will identify and discuss possible worker safety threats, both in homes and while supervising youth, and options to promote everyone’s safety. You will learn how to document your work in case notes. In particular, you will learn about including relevant, objective information in your documentation and avoiding bias. You will also receive guidance on coding case notes correctly. Specific requirements related to caring for infants and assessing and supporting their caregivers is reviewed, including policy related to safe sleep, period of purple crying, and the plan of safe care.

 

Participants register separately for each part of the module but MUST complete each session within the module in order. Participants who have not completed 4.1 and 4.2 will not be allowed to participate in 4.3.

Module 4 Caring for Children, Worker Safety and Documentation includes:

4.1 eLearning

  • Caring for Children and Using Car Seats Correctly
  • Worker Safety
  • Indian Child Welfare: An Introduction

4.2 Webinar

  • Caring for Children

4.3 Webinar

  • Worker Safety and Documentation
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Afterhours Core 4.3 Caring for Children: Worker Safety, Documentation, and Infants through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Classes Available

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  • Feb 24, 2021 6:00PM to 8:00PM

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Appropriate Interventions for Chronic NeglectCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

The most frequent allegation of child maltreatment is neglect.  Some families are referred to the department numerous times with little change in family functioning.  In this course, participants will learn how to assess for chronic neglect, its effects on children and appropriate interventions.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Appropriate Interventions for Chronic Neglect through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Assessment and Planning, Social Work Skills, Child Abuse and Neglect

Classes Available

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  • Feb 16, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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  • Mar 9, 2021 9:00AM to 3:00PM

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Area Administrator Core TrainingCourse Info

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Hours:
36
Course Description:

Area Administrators need to achieve competency in understanding the child welfare practice as well as in the higher levels of systems management. This course provides Area Administrators with an introduction of baseline competencies for middle managers in public child welfare, and opportunities to develop and practice new skills regarding these competencies. Managing self, managing others, managing systems and managing outward are the four main themes integrated throughout this course.

Day 1: Foundations for Managers in Child Welfare
Day 2: Effective Relationships as a Manager
Day 3: Strategies for Effective Organizational Communication
Day 4: Growing and Sustaining Effective Internal and External Teams
Day 5: Essentials for Resource Management
Day 6: Strategic Thinking and Planning Tools for the Manager

Course Review Quotes:
Comments from Learners: 

“What we do is so difficult we rely on each other.  And part of that is building a strong team that all come from the same mission and vision. Some of my folks had been here for a long time and they were on the verge of burnout and I had to think differently about how to look at that. Like what still motivates you to come in? why do you do it? What keeps you coming? That tool [from the AA training] I’ve used, asking them what are their passions and how can I help them get there.”

“The team work portion [was the most valuable part of the training].  I had them all do the short version of the disk assessment and it brought up different communication styles and what we can expect in their management group.  The most meaningful part of this training is because of the team and the connection they have. It’s the driver of retention in my opinion and I want to work on building teams to retain people.”

“There are some trainings where they tell us to go back to our staff and our staff come back and say ‘no we’re not going to do that.’ But we go back and this is real, what he gives us [in this training] we can use.”

“The value for me is the value for staff, the budget the grant information shouldn’t be hidden if you disperse that in a good way it will encourage creativity.”

“I found it helpful to learn about the relationship with money and funding. The detail was really helpful, because I had a general idea. We always talked about half of our salary was IV-E but that’s not really true, it’s a more nuanced conversation.”

“I really enjoyed the activity around staffing the formula around how much staff we should have. I want to go back and look at what the formula looks like for us, I appreciated the discussion around what types of different data we can use and the value of it.”

Tribal Member who participated in AA training:

“[Learning about the value of] external stakeholders was valuable. We’ve done work in the tribe around [our] vision and mission. But in terms of values, strategic plans in terms of brining in other stakeholders was valuable information to remember to bring those folks into the discussion.”

Registration Instructions:

Area Administrators: Go to Maestro LMS and search for the course title: DCYF Alliance Area Administrator Core Training. Then, click the Scheduled Classes button, select a class and follow the remaining instructions in Maestro LMS.

Tribal Workers, CWTAP Students, and new DCYF hires who don't have LMS access: Please register using this form https://allianceforchildwelfare.org/rct-registration-cwtap-students-and-tribal-workers

Topics:
Core Training

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Webinar

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  • Apr 20, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Apr 21, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • May 11, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • May 12, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Jun 8, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Jun 9, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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Area Administrators Summit 2020 (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
4
Course Description:

Area Administrators from Department of Children, Youth, and Families will come together for education, professional development and inspiration-level sessions that aim to support the daily work they do as well as their roles as leaders. 

The theme of the event is “Holding on to Hope” with content focusing on resiliency and retaining hope during challenging times. Topics will include leadership in the context of crisis; the importance of taking care of oneself mentally; and how to continue the important conversations around racism, bias and equality within their work and with their teams.

This focus is directly relevant to serving children in care because the AAs are the leaders who set goals and culture within each office. Everything they do has a multiplying effect. Their preparedness, education and ability to support their staff is directly tied to the service level to the community. They need to be mentally supported themselves and able to lead effectively. These sessions will also offer tactical tools, such as having conversations around bias, which will inform practice down to the front-line workers.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Area Administrator Summit 2020 (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Culture, Leadership and Succession Planning, Team Building and Support, Trauma

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As They Grow: The Drug Impacted ChildCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

This 6 hour focused topic training for caregivers will focus on how children with substance abuse in their life have an increased chance of experiencing many effects, such as poor social, cognitive and emotional development, physical, mental and health issues, depression, anxiety, concentration and learning difficulties, trouble controlling their responses, as well as other traumatic issues. The goal of this workshop is to identify and address the impacts drugs have on children and setting up a successful environment and coping skills. The takeaway from this training is feeling empowered to care for a drug impacted child as they grow through childhood, teenage years and beyond.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, CD/DV/MH, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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  • Mar 10, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
  • Mar 11, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

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  • Apr 21, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Apr 22, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM

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  • Jun 16, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
  • Jun 17, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

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As They Grow: The Drug Impacted Infant and ToddlerCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

This 6 hour focused topic training for caregivers provides an in-depth exploration of Drug Impacted Infants and Toddlers. The training focuses on how to identify and address the impacts drugs have on infants and toddlers; how to recognize symptoms; set up a successful environment and work together with the team in providing care for the child. The takeaway from this training is feeling empowered to care for a drug impacted Infant as they grow through infancy, toddler and preschool

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, CD/DV/MH, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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Webinar

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  • Feb 24, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
  • Feb 25, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

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  • Mar 17, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
  • Mar 18, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

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  • May 5, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM
  • May 6, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM

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  • Jun 21, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
  • Jun 22, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

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Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Course Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

This 6-hour focused topic training for caregivers develops an understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as presented in DSM 5 and alternate behavioral descriptions from Daniel Amen MD.  The training also covers the common developmental course of ADHD and a 7 Step Intervention pathway for home and school success.

Randi Hankins has over 30 years of clinical experience in community mental health in Washington State.  She is an Associate Professor in the Clinical Master’s of Social Work Program at Walla Walla University.  She maintains a fulltime clinical practice on a Crisis Response Unit in Southeastern Washington.  Ms. Hankins has trained extensively on Child/Adolescent Mental Health issues in Washington, Idaho and Montana.  She is certified as a Designated Mental Health Professional, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Child Mental Health Specialist, and a Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Specialist in Washington State

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
CD/DV/MH

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Feb 17, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Feb 18, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Apr 14, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Apr 15, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • May 12, 2021 5:30PM to 8:30PM
  • May 13, 2021 5:30PM to 8:30PM

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  • Jun 2, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Jun 3, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Authority to Place (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

This short eLearning will orient participants to the four means by which this legal authority to place a child may be granted: Law enforcement protective custody, hospital holds, court order, and a voluntary placement agreed to by the child’s legal parents. Legal, policy and practice consideration for each, as well as subsequent placement requirements are reviewed. In addition, the legal and policy preference for placing children with safe, suitable relatives is reviewed.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Authority to Place (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, FamLink
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Basics of Domestic Violence in Child Welfare (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

The purpose of this e-learning is to provide foundational information about what domestic violence is, and how it can affect child safety. This eLearning also highlights Department of Children, Youth, and Families' domestic violence policies and best practices, found in Department of Children, Youth, and Families' Social Worker’s Practice Guide to Domestic Violence. It’s recommended that staff complete this e-learning prior to attending “Domestic Violence and Child Welfare.”

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Basics of Domestic Violence in Child Welfare (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and Neglect
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Behavior Management Tools for Foster Parents and CaregiversCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

This 6 hour focused training for caregivers provides a foundation for understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and challenging or escalating behavior among children in out-of-home care.  The training provides specific behavior management skills for caregivers to deescalate and manage behavior including trauma informed caregiving, authoritative parenting, therapeutic environments, engagement, and more.  

This workshop will give caregivers practical tools to help manage behaviors such as:

  • Oppositional defiance
  • Property damage and juvenile delinquency
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity
  • Running away
  • Power struggles and escalated tantrums
  • Verbal and physical aggression
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Feb 22, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Feb 23, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 29, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Mar 30, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Apr 19, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Apr 20, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • May 3, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • May 4, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Jun 14, 2021 5:30PM to 8:30PM
  • Jun 15, 2021 5:30PM to 8:30PM

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Capacitación Básica para CuidadoresCourse Info

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Hours:
24
Course Description:

La Capacitación Básica para Cuidadores (Caregiver Core Training, CCT) es la capacitación obligatoria para que los cuidadores del estado de Washington obtengan una licencia. La Capacitación Básica para Cuidadores se puede realizar de dos maneras: en línea o en el salón de clases.

Si prefiere el aprendizaje electrónico, en línea y a su propio ritmo, tenga en cuenta las pautas generales para las capacitaciones en línea que se enumeran a continuación. Luego desplácese hacia abajo hasta Instrucciones de registro y haga clic en el enlace para comenzar el curso en línea.

Si prefiere realizar el curso en un salón de clases (se lleva a cabo en varios lugares del estado), haga clic en este enlace para registrarse.

Tanto la formación en línea como en el salón de clases abordan el mismo contenido fundamental.

Cada participante debe registrarse por separado: si ambos miembros de una pareja planean completar la capacitación juntos, aún así cada uno debe registrarse y realizar el curso en línea, de forma individual.

 

Versión en línea de la CCT

La Capacitación Básica para Cuidadores de 24 horas se compone de ocho unidades (cada una de aproximadamente tres horas de duración) y una experiencia de campo, que se puede completar en cualquier momento durante la parte en línea. También hay una unidad de instrucción obligatoria después de completar la parte en línea.

Unidad 1: Introducción al sistema de bienestar infantil
Unidad 2: El trabajo como miembro de un equipo
Unidad 3: Trabajar con familias biológicas
Unidad 4: Conexiones culturales y promoción
Unidad 5: Crecer con trauma, dolor y pérdida
Unidad 6: Comprensión y manejo del comportamiento
Unidad 7: Comunicación y gestión de crisis
Unidad 8: Cómo prepararse y los efectos en la familia que brinda el cuidado

Experiencia de campo: Los participantes aprenden fuera del salón de clases, eligiendo una actividad que les ayudará a ser más conscientes de la experiencia de los niños dentro del sistema o del papel de un cuidador de niños en el sistema. La experiencia de campo se aprobará si ocurre dentro del plazo de un año antes de que el participante comience la CCT, ya sea en la versión de la Capacitación Básica para Cuidadores en el salón de clases o en la versión en línea.

Las unidades están diseñadas para ayudarlo a comprender cómo funciona el sistema, cuál es su función como miembro del equipo, cómo trabajar de manera efectiva con las familias biológicas para apoyar mejor al niño, cómo el rol de cuidador puede afectar a su propia familia, en qué consisten el desarrollo infantil y el impacto del trauma, qué debe saber sobre el apego, cómo incorporar y honrar la cultura de un niño dentro de su propia familia, y más. Las unidades incluyen las perspectivas de jóvenes que estuvieron en crianza temporal, de cuidadores actuales y de padres biológicos que han sido parte del sistema.

Cada unidad incluye recursos e información adicional. Estos son los materiales de estudio que también se proporcionarán en cada unidad.

Tiene un año para completar el curso, incluida la capacitación en línea, la experiencia de campo y la llamada de instrucción. Informaremos sobre su progreso a lo largo del curso a la Licensing Division del Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) y a los contratistas de reclutamiento y retención de hogares de crianza temporal de su zona, para que puedan ofrecerle apoyo adicional si fuera necesario. No rastreamos ni compartimos ninguna información acerca de cómo respondió a las actividades o preguntas del cuestionario dentro de la capacitación en línea. Simplemente queremos asegurarnos de que tenga el apoyo que necesita para completar la capacitación.

 

Pautas generales de la CCT en línea

La versión en línea funciona mejor para personas que cumplen con lo siguiente:

  • Tienen acceso regular a una tableta, computadora portátil o computadora de escritorio.
  • Se sienten cómodas con la tecnología.
  • No les importa leer en una pantalla.
  • Tienen acceso a Internet de alta velocidad para poder participar en el curso en línea y reproducir videos.
Registration Instructions:
INSTRUCCIONES DE REGISTRO:
  1. Haga clic en el botón azul “Ir a Aprendizaje electrónico” (“Go to eLearning”) a continuación.
  2. Cuando aparezca la página del curso, haga clic en el botón “Iniciar” (“Launch”).

Para obtener ayuda con los perfiles o las contraseñas, puede comunicarse con nuestro servicio de asistencia enviando un correo electrónico a help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Child Abuse and Neglect, Core Training
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Car Seat Safety: Select, Fit and Install Correctly (eLearning for caregivers)Course Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

Did you know more than half of children’s car seats are installed incorrectly? The car is a dangerous place for a child to be, but there are many resources that can help ensure you’re following all safety and legal guidelines. This brief eLearning is the perfect spot to start, helping you select, fit and install the correct seat each time you need to transport a child. You will find an overview of basic requirements and Washington state laws as well as real-world installation examples and tips. The course is full of useful, surprising facts — the appropriate time to transition a child out of a booster seat might surprise you! You will also find links to many outside resources for more in-depth information.

Registration Instructions:

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

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Car Seat Safety: Select, Fit and Install Correctly (eLearning for workforce)Course Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

Did you know more than half of children’s car seats are installed incorrectly? The car is a dangerous place for a child to be, but there are many resources that can help ensure you’re following all safety and legal guidelines. This brief eLearning for DCYF staff is the perfect spot to start, helping you select, fit and install the correct seat each time you need to transport a child. You will find an overview of basic requirements and Washington state laws as well as real-world installation examples and tips. The course is full of useful, surprising facts – the appropriate time to transition a child out of a booster seat might surprise you! You will also find links to many outside resources for more in-depth information.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Car Seat Safety: Select, Fit, and Install Correctly through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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Caregiver Core TrainingCourse Info

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Hours:
24
Course Description:

Caregiver Core Training (CCT) is the mandatory training for Washington State’s caregivers to become licensed.

Due to state mandated requirements during the health crisis, Caregiver Core Training is only offered as an online eLearning. Please click this link to register for your online training.

You have one year to complete the course including the online training, and field experience. We will let the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Licensing Division and the foster care Recruitment and Retention Contractors in your area know about your progress through the course so they can offer you additional support if needed.

 

Topics:
Core Training

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Caregiver Core Training (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
24
Course Description:

Caregiver Core Training (CCT) is the mandatory training for Washington State’s caregivers to become licensed. Caregiver Core Training can be taken two ways – online or in the classroom.

If you prefer to use a self-paced, online eLearning, please consider the general guidelines for online trainings listed below, and then scroll down to Registration Instructions and click the link to start the online course.

If you prefer to take the course in a classroom (conducted at various locations around the state) click this link to register.

Both the online and classroom training cover the same critical content.

Each participant must register separately: if a couple plans to complete the training together, each member must still register and go through the online course individually.

 

CCT Online Version

The 24-hour Caregiver Core Training is made up of eight sessions (each about three hours long) and a field experience, which can be completed at any point during the online portion. There is also a mandatory coaching session after the online portion is completed.

Session 1: Introduction to the Child Welfare System
Session 2: Working as a Member of a Team
Session 3: Working with Birth Families
Session 4: Cultural Connections and Advocacy
Session 5: Growing Up with Trauma, Grief, and Loss
Session 6: Understanding and Managing Behavior
Session 7: Communication and Crisis Management
Session 8: Getting Ready and the Effects on the Caregiving Family

Field Experience: Participants learn outside the classroom by choosing an activity that will give them more awareness of the experience of children within the system or of the role of a caregiver for children in the system. The Field Experience will be approved if it occurs within one year prior to the participant beginning CCT, both in the classroom and on-line versions of Caregiver Core Training.

The sessions are designed to help you understand how the system works, what your role is as a member of the team, how to effectively work with birth families in order to best support the child, how caregiving may impact your own family, child development and the impact of trauma, all about attachment, how to incorporate and honor a child's culture into your own family, and more.  The sessions include the voices of former foster youth, current caregivers and birth parents who have been involved with the system.

Each session includes resources and additional information. Here are the handouts that will also be provided in each session.

You have one year to complete the course including the online training, field experience and coaching call. We will let the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Licensing Division and the foster care Recruitment and Retention Contractors in your area know about your progress through the course so they can offer you additional support if needed. We don’t track or share any information about how you responded to activities or quiz questions within the online training. We simply want to make sure you have the support you need to complete the training.

 

CCT online general guidelines

The online version works best for people who:

  • Have regular access to a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer
  • Are comfortable with technology
  • Don’t mind reading on a screen
  • Have high-speed internet access that allows them to participate in the online course and play videos

If this isn’t for you, or if you start the course online and then change your mind, you are always welcome to take the classroom version of CCT instead. Click here to register.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

Topics:
Core Training
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Caregiver's Responsibility in Supporting Family Time (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
1.5
Course Description:

This 90 minute webinar training for caregivers covers what you should know about why Family Time matters for all those involved in a dependency case. The course will teach you a wide range of how you can support Family Time including preparing children for visits, supervising visits, providing transportation, sharing information with the birth family, and much more. You will learn why Family Time matters and the range of possibilities for what Family Time may look like including location options, frequency and length of visits, and level of supervision. As a caregiver you play a role in making Family Time successful and this training will teach you how.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
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  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Team Building and Support

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  • Feb 11, 2021 9:00AM to 10:30AM

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  • Feb 24, 2021 6:30PM to 8:00PM

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  • Mar 9, 2021 6:00PM to 7:30PM

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  • Mar 19, 2021 9:00AM to 10:30AM

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Caregiving for Children With Physically Aggressive Behavior ConcernsCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

This 6-hour in-service training for caregivers provides a foundation for caregiving and behavior management for children in out-of-home care who struggle with physically aggressive behaviors.  Participants will explore the potential impacts of trauma and maltreatment on attachment, behavior and development as well as the risk factors for violent behavior in children.  Participants will closely review the newest Washington Administrative Code (WAC) related to discipline and will contrast principles of positive discipline and punishment. Skill building will focus on creating a plan to prevent a crisis; the various forms aggression may take and how to look for signs of when a child is agitated or escalating; how to intervene during a crisis; and how to manage ongoing or explosive aggressive behaviors via teaching coping skills and Collaborative Problem Solving.  Local resources and supports for the youth as well as the caregiver are discussed.

 

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Trauma, Working with Agencies

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Caregiving for Children With Physically Aggressive Behavior Concerns (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
4
Course Description:

This eLearning course for caregivers provides a foundation for caregiving and behavior management for children in out-of-home care who struggle with physically aggressive behaviors.  You will explore the potential impacts of trauma and maltreatment on attachment, behavior and development as well as the risk factors for violent behavior in children.  You will review the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) related to discipline and will contrast principles of positive discipline and punishment. Skill building will focus on creating a plan to prevent a crisis; the various forms aggression may take and how to look for signs of when a child is agitated or escalating; how to intervene during a crisis; and how to manage ongoing or explosive aggressive behaviors via teaching coping skills and Collaborative Problem Solving. Resources and supports for the youth as well as the caregiver are provided.

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information
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Caregiving for Children With Sexual Behavior ConcernsCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

This 6-hour in-service course will prepare caregivers to work with children with sexual behaviors concerns and create an environment to keep the child and other household members safe. Participants will explore values and beliefs before reviewing typical child sexual development and the impacts of trauma, abuse and neglect on development and behaviors. Participants will explore how sexual abuse can impact development, self-image and the household supporting them. After reviewing typical sexual development, participants will learn how different experiences and circumstances may lead to sexual behavior concerns and how to intervene and respond safely. Caregivers will learn their role in promoting health sexual development, positive messaging, prevention education, the importance of establishing house rules and other ideas to maintain safety for the whole household.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Trauma, Working with Agencies, Caregiver Support and Information

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Caregiving for Children With Sexual Behavior Concerns (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
4
Course Description:

This eLearning course will prepare you to work with children with sexual behaviors concerns and create an environment to keep the child and other household members safe. You will explore values and beliefs before reviewing typical child sexual development and the impacts of trauma, abuse and neglect on development and behaviors. You will explore how sexual abuse can impact development, self-image and the household supporting them. After reviewing typical sexual development, you will learn how different experiences and circumstances may lead to sexual behavior concerns and how to intervene and respond safely. As a caregiver, you will learn your role in promoting healthy sexual development, positive messaging, prevention education, the importance of establishing house rules and other ideas to maintain safety for the whole household.

Registration Instructions:

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information
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Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents From the National Child Traumatic Stress Network Part 1Course Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

Many children in foster or kinship care have a history of exposure to trauma. Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents (RPC) Session 1 is a 4 module, 6 hour focused topic training which includes nine case studies of representative foster children from the ages of eight months to 15 years, as well as cases of secondary traumatic stress in parents.

Many children in the foster care system have lived through traumatic experiences.  Understanding how trauma affects children can help you make sense of your child’s sometimes baffling behavior, feelings and attitudes.  Once you understand why your child behaves the way he or she does, you’ll be better prepared to help him or her cope with the effects of trauma.  In this workshop, you’ll improve your ability to communicate with your child, learn skills and techniques to influence your child’s behavior and attitudes, and learn ways to reduce the stress of parenting a traumatized child.  The goal of this workshop is to make you a more effective resource parent, and to enable you to have more of the positive experiences that make being a resource parent so worthwhile.

Session 1 is a 4 module, 6 hour training, including:

  • Module 1: Intro on Trauma Informed Parenting
  • Module 2: Trauma 101
  • Module 3: Understanding Trauma’s Effects
  • Module 4: Building a Safe Place
Registration Instructions:
  • Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  • Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  • If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  • Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  • You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  • For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting, Trauma

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Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents From the National Child Traumatic Stress Network Part 2Course Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

Many children in foster or kinship care have a history of exposure to trauma. Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents (RPC) Session 2 is a 4 module, 6 hour focused topic training which includes nine case studies of representative foster children from the ages of eight months to 15 years, as well as cases of secondary traumatic stress in parents.

In order to take Session 2, participants must have completed Session 1 within the previous year.

Many children in the foster care system have lived through traumatic experiences.  Understanding how trauma affects children can help you make sense of your child’s sometimes baffling behavior, feelings and attitudes.  Once you understand why your child behaves the way he or she does, you’ll be better prepared to help him or her cope with the effects of trauma.  In this workshop, you’ll improve your ability to communicate with your child, learn skills and techniques to influence your child’s behavior and attitudes, and learn ways to reduce the stress of parenting a traumatized child.  The goal of this workshop is to make you a more effective resource parent, and to enable you to have more of the positive experiences that make being a resource parent so worthwhile.

Session 2 is a 4 module, 6 hour training, including:

  • Module 5: Dealing With Feelings and Behaviors
  • Module 6:  Connections and Healing
  • Module 7: Becoming an Advocate
  • Module 8: Taking Care of Yourself.
Registration Instructions:
  • Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  • Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  • If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  • Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  • You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  • For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting, Trauma

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Chaos to Calm: Promoting Attachment in Out-of-Home Care Course Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

This 6 hour focused training for caregivers provides an in-depth exploration of secure attachment and challenges to attachment as well as building caregiver skills to enhance attachment with children in out of home care.  

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Culture, Trauma

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  • Feb 8, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
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  • Mar 8, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Mar 9, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Apr 26, 2021 5:30PM to 8:30PM
  • Apr 27, 2021 5:30PM to 8:30PM

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  • May 24, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • May 25, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Child Abuse Interviewing and Assessment (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
30
Course Description:

The Child Abuse Interviewing and Assessment (CAIA) course is an in-service webinar training that will provide instruction on the principles and application of research-based child interviewing, effective testimony, and interviewing skills with cultural considerations. It will address the special challenges of working with vague allegations, resistant children and adolescents, non-offending parents and alleged offenders. The purpose of this training is to enhance child interviewing skills. You will have the opportunity on the webinar to participate in intensive interview skill building exercises with trained actors. The training will provide individualized feedback concerning dealing with complex situations, and working with children who are reluctant to talk or have special needs.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Child Abuse Interviewing and Assessment (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, CA/N, Child Abuse and Neglect, Social Work Skills, Working with Agencies

Classes Available

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  • Feb 4, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Feb 5, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Feb 8, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Feb 9, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM

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  • Mar 10, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Mar 11, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Mar 15, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
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  • Apr 14, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Apr 15, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Apr 19, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
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  • May 20, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • May 21, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • May 24, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
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  • Jun 9, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Jun 10, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Jun 14, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Jun 15, 2021 8:00AM to 5:00PM

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Child and Family Welfare Services In-Service (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
12
Course Description:

This two-day in-service training delivered by webinar will prepare new CFWS caseworkers and experienced CFWS caseworkers who wish to improve their practice to engage parents and families from the point of transfer or case assignment. Participants will learn how to make the most of the first meeting and monthly visits with the parent in building a working relationship geared toward safe reunification and timely permanency. Participants will explore engaging children and caregivers during monthly visits, best interest considerations and permanency planning. Participants will be provided tools to improve the quality of court reports in addressing policy requirements and good practice.

A pre-requisite to the webinar training is the Permanency Considerations (eLearning). Participants must register and complete this eLearning prior to the webinar.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Child and Family Welfare Services In-Service (Webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, Social Work Skills

Classes Available

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  • Feb 12, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Feb 17, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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  • Mar 25, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
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  • Apr 12, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
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  • May 13, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • May 14, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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Child Information and Placement Referral (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.3
Course Description:

In this short eLearning, participants will come to understand the importance of the ChIPR in conveying information to caregivers and potential placement providers. Participants will learn important techniques to write an accurate and behaviorally specific ChIPR describing both the strengths and needs of the child. Participants will understand their responsibilities pertaining to documentation and distribution of this document.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Child Information and Placement Referral (ChIPR) (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Assessment and Planning, FamLink
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Child Protection Medical Consultation (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

This eLearning primarily features a video of a popular Child Protection Medical Consultation (MedCon) presentation for Regional Core Training. The video showcases two respected and well-known child abuse pediatricians, Dr. Rebecca Wiester and Dr. Joyce Gilbert. Dr. Wiester and Dr. Gilbert discuss important aspects of Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Neglect within the context of their expertise as child protection medial consultants.

Viewers are walked through recognizing sentinel injuries; understanding Abusive Head Trauma and its connection to the Period of PURPLE Crying; identifying when to seek medical consultation, how to submit a referral, and what information to provide; and how to locate important county protocols and policy resources online. Viewers will also be provided with a helpful Notes Worksheet, which will guide them through capturing important information needed in practice, and to pass the quiz at the end. This eLearning also provides a Facilitator Guide and can be viewed either individually, or facilitated for a small group viewing.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Child Protection Medical Consultation (MedCon) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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Child Protective Services In-Service (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
18
Course Description:

This is a webinar version of the classroom and will cover the same content.  The two different CPS pathways, Family Assessment Response (FAR) and Investigations will be discussed. This training includes learning modules on: Interviewing members of a household to assess safety, including children, parents and Subjects; Collateral information gathering; Protocols when working with Law Enforcement (LE); Working with Child Protection Medical Consultant Network (MEDCON) and local medical providers; Utilizing the Child Safety Framework; completing the Investigative Assessment (IA) & the Family Assessment Response Family Assessment (FARFA); Following Indian Child Welfare Act policies (ICWA); and other policy & legal requirements. Also covered in this webinar training will be requirements for reasonable efforts to prevent placement, addressing Domestic Violence, CSEC, Infant Child Safety; and more. Participants will be asked to review several examples of CPS intakes and the information in the course will be presented through using these case examples. On the last day, there will be a panel made up of Department of Children, Youth, and Families Investigative and FAR staff and a Parent Ally. This course is required for all first year CPS Case Workers as well as caseworkers and supervisors transferring to a CPS position who have not attended the CPS track within the past two years.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Child Protective Services In Service (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, CA/N, Child Abuse and Neglect, Present Danger Assessments, Program Specific Training

Classes Available

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  • Mar 2, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Mar 9, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Mar 16, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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  • Mar 30, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Mar 31, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Apr 1, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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  • Apr 21, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • Apr 22, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
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  • May 4, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • May 5, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM
  • May 6, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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Coaching for Ad Hoc NeedsCourse Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

Coaching sessions are utilized to enhance a learner’s specific skill attainment in an identified area of practice.  Coaching sessions are provided to Children’s Administration workforce to help workers attain specific skills pertinent to their daily work/practice in child welfare.  Identified goals are created and progress towards those goals is measured by both the learner and the coach after each session. 

Ad Hoc field based coaching topics include:

Tasks such as AFCARS, redaction, case closure, and entering ICWA/NAIR information into FamLink, filing of documentation into case files.

 

Registration Instructions:

How to request coaching sessions

Coaching sessions can be scheduled in 30 minute increments, depending on the topic being covered.  Coaches are available to provide individual sessions or small group sessions (such as at unit meetings). Once a request is made, the Alliance Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) will assign a coach and scheduling will occur between the coach, the learner and the Supervisor/AA. Written feedback on each session will be provided by the coach to the learner and supervisor following the coaching session and the coaching session will be entered into LMS Maestro so the worker’s training record will reflect completed coaching.

Please direct all questions and requests to the Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) via the email addresses below:

  • Regions 1:& 2 - Patty Erdman                  pe3@uw.edu
  • Regions 3 & 4 - Marie R. Fujii                   mrf8@uw.edu
  • Regions 5 & 6 - Chris Kerns                      kernsc9@uw.edu
Topics:
Casework, Social Work Skills, Assessment and Planning, Child Abuse and Neglect, Permanency, Indian Child Welfare, Chemical Dependency, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Program Specific Training, Leadership and Succession Planning, Culture, FamLink

Coaching for Area AdministratorsCourse Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

Coaching for Area Administrators provides one-on-one skill building sessions using a Learner Centered Coaching Model. Coaching provides essential professional development opportunities to support the daily work you do as an Area Administrator to support the supervisors in your office or program. Topics that can be covered are integration of the Quality Matters Series, use of the Learner Centered Coaching Model, skill building opportunities for integration of Coaching into daily work, or observation and feedback on skills used to engage with staff. Sessions can be scheduled in 30 minute intervals and based on your need.

Registration Instructions:

How to request coaching sessions

Coaching sessions can be scheduled in 30 minute increments, depending on the topic being covered.  Coaches are available to provide individual skill development sessions or small group coaching. Once a request is made, the Alliance Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) will assign a coach and scheduling will occur between the coach and the learner. The coaching session will be entered into LMS Maestro so the training record will reflect completed coaching. Please direct all questions and requests to the Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) via the email addresses below:

Please direct all questions and requests to the Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) via the email addresses below:

  • Regions 1:& 2 - Patty Erdman                  pe3@uw.edu
  • Regions 3 & 4 - Marie R. Fujii                   mrf8@uw.edu
  • Regions 5 & 6 - Chris Kerns                      kernsc9@uw.edu
Topics:
Leadership and Succession Planning

Coaching for AssessmentsCourse Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

Coaching sessions are utilized to enhance a learner’s specific skill attainment in an identified area of practice.  Coaching sessions are provided to Department of Children, Youth, and Families workforce to help workers attain specific skills pertinent to their daily work/practice in child welfare.  Identified goals are created and progress towards those goals is measured by both the learner and the coach after each session. 

Assessments (Functionality and Content) field based coaching topics include:

Content and FamLink functionality in completing the Investigative Assessment (IA), Family Assessment Response Family Assessment (FARFA) and Comprehensive Family Evaluation (CFE); understanding the use of the gathering questions to assess for child safety; identifying and utilizing protective factors and protective capacities for safety and case planning; understanding timeframes for each assessment in the different program areas; service referrals and the use of EBP’s.

Registration Instructions:

How to request coaching sessions

Coaching sessions can be scheduled in 30 minute increments, depending on the topic being covered.  Coaches are available to provide individual sessions or small group sessions (such as at unit meetings). Once a request is made, the Alliance Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) will assign a coach and scheduling will occur between the coach, the learner and the Supervisor/AA. Written feedback on each session will be provided by the coach to the learner and supervisor following the coaching session and the coaching session will be entered into LMS Maestro so the worker’s training record will reflect completed coaching.

Please direct all questions and requests to the Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) via the email addresses below:

  • Regions 1:& 2 - Patty Erdman                  pe3@uw.edu
  • Regions 3 & 4 - Marie R. Fujii                   mrf8@uw.edu
  • Regions 5 & 6 - Chris Kerns                      kernsc9@uw.edu
Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Social Work Skills

Coaching for Case Organization and PrioritizationCourse Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

Coaching sessions are utilized to enhance a learner’s specific skill attainment in an identified area of practice.  Coaching sessions are provided to Department of Children, Youth, and Families workforce to help workers attain specific skills pertinent to their daily work/practice in child welfare.  Identified goals are created and progress towards those goals is measured by both the learner and the coach after each session. 

Case Organization and Prioritization field based coaching topics include:

How to prioritize the daily work, including:  using outlook, desk calendars, and reminders; prioritization of caseload activities, assessments and due dates for different programs; reassessing safety and updating safety assessments at pivotal points in the case.

Registration Instructions:

How to request coaching sessions

Coaching sessions can be scheduled in 30 minute increments, depending on the topic being covered.  Coaches are available to provide individual sessions or small group sessions (such as at unit meetings). Once a request is made, the Alliance Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) will assign a coach and scheduling will occur between the coach, the learner and the Supervisor/AA. Written feedback on each session will be provided by the coach to the learner and supervisor following the coaching session and the coaching session will be entered into LMS Maestro so the worker’s training record will reflect completed coaching.

Please direct all questions and requests to the Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) via the email addresses below:

  • Regions 1:& 2 - Patty Erdman                  pe3@uw.edu
  • Regions 3 & 4 - Marie R. Fujii                   mrf8@uw.edu
  • Regions 5 & 6 - Chris Kerns                      kernsc9@uw.edu
Topics:
Casework, Social Work Skills, Leadership and Succession Planning

Coaching for Child Safety Throughout the Life of the CaseCourse Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

Coaching sessions are utilized to enhance a learner’s specific skill attainment in an identified area of practice.  Coaching sessions are provided to the Department of Children, Youth and Family's workforce to help workers attain specific skills pertinent to their daily work/practice in child welfare.  Identified goals are created and progress towards those goals is measured by both the learner and the coach after each session.

Assessing for Child Safety throughout the Life of the Case field based coaching topics include:

Assessing for present danger/impending danger; applying the Child Safety Framework; understanding the 17 safety threats and how to plan for present danger with protective action plans and safety plans in cases with identified impending danger; how to make appropriate collateral contacts; interviewing of children, parents/caregivers and all adults in the home; using medical consultation (Med-Cons); scheduling and preparing for appropriate case staffings; using Structured Decision Making (SDM) to help assess risk in cases and reassessing child safety throughout the life of the case.  

Registration Instructions:

How to request coaching sessions

Coaching sessions can be scheduled in 30 minute increments, depending on the topic being covered.  Coaches are available to provide individual sessions or small group sessions (such as at unit meetings). Once a request is made, the Alliance Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) will assign a coach and scheduling will occur between the coach, the learner and the Supervisor/AA. Written feedback on each session will be provided by the coach to the learner and supervisor following the coaching session and the coaching session will be entered into LMS Maestro so the worker’s training record will reflect completed coaching.

Please direct all questions and requests to the Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) via the email addresses below:

  • Regions 1:& 2 - Patty Erdman                  pe3@uw.edu
  • Regions 3 & 4 - Marie R. Fujii                   mrf8@uw.edu
  • Regions 5 & 6 - Chris Kerns                      kernsc9@uw.edu
Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Social Work Skills

Coaching for Indian Child Welfare: Working With Tribes and Tribal FamiliesCourse Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

Coaching sessions are an opportunity for participants to receive training and support on critical topics that is flexible enough to respond to their current needs.  Coaching sessions can involve one or several workers, and may be delivered in person, on the phone or by other real time collaboration (face-time, etc).  Preferably, they allow material to be understood within a context of an actual case, and completion of current work.

This coaching session opportunity for staff will aim at compliance with ICWA, give recommendations for working with Tribes and Tribal families, revisit the Federal Act, State ICW codes and current policies/procedures when ICWA applies or is being considered.  

This session will revisit current practices in Department of Children, Youth, and Families, specialized units and steps available for staff, including tailored topics such as:

  1. Initial Intake (ICW Procedures at initial contact) 
  2. Tribal/State Agreements 
  3. Inquiry and Verification of Child’s Indian Status 
  4. Disclosure of Confidential Records/Information to Tribes
  5. Child Protective Services for Indian Children 
  6. Casework Activities for Court Proceedings – forms Legal Notice, FamLink Response from NAIR eLearning, Monthly Progress report 
  7. Indian Child Placement Preferences and Relative Search
  8. Adoption
  9. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Indian Children
  10. Local Indian Child Welfare Advisory Committees 
  11. Payments for Services for Children in Tribal Care or Custody
  12. Casework Services for Children and Families of Non-Federally Recognized Tribes and Canadian First Nations
Registration Instructions:

How to request coaching sessions

Coaching sessions can be scheduled in 30 minute increments, depending on the topic being covered. Coaching is available via individual sessions, small group sessions such as at unit meetings, or large group settings such as All Staff meetings. Once a request is made, the Alliance Indian Child Welfare Statewide Lead & Curriculum Developer will reach out to schedule your customized coaching appointment. Once completed, the coaching session will be entered into LMS Maestro so the worker's training record will reflect completed coaching.

Please direct all questions and requests to Indian Child Welfare Statewide Lead & Curriculum Developer Francis Cacalda at cacalf@uw.edu.

Topics:
Indian Child Welfare, Casework, Social Work Skills, Permanency, Culture, Team Building and Support

Coaching for PermanencyCourse Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

Coaching sessions are utilized to enhance a learner’s specific skill attainment in an identified area of practice.  Coaching sessions are provided to Department of Children, Youth, and Families workforce to help workers attain specific skills pertinent to their daily work/practice in child welfare.  Identified goals are created and progress towards those goals is measured by both the learner and the coach after each session. 

Permanency (Timeline/Case Planning /Case Management) field based coaching topics include:

Permanency timelines; permanency from day one; engaging with families to co-create case plans; setting safety objectives; measuring progress versus compliance in cases; transition planning for children; knowing when to file for Termination of Parental Rights (TPR); understanding the court process and when to change permanency plans; understanding the adoption process; understanding parent/child visitation plans (supervised, monitored, etc.); understanding reasonable efforts versus active efforts for ICWA cases.

Registration Instructions:

How to request coaching sessions

Coaching sessions can be scheduled in 30 minute increments, depending on the topic being covered.  Coaches are available to provide individual sessions or small group sessions (such as at unit meetings). Once a request is made, the Alliance Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) will assign a coach and scheduling will occur between the coach, the learner and the Supervisor/AA. Written feedback on each session will be provided by the coach to the learner and supervisor following the coaching session and the coaching session will be entered into LMS Maestro so the worker’s training record will reflect completed coaching.

Please direct all questions and requests to the Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) via the email addresses below:

  • Regions 1:& 2 - Patty Erdman                  pe3@uw.edu
  • Regions 3 & 4 - Marie R. Fujii                  mrf8@uw.edu
  • Regions 5 & 6 - Chris Kerns                     kernsc9@uw.edu
Topics:
Casework, Permanency

Coaching for SupervisorsCourse Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

Coaching for Supervisors provides a one-on-one professional development opportunity and is an essential element in supporting the daily work supervisors do with their units and staff. Sessions can be scheduled in 30 minute intervals and can cover:

  • Observation and feedback on monthly supervisory case reviews
  • Use of Supervisor Review Tool in FamLink
  • Documentation / Assessment review and approvals
  • Observation and feedback on skills used to engage with staff
  • Organization and Prioritization of work
Registration Instructions:

How to request coaching sessions

Coaching sessions can be scheduled in 30 minute increments, depending on the topic being covered.  Coaches are available to provide individual sessions or small group sessions (such as at unit meetings). Once a request is made, the Alliance Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) will assign a coach and scheduling will occur between the coach, the learner and the Supervisor/AA. Written feedback on each session will be provided by the coach to the learner and supervisor following the coaching session and the coaching session will be entered into LMS Maestro so the worker’s training record will reflect completed coaching.

Please direct all questions and requests to the Regional Education and Training Administrator (RETA) via the email addresses below:

  • Regions 1:& 2 - Patty Erdman                  pe3@uw.edu
  • Regions 3 & 4 - Marie R. Fujii                   mrf8@uw.edu
  • Regions 5 & 6 - Chris Kerns                      kernsc9@uw.edu
Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, Program Specific Training, Working with Agencies

Compassionate ParentingCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

Would you like more compassion in your life? In your parenting? For you? For your children? This training is for you!

Discover what compassion really is, how it starts by being compassionate with ourselves and see the positive results with our families and others.

You’ll hear about and learn the roadblocks, hurdles and challenges that often prevent this kind of parenting and discover ways to move through them so you, and your children, win!

Topics include:

  • Separating the children’s behavior from who they are
  • How to not take what they do or say personally
  • Being compassionate with ourselves supports positive results with our families
  • Learn the roadblocks, hurdles, and challenges of this type of parenting and how to move through them.
  • The role self-esteem plays in all of us

You’ll learn real world concepts that work!

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills

Classes Available

Webinar

Caregivers Register Here

  • Apr 8, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Apr 9, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM

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Connecting: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression Training for Caregivers and Kinship Providers (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

This training is for licensed and unlicensed caregivers and relative / kinship providers to support LGTBQ+ youth in their care.

Research shows that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and two spirit (LGBTQ+) youth are overrepresented in the foster care system. LGBTQ+ youth in out of home care face additional challenges such as discrimination, stigma and bullying. LGBTQ+ children/youth feel unsafe and face rejection from their families, schools and community. Many times, LGBTQ+ youth do not have access to appropriate health care and mental health resources.

This eLearning course was developed from Connecting, a prevention-focused program specifically for foster parents and relative caregivers, and teens in out of home care. Connecting was created using input and advice from social workers, caregivers, and LGBTQ+ foster youth.

This eLearning will provide caregivers an overview of the:

  • Myths and stereotypes about LGBTQ+ children/youth and will provide facts and realities;
  • Fundamental facts and terms about LGBTQ+ children/youth;
  • Provide opportunities for activities for caregivers and children/youth;
  • Address safety issues and develop plans for children/youth safety; and
  • Learn how to promote the health, safety and well-being of the children/youth in care. 

This eLearning will allow the caregiver to complete activities on their own as well as together with the LGBTQ+ children/youth in their care.

Registration Instructions:

Caregivers

  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
 

DCYF staff can register for Connecting: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity & Expression (SOGIE) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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Contract for Services Part 1: Understanding the CA Contract Process (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.25
Course Description:

This course provides information on the service contract process and the role of Social Workers, Fiduciaries, Program Managers, and Contract Managers. Participants will learn how to identify what types of services do and do not require contracts, how to determine if a contract is already in place, how to access contracted providers appropriately, how CA Contract Managers develop contracts and the Social Worker’s role in the process, as well as the process for paying for contracted services through FamLink.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Contract for Services: Part 1 – Understanding the CA Contract Process (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework

Contract for Services Part 2: Contract Monitoring (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.25
Course Description:

Participants will learn about the importance of contract monitoring, the Contract Monitoring Team, the purpose of a Compliance Agreement, and what to do if there are concerns about a contractor’s performance.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Contract for Services: Part 2 – Contract Monitoring (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework

CPR and First Aid Recertification for Foster Parents (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
5.5
Course Description:

If you are a current licensed foster parent and have an expired CPR certificate and need to obtain recertification this course is for you. The course is a blended online course with two parts – an online eLearning and a skill based in person class. The CPR/First Aid online course provides the knowledge needed when dealing with the range of problems that can arise from minor everyday instances such as cuts and headaches to the more serious emergencies such as allergic reactions, heart attacks and strokes. Once you have completed the online eLearning, the final part is the skill evaluation with an instructor where you will get to apply and practice the techniques you have learned. A certificate will be issued once both parts are successfully completed and will be valid for two years.

You must be a current Washington State licensed foster parent to take this course.

PLEASE NOTE: Each participant MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY in order to receive their certification.  If a couple or group plans to complete the training together, each member must still register and go through the online course individually. You must be logged in and on the course page to see the registration button.

 

  • ProFirstAid: CPR + First Aid for All Ages (eLearning) - 4.5 hours

ProFirstAid is a blended training where students complete an online course for CPR, First Aid, and AED usage and then later schedule a skill evaluation with an instructor. Once the instructor has confirmed a passing score, the student will receive their electronic CPR Certification card via email with an option to request a physical copy mailed to them within 7-10 business days. CPR certification is valid for 2 years.

 
  • ProFirstAid: CPR Skills Evaluation - 1 hour

Note: Due to limitations for classroom trainings related to COVID-19 public health considerations, the CPR skills evaluation is currently on hold per DCYF. Those seeking their recertification for their expired CPR certification may complete the CPR eLearning and submit their certificates for licensure. Once the CPR skills assessment is opened back up, you will be required to return here to complete the skills assessment to be re-certified in CPR.

CPR and First Aid Recertification for Foster Parents follows the latest American Heart Association and ECC/ILCOR guidelines and is nationally accredited.

The eLearnings are available in English or Spanish.

Topics:
Caregiver Skills

CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens Certification for Initial Foster Parent License (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
6.5
Course Description:

If you are a first time foster parent you are required to complete a CPR/First Aid and Blood Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) class. This class is a blended online course with three parts – two online eLearnings and a skill based in person class. The BBP online course covers what you need to know as a caregiver when in contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials. The CPR/First Aid online course provides the knowledge needed when dealing with the range of problems that can arise from minor everyday instances such as cuts and headaches to the more serious emergencies such as allergic reactions, heart attacks and strokes. Once both eLearnings are completed, the final part is the skill evaluation with an instructor where you will get to apply and practice the techniques you have learned. A certificate will be issued once all three parts are successfully completed and will be valid for two years. The BBP class only needs to be completed once for the initial license.

PLEASE NOTE: Each participant MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY in order to receive their certification.  If a couple or group plans to complete the training together, each member must still register and go through the online course individually. You must be logged in and on the course page to see the registration button.

 

This Foster Parent Initial Licensing: CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Certification consists of the following 3 classes:

  • ProBloodBorne: Healthcare Bloodborne Pathogens (eLearning) - 1 hour

Bloodborne Pathogens Training is an OSHA mandated training program for any person who may be reasonably anticipated to face contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials as the result of performing their duties as a caregiver. ProBloodborne is for individuals who must comply with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030. This course is aimed specifically at those in the healthcare industry and applies to Caregivers in WA state who are seeking to be a licensed Foster Parent for the first time. The BBP certification only needs to be completed once for the Foster Parent licensing process.

 
  • ProFirstAid: CPR + First Aid for All Ages (eLearning) - 4.5 hours

ProFirstAid is a blended training where students complete an online course for CPR, First Aid, and AED usage and then later schedule a skill evaluation with an instructor. Once the instructor has confirmed a passing score, the student will receive their electronic CPR Certification card via email with an option to request a physical copy mailed to them within 7-10 business days. CPR certification is valid for 2 years.

 
  • ProFirstAid: CPR Skills Evaluation - 1 hour

Note: Due to limitations for classroom trainings related to COVID-19 public health considerations, the CPR skills evaluation is currently on hold per DCYF. Those seeking their first foster care license may complete the BBP and CPR eLearnings and submit their certificates for licensure. Once the CPR skills assessment is opened back up, you will be required to return here to complete the skills assessment to be certified in CPR.

Foster Parent Initial Licensing: CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Certification follows the latest American Heart Association and ECC/ILCOR guidelines and is nationally accredited.

The eLearnings are available in English or Spanish.

Topics:
Caregiver Skills

Cultural Competence: Understanding Implicit Bias and the Impact of Racial StereotypingCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

For years society has encouraged colorblind ideology without taking into consideration the impact this has on People of Color.  Through video, interactive activities and discussion of the research, participants are challenged to examine implicit bias, stereotype threat and its effect on cross cultural relationships and ethnic/racial identity development.  As a result, participants deepen their appreciation of challenges facing People of Color, grow in self-awareness and learn ways to mitigate the impact.

Objectives:
Participants Will…

  1. Engage in courageous conversations;
  2. Deepen their understanding of implicit bias and stereotype threat;
  3. Learn strategies to mitigate the impact of implicit bias.

This training is presented by Cultures Connecting, LLC. Cultures Connecting, LLC was founded in 2008, providing culturally relevant professional development, keynote addresses, consulting and coaching services to organizations seeking to improve their staffs’ ability to effectively work with diverse cultures. 

 

Owners, Caprice D. Hollins, Psy.D., and Ilsa M. Govan, M.A., have over 30 years combined experience researching race related topics, designing curriculum, and facilitating culturally relevant professional development workshops.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Cultural Competence: Understanding Implicit Bias and the Impact of Racial Stereotyping through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Culture, Social Work Skills

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Mar 11, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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  • Mar 18, 2021 9:00AM to 4:00PM

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Culture of Family: Supporting Kin to Support KidsCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

This training is designed for social workers who are serving children placed with Kinship Caregivers, and their supervisors.  The class will prepare you to recognize and address the issues that Kinship Caregivers are most likely to confront, and those that often lead to placement disruption or impact child wellbeing.  Participants will leave with a host of written resources that may be helpful as they talk with caregivers about their needs and about the child’s needs, and as they guide caregivers in connecting to resources within and outside the department that will decrease stress and increase support for them and their families.  Participants will also practice discussing issues of concern with relative caregivers, so that they can be best prepared to have these discussions frequently and successfully with Kinship Caregivers.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Culture of Family: Supporting Kin to Support Kids through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Team Building and Support, Social Work Skills, Casework, Permanency

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DCYF Policy Rollout: January 2021Course Info

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Hours:
0.5
Course Description:

DCYF rolls out new policies and any updates, revisions or other changes to current policy as needed throughout the year. This short eLearning walks you through policy “4340. Guardianships,” which is effective as of January 2021.

This training provides you with specifics on what the policy change is and why the change is being made. You will find links to resources that provide context or support your policy compliance. For your continued learning, the training includes the full text of the policy and a way to connect with someone within DCYF if you have questions.

This eLearning is part of a series that will be updated along with policy rollouts. A version that includes all rollouts to date will be located on the DCYF intranet, on the Policy Update page under New Updates, as they are published.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for DCYF Policy Rollout: January 2021 through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Program Specific Training
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De-escalation for Administrative Staff: Managing Crises (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.75
Course Description:

As an administrative professional you are important, and so is your safety!  This eLearning will help you learn how more effectively manage a situation that has become a crisis and may involve threats to someone’s safety. The key insights in this course are identifying a crisis, verbal strategies to help de-escalate situations and managing your own reaction, as well as specific stay-safe strategies and considerations during and after a crisis. There are many opportunities within the course to examine real-life situations and practice applying the information. Upon completing the course, learners will be better prepared to respond in a crisis and prevent safety issues from occurring. They also will have a better understanding of what to do when worker safety threats do occur, and what to do after such incidents.

Registration Instructions:

In the LMS, search for the course by typing (or copying) the full course name below. Click the Scheduled Classes button. Select the class that is best for you and follow the LMS registration instructions.
DCYF Alliance De-Escalation for Administrative Staff: Managing Crises Part 2 (eLearning)

Tribal Workers, CWTAP Students, and new DCYF hires who don't have LMS access: Click the button below to get started.
Need help? Email help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com

Maestro Course Code: TBD

Topics:
Team Building and Support
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De-escalation for Administrative Staff: Managing Tense Situations (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1.5
Course Description:

As an administrative professional you are important, and so is your safety! This eLearning will help you learn a range of prevention behaviors that can keep tense situations from turning into crises. You'll learn about understanding where anger comes from and what it looks like, tools to help others stay calm and communicate what they need, helpful communication strategies for tense situations, acknowledging individual and cultural differences and how they affect communication, and understanding how to manage your own emotional responses to hard situations. There are many opportunities within the course to examine real-life situations and practice applying the information. Upon completing the course, learners will be better prepared to manage their own and other people’s responses to tense situations, helping everyone stay calm and safe.       

Registration Instructions:

In the LMS, search for the course by typing (or copying) the full course name below. Click the Scheduled Classes button. Select the class that is best for you and follow the LMS registration instructions.
DCYF Alliance De-Escalation for Administrative Staff: Managing Tense Situations Part I (eLearning)

Tribal Workers, CWTAP Students, and new DCYF hires who don't have LMS access: Click the button below to get started.
Need help? Email help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com

Maestro Course Code: TBD

Topics:
Team Building and Support
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De-escalation for Meeting Facilitators Part 1: Tools for Tense Situations (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1.5
Course Description:

As a meeting facilitator you have an important role in achieving safety, permanency and well-being for children in out of home care. Permanency planning meetings can be emotionally charged. This eLearning will help you learn a range of prevention behaviors that can keep tense situations from turning into crises. You'll learn about understanding where anger comes from and what it looks like, tools to help others stay calm and communicate what they need, helpful communication strategies for tense situations, acknowledging individual and cultural differences and how they affect communication, and understanding how to manage your own emotional responses to hard situations. There are many opportunities within the course to examine real-life situations and practice applying the information. Upon completing the course, you will be better prepared to manage your own and other people’s responses to tense situations, helping everyone stay calm and safe.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for De-escalation for Meeting Facilitators Part I through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Permanency, Social Work Skills, Team Building and Support
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De-escalation for Meeting Facilitators Part 2: Managing Safety and Crisis (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
0.75
Course Description:

As a meeting facilitator you have an important role in achieving safety, permanency and well-being for children in out of home care. Permanency planning meetings can be emotionally charged. This eLearning will help you learn how more effectively manage a situation that has become a crisis and may involve threats to someone’s safety. The key insights in this course are identifying a crisis, verbal strategies to help de-escalate situations and managing your own reaction, as well as specific stay-safe strategies and considerations during and after a crisis. There are many opportunities within the course to examine real-life situations and practice applying the information. Upon completing the course, you will be better prepared to respond in a crisis and prevent safety issues from occurring. You will have a better understanding of what to do when staff safety threats do occur, and what to do after such incidents.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for De-escalation for Meeting Facilitators Part II through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Permanency, Social Work Skills, Team Building and Support
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Dependency Petition (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

The Dependency Petition eLearning is an interactive and independent learning activity integrating brief legal instruction and practical application/skill building regarding Dependency Petitions.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Dependency Petition (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, FamLink
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Developing Skills for Licensing Staff Assessing LGBTQ+ Awareness and Support (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

Children and youth in care who identify as LGBTQ+ face challenges that can affect their quality of life far beyond their experiences in the child welfare system. Because of this, it is especially important that Licensing Division Foster Care employees can assess providers’ and caregivers’ ability to provide a welcoming and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ children and youth.

The training first takes you through an exercise that allows you to reflect on possible personal biases that may affect your evaluation of prospective caregivers, children and youth during the licensing process. You will then go through a learning around SOGIE/LGBTQ+ terminology and discuss how to talk to children, youth and providers about LGBTQ+ culture, a critical component of interviewing.

A key component of the course is the focus on being able to review and apply the laws and minimum licensing requirements around assessing a provider’s ability (not just willingness) to care and support children and youth who identify as LGBTQ+, as well as the provider’s level of knowledge pertaining to LGBTQ+ children and youth, and their interest in expanding that knowledge as needed. This learning includes defining welcoming and affirming environments. You will learn characteristics of those spaces, such as open conversations with children and youth, and talk about how to support caregivers in providing positive and affirming surroundings.

Finally, you will dive in for a deep look at nondiscrimination-focused RCWs, WACs, and Policies, Practices and Procedures, and discuss how to apply them in licensing and investigations. You will have an opportunity to build skills formulating and applying questions based on current licensing standards and mandates.

At the close of the training, you will have a personal and professional action plan that outlines what you have studied and the steps you will take to best engage with, learn from and advocate for your clients.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Developing Skills for Licensing Staff Assessing LGBTQ+ Awareness and Support (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, CA/N, Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Casework, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Culture, Parenting, Program Specific Training, Social Work Skills

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  • Feb 16, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Domestic Violence in Child Welfare (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
16
Course Description:

Working with families impacted by Domestic Violence can be challenging, nerve wracking, and sometimes inspiring.  You may often wish that you had more guidance about how you should approach this work.  In this course, you’ll learn more about the policy and legal guidance for child welfare work with families experiencing domestic violence.  More importantly, you’ll learn the best practices for this work and get to practice applying these best practices.  In Washington we are lucky to have an entire manual outlining these best practices, “The Social Worker’s Practice Guide to Domestic Violence.”  This guide will be heavily relied upon in this course and you’ll become familiar with most of its contents.  The course aims to build your knowledge and skills across four core areas: universal and periodic screening for domestic violence, conducting a specialized DV assessment, engagement and accountability with DV perpetrators, and case planning in families experiencing DV.  In addition, you’ll learn about the different types of protection orders that may exist and the implications of each, as well as the process of domestic violence safety planning with adult DV victims.              

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Domestic Violence in Child Welfare (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, CD/DV/MH, Domestic Violence, Social Work Skills, Social Worker

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  • Feb 10, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Feb 10, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Feb 17, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Feb 18, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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  • Mar 30, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Mar 31, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Apr 1, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Apr 2, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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Drug Testing (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.75
Course Description:

Drug testing practices and their use in child welfare assessment of safety and risk is covered in this course.  Participants learn the guidelines for the frequency and duration of testing, practices at drug collection sites, detection of adulterated samples and interpreting drug test results. Participants will know what to test and how to include this in the assessments of parents involved in the child welfare system, focusing on the behavior of parents, and knowing what a drug test can tell us is emphasized.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Drug Testing (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Chemical Dependency, Casework
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Eating Disorders and BeyondCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

This 6-hour focused topic training for caregivers covers how to recognize and support disordered eating and recovery from disordered eating.  Participants will learn when and how to seek professional help, feeding practices to encourage a positive eating environment for all ages, and reasons that hoarding occurs and how to respond to it.

Meaghan Ormsby, MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian with 15 years of experience treating disordered eating and child feeding issues. She sees male and female clients of all ages in her private practice in Edmonds, WA. Her graduate thesis focused on the benefits of a positive relationship with food related to healthy habits and sustained healthy eating practices.  She has experience with food insecurity as a respite foster care provider and an adoptive mother. Meaghan is also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
CD/DV/MH, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Trauma

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  • Apr 16, 2021 5:30PM to 8:30PM
  • Apr 17, 2021 10:00AM to 1:00PM

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  • May 14, 2021 10:00AM to 1:00PM
  • May 15, 2021 10:00AM to 1:00PM

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  • Jun 4, 2021 10:00AM to 1:00PM
  • Jun 5, 2021 10:00AM to 1:00PM

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Education Policy and Case Planning (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

This course focuses on DCYF Education Policy and Procedures to achieve positive educational outcomes through solid education planning throughout the child's experience in out-of-home care. Caseworkers will understand education case planning and documentation requirements as well as how to engage with schools on enrollment, transportation plans, and potential cost sharing agreements. Information sharing processes and Post-Secondary Education and Training resources are also provided.

***Supervisors: This eLearning may be completed individually or as a group during a unit meeting. If the eLearning is completed as a group, be sure to contact an Alliance coach to input completion of the eLearning training in LMS for all participants.

Supervisors may use the Supervisors Guide to Education Policy and Case Planning eLearning available here to promote discussion after caseworkers have taken the eLearning. (this is an optional activity)

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Education Policy and Case Planning (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, FamLink
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Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development: 11 to 17 Years (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
0.5
Course Description:

This is Section 5 of the 3-hour in-service level training for Social Workers that explores the principles of child development across the age ranges of birth to three years, three to five years, five to 11 years, and 11 to 17 years.  In each age range, factors that affect development across physical, social, emotional, cognitive and reproductive domains, as well as the developmental effects of abuse and neglect on those domains are examined through videos, worksheets, and case scenarios.  Information is provided about services and resources to support Social Workers and children in care.

Participants can view and get credit for completion of all or only specific sections of the elearning:

  • Section 1: Foundational Concepts of Child Development (30 minutes)
  • Section 2: Birth to Three Years (60 minutes)
  • Section 3: Three to Five Years (30 minutes)
  • Section 4: Five to 11 Years (30 minutes)
  • Section 5: 11 to 17 Years (30 minutes)
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development: 11 to 17 Years through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Caregivers:

  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

    For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

Topics:
Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Culture
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Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development: Birth to Three Years (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

This is Section 2 of the 3-hour in-service level training for Social Workers that explores the principles of child development across the age ranges of birth to three years, three to five years, five to 11 years, and 11 to 17 years.  In each age range, factors that affect development across physical, social, emotional, cognitive and reproductive domains, as well as the developmental effects of abuse and neglect on those domains are examined through videos, worksheets, and case scenarios.  Information is provided about services and resources to support Social Workers and children in care.

Participants can view and get credit for completion of all or only specific sections of the elearning:

  • Section 1: Foundational Concepts of Child Development (30 minutes)
  • Section 2: Birth to Three Years (60 minutes)
  • Section 3: Three to Five Years (30 minutes)
  • Section 4: Five to 11 Years (30 minutes)
  • Section 5: 11 to 17 Years (30 minutes)
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development: Birth to Three Years through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Caregivers:

  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

    For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

Topics:
Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Culture
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Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development: Five to 11 Years (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
0.5
Course Description:

This is Section 4 of the 3-hour in-service level training for Social Workers that explores the principles of child development across the age ranges of birth to three years, three to five years, five to 11 years, and 11 to 17 years.  In each age range, factors that affect development across physical, social, emotional, cognitive and reproductive domains, as well as the developmental effects of abuse and neglect on those domains are examined through videos, worksheets, and case scenarios.  Information is provided about services and resources to support Social Workers and children in care.

Participants can view and get credit for completion of all or only specific sections of the elearning:

  • Section 1: Foundational Concepts of Child Development (30 minutes)
  • Section 2: Birth to Three Years (60 minutes)
  • Section 3: Three to Five Years (30 minutes)
  • Section 4: Five to 11 Years (30 minutes)
  • Section 5: 11 to 17 Years (30 minutes)
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development: Five to 11 Years through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Caregivers:

  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

    For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

Topics:
Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Culture
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Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development: Foundational Concepts of Child Development (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
0.5
Course Description:

This is Section 1 of the 3-hour in-service level training for Social Workers that explores the principles of child development across the age ranges of birth to three years, three to five years, five to 11 years, and 11 to 17 years.  In each age range, factors that affect development across physical, social, emotional, cognitive and reproductive domains, as well as the developmental effects of abuse and neglect on those domains are examined through videos, worksheets, and case scenarios.  Information is provided about services and resources to support Social Workers and children in care.

Participants can view and get credit for completion of all or only specific sections of the elearning:

  • Section 1: Foundational Concepts of Child Development (30 minutes)
  • Section 2: Birth to Three Years (60 minutes)
  • Section 3: Three to Five Years (30 minutes)
  • Section 4: Five to 11 Years (30 minutes)
  • Section 5: 11 to 17 Years (30 minutes)
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development: Foundational Concepts of Child Development through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Caregivers:

  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

    For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

Topics:
Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Culture
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Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development: Three to Five Years (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
0.5
Course Description:

This is Section 3 of the 3-hour in-service level training for Social Workers that explores the principles of child development across the age ranges of birth to three years, three to five years, five to 11 years, and 11 to 17 years.  In each age range, factors that affect development across physical, social, emotional, cognitive and reproductive domains, as well as the developmental effects of abuse and neglect on those domains are examined through videos, worksheets, and case scenarios.  Information is provided about services and resources to support Social Workers and children in care.

Participants can view and get credit for completion of all or only specific sections of the elearning:

  • Section 1: Foundational Concepts of Child Development (30 minutes)
  • Section 2: Birth to Three Years (60 minutes)
  • Section 3: Three to Five Years (30 minutes)
  • Section 4: Five to 11 Years (30 minutes)
  • Section 5: 11 to 17 Years (30 minutes)
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development: Three to Five Years through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Caregivers:

  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button
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Topics:
Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Culture
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Emotion CoachingCourse Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:
Emotion Coaching is a research based method from the Talaris Institute and the Gottman Institute that gives caregivers a way to help children learn about emotions. Research shows that when caregivers value and guide emotions using this important method, children do better in many ways.
 
These children tend to:
  • Form stronger friendships with peers
  • Have higher self esteem
  • Regulate their moods more easily
  • Be more successful in their problem solving skills
  • Bounce back from emotional events more quickly
  • Get sick less often
 
Emotion Coaching helps prepare children from birth to 5 years old for the challenges they face throughout their lifetime. A child’s ability to delight in the happy times and recover from the bad ones is a key part of emotional health. By learning and practicing the 5 steps of Emotion Coaching, you can make an important investment in a child’s future.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
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  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Trauma

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  • Feb 27, 2021 9:00AM to 11:00AM

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  • Mar 30, 2021 5:00PM to 7:00PM

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Extended Foster Care (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

Washington States Extended Foster Care Program allows dependent youth in placement at age 18 to continue to receive services including placement resources until age 21, in order to complete their education and ease the transition to adulthood. In this eLearning, case carrying Supervisors and Case Workers will become familiar with the evolution of this program as well as its current Policy and Practice and learn how to document various EFC Services in FamLink.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Extended Foster Care (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, FamLink, Assessment and Planning
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Facilitating Permanency Planning Meetings (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
11
Course Description:

This course will prepare you to lead and guide permanency planning meetings. You will learn about the permanency planning meeting process and participant engagement. The term “participant” is used rather than just parent engagement as the success of enhanced permanency planning meetings is dependent on the engagement of all parties: parents, youth, relatives, caregivers, significant supports, key case participants, and the assigned caseworker. As you progress through the sessions, you will learn how to build your own facilitation toolkit that can be applied to all interactions. In the final session there will opportunities to practice new facilitation tools and skills by using role play based on a case scenario.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Facilitating Permanency Planning Meetings (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, Social Work Skills, Team Building and Support

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  • Jan 12, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Jan 25, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Feb 1, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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  • Feb 1, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Feb 8, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Feb 12, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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  • Feb 12, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Feb 19, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Feb 23, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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  • Mar 1, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Mar 8, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Mar 15, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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  • Mar 22, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Mar 24, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Mar 26, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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  • Mar 30, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Apr 1, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Apr 6, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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  • May 3, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • May 10, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • May 17, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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  • Jun 3, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Jun 10, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Jun 11, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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  • Jun 8, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Jun 10, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Jun 15, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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Family Preservation Services (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.25
Course Description:

Family Preservation Services, or FPS, is one option social workers have when assessing for the most appropriate in-home service.  This interactive eLearning will cover the service components of FPS, what to expect from the FPS provider and what is required of the referring social worker in the delivery of FPS services.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Family Preservation Services (FPS) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework
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Family Time With Incarcerated Parents (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

Family time is an essential part of supporting a child’s ongoing relationships while they are in out-of-home care. When a parent is incarcerated, there are specific policies and processes that need to be followed to ensure continuation of family time. This training will help you understand from start to finish the process of completing a visitation at a Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) prison, and how to supplement contact in other appropriate ways.

This eLearning will walk you through the myriad requirements and details involved in these types of visitations, in an easy-to-understand way. You will learn how to navigate DOC websites, schedule visitation, and which forms you will need to secure and why. You also will review the requirements and steps to arranging electronic/telephonic contact, which are additional tools you can use to support the connection between parent and child. You will have multiple opportunities throughout to test your knowledge with real-life scenarios.

The course also covers information you will need to prepare a child, the caregiver and the family time supervisor in advance of a visit to an incarcerated parent. This learning includes why it’s important to “debrief” with the child after family time.

At the close, you will get the complete resources you will need going forward, and you will take a final quiz to ensure you have fully grasped all of the information.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Family Time With Incarcerated Parents (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Program Specific Training, Social Work Skills
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Family Time: Relationships and Reassurance (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

Ensuring a child has time with their family is a vital part of the care plan after removal. Parent, child and sibling family time helps reduce further trauma from the separation by reassuring the child and maintaining the parent-child relationship or helping build the relationship. Social workers and caregivers are part of a team in making family time happen, making sure that the benefits are realized for the children and parents, and helping children through the separation from their families, friends, and homes.

This short eLearning will cover the role of family time in child well-being and permanency, as well as the social worker’s role in providing parent-child and sibling family time.

The key learning objectives of this course are:

  1. Recognize the importance of family time and its association with positive outcomes for the child and family.
  2. Identify appropriate levels of supervision based on safety threats; appropriate people to help with family time, and in what roles; and the best location.
  3. Identify the roles of social workers and caregivers in supporting children and parents to make family time positive.
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Family Time: Relationships and Reassurance through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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Family Time: Supportive Virtual Family Time Program and Training (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

This online learning course will help you develop skills to support virtual family time. In this training you are provided with structured support, guidance and training to:

  • Connect with the caseworker to prepare for remote supervised visits that will, to some extent, include both parent and foster/relative caregiver(s)
  • Prepare the parent(s) for positive remote supervised visitation with their children
  • Prepare the foster or relative caregiver(s) for how to support the child in their care in having positive remote supervised visitation with their parent(s)
  • Hold a virtual Family Time Partnership meeting between the parent(s) and foster/relative caregiver(s) prior to supervised visits taking place to plan and prepare for virtual visits by getting to know one another, setting expectations and agreements and plan for and provide some structure for the remote visits
  • Support the parent(s) and caregiver(s) in having positive and productive remote supervised visits and supervise the visits
  • Create a plan to debrief one-on-one with the parent(s) and the caregiver(s) to celebrate success

In addition, two videos developed by Fostering Connections for Families will be shared that model a family time partnership meeting as well and an example of what a virtual family time could look like. 

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Family Time: Supportive Virtual Family Time Program and Training (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Caregiver Support and Information, Team Building and Support, Trauma, Working with Agencies
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Family Voluntary Services In-Service (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
12
Course Description:

This 12 hour in-service training delivered via webinar will prepare new Family Voluntary Services (FVS) caseworkers and experienced FVS caseworkers who wish to improve their practice to engage parents and families from the point of transfer or case assignment. You will learn how to make the most of the first meeting and monthly visits with the parent in building a working relationship geared to reducing or mitigating safety threats and risk. You will be provided opportunity to improve the quality of case plans by linking services to behavior changes. You will learn policy expectations and good practice strategies for family engagement.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Family Voluntary Services In-Service (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, Permanency, Social Work Skills

No classes have been scheduled for this course...

Fostering Children and Youth Through Transition, Grief and Loss: Helping Children With Their FeelingsCourse Info

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4
Course Description:

Grief for children is the disruption of a bond, and in any foster situation, significant bonds have been disrupted or broken. This makes foster children more emotionally vulnerable when other losses occur. A friend may move, a pet dies, or a teacher goes on maternity leave. All these events placed the foster child in a very precarious position. This training will help you to understand that a lot more is on their emotional plate then on other children. You will learn how to address and support the child in a time of transition.

This training will cover:

  • The stages of grief
  • A condensed developmental understanding of how children grieve at different ages and understandings.
  • How to communicate with children
  • How transition, grief and loss might trigger old feelings for the child and caregiver
  • Developing a plan and skills to support children in times of transition.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Trauma

Classes Available

Webinar

Caregivers Register Here

  • Feb 6, 2021 10:00AM to 2:30PM

Caregivers Register Here

  • Mar 2, 2021 10:00AM to 2:30PM

Caregivers Register Here

  • May 8, 2021 10:00AM to 2:30PM

Caregivers Register Here

  • Jun 1, 2021 1:00PM to 5:30PM

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Growing a LeaderCourse Info

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Hours:
21
Course Description:

“Growing a Leader” In Service training for DCYF employees is designed for child welfare social service employees who are interested in advancing to leadership roles within the Department. This course is for those who are not yet supervisors or in leadership positions. Participants will learn about their potential new role, what it means to be a supervisor and a leader in the child welfare system, their leadership styles and the responsibilities of the supervisory or leadership positions.

The training focuses on gaining an understanding styles of leadership and management; hiring and on-boarding new employees; supervisory case management expectations; providing feedback and effective communication with employees; tracking and documenting employee performance; engaging with community partners; and managing and resolving conflict.

Growing A Leader is a comprehensive training program containing three (3) in person training sessions over a three month period, laying the foundation for continuous on-the-job learning and professional development critical to developing competent, confident, and effective child welfare professionals.”

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Growing A Leader through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Team Building and Support, Social Work Skills, Trauma

No classes have been scheduled for this course...

Harm Reduction and Safety Planning With Substance Using Families: Part 1 (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

This 3-hour webinar is part 1 of a 2-part series, and will provide participants with an understanding of substance use and when it affects the safety of children in the family, how to safety plan with families who have children of all ages (0-18), how to support clients in their treatment programs, and how to measure progress sufficient to have mitigated the safety threats to the children.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Harm Reduction and Safety Planning with Substance Using Families: Part 1 through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Social Work Skills, Chemical Dependency, Assessment and Planning

Classes Available

Webinar

DCYF Staff Register Here
See Registration Instructions

  • Mar 19, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

DCYF Staff Register Here
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  • May 6, 2021 9:00AM to May 7, 2021 12:00PM

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Harm Reduction and Safety Planning With Substance Using Families: Part 2 (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

This 3-hour webinar is part 2 of a 2-part series, and will provide participants with an understanding of substance use and when it affects the safety of children in the family, how to safety plan with families who have children of all ages (0-18), how to support clients in their treatment programs, and how to measure progress sufficient to have mitigated the safety threats to the children.

Participants are required to complete the Part 1 webinar before attending the webinar for Part 2.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Harm Reduction and Safety Planning with Substance Using Families: Part 2 through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Chemical Dependency, Social Work Skills

Classes Available

Webinar

DCYF Staff Register Here
See Registration Instructions

  • Mar 19, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

DCYF Staff Register Here
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  • Apr 12, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

DCYF Staff Register Here
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  • May 7, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Healthy Sexual Development (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
4
Course Description:

This four hour webinar will provide you with tools and resources about Healthy Sexual Development needed to ensure the children in your care have the necessary information and support to become healthy adults. Upon completion, you will be able to identify what healthy sexual development is by age and stage of development, recognize your own possible discomfort in talking about healthy sexual development with children and youth, and you will be able to integrate healthy sexual development conversations with children and youth into everyday life.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Support and Information, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting

Classes Available

Webinar

Caregivers Register Here

  • Feb 10, 2021 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Caregivers Register Here

  • Mar 10, 2021 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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Honoring Their History: Memory Preservation for Children in CareCourse Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

Without memories, how do you understand who you are? These slices of life are tied to emotions, learning and growth, and help us maintain connections to our personal history and life story.

Often we use tools like photographs or stories or memorabilia to recall feelings or look back on events. The new training "Honoring Their History: Memory Preservation for Children in Care" focuses on how to support a child's well-being through the recording of memories and other parts of their life during their time away from their family.

This webinar introduces the idea of memory preservation as central to a child's welfare, because it provides many benefits to emotional and mental health. You will be guided through how to start the process and the different methods of preservation, and will be encouraged to think about which would work best for you and your family. You also will explore a variety of ways to gather information from both the child and other important adults in the child’s life.

At the close of this training, you will have an individual plan for documenting and preserving memories in a way that honors the child's past and present.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Permanency

Classes Available

Webinar

Caregivers Register Here

  • Feb 8, 2021 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Caregivers Register Here

  • Feb 23, 2021 3:00PM to 5:00PM

Caregivers Register Here

  • Mar 16, 2021 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Caregivers Register Here

  • Mar 25, 2021 6:00PM to 8:00PM

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I-LABS All Training Modules (eLearning)Course Info

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0.42
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington (I-LABS) is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to discovering the fundamental principles of human learning, with a special emphasis on early learning and brain development.

The Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence is excited to partner with the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences in order to offer the I-LABS online training modules to caregivers for training credit. These I-LABS are available in Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, or English.

Each I-LAB module explores a particular topic in child development, such as brain development, language acquisition, or imitation. Modules share evidence-based information about how young children learn. The modules are useful for understanding everyday interactions with children and for informing systems-level programs and policies.

Currently there are 18 online modules ranging from 20-25 minutes and covering a variety of relevant topics such as a child’s first days, early interactions, learning, emotions, language, attachment, temperament, race and equality, music, literacy and more.

Registration Instructions:

Click this link or copy it into your browser to launch the eLearning. At the end of each section you will be able to print a Certificate of Complete to keep for your records and/or to submit to your licensor.

https://allianceforchildwelfare.org/i-labs-online-training-modules

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, CD/DV/MH, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Culture

I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 02: Why the First 2,000 Days Matter: A Look Inside the BrainCourse Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This 1 hour class covers the following:

  • How brains are built. An enormous amount of brain development occurs in the first five years.
  • Early childhood experiences shape the physical development of the brain.
  • The strength of connections formed in a child’s brain depends, to a certain extent, on the frequencies of experiences they have in their lives.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 03: The Importance of Early InteractionsCourse Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • School-readiness starts from birth. Early cognitive and social experiences play an important role in children’s early development.
  • Children are particularly attuned to other people, and learn best from face-to-face interactions.
  • Children are incredibly social.  Using eye-gaze, pointing, infant-directed speech, and contingent actions can draw children’s attention to their environment and support learning.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 04: The Power of Learning Through ImitationCourse Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following key points:

  • From the first day of life, children watch others and imitate their actions to learn about the physical world and their culture.
  • As they grow older, they can remember actions for longer (deferred imitation), and use them to navigate situations (generalizations).
  • Children’s brains seem ready to imitate-studies have found similar changes in infants’ brain activity whether they are doing an activity or just watching it.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 05: Understanding EmotionsCourse Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington (I-LABS) is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to discovering the fundamental principles of human learning, with a special emphasis on early learning and brain development.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • Children take cues from other people to guide their emotions and behavior, especially in new situations (social referencing).
  • Children even learn from interactions they’re not directly involved in – they pick up on emotional states of others just from watching and listening.
  • In their second year of life, children begin managing their own emotions or behaviors (self-regulation), often using others’ reactions to guide their actions.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 06: Language Development: Learning the Sounds of LanguageCourse Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • Language learning begins before birth. A young brain is particularly ready to learn language.
  • When listening to language, infants engage in statistical learning. This helps them become sensitive to the specific sounds of their native language.
  • Face-to-face interactions are critical for language learning. In the first year of life, social interactions expose children to language. They also prepare the infant brain for speaking.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 07: Development of AttachmentCourse Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington (I-LABS) is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to discovering the fundamental principles of human learning, with a special emphasis on early learning and brain development.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • Babies have a biological need for loving care. They begin forming an emotional bond with their caregivers at birth. Infants form an attachment to primary caregivers by the end of their first year.
  • The quality of attachment relationships is different for each child. Child and family factors can affect attachment quality.
  • Attachment relationships during infancy can have lasting effects on children’s development. Yet, attachment quality can improve with proper support.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 08: Attachment in PracticeCourse Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • Attachment is a dyadic relationship. This means that an attachment relationship depends on both the adult and the child.
  • Attachment security is on a continuum. Children’s attachment behavior can be more or less secure. Their behavior depends on the caregiving they receive.
  • A child is more likely to form a secure attachment when her caregiver provides consistent and sensitive care.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 09: Sharing Attention During Early ChildhoodCourse Info

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1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • From birth, children show interest in other people. By late infancy, they engage with others through joint attention. Joint attention is sharing attention between objects and other people.
  • Around one year of age, children recognize the importance of other people’s eyes. They begin to follow others’ eye gaze.
  • Children’s gaze following predicts other developmental outcomes, like language development. Sharing eye gaze doesn’t come as naturally to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This can affect their language and communication skills.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 10: Language Development: From Listening to SpeakingCourse Info

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1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • Babies begin making vowel-like sounds soon after birth. They soon add consonant sounds. Then they transition to syllables, words, and finally sentences. This pattern is similar across different cultures and languages.
  • Children use different strategies to learn words and word combinations. During the process of learning, they sometimes make errors in word or sentence use. As they hear more language, their use of words and sentences becomes more adult-like.
  • Language learning begins at birth! Those children who hear more language and experience more high quality interactions tend to produce more words and longer sentences.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 11: Bilingual Language DevelopmentCourse Info

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1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • The brain is primed to learn language in the first few years of life. As we age, it becomes harder to learn a second language.
  • Language is the product of our experiences. The amount and type of language input determines our language outcomes. This is true whether we’re learning one or two languages.
  • Bilingual and monolingual children develop language at the same pace.
  • Bilingualism is associated with cognitive advantages, such as better flexible thinking skills
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

No classes have been scheduled for this course...

I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 12: Temperament in Early ChildhoodCourse Info

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1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • Babies are born with different temperaments or ways they approach everyday events and challenges. Biology helps determine temperament, but environment and experiences also influence a child’s temperament and development.
  • Temperament consists of three dimensions: positive reactivity; negative reactivity; and attention, soothability, and regulation. Each dimension is a continuum, meaning a child can show more or less of a behavior.
  • You cannot change a child’s temperament, but you can adapt your behavior and environment to meet the child’s needs. This is creating goodness of fit between your expectations and a child’s temperament.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 13: Race Today: What Kids Know As They GrowCourse Info

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1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • Race is meaningful in our social world and racism still exists today.
  • Racism is like a conveyor belt and we are all on it. It is our responsibility to work actively to recognize and work against racism in our society. Otherwise we will continue to live as a member of a racist society.
  • Kids are aware of race and observe and integrate ideas about race from those around them and reflect it in their own attitudes and behaviors.
  • Kids form racial identities. They recognize that their race and racial group is part of who they are and how others see them.
  • Research suggests that not talking about race with kids increases racist thinking and racism. Racial silence will never create racial equality, but talking about race can!
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Culture

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 14: "Racing" Toward Equality: Why Talking to Your Kids About Race Is Good for EveryoneCourse Info

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1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • Race is meaningful in our social world and racism still exists today.
  • Our actions matter - what parents do – or don’t do – is a strong indicator of children’s attitudes about race.
  • Our words matter too! Research suggests that not talking about race with kids increases racist thinking and racism. But talking about race can be one of the best ways to counteract racism.
  • Kids are aware of race, form racial identities and observe and integrate ideas about race from those around them and reflect it in their own attitudes and behaviors.
  • Preventative and Reactionary ‘race chats’ are an effective way to discuss race and racism with children. These conversations with evolve and change over time, as a child grows.
  • We do not need to have all the answers to have effective ‘race chats’ with children. We just need to be open, and be able to offer a safe space to talk.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Culture

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 15: Early Music ExperienceCourse Info

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1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • The brain learns musical information very early in development. Infants learn from listening to music in their environment and culture.
  • Research suggests that infants have a sensitive period when their brains are particularly primed to learn the basic structure of musical components.
  • Music and language share some key elements, such as pattern and rhythm. Practice with musical patterns and rhythms may help young children learn language patterns and rhythms.
  • Musical experiences may help children build other skills, too. For instance, music training has been linked to executive function skills, and moving to a beat in time with another person can help build social-emotional skills.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 16: Foundations of LiteracyCourse Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • Spoken language skills serve as the foundation for literacy development. Literacy involves years of systematic instruction and practice.
  • Children may enter kindergarten with a range of pre-literacy skills. It is important for teachers to provide a rich literacy environment for all children. Reading to and with children is a great way to boost pre-literacy skills.
  • The brain is not born to read. With practice, our brains learn to recognize words, match words with sounds, and associate those words with meaning.
  • Some people have more difficulty learning to read than others. But this does not mean that they won’t ever learn how or that they are less intelligent. Many different factors contribute to a child’s pre-literacy skills.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 17: Development of LiteracyCourse Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • Literacy is an important part of daily life. It helps empower a child’s educational, societal, and civic development.
  • The best curricula for teaching children how to read include explicit instruction in phonological awareness. Explicit classroom instruction is a key part that builds on a strong foundation of phonological awareness.
  • Some children have difficulty learning to read. Research tells us that it is important to identify struggling readers early on, and to provide them with extra support before they fall behind their peers.
  • Early intervention helps struggling children build foundational skills and improve their reading ability. Effective programs encompass the school, home, and community.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 18: Learning to Make Things Happen: How Children Learn Cause-and-EffectCourse Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners.

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • In the first year of life, babies already start to make predictions about what things are causes and what are effects.  By the time they are in preschool, children are proficient causal learners, ready to engage in and learn from causal lessons.
  • Children of all ages learn how to make things happen on their own from watching what other people do.  They do this even if the people they are watching make mistakes or things don’t work perfectly.
  • Cause-and-effect relations also occur between living things. Figuring out how to cause people to change their behavior is important for children’s social development.  
  • Lessons about cause-and-effect happen at home and in the classroom all the time, with little or no need for special tools, toys, or preparation.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

No classes have been scheduled for this course...

I-LABS in the Classroom: Module 19: Early STEM LearningCourse Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

All children deserve the best start in life and new scientific discoveries deepen our understanding of how to create the best environments for children. The team at I-LABS creates new and effective ways to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of learning by disseminating the latest science of child development. Our team shares the latest scientific discoveries in relevant and actionable ways with those who can best put it into practice: early learning professionals, parents, and policymakers. Partners use cutting-edge research to create evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that grow the next generation of lifelong learners..

This hour long class covers the following points:

  • It is important to build children's STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills starting at an early age so they become fluent.
  • Parents/teachers can provide children with a variety of STEM materials and activities, and ask questions about what children observe and expect.
  • Doing STEM activities with other people can help children enjoy STEM.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

No classes have been scheduled for this course...

Identifying and Supporting Commercially Sexually Exploited Children for Caregivers (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1.5
Course Description:

This 90-minute in-service level course will help caregivers identify and support youth who are at risk for or are being commercially sexually exploited.  The training will provide a framework for understanding this issue that greatly impacts adolescents in the child welfare system, as well as for understanding the basic practices that support helping these youth reach positive outcomes. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Know the legal definition of commercial sexual exploitation of children
  • Understand how commercial sexual exploitation might happen to a youth
  • Understand how experiencing commercial sexual exploitation may impact a youth
  • Be able to spot signs that youth are at risk for becoming (or are) commercially sexually exploited
  • Have strategies for caring for youth who are at risk for becoming (or have been) commercially sexually exploited
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Trauma, Working with Agencies
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Identifying and Supporting Commercially Sexually Exploited Children for DCYF (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
10.5
Course Description:

Commercial sexual exploitation impacts many children and families that the child welfare system is meant to support.  In this course, you will learn more about the dynamics of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), risk factors and warning signs, and impacts of this experience on survivors.  You will learn policy requirements to identify, document, and offer services to these young people, as well as the best practices to engage and support them. The importance of trauma based and culturally relevant work with this population is a theme throughout the course. While the focus is on children and young people, you will likely gain a better understanding of parents you work with who may also have experienced commercial sexual exploitation.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Identifying and Supporting Commercially Sexually Exploited Children for DCYF (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, Social Work Skills, Trauma

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Feb 9, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
  • Feb 10, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
  • Feb 11, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM

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  • Feb 23, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
  • Feb 24, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
  • Feb 25, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 9, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
  • Mar 10, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
  • Mar 11, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 23, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
  • Mar 24, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
  • Mar 25, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM

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  • May 4, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
  • May 5, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
  • May 6, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM

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Impacts of Parental Mental Health on Child SafetyCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

Participants will be engaged to consider their own thoughts, beliefs, and biases about mental illness; understand basic definitions associated with parental mental illness and child safety; and identify family assessment strategies that can focus on the intersection between parental mental illness and child safety. Additionally, ideas and tools for drafting effective case plans and objectives to achieve child safety with parental mental illness is a factor will also be discussed. Finally, participants will receive resources for services and interventions that promote the reduction of risk associated with parental mental illness and enhance protective factors for family well-being.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Impacts of Parental Mental Health on Child Safety through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Mental Health

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Individual Learner Centered Skill Development for Emerging Caregiver NeedsCourse Info

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Hours:
.5; 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5; 3
Course Description:

Coaching sessions are utilized to address a caregiver's specific needs and build specific skills. Identified goals are created and progress towards those goals is measured by both the learner and the coach after the session.

This Coaching Session provides in-depth support around specific topics identified by the caregiver as needed. The topics covered may include:

  1. Understanding the child welfare system, regulations, expectations, and how to navigate available resources
  2. Navigating crisis
  3. Understanding and supporting child development
  4. Effective communication (with birth parents, extended family, social workers, and the child in your home)
  5. Self-care, secondary trauma, and healing
Registration Instructions:

To request this coaching session, please use the list below to identify your local trainer. When emailing them, state in the subject line "Request for Coaching for Caregivers: Teaming for Visitation".

Eastern Washington

Region 1—Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens Counties: contact Sherry Colomb at scolomb1@uw.edu

Regions 1 and 2—Asotin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Yakima Counties: contact Patty Orona at po5@uw.edu

Regions 1 and 2—Adams, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Walla Walla, Whitman Counties: contact Ryan Krueger at krry300@uw.edu

Western Washington

Region 3—Island, San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish Counties: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu

Region 4—North King County/Central and West King County: Lake Forrest Park, Bothell, Shoreline, Kenmore, Woodinville, Duvall, Mercer Is., Newcastle, Snoqualmie, North Bend, West Seattle: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu

Region 4—City of Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu or Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu

Region 4—Central King County/South King County: Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Vashon Is., Kent, Des Moines, Covington, Maple Valley, Federal Way, Auburn, Black Diamond, Milton, Pacific, Enumclaw: Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu

Region 5—Pierce County: contact Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu

Regions 5 and 6—Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap Counties: contact Linda Soltero at lfrago@uw.edu

Region 6—Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Thurston, Wahkiakum Counties: contact Penny Michel at mpen300@uw.edu

Region 6—Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania Counties: contact Shelby Russell-Hays at shha@uw.edu

 

Contact Michael Tyers with any questions at tyersm@uw.edu

 

Individual Learner Centered Skill Development on Caregivers Report to the CourtCourse Info

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Hours:
.5; 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5; 3
Course Description:

Coaching sessions are utilized to address a caregiver's specific needs and build specific skills. Identified goals are created and progress towards those goals is measured by both the learner and the coach after the session.

This Coaching Session for Caregivers builds upon information contained in Caregivers Core Training (CCT) and provides detailed training related to the writing and submitting of the Caregiver’s Report to the Court. Participants will understand the caregiver’s role in the court process and how to effectively communicate with the court and other parties through the Caregiver’s Report to the Court. During the session the caregiver will have the opportunity to compose an actual court report about the child in their care and receive specific feedback from the Child Welfare Trainer.

Registration Instructions:

To request this coaching session, please use the list below to identify your local trainer. When emailing them, state in the subject line "Request for Coaching for Caregivers: Teaming for Visitation".

Eastern Washington

Region 1—Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens Counties: contact Sherry Colomb at scolomb1@uw.edu

Regions 1 and 2—Asotin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Yakima Counties: contact Patty Orona at po5@uw.edu

Regions 1 and 2—Adams, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Walla Walla, Whitman Counties: contact Ryan Krueger at krry300@uw.edu

Western Washington

Region 3—Island, San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish Counties: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu

Region 4—North King County/Central and West King County: Lake Forrest Park, Bothell, Shoreline, Kenmore, Woodinville, Duvall, Mercer Is., Newcastle, Snoqualmie, North Bend, West Seattle: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu

Region 4—City of Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu or Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu

Region 4—Central King County/South King County: Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Vashon Is., Kent, Des Moines, Covington, Maple Valley, Federal Way, Auburn, Black Diamond, Milton, Pacific, Enumclaw: Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu

Region 5—Pierce County: contact Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu

Regions 5 and 6—Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap Counties: contact Linda Soltero at lfrago@uw.edu

Region 6—Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Thurston, Wahkiakum Counties: contact Penny Michel at mpen300@uw.edu

Region 6—Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania Counties: contact Shelby Russell-Hays at shha@uw.edu

 

Contact Michael Tyers with any questions at tyersm@uw.edu

 

Individual Learner Centered Skill Development on Kinship 101: Information for Relatives and Suitable Others Course Info

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Hours:
.5; 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5; 3
Course Description:

This Coaching Session for Caregivers covers the financial, legal, and emotional challenges of raising a relative’s child. Services and support when raising a relative's child can be a lifesaver. Often kinship caregivers do not access the benefits which are available to them. This coaching session will address the issues that Kinship Caregivers struggle with most at an individual level:

  1. Financial Needs
  2. Legal Challenges
  3. Navigating public service systems
  4. Needing more social services
  5. Information about resources/caregiving

This class is designed for licensed and unlicensed caregivers caring for children currently or previously involved in the dependency system. Caregiver Core Training (CCT) is not a prerequisite. However, this course is supplemental to CCT for kinship caregivers, and can be a field experience during CCT.

Registration Instructions:

To request this coaching session, please use the list below to identify your local trainer. When emailing them, state in the subject line "Request for Coaching for Caregivers: Teaming for Visitation".

Eastern Washington

Region 1—Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens Counties: contact Sherry Colomb at scolomb1@uw.edu

Regions 1 and 2—Asotin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Yakima Counties: contact Patty Orona at po5@uw.edu

Regions 1 and 2—Adams, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Walla Walla, Whitman Counties: contact Ryan Krueger at krry300@uw.edu

Western Washington

Region 3—Island, San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish Counties: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu

Region 4—North King County/Central and West King County: Lake Forrest Park, Bothell, Shoreline, Kenmore, Woodinville, Duvall, Mercer Is., Newcastle, Snoqualmie, North Bend, West Seattle: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu

Region 4—City of Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu or Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu

Region 4—Central King County/South King County: Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Vashon Is., Kent, Des Moines, Covington, Maple Valley, Federal Way, Auburn, Black Diamond, Milton, Pacific, Enumclaw: Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu

Region 5—Pierce County: contact Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu

Regions 5 and 6—Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap Counties: contact Linda Soltero at lfrago@uw.edu

Region 6—Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Thurston, Wahkiakum Counties: contact Penny Michel at mpen300@uw.edu

Region 6—Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania Counties: contact Shelby Russell-Hays at shha@uw.edu

 

Contact Michael Tyers with any questions at tyersm@uw.edu

 

Individual Learner Centered Skill Development on Teaming for VisitationCourse Info

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Hours:
.5; 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5; 3
Course Description:

Coaching sessions are utilized to address a caregiver's specific needs and build specific skills. Identified goals are created and progress towards those goals is measured by both the learner and the coach after the session.

This Coaching Session for Caregivers builds upon information contained in Caregivers Core Training (CCT) and additional training around the importance of visitation. Caregivers will learn their role in visitation, including how they can support the child, and will more deeply understand the pivotal role that visitation plays in supporting children’s relationships with birth families. Participants will gain skills to successfully team with others involved in the child’s visitation, and will explore how to be a resource to birth families. This coaching session includes activities that allow the caregiver to assess the effects of visitation on the child(ren) in their care and create a plan to address any concerns which may arise in the future.

Registration Instructions:

To request this coaching session, please use the list below to identify your local trainer. When emailing them, state in the subject line "Request for Coaching for Caregivers: Teaming for Visitation".

Eastern Washington

Region 1—Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens Counties: contact Sherry Colomb at scolomb1@uw.edu

Regions 1 and 2—Asotin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Yakima Counties: contact Patty Orona at po5@uw.edu

Regions 1 and 2—Adams, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Walla Walla, Whitman Counties: contact Ryan Krueger at krry300@uw.edu

Western Washington

Region 3—Island, San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish Counties: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu

Region 4—North King County/Central and West King County: Lake Forrest Park, Bothell, Shoreline, Kenmore, Woodinville, Duvall, Mercer Is., Newcastle, Snoqualmie, North Bend, West Seattle: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu

Region 4—City of Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah: contact Gracia Hahn at hahng@uw.edu or Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu

Region 4—Central King County/South King County: Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Vashon Is., Kent, Des Moines, Covington, Maple Valley, Federal Way, Auburn, Black Diamond, Milton, Pacific, Enumclaw: Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu

Region 5—Pierce County: contact Stephanie Rodrigues at steph75@uw.edu

Regions 5 and 6—Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap Counties: contact Linda Soltero at lfrago@uw.edu

Region 6—Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Thurston, Wahkiakum Counties: contact Penny Michel at mpen300@uw.edu

Region 6—Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania Counties: contact Shelby Russell-Hays at shha@uw.edu

 

Contact Michael Tyers with any questions at tyersm@uw.edu

 

Individualized Support Sessions for Online CCT - 2 hoursCourse Info

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Hours:
2.0
Course Description:

This Caregiver Core Training (CCT) Coaching Session builds upon information contained in the online CCT training and provides in-depth support around any of the elements of CCT identified by the caregiver as needed.  The topics covered will include how caregivers will use effective discipline in their homes to manage behaviors, resources and supports that the caregiver will utilize, cultural competency and keeping children culturally connected, advocacy and identifying future training needs.

Registration Instructions:

Coaches: For detailed and complete instructions about adding coaching sessions and marking learners as complete, go to this link. Instructions for using a coaching session. If you need assistance, call Michael Heavener at 425-208-5130.

Individualized Support Sessions for Online CCT - 2.5 hoursCourse Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

This Caregiver Core Training (CCT) Coaching Session builds upon information contained in the online CCT training and provides in-depth support around any of the elements of CCT identified by the caregiver as needed.  The topics covered will include how caregivers will use effective discipline in their homes to manage behaviors, resources and supports that the caregiver will utilize, cultural competency and keeping children culturally connected, advocacy and identifying future training needs.

Registration Instructions:

Coaches: For detailed and complete instructions about adding coaching sessions and marking learners as complete, go to this link. Instructions for using a coaching session. If you need assistance, call Michael Heavener at 425-208-5130.

Individualized Support Sessions for Online CCT - 3 hoursCourse Info

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Hours:
3.0
Course Description:

This Caregiver Core Training (CCT) Coaching Session builds upon information contained in the online CCT training and provides in-depth support around any of the elements of CCT identified by the caregiver as needed.  The topics covered will include how caregivers will use effective discipline in their homes to manage behaviors, resources and supports that the caregiver will utilize, cultural competency and keeping children culturally connected, advocacy and identifying future training needs.

Registration Instructions:

Coaches: For detailed and complete instructions about adding coaching sessions and marking learners as complete, go to this link. Instructions for using a coaching session. If you need assistance, call Michael Heavener at 425-208-5130.

Individualized Support Sessions for Online CCT - 30 minutesCourse Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

This Caregiver Core Training (CCT) Coaching Session builds upon information contained in the online CCT training and provides in-depth support around any of the elements of CCT identified by the caregiver as needed.  The topics covered will include how caregivers will use effective discipline in their homes to manage behaviors, resources and supports that the caregiver will utilize, cultural competency and keeping children culturally connected, advocacy and identifying future training needs.

Registration Instructions:

Coaches: For detailed and complete instructions about adding coaching sessions and marking learners as complete, go to this link. Instructions for using a coaching session. If you need assistance, call Michael Heavener at 425-208-5130.

Individualized Support Sessions for Online CCT - 60 minutesCourse Info

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Hours:
1.0
Course Description:

This Caregiver Core Training (CCT) Coaching Session builds upon information contained in the online CCT training and provides in-depth support around any of the elements of CCT identified by the caregiver as needed.  The topics covered will include how caregivers will use effective discipline in their homes to manage behaviors, resources and supports that the caregiver will utilize, cultural competency and keeping children culturally connected, advocacy and identifying future training needs.

Registration Instructions:

Coaches: For detailed and complete instructions about adding coaching sessions and marking learners as complete, go to this link. Instructions for using a coaching session. If you need assistance, call Michael Heavener at 425-208-5130.

Individualized Support Sessions for Online CCT - 90 minutesCourse Info

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Hours:
1.5
Course Description:

This Caregiver Core Training (CCT) Coaching Session builds upon information contained in the online CCT training and provides in-depth support around any of the elements of CCT identified by the caregiver as needed.  The topics covered will include how caregivers will use effective discipline in their homes to manage behaviors, resources and supports that the caregiver will utilize, cultural competency and keeping children culturally connected, advocacy and identifying future training needs.

Registration Instructions:

Coaches: For detailed and complete instructions about adding coaching sessions and marking learners as complete, go to this link. Instructions for using a coaching session. If you need assistance, call Michael Heavener at 425-208-5130.

Infant Safety and Care for Caregivers (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

If it’s been a while since you cared for an infant or if you’ve never cared for one before, this is the class for you. This 2.5 hour webinar provides the basic information you’ll need to care for babies ages birth to 12 months and keep them safe. You will practice identifying the infant behaviors that are the clue to understanding your baby’s needs. You will then apply this knowledge with some of the fundamental tasks of infant care (holding, feeding, diapering, sleep and medical care) while considering how trauma may impact how you provide care in these areas. Finally, you will learn about elements of infant safety, including safe sleep and the Period of Purple Crying.

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting, Trauma

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Feb 28, 2021 9:00AM to 11:30AM

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  • Mar 11, 2021 6:00PM to 8:30PM

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  • Mar 22, 2021 9:00AM to 11:30AM

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Infant Safety: Assessing the Infant's Environment (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
5
Course Description:

Assessment of every environment in which an infant lives and sleeps, as well as all individuals providing care, is critical to ensuring the safety of this vulnerable population. Emphasis will be placed on developmental needs, attachment, and the infant’s relationships. The focus of this course is to provide instruction around assessment of the infant’s interactions with both caregivers and the environment, identifying parent/caregiver training or support needs, and opportunities for demonstration, practice, and feedback pertaining to meeting the practice and policy requirements for this component of the Infant Safety Education and Intervention.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Infant Safety: Assessing the Infant's Environment (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Social Work Skills

No classes have been scheduled for this course...

Infant Safety: Period of PURPLE Crying (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
4
Course Description:

The Period of PURPLE Crying will provide social workers with an understanding of the importance of assessing for both prolonged crying in infancy and the caregiver’s ability to manage long periods of crying. Emphasis will be placed on safety in terms of the connection between prolonged crying and child abuse/neglect, as well as completion of the Period of PURPLE Crying Training Certification through dontshake.org (if not previously completed). The focus of this course is to provide instruction around assessment, and opportunities for demonstration, practice, and feedback pertaining to meeting the practice and policy requirements for this component of the Infant Safety Education and Intervention Policy.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Infant Safety: Period of PURPLE Crying (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

No classes have been scheduled for this course...

Infant Safety: Plan of Safe Care (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

The Plan of Safe Care is an element of case planning for families with infants born with and affected by substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure, or a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or born to a dependent youth. The Plan of Safe Care focuses on access to a network of community-based providers and support services and addresses the needs of both the infant and the family/caregiver. The focus of this course is to provide opportunities for demonstration, practice, and feedback pertaining to meeting the practice and policy requirements for this component of the Infant Safety Education and Intervention Policy.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Infant Safety: Plan of Safe Care (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Social Work Skills

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Informing Decisions Through Critical ThinkingCourse Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

Using objective evidence, recognizing patterns of behavior, considering families’ perspectives, and utilizing collaterals can improve decision-making in child welfare.  Skills to ensure incorporation of new information and to identify biases, including confirmation bias, will be examined in this course to improve decision making.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Informing Decisions Through Critical Thinking through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, Leadership and Succession Planning

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Feb 23, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 23, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Intake 1.1: Welcome to Intake (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

This is Session 1.1 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.

Participants will receive practical information about their main job functions, and get to practice applying many of this information. Intake staff serve as the first point of contact for community members with concerns about children, and complete the first assessments of this information to determine if and how CA may respond. These two functions are addressed and information about the role of Intake staff in assessing child safety and in educating the community is provided. The training helps new staff to understand the differences between intake types and to identify timelines associated with each. Lastly, roles and actions outside the scope of Children’s Administration Intake are discussed.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 1.1 Welcome to Intake through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework

Intake 1.2: Screening in Intake and the Intake SDM Tool (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1.5
Course Description:

This is Session 1.2 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.

Participants will learn critical information about how to make screening decisions using the standardized tools in FamLink – the sufficiency screen and the SDM for Intake. Participants will learn about the state definitions of child abuse and neglect, and the SDM Intake tool, which helps ensure accurate and consistent screening decisions for screened in CPS Intakes. During much of the training, participants will be applying what they have learned to a series of intake scenarios, and will receive feedback on their work.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 1.2 Screening in Intake and the Intake SDM Tool through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, FamLink

Intake 1.3: Interviewing for Assessment in Intake (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

This is Session 1.3 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.

This training will support you in identifying the most important information to gather from callers, and in building skills to focus and guide callers toward this important information, so the best possible screening decisions can be made.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 1.3 Interviewing for Assessment in Intake through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Assessment and Planning, FamLink

Intake 1.4: Disproportionality and Cultural Competence for Intake (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.75
Course Description:

This is Session 1.4 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.

This training will identify the problem of racial disproportionality in our state’s child welfare system, focusing on disproportionality at intake. The importance of Cultural competence for intake workers is presented, and practical tips related to Intake’s role in child welfare are provided. Participants will learn how they can work to best serve persons with Limited English Proficiency. Additionally, the training will provide guidance about Intake’s role in complying with the Indian Child Welfare Act and in supporting early identification of children who are Native American.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 1.4 Disproportionality and Cultural Competence for Intake through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Culture, Permanency

Intake 1.5: Working With Law Enforcement and Collateral Contacts at Intake (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

This is Session 1.5 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.

Participants in this e-learning will learn how and why to collaborate with Law Enforcement to protect children, gather information needed for good screening decisions, and meet legal and policy requirements to share specific types of reports and information. How and why to work with medical professionals to support good screening decisions and assessments of child safety is also presented. Participants will have a chance to practice both skills and receive feedback.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 1.5 Working with Law Enforcement and Collateral Contacts at Intake through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Assessment and Planning, Team Building and Support

Intake 1.6: Screening Provider Related Intakes (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

This is Session 1.6 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.

This brief e-leaning will orient you to some basic considerations related to screening intakes which involve licensed or other state regulated facilities.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 1.6 Screening Provider Related Intakes through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, FamLink

Intake 2.1: Special Circumstances in Intake: Substance Exposed Infants (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

This is Session 2.1 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.

This brief e-learning will review policy and legal requirements in screening intakes regarding currently pregnant substance using mothers and infants who were exposed to substances during gestation. Participants will consider important questions to ask callers in order to gather the most relevant information, which will support good screening decisions and capture foundational information which may be used by workers who are assigned to this family now or in the future.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 2.1 Special Circumstances in Intake: Substance Exposed Infants through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Assessment and Planning, Chemical Dependency, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

Intake 2.2: Special Circumstances in Intake: Domestic Violence (eLearning)Course Info

Course Page
Hours:
1
Course Description:

This is Session 2.2 of the Intake In-Service course, which will support new staff working at Intake to gain the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in gathering and documenting information and in screening intakes. The course is divided into three modules which occur at different times during the employee’s first six months at Intake.

This e-learning will help you ask the screening questions most likely to provide you with information about domestic violence if its occurring, identify domestic violence based upon the information you have gathered, consider the impact of identified domestic violence on the child’s safety, and adequately document the information you obtain.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Intake - Session 2.2 Special Circumstances in Intake: Domestic Violence through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Domestic Violence, Casework, Assessment and Planning

Interstate Placements: Fundamentals and Your Role (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
0.5
Course Description:

In this course you will learn about the requirements of the Interstate Compact and Placement of Children (ICPC), including both sending children in foster care to other States, and receiving children in foster care from other States. In addition, you will learn how ICPC applies to ICWA cases.  Your role and responsibilities from beginning to end are covered including the home study process, completing quarterly reports, and closing cases. Details about common violations, parent visits, and how to contact the headquarters ICPC team for support and guidance are provided.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Interstate Placements: Fundamentals and Your Role (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Child Abuse and Neglect, Casework, FamLink, Permanency, Program Specific Training, Social Work Skills, Social Worker, Working with Agencies

Interviewing Parents for CFWS and FVS (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

In this eLearning participants will review the stages of an adult FVS/CFWS interview and the information they need to gather in each stage; read a case summary; and view an interview with the parents related to the case.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Interviewing Parents for CFWS & FVS (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, FamLink
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Interviewing Parents for CPS (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

In this eLearning participants will review the stages of an adult CPS interview and the information they need to gather in each stage; read a case summary; and view an interview with the parents related to the case.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Interviewing Parents for CPS (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, FamLink
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Introduction to Adoption From Foster CareCourse Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

This 3-hour in-service training for caregivers provides an introduction to the adoption process including the homestudy, adoption support, the legal process and steps to adoption. This training is open to all participants: those who have not taken Caregiver Core Training, those who have, and those who are using the training as a field placement. This training helps caregivers consider their decisions around public and private agencies and whether to foster to adopt or pursue adoption only.  The focus of the training is understanding the process including the emotional impacts of commitment, changing your family, grieving and attachment. 

The training will also give information about:

  • open adoptions
  • the placement process
  • resources
  • and more.
Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Working with Agencies, Caregiver Support and Information, Permanency

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Feb 6, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Feb 19, 2021 5:00PM to 8:00PM

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  • Mar 2, 2021 5:30PM to 8:30PM

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  • Mar 9, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Introduction to Positive Discipline (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

Introduction to Positive Discipline is a 2-hour in-service level training for foster, kinship and suitable adult caregivers. This introductory training will help caregivers learn the basic parenting approach of the Positive Discipline model by providing several group activities and discussions based in real life scenarios. Positive Discipline focuses on teaching valuable social and life skills to children instead of using any form of punishment, rewards, praise, permissiveness or logical consequences. Positive Discipline focuses on helping participants learn how to use effective discipline that is kind and firm, creates connection before correction, is empowering and encouraging to children to believe in their own capability, and keeps the joy in caregiving.

In addition to this introductory course, the Alliance invites caregivers to attend the full 15-hour Parenting the Positive Discipline Way training series.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Parenting

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Feb 13, 2021 10:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Feb 20, 2021 10:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 17, 2021 6:00PM to 8:00PM

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  • Mar 31, 2021 6:00PM to 8:00PM

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Introduction to the Investigative Process for Caregivers (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

Going through an investigation can be scary. Understanding the process, knowing your rights and being informed about the laws and process can make it a lot easier.

This course provides licensed and unlicensed caregivers a deep look at the Licensing Division (LD) Child Protective Services (CPS) and Licensing Investigation (LD) processes, starting with Intake, through the investigation, and concluding with the report and the potential for appeals. Information shared here includes a look at the laws that apply to Intake screening decisions, how determinations/finding outcomes are reached, and what a compliance agreement is and in what circumstances it is used.

You will have many interactive discussion opportunities and activities where you can talk through the learnings.

By the end of this course, you will have information about the investigation process, including what everyone’s roles are, the outcomes, and what rights you have. You will be better equipped to handle allegations, and you will know the documentation needed to help support you through the process.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Support and Information, Working with Agencies

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Invitation to Aggression Replacement TrainingCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

This 6 hour focused topic training for caregivers teaches what drives aggressive behavior and develops skills required to give youth a chance for success.  Caregivers will learn skills to teach the children in their care increased moral reasoning, how to replace antisocial behaviors with positive alternatives, and how to respond to anger in a nonaggressive manner.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Mar 4, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Mar 5, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM

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  • May 19, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
  • May 20, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

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  • Jun 9, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Jun 10, 2021 6:00PM to 9:00PM

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Keys to a Successful Termination Referral (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

This training helps social workers understand the legal requirements that must be met in order for a court to terminate a parents’ rights to their children.   Social workers also learn to separate myths from facts in the area of termination and regarding their role in preparing and submitting a termination referral to their local Assistant Attorney General or other legal representative. A score of 80% is required to complete this course.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Keys to a Successful Termination Referral (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, FamLink, Permanency
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Kinship 101: Information for Relatives and Suitable Others (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
1.5
Course Description:

The financial, legal, and emotional issues of raising a relative’s child can be challenging. Services and support when raising a relative’s child can be a lifesaver.  Kinship caregiving in all of its forms is becoming increasingly common.  Recent WA State child welfare data (Partners for Our Children-1/1/2015)   show that 41 percent of children in out of home care are living with a relative.  Many more children are living with relatives or other close family friends informally, without the ongoing supervision of the state’s foster care system. 

Often kinship caregivers do not access the benefits which are available to them. This class will address the issues that Kinship Caregivers struggle with most:

  1. Financial Needs
  2. Legal Challenges
  3. Navigating public service systems
  4. Needing more social services
  5. Information about resources/caregiving

This 90 minute webinar is designed for licensed and unlicensed caregivers caring for children currently or previously involved in the dependency system.  Caregiver Core Training (CCT) is not a prerequisite. However, this course is supplemental to CCT for kinship caregivers, and can be a field experience during CCT.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Permanency, Working with Agencies

Classes Available

Webinar

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  • Feb 16, 2021 5:00PM to 6:30PM

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  • Mar 10, 2021 9:00AM to 10:30AM

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Knowledge and Skills to Help Children HealCourse Info

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6
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This 6-hour focused topic training for caregivers provides an in-depth exploration of the emotional trauma that children in out-of-home care have been through and how it can impact them.  The training focuses on strategic and practical skill building for caregivers to foster healing and resiliency in the children for whom they care. The takeaway from this training is how to identify and address the emotional wounds of the children in your care so healing can begin.

Luanne Hawley has been a licensed foster parent for 25 years, as well as a relative care provider and adoptive parent. She has been an advocate for Foster Parents and Care Providers having provided support services through the FIRST (Foster Intervention and Retention Support Team) program for many years

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Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Trauma

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  • Apr 5, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
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Leadership Training for Supervisors, Program Managers, and Quality Practice Specialists (based on Area Administrator Core Training)Course Info

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Hours:
36
Course Description:

Supervisors, Program Managers, and Quality Practice Specialists need to achieve competency in understanding the child welfare practice as well as in the higher levels of systems management. This course provides Supervisors and Program Managers with an introduction of baseline competencies for middle managers in public child welfare, and opportunities to develop and practice new skills regarding these competencies. Managing self, managing others, managing systems and managing outward are the four main themes integrated throughout this course.

Day 1: Foundations for Managers in Child Welfare
Day 2: Effective Relationships as a Manager
Day 3: Strategies for Effective Organizational Communication
Day 4: Growing and Sustaining Effective Internal and External Teams
Day 5: Essentials for Resource Management
Day 6: Strategic Thinking and Planning Tools for the Manager

Peter Dahlin, MS, is an experienced child welfare worker, supervisor, administrator and educator in the public sector for nearly 30 years. He has provided curriculum development, training, and evaluation services to child welfare, foster care, and family service agencies throughout the country and in Quebec. He has trained extensively throughout Washington and California. His specialty areas include trainer, supervisor, manager and executive development, and he has developed and delivered numerous training programs in these areas. He has created advanced trainings for supervisors and managers, including a required three-year program for Los Angeles County. He teaches the core manager (AA) course in the State of Washington, and developed and delivered part of the Core Supervisor Series in the State of Florida. His curriculum development work and training delivery, including that of “train the trainer” has also included clients such as National CASA and Casey Family Programs. As the former director of the Bay Area Academy, he oversaw an 18-month recruitment & retention study reviewing practices in thirteen counties with an emphasis on succession planning, and he has consulted with San Diego State’s Southern Academy on developing and delivering part of its Executive Development Program. He also provides executive coaching to managers and deputies in San Diego Child Welfare Services.

 

Comments from previous participants in this training:

"What we do is so difficult we rely on each other. And part of that is building a strong team that all come from the same mission and vision. Some of my folks had been here for a long time and they were on the verge of burnout and I had to think differently about how to look at that. Like what still motivates you to come in? why do you do it? What keeps you coming? That tool [from the AA training] I’ve used, asking them what are their passions and how can I help them get there."

"The team work portion [was the most valuable part of the training]. I had them all do the short version of the disk assessment and it brought up different communication styles and what we can expect in their management group. The most meaningful part of this training is because of the team and the connection they have. It’s the driver of retention in my opinion and I want to work on building teams to retain people."

"There are some trainings where they tell us to go back to our staff and our staff come back and say ‘no we’re not going to do that.’ But we go back and this is real, what he gives us [in this training] we can use."

"The value for me is the value for staff, the budget the grant information shouldn’t be hidden if you disperse that in a good way it will encourage creativity."

"I found it helpful to learn about the relationship with money and funding. The detail was really helpful, because I had a general idea. We always talked about half of our salary was IV-E but that’s not really true, it’s a more nuanced conversation."

"I really enjoyed the activity around staffing the formula around how much staff we should have. I want to go back and look at what the formula looks like for us, I appreciated the discussion around what types of different data we can use and the value of it."

Tribal Member who participated in this training:

"[Learning about the value of] external stakeholders was valuable. We’ve done work in the tribe around [our] vision and mission. But in terms of values, strategic plans in terms of bringing in other stakeholders was valuable information to remember to bring those folks into the discussion."

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Leadership Training for Supervisors, Program Managers, and Quality Practice Specialists (based on Area Administrator Core Training) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Core Training, Leadership and Succession Planning

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Learner Centered Coaching Skills for Supervisors and Area Administrators (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
15
Course Description:

Collaboration and mentorship are central tenets of leadership, and coaching provides an opportunity to help supervisors identify practice barriers that have direct impact to the children and families you serve. In this course, you will learn how to build coaching capacity into your work supervising staff. At the center of this is the Learner Centered Coaching model, which enhances practice skills and self-efficacy of DCYF supervisors. It aims to reduce trauma response in the child welfare practice environment by highlighting positive regard, cultural humility and a trauma-informed lens.

This training will provide a foundational picture of how to utilize coaching in supervision. The introduction covers identification of behaviors that create a sense of psychological safety for individuals on your team, a must-have for success. The core of the training will highlight the principles of complex skill development in adults, as well as, the Learner Centered Coaching model itself, including the principles, values and behaviors that make up a “coaching stance” and the five steps of learner centered coaching. Throughout the course you will be asked to consider what you might do differently in your ongoing staff development work, and the individual skills you might be using at each step in the coaching process.

The education in this training goes beyond the webinar. Before your training is complete, you will have a chance to apply this information by using handouts and reflection worksheets to consider how you will integrate coaching into your work. You will also submit a coaching plan and begin the coaching process with two of your staff members. And to encourage your long-term professional development, you will be supported after you complete the course, through individualized coaching and resources to help you develop and enhance your coaching skills as you move forward.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Learner Centered Coaching Skills for Supervisors and Area Administrators (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Leadership and Succession Planning

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  • Jan 28, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Feb 4, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
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  • Feb 18, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
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  • Feb 4, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
  • Feb 11, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
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  • Apr 12, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
  • Apr 19, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
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  • Apr 23, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Apr 30, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • May 7, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • May 14, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
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  • Apr 29, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • May 6, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • May 13, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • May 20, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • May 27, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Making the Most of Shared Planning Meetings (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
4
Course Description:

This 4-hour course focuses on expanding your knowledge and skill in engaging families in the Shared Planning Meeting process. A cursory overview of the basic requirements of the Shared Planning Meeting policy is followed by an exploration of implicit bias in child welfare practice and strategies to promote engagement and decrease bias. You will practice your case presentation during a mock shared planning meeting that includes articulating safety threats and family strengths. Lastly you will articulate a case plan that addresses identified safety threats from a case scenario and identify ways to support family systems.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for DCYF Alliance Making the Most of Shared Planning Meetings (webinar) through TLC. For help with TLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can register with this Alliance webform. For further help from the Alliance, please contact acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, Mental Health, Permanency, Social Work Skills, Social Worker

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  • Mar 5, 2021 10:00AM to 3:00PM

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  • Mar 18, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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  • May 4, 2021 10:00AM to 3:00PM

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  • May 19, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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  • May 27, 2021 8:30AM to 12:30PM

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  • Jun 17, 2021 10:00AM to 3:00PM

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Mandatory Reporter Roles and Responsibilities (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.75
Course Description:

Mandatory reporters play a key role in ensuring the safety of vulnerable children. These professionals are obligated to report concerns about abuse or neglect, and this eLearning will guide you as mandated reporter through the process of identifying and documenting those concerns.

This training breaks the process down into three parts: Recognize, Record and Report. Through the training, you will understand what indicators of abuse to look for; how to appropriately record and what information to have; and what happens when a report is filed.

You will consider the impact of biases on reporting possible child abuse and neglect, and learn about the problem of racial disproportionality in our state’s child welfare system. The training also covers the federal requirement of identification of Indian heritage and affiliation with federally recognized tribes.

At the conclusion of the training, you will feel confident in understanding your role in keeping children safe.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Mandatory Reporter Roles and Responsibilities (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
CA/N, Child Abuse and Neglect
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Medication Management and Administration (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

This eLearning covers the correct way to administer, log, store, and dispose of medications. In addition, this eLearning will provide information/protocol to revise agency policies and procedures with current information and best practice.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Medication Management and Administration (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, FamLink
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Medication Management and Administration for Caregivers (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

This eLearning for caregivers covers the correct way to administer, log, store, and dispose of medications.

Registration Instructions:
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  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

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Topics:
Caregiver Support and Information, Working with Agencies
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Mental Health: In-Depth Applications for Child WelfareCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

Training provides an overview of successful case planning for children in foster care.  Course topics include referring to the mental health services,  use of screening tools, characteristics and behavior indicators of developmental and mental health concerns, use psychotropic medications with children in foster care, case management techniques with mental health service providers, understanding  the elements and criteria of Evidence-Based and Promising Practices, and matching available EBP’s with specific client needs.  This course will also describe key signs, symptoms and impacts of trauma, disrupted attachment, and childhood adversity and ways to incorporate trauma informed care into their day-to-day work.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Mental Health: In-Depth Applications for Child Welfare through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Mental Health, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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Minimizing the Risks of AllegationsCourse Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

This workshop will provide foster parents, caregivers, relatives and fictive kin with information to assist them in navigating the system, managing the investigative process of allegations, but more importantly, learn ways to minimize the risks of allegations.

  • Share ways to minimize the risk of an allegation.
  • Learn how the investigative process works.
  • Review common practices and procedures.
  • Explore and practice documentation and reporting.
  • Discuss how best to survive the allegation process.
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Topics:
Caregiver Support and Information, Working with Agencies

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  • Apr 28, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

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  • Jun 12, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Multi-Ethnic Placement Act: What Caregivers Need to Know (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
0.5
Course Description:

This training focuses on a law that mandates that race, culture, or ethnicity may not be used to prevent a child from being placed in a particular home, nor can it be used to delay the placement of a child.

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Topics:
Culture, Permanency, Working with Agencies
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NAIR: Creating and Monitoring Your Native American Inquiry RequestCourse Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

This in-service level training will teach participants the steps for identifying Indian Children, address practical steps to input information into FamLink, and give CA staff tips on completing Ancestry Charts and submitting referrals to the Native American Inquiry Request (NAIR) unit to fulfill the requirements of the Federal ICWA, State Law and Department of Children, Youth, and Families policies.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for NAIR - Creating and Monitoring Your Native American Inquiry Request through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Indian Child Welfare, FamLink, Permanency, Culture

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NAIR: Creating and Monitoring Your Native American Inquiry Request (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
0.5
Course Description:

This eLearning will teach the participant the steps for identifying Indian Children, address practical steps to input information into FamLink, give Department of Children, Youth, and Families staff tips on completing Ancestry Charts and submitting referrals to the Native American Inquiry Request (NAIR) unit to fulfill the requirements of the Federal ICWA, as well as reviewing State Law and Department of Children, Youth, and Families policies.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for NAIR - Creating and Monitoring Your Native American Inquiry Request (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Indian Child Welfare, Culture, FamLink, Permanency
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NCAST/Parent-Child Interaction Feeding Scales Certification (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
25
Course Description:

The NCAST Parent-Child Interaction (PCI) scales are designed for parents/caregivers and children age birth-3 years (36 months). The PCI scales consist of two measures – a Feeding Scale and a Teaching Scale. Both scales are assessment tools which provide valid and reliable measurements of parent-child interactions. When used in child-welfare, either assessment can provide recommendations for services to strengthen parent-child interactions, both scales can also serve as reliable pre-/post- measures of progress made through service engagement.

In this training, you will learn how to use NCAST PCI scales as a tool to gather pertinent information about the parent-child dyad, assessment of parent-child interactions, and intervening with parents and young children. You will also gain a host of skills and knowledge to apply to your everyday interactions with children and families both inside, and outside the scope of these assessment scales.

As a result of the successful completion of this training, you can become certified assessors in one or both the Feeding Scales or the Teaching Scales. The Feeding Scales can be used with parents/caregivers and infants age 0-12 months (1 year old), the Teaching Scales can be used with parents/caregivers and infants age 0-36 months (3 years old). The scales can be used with all parenting and family scenarios (biological, adopted, blended, foster care, relative care, fictive kin, etc.) Certification, or reliability, is obtained through first practicing, and then scoring videos developed by the Parent-Child Relationship Program at the University of Washington. The videos depict parent-child interactions in both feeding and teaching scenarios.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for NCAST/Parent-Child Interaction Feeding Scales Certification (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting, Social Work Skills

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NCAST/Parent-Child Interaction Feeding Scales RecertificationCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

The NCAST Parent-Child Interaction (PCI) Feeding Scales are designed for parents/caregivers and children age birth-1 year (12 months). The PCI Feeding Scales are an assessment tool which provides valid and reliable measurements of parent-child interactions. When used in child-welfare, these scales can provide recommendations for services to strengthen parent-child interactions, and serve as reliable pre-/post- measures of progress made through service engagement.

Once individuals become certified to use the PCI Feeding Scales, they must prove reliable through annual re-certification. This one-day course provides participants with the opportunity to achieve annual reliability in the use of this tool. Re-certification will allow individuals to maintain certification in the use of the PCI Feeding Scales.

Prerequisite

Current Certification as an NCAST Assessor

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for NCAST/Parent-Child Interaction Feeding Scales Recertification through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Working with Agencies

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NCAST/Parent-Child Interaction Teaching Scales Certification (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
25
Course Description:

The NCAST Parent-Child Interaction (PCI) scales are designed for parents/caregivers and children age birth-3 years (36 months). The PCI scales consist of two measures – a Feeding Scale and a Teaching Scale. Both scales are assessment tools which provide valid and reliable measurements of parent-child interactions. When used in child welfare, either assessment can provide recommendations for services to strengthen parent-child interactions, both scales can also serve as reliable pre and post measures of progress made through service engagement.

In this training, you will learn how to use NCAST PCI scales as a tool to gather pertinent information about the parent-child dyad, assessment of parent-child interactions, and intervening with parents and young children. You will also gain a host of skills and knowledge to apply to your everyday interactions with children and families both inside, and outside the scope of these assessment scales.

As a result of the successful completion of this training, you can become certified assessors in one or both the Feeding Scales or the Teaching Scales. The Feeding Scales can be used with parents/caregivers and infants age 0-12 months (1 year old), the Teaching Scales can be used with parents/caregivers and infants age 0-36 months (3 years old). The scales can be used with all parenting and family scenarios (biological, adopted, blended, foster care, relative care, fictive kin, etc.) Certification, or reliability, is obtained through first practicing, and then scoring videos developed by the Parent-Child Relationship Program at the University of Washington. The videos depict parent-child interactions in both feeding and teaching scenarios.

Registration Instructions:

Supervisor approval is required before registering for this course.

DCYF staff can register for NCAST/Parent-Child Interaction Teaching Scales Certification (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting, Social Work Skills

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  • Feb 25, 2021 1:00PM to 4:30PM
  • Mar 1, 2021 1:00PM to 4:30PM
  • Mar 3, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM
  • Mar 8, 2021 1:00PM to 4:30PM
  • Mar 9, 2021 1:00PM to 4:30PM
  • Mar 12, 2021 8:30AM to 12:00PM

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NCAST/Parent-Child Interaction Teaching Scales RecertificationCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

The NCAST Parent-Child Interaction (PCI) Teaching Scales are designed for parents/caregivers and children age birth-3 years (36 months). The PCI Teaching Scales are an assessment tool which provides valid and reliable measurements of parent-child interactions. When used in child-welfare, these scales can provide recommendations for services to strengthen parent-child interactions, and serve as reliable pre-/post- measures of progress made through service engagement.

Once individuals become certified to use the PCI Teaching Scales, they must prove reliable through annual re-certification. This one-day course provides participants with the opportunity to achieve annual reliability in the use of this tool. Re-certification will allow individuals to maintain certification in the use of the PCI Teaching Scales.

Prerequisite

Current Certification as an NCAST Assessor

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for NCAST/Parent-Child Interaction Teaching Scales Recertification through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Working with Agencies

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Paper Trail: Documentation Training for Caregivers (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
1.5
Course Description:

To remember an idea, you might write it down. At an event, you might take a picture. As a caregiver, you are the custodian of the milestones and memories of a child’s life for the whole welfare team, so understanding how and why to document elements of that is crucial.

This 1.5-hour webinar training will cover best practices for documentation to prepare and support you and others involved in the child’s life, with the ultimate goal of sharing information, concerns and progress. Focused learnings around why documentation matters are central to the course – specific scenarios help translate ideas to real-life examples. You also will leave with an individualized plan for what, when and how to document, based on the process that will work best for you.

Registration Instructions:
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  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
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  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

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  • Feb 18, 2021 9:30AM to 11:00AM

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  • Mar 29, 2021 9:00AM to 10:30AM

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Paquete de Herramientas para Denunciadores de Abuso Infantil por Mandato (curso digital, eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.75
Course Description:

Las personas que toman este curso digital aprenderán sobre su rol como denunciadores de abuso por mandato cuando se sospecha abuso o negligencia infantil y los pasos para reportar estas preocupaciones. Este entrenamiento provee información sobre los indicadores que pueden indicar que abuso o negligencia infantil está ocurriendo y las situaciones comunes que en que es necesario llamar a la agencia correspondiente para hacer una denuncia. Las personas tomando este curso también aprenderán a considerar el impacto de los prejuicios culturales cuando se hacen estas denuncias y el problema de disparidad racial representada en el sistema. También este curso explica los requisitos federales para reconocer el linaje de un niño/a con una tribu indígena o su afiliación a una tribu reconocida federalmente. Finalmente, este curso también repasa los pasos para comunicarse con la Administración de Protección Infantil y hacer una denuncia, la información que se necesita, y lo que ocurre una vez que la denuncia ha sido hecha e investigada. 

Registration Instructions:
INSTRUCCIONES DE REGISTRO:
  1. Haga clic en el botón azul a continuación.
  2. Cuando aparezca la página del curso, haga clic en el botón “Iniciar” (“Launch”).

Para obtener ayuda con los perfiles o las contraseñas, puede comunicarse con nuestro servicio de asistencia enviando un correo electrónico a help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

Topics:
Caregiver Support and Information, Working with Agencies
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Parenting a Native American Child: Partnering in the Interest of Culture for CaregiversCourse Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

This 3-hour In-Service level training provides Caregivers with an introduction to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), tribal sovereignty and the impacts on foster parenting.  The Indian Child Welfare Act obliges child welfare agencies and caregivers to take certain steps to protect and preserve the rights and cultural and familial connections of children covered by the act.  For non-Federally recognized tribes (and in other circumstances), Washington State enacted policy related to Local Indian Child Welfare Advisory Committees (LICWACs) to staff tribal cases and these impacts and supports are also discussed.  This training explores the legal, historical, and social biases which have impacted and continue to have a disproportionate impact on Native American children and families.  Caregivers will review basic information and skills needed to work with families and children who are covered under ICWA and LICWAC.  The State of Washington’s legal and policy guidelines around placement and permanency preferences for children covered by ICWA and LICWAC are explored, as well as the various manners in which Tribes can take jurisdiction or chose to otherwise be involved in Child Welfare cases.  Skills and resources are also discussed to help caregivers support and develop a child’s cultural identity and tribal connection.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Culture, Working with Agencies, Permanency

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Parenting a Native American Child: Partnering in the Interest of Culture for Caregivers (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

This 3 hour eLearning provides Caregivers with an introduction to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), tribal sovereignty and the impacts on foster parenting.  The Indian Child Welfare Act obliges child welfare agencies and caregivers to take certain steps to protect and preserve the rights and cultural and familial connections of children covered by the act.  For non-Federally recognized tribes (and in other circumstances), Washington State enacted policy related to Local Indian Child Welfare Advisory Committees (LICWACs) to staff tribal cases and these impacts and supports are also discussed.  This training explores the legal, historical, and social biases which have impacted and continue to have a disproportionate impact on Native American children and families.  Caregivers will review basic information and skills needed to work with families and children who are covered under ICWA and LICWAC.  The State of Washington’s legal and policy guidelines around placement and permanency preferences for children covered by ICWA and LICWAC are explored, as well as the various manners in which Tribes can take jurisdiction or chose to otherwise be involved in Child Welfare cases.  Skills and resources are also discussed to help caregivers support and develop a child’s cultural identity and tribal connection.

Registration Instructions:

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

Topics:
Working with Agencies, Permanency, Culture
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Parenting Teens Part 1: Introduction and Understanding the Impact of Trauma in Youth in Foster Care (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

This first of seven part, sequential course develops an understanding of the underlying causes of a youth’s behavior is one of the first steps in supporting their well-being. For children with behavioral challenges, this is especially important. The first part in the “Parenting Teens” series is a dive into trauma-informed parenting.

This multimedia-driven course will expose you to a variety of composites of youths facing trauma and you will learn how events can affect long-term behaviors. A large portion of this training involves lessons about brain function and how trauma or disruptions manifest. Key learnings will include how to transition this information into real-life parenting situations, including how to get to a place where you can understand the “why” behind the behavior.

At the close of the course you will be able to define trauma and recognize how traumatic stress and adversity impact a youth’s development. You also will understand the importance of responding to the underlying cause of a youth’s behaviors. You will leave with handouts and other resources to support your learning going forward.

Each part of the Parenting Teens series should be taken in sequential order.

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting, Trauma

Classes Available

Webinar

Caregivers Register Here

  • Mar 13, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • May 5, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Parenting Teens Part 2: Parenting Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:
     Adapting parenting to the needs of youth requires both a toolbox of techniques and knowledge about the effects of their experiences.
     The second part in the Parenting Teens series focuses on tailoring your approach to respect the impact of trauma. This course starts with a self-assessment exercise in which you will discuss your own responses to certain behaviors. This leads to a conversation about the science of brain function, which continues from Part 1 to be foundational in this training, with a lot of time devoted to learning about the two major adaptive responses to threats and state-dependent functioning. You will learn about the importance of understanding traumatic history, how to start a conversation with a youth about their life, and what the impacts of fear are on development and emotions.
     Finally, you will look at parenting techniques to “reframe” behaviors or actions that are based in trauma by finding positive alternatives that allow for growth and change in manageable ways. When you leave this training you will be encouraged to either practice parenting techniques you learned or think about which techniques would be challenging and why.
 

The “Parenting Teens” series comprises seven parts for prospective and current foster, adoptive, kinship and guardian parents who are or will be raising older children from foster care who have moderate to severe emotional and behavioral challenges. 

Each part should be taken in order. 

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting, Trauma

Classes Available

Webinar

Caregivers Register Here

  • Mar 13, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

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  • May 7, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Parenting Teens Part 3: Developing and Sustaining Healthy and Supportive Relationships With Your Youth (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:
     Grief and loss are powerful experiences in the lives of youth in out-of-home care. The third session in the “Parenting Teens” series concentrates on the way this history can create expectations or associations that can interfere with a child’s ability to form secure bonds.
     In this course you will learn about the types of grief and loss and what impact each may have on a youth, including the teen’s ability to attach. Learning how to promote attachment is a strong portion of this training, as so much of building a supportive relationship lies with developing a sense of security. In that vein, you also will learn about developing “felt safety,” which happens when a youth truly believes they are safe; and developing structure and nurture, essential components of safety and healing.
     You will leave this training being able to identify specific actions you can take to develop attachment and strengthen your relationship with your youth, and knowing how to be present in a way that shows support.
 

The “Parenting Teens” series comprises seven parts for prospective and current foster, adoptive, kinship and guardian parents who are or will be raising older children from foster care who have moderate to severe emotional and behavioral challenges. 

Each part should be taken in order. 

Topics:
Core Training, Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting, Trauma

Classes Available

Webinar

Caregivers Register Here

  • Mar 14, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • May 12, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Parenting Teens Part 4: Nurturing Youth's Cultural/Racial/Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and Expression (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:
     When bringing together family members from different backgrounds, it’s important everyone has the opportunity to express their own identities, and this is even more vital for teens in out-of-home care. Part 4 in the Parenting Teens series looks at how to foster a youth’s sense of self and why that is so valuable.
     You will start this training with a self-assessment around your own beliefs and sense of identity and where those came from. You will build on that knowledge as you transition into exploring how to incorporate a youth’s race, culture and ethnicity into your family life. Part of the learning will explore how to ensure the youth has relationships that reflect their own race, gender or sexual orientation to help them feel connected to their identity and feel pride in their culture, which fosters self-esteem and well-being.
     In addition to ethnic identity the course highlights sexual orientation and gender identity as crucial points to nurture. You will be guided through key terms, examine struggles specific to this group and work through developmental challenges that may be present. An exercise in tips for creating safe environments for LGBTQ2S youth pulls all this together. You will learn key ways to communicate acceptance and support for youth who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity and/or identify as LGBTQ2S.
     At the end of this critical course you will have the foundation for nurturing a youth’s identity in myriad ways and have specific ideas on how to show support and incorporate this into your family life.
 

The “Parenting Teens” series comprises seven parts for prospective and current foster, adoptive, kinship and guardian parents who are or will be raising older children from foster care who have moderate to severe emotional and behavioral challenges. 

Each part should be taken in order. 

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting, Trauma

Classes Available

Webinar

Caregivers Register Here

  • Mar 14, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Caregivers Register Here

  • May 14, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Parenting Teens Part 5: Understanding and Managing Youth's Challenging Behaviors First Session (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:
     At the core of supporting a youth in your care is understanding their history and story, as we have explored in the first Parenting Teens trainings. Part 5 and Part 6 are an in-depth look at understanding and managing challenging behaviors.
     This training focuses on the strategies that come into play in everyday situations. The session begins with an evaluation of your own emotional responses to posed situations, with the intent of leading you through coping skills that will help you manage those emotions in critical times. You will then look at ways to respond to a youth’s rejecting, testing and challenging behaviors, and ways trauma factors into those situations. The focus of this section is that strong relationships are essential, and nurturing attachment plays a key role in parenting.
     A large portion of this course focuses on positive behavior management strategies, grounded in the idea that the focus of trauma-informed parenting is teaching skills not punishing for behaviors that aren’t intentional. You will learn a wide variety of techniques that will help you respond effectively in challenging situations.
     Finally, you will be led through trouble-shooting of a potential relationship under stress, and will learn indicators of that. This is important because positive relationships are foundational to empowering youth. Something as simple as conversation can do a lot to build trust and safety.
 

The “Parenting Teens” series comprises seven parts for prospective and current foster, adoptive, kinship and guardian parents who are or will be raising older children from foster care who have moderate to severe emotional and behavioral challenges. 

Each part should be taken in order. 

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting, Trauma

Classes Available

Webinar

Caregivers Register Here

  • Feb 10, 2021 5:30PM to 8:30PM

Caregivers Register Here

  • Mar 27, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • May 19, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Parenting Teens Part 6: Understanding and Managing Youth's Challenging Behaviors Second Session (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:
     At the core of supporting a youth in your care is understanding their history and story, as we have explored in the first Parenting Teens trainings. Part 5 and Part 6 are an in-depth look at understanding and managing challenging behaviors.
    This training focuses on the strategies needed to handle more severe behavioral challenges or crises. You will first get an overview of intellectual and developmental disabilities, including definitions and strategic guidance. The training then moves into a look at high-risk behaviors – what they look like, what might cause them and appropriate responses. It’s important to understand the root of these actions so that the emphasis remains on positive communication and connectedness, as well as keeping the teen safe. You will participate in discussions around how these behaviors present and what you can do to build a healthy dynamic with your youth.
     When dealing with more severe behaviors, it may be necessary to develop a safety plan or consult external services. The purpose of a safety plan is to help you and the youth proactively think through areas of high risk and collaborate on the steps that need to be taken to keep everyone safe. Professional supports may also help, and the course will take you through several things to think about when considering treatment, including cultural appropriateness.
      Upon completion of this training, you will have multiple tools to help you successfully manage these behaviors, as well as an understanding of how to access the support system for yourself and your youth.
 

The “Parenting Teens” series comprises seven parts for prospective and current foster, adoptive, kinship and guardian parents who are or will be raising older children from foster care who have moderate to severe emotional and behavioral challenges. 

Each part should be taken in order. 

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting, Trauma

Classes Available

Webinar

Caregivers Register Here

  • Feb 17, 2021 5:30PM to 8:30PM

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  • Mar 27, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

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  • May 21, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Parenting Teens Part 7: New Suitcase of Parenting Knowledge and Skills (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:
     In the final part in the Parenting Teens series, you will spend time thinking about both what you have learned and how to move into a rewarding future. This training will help you consider how past relationships and experiences affect everyone in the family, as well as how you can best care for yourself in the present.
     Supporting your youth’s relationships with birth family members (including siblings) and other key individuals can be a path toward helping them develop a healthy sense of connection and attachment, which helps foster those things in their future. You will discuss ways to do this that are respectful of the youth’s history, interest and developmental abilities.
     You will then spend time reviewing trauma-informed parenting techniques that you have learned over the past six sessions, and also talk about the potential for developing secondary trauma. This can develop when you are involved in another’s trauma story, and the training shares tips for recognizing signs and how to prevent or mitigate it. This transitions into a discussion around self-care, which is the cornerstone of success for parenting, the foundation on which all other successes depend. You will be introduced to the “self-care wheel,” a tool that offers many ideas around how to engage in self-care, and you will also participate in a variety of exercises that support reflection around what will work best for you, at the end creating a concrete plan.
     At the close of this training, you will celebrate your success, and reflect on what you have learned and the positive impacts it can have. It is hard work, but just like parenting, the potential rewards are equally great.
 

The “Parenting Teens” series comprises seven parts for prospective and current foster, adoptive, kinship and guardian parents who are or will be raising older children from foster care who have moderate to severe emotional and behavioral challenges. 

Each part should be taken in order. 

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Parenting, Trauma

Classes Available

Webinar

Caregivers Register Here

  • Feb 24, 2021 5:30PM to 8:30PM

Caregivers Register Here

  • Mar 28, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • May 26, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Part 1: What Do You Want for Your Children?Course Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

Parenting the Positive Discipline Way is a series of six in-service level series of trainings for foster and kinship caregivers which explores tools to teach valuable social and life skills to children instead of using any form of punishment, rewards, praise, permissiveness or logical consequences.  This six-part Positive Discipline series will help foster parents and kinship care providers to better understand why discipline with abused and neglected children is different from the discipline that typically works with children who have not been abused or neglected.  Participants will learn how to use effective discipline that is kind and firm, creates connection before correction, is empowering and encouraging to children to believe in their own capability, and keeps the joy in caregiving.  Participants will gain practice with experiential exercises, group discussions, and handouts to develop skills for getting into the child’s world to understand the belief behind behavior in order to motivate change.  Topics and techniques apply to all ages and many settings.

The six sessions are each 2.5 hours and may be taken individually or in any order. 

Session 1: What Do You Want For Your Children? Session 1 explores what you want for your children, curiosity questions, hugs for connection, and the introduction to Positive Discipline tool cards.

The Alliance also offers An Introduction to Positive Discipline for those who are interested in experiencing a 2 hour sample of Positive Discipline training around techniques and principles for your home.

In addition, the Alliance offers individual coaching sessions around implementing Positive Discipline techniques.  The coaching session requires that a participant has completed at least one of the sessions of Positive Discipline.

 

Additional Resources

Click one of the images below to hear about Positive Discipline from Dr. Jane Nelsen (author and co-founder of Positive Discipline), and Darcey Hancock (Statewide Administrator of the Division of Licensed Resources in Washington).  You will hear them discuss some of the foundational concepts of Positive Discipline, and how WA State Law around discipline fits with Positive Discipline techniques.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Parenting, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Trauma

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Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Part 2: What Is Positive Discipline?Course Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

Parenting the Positive Discipline Way is a series of six in-service level series of trainings for foster and kinship caregivers which explores tools to teach valuable social and life skills to children instead of using any form of punishment, rewards, praise, permissiveness or logical consequences.  This six-part Positive Discipline series will help foster parents and kinship care providers to better understand why discipline with abused and neglected children is different from the discipline that typically works with children who have not been abused or neglected.  Participants will learn how to use effective discipline that is kind and firm, creates connection before correction, is empowering and encouraging to children to believe in their own capability, and keeps the joy in caregiving.  Participants will gain practice with experiential exercises, group discussions, and handouts to develop skills for getting into the child’s world to understand the belief behind behavior in order to motivate change.  Topics and techniques apply to all ages and many settings.

The six sessions are each 2.5 hours and may be taken individually or in any order. 

Session 2: What Is Positive Discipline? Session 2 explores what Positive Discipline is, how to be kind and firm, the three R’s of punishment, the 5 criteria, Positive Discipline no-nos, understanding the brain, and how to implement positive time outs.

The Alliance also offers An Introduction to Positive Discipline for those who are interested in experiencing a 2 hour sample of Positive Discipline training around techniques and principles for your home.

In addition, the Alliance offers individual coaching sessions around implementing Positive Discipline techniques.  The coaching session requires that a participant has completed at least one of the sessions of Positive Discipline.

 

Additional Resources

Click one of the images below to hear about Positive Discipline from Dr. Jane Nelsen (author and co-founder of Positive Discipline), and Darcey Hancock (Statewide Administrator of the Division of Licensed Resources in Washington).  You will hear them discuss some of the foundational concepts of Positive Discipline, and how WA State Law around discipline fits with Positive Discipline techniques.

Registration Instructions:
  • Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  • Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  • If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  • Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  • You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  • For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Parenting, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Trauma

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Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Part 3: Not So Perfect ParentingCourse Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

Parenting the Positive Discipline Way is a series of six in-service level series of trainings for foster and kinship caregivers which explores tools to teach valuable social and life skills to children instead of using any form of punishment, rewards, praise, permissiveness or logical consequences.  This six-part Positive Discipline series will help foster parents and kinship care providers to better understand why discipline with abused and neglected children is different from the discipline that typically works with children who have not been abused or neglected.  Participants will learn how to use effective discipline that is kind and firm, creates connection before correction, is empowering and encouraging to children to believe in their own capability, and keeps the joy in caregiving.  Participants will gain practice with experiential exercises, group discussions, and handouts to develop skills for getting into the child’s world to understand the belief behind behavior in order to motivate change.  Topics and techniques apply to all ages and many settings.

The six sessions are each 2.5 hours and may be taken individually or in any order. 

Session 3: Not So Perfect Parenting. Session 3 explores the belief behind the behavior, the idea that it is not your job to make your children happy, and sibling rivalry and birth order.

The Alliance also offers An Introduction to Positive Discipline for those who are interested in experiencing a 2 hour sample of Positive Discipline training around techniques and principles for your home.

In addition, the Alliance offers individual coaching sessions around implementing Positive Discipline techniques.  The coaching session requires that a participant has completed at least one of the sessions of Positive Discipline.

 

Additional Resources

Click one of the images below to hear about Positive Discipline from Dr. Jane Nelsen (author and co-founder of Positive Discipline), and Darcey Hancock (Statewide Administrator of the Division of Licensed Resources in Washington).  You will hear them discuss some of the foundational concepts of Positive Discipline, and how WA State Law around discipline fits with Positive Discipline techniques.

Registration Instructions:
  • Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  • Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  • If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  • Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  • You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  • For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Parenting, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Trauma

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Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Part 4: Why Children MisbehaveCourse Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

Parenting the Positive Discipline Way is a series of six in-service level series of trainings for foster and kinship caregivers which explores tools to teach valuable social and life skills to children instead of using any form of punishment, rewards, praise, permissiveness or logical consequences.  This six-part Positive Discipline series will help foster parents and kinship care providers to better understand why discipline with abused and neglected children is different from the discipline that typically works with children who have not been abused or neglected.  Participants will learn how to use effective discipline that is kind and firm, creates connection before correction, is empowering and encouraging to children to believe in their own capability, and keeps the joy in caregiving.  Participants will gain practice with experiential exercises, group discussions, and handouts to develop skills for getting into the child’s world to understand the belief behind behavior in order to motivate change.  Topics and techniques apply to all ages and many settings.

The six sessions are each 2.5 hours and may be taken individually or in any order. 

Session 4: Why Children Misbehave. Session 4 explores childhood decisions, natural consequences, logical consequences, solutions, family meetings, and routine charts.

The Alliance also offers An Introduction to Positive Discipline for those who are interested in experiencing a 2 hour sample of Positive Discipline training around techniques and principles for your home.

In addition, the Alliance offers individual coaching sessions around implementing Positive Discipline techniques.  The coaching session requires that a participant has completed at least one of the sessions of Positive Discipline.

 

Additional Resources

Click one of the images below to hear about Positive Discipline from Dr. Jane Nelsen (author and co-founder of Positive Discipline), and Darcey Hancock (Statewide Administrator of the Division of Licensed Resources in Washington).  You will hear them discuss some of the foundational concepts of Positive Discipline, and how WA State Law around discipline fits with Positive Discipline techniques.

Registration Instructions:
  • Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  • Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  • If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  • Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  • You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  • For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Parenting, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Trauma

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Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Part 5: Connection Before CorrectionCourse Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

Parenting the Positive Discipline Way is a series of six in-service level series of trainings for foster and kinship caregivers which explores tools to teach valuable social and life skills to children instead of using any form of punishment, rewards, praise, permissiveness or logical consequences.  This six-part Positive Discipline series will help foster parents and kinship care providers to better understand why discipline with abused and neglected children is different from the discipline that typically works with children who have not been abused or neglected.  Participants will learn how to use effective discipline that is kind and firm, creates connection before correction, is empowering and encouraging to children to believe in their own capability, and keeps the joy in caregiving.  Participants will gain practice with experiential exercises, group discussions, and handouts to develop skills for getting into the child’s world to understand the belief behind behavior in order to motivate change.  Topics and techniques apply to all ages and many settings.

The six sessions are each 2.5 hours and may be taken individually or in any order. 

Session 5: Connection Before Correction. Session 5 explores connection before correction, encouragement versus praise, and the wheel of choice.

The Alliance also offers An Introduction to Positive Discipline for those who are interested in experiencing a 2 hour sample of Positive Discipline training around techniques and principles for your home.

In addition, the Alliance offers individual coaching sessions around implementing Positive Discipline techniques.  The coaching session requires that a participant has completed at least one of the sessions of Positive Discipline.

 

Additional Resources

Click one of the images below to hear about Positive Discipline from Dr. Jane Nelsen (author and co-founder of Positive Discipline), and Darcey Hancock (Statewide Administrator of the Division of Licensed Resources in Washington).  You will hear them discuss some of the foundational concepts of Positive Discipline, and how WA State Law around discipline fits with Positive Discipline techniques.

Registration Instructions:
  • Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  • Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  • If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  • Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  • You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  • For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Parenting, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Trauma

No classes have been scheduled for this course...

Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Part 6: What Is My Part?Course Info

Course Page
Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

Parenting the Positive Discipline Way is a series of six in-service level series of trainings for foster and kinship caregivers which explores tools to teach valuable social and life skills to children instead of using any form of punishment, rewards, praise, permissiveness or logical consequences.  This six-part Positive Discipline series will help foster parents and kinship care providers to better understand why discipline with abused and neglected children is different from the discipline that typically works with children who have not been abused or neglected.  Participants will learn how to use effective discipline that is kind and firm, creates connection before correction, is empowering and encouraging to children to believe in their own capability, and keeps the joy in caregiving.  Participants will gain practice with experiential exercises, group discussions, and handouts to develop skills for getting into the child’s world to understand the belief behind behavior in order to motivate change.  Topics and techniques apply to all ages and many settings.

The six sessions are each 2.5 hours and may be taken individually or in any order. 

Session 6: What is My Part? Session 6 explores lifestyle priorities, mistakes as opportunities to learn, and empowering versus enabling.

The Alliance also offers An Introduction to Positive Discipline for those who are interested in experiencing a 2 hour sample of Positive Discipline training around techniques and principles for your home.

In addition, the Alliance offers individual coaching sessions around implementing Positive Discipline techniques.  The coaching session requires that a participant has completed at least one of the sessions of Positive Discipline.

 

Additional Resources

Click one of the images below to hear about Positive Discipline from Dr. Jane Nelsen (author and co-founder of Positive Discipline), and Darcey Hancock (Statewide Administrator of the Division of Licensed Resources in Washington).  You will hear them discuss some of the foundational concepts of Positive Discipline, and how WA State Law around discipline fits with Positive Discipline techniques.

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Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Parenting, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education, Trauma

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Partners Make Better Decisions (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

Partners Make Better Decisions brings together social workers and caregivers in a dynamic environment of dialogue, small-group activities and scenario discussions. This course mimics the way the child welfare process works, with many voices at the table, with the goal of building understanding and relationships through finding commonality and mutual respect.

Building partnerships and finding common ground with others is integral to achieving the best outcomes for children and families. When approaching decision making, it is vital that you can work effectively with all parties involved, and this training provides you the foundation for making that happen.

You will start the training by sharing and hearing from other participants about why they do the work they do, likely finding many shared values. The training also will guide you through a conversation about communication and potential barriers and breakdown points, with special consideration of the high stakes and complicated dynamics involved in this work. Finally, you will learn some tools and strategies for working together and remaining focused on the “main thing,” the interest of the child, even when distractions or disagreements arise.

When you leave the training, you will have a new understanding of and appreciation for your partners on the child’s care team, and a plan for communicating and working together.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Partners Make Better Decisions (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Casework, Social Work Skills, Social Worker, Team Building and Support, Working with Agencies

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  • Feb 16, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Feb 16, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Permanency Considerations (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

This course will provide participants with an overview of permanency planning for children in out of home care. This course will focus on the differences and similarities of adoption, guardianship and non-parental custody as concurrent plans. Participants will explore personal bias, how it influences their professional decision-making, and how to counter bias in making permanency decisions that reflect the best interest of children. All permanency options are explored and a case scenario will help participants understand the multiple factors to consider in determining the child’s best interest and best alternate plan.

***Supervisors: This eLearning may be completed individually or as a group during a unit meeting. If the eLearning is completed as a group, be sure to contact an Alliance coach to input completion of the eLearning training in LMS for all participants.

Supervisors may use the Supervisors Guide to Permanency Considerations eLearning (PDF) available here to promote a permanency discussion after caseworkers have taken the eLearning. (this is an optional activity)

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Permanency Considerations (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Permanency
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Permanency for Every Child (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
12
Course Description:

The focus of this course is on the role of the CFWS caseworker in achieving permanency for children taking into consideration how safety threats, risk factors and protective factors apply to achieving timely permanency. You will explore how to work a case from the beginning to achieve permanency through concurrent planning, having difficult conversations with parents about concurrent planning and the permanency process, how to assess for reunification, including the conditions for return home, determining best interest and choosing alternate plans.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Permanency for Every Child (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Permanency, Social Work Skills

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  • Mar 22, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Mar 23, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Mar 24, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM
  • Mar 25, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • May 24, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
  • May 25, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
  • May 26, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM
  • May 27, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

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Placement: When to Place, Where to Place, When to Return HomeCourse Info

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Hours:
6
Course Description:

This one-day classroom in-service will focus on the placement and dependency filing process policies rolling out in June, 2018.  Caseworkers will explore how to assess the information gathered during contacts with families in determining when a child can be safely maintained in the home or if placement is necessary. The course will discuss legal authority to place and to ensure that placements are made according to the law and department policy. Disproportionality at placement decision and decision to return home will be discussed. Reasonable and active efforts to prevent placement will be identified as well as the necessary communication with parents regarding the reasons for removal and what conditions need to be met for the child’s safe return home. Tips for reducing trauma at placement, ensuring placements are safe and can meet the child’s needs, and setting up initial visitation between the parent and child based on the safety assessment will be discussed.

Suggested reading prior to class:

The Sounding Board-Controlling Heuristic Biases

The Sounding Board-Thinking Fast and Slow

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Placement: When to Place, Where to Place, When to Return Home through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Permanency

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Pregnant and Parenting Youth for Caregivers (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1.5
Course Description:

This eLearning focuses on how caregivers can best support and care for pregnant and parenting youth (and their children) who are living in foster care. Participants will identify their roles and responsibilities and determine what they are able and willing to do. They will also gather information about supports, resources and partnering with the other members of the child welfare team.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

Topics:
Parenting, Caregiver Skills, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education
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Pregnant and Parenting Youth for DCYF Staff (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

This course focuses on the successful transition of pregnant and parenting youth involved with child welfare and covers specific case management activities. You will learn about your role and responsibilities to provide information to pregnant and parenting youth, including the Pregnant and Parenting Teen Guidebook and tip sheets (DSHS #22-1536), and utilizing a Shared Planning Meeting to identify services and community resources.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Pregnant and Parenting Youth for DCYF Staff (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education
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Preparing Youth for Transitioning to Adulthood (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

As a caregiver you play a key role in helping youth in your care transition into adulthood. During this course you will review the impact of childhood trauma on foster youth. You will explore the rights of youth in care and recognize your responsibilities for insuring those rights are met. You will explore ways to engage youth in conversations and activities in your home and community to develop life skills for launching into adulthood.

Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education
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Prudent Parenting (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.75
Course Description:

This e-learning on Prudent Parenting is for both Caregivers and Social Workers. This training discusses the parenting decisions that fall to the Caregiver according to the Prudent Parent Law, provides a few additional considerations when making prudent parenting decisions for children in care, and presents several scenarios that address frequently asked questions related to the Prudent Parent Law.

Registration Instructions:

Caregiver Registration

  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button
    For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

DCYF staff can register for Prudent Parenting (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Team Building and Support
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Racial Microaggressions: Developing Cross Cultural Communication SkillsCourse Info

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Hours:
7
Course Description:

Participants will leave this training with a common language and understanding of what is meant by cultural competence and the work they need to do to grow their ability to effectively engage across cultures, an understanding of Racial Microaggressions and why they are problematic, and an increased ability to have courageous conversation about difference and to effectively engage racial tension.

This training is presented by Dr. Caprice Hollins, co-founder of Cultures Connecting, LLC.  Dr. Hollins received her doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis in multicultural and community psychology in 1998.   She has over 14 years of experience teaching graduate courses, working with historically marginalized populations, researching, studying, and facilitating race related conversations. Her experience includes opening and directing the Department of Equity & Race Relations for Seattle Public Schools, developing and implementing district-wide and school-based trainings, while utilizing her background in psychology to assist district leaders and staff, institutionalize change to promote equity and social justice. She also currently works as a part-time core faculty in the department of counseling at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Racial Microaggressions: Developing Cross Cultural Communication Skills through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Social Work Skills, Leadership and Succession Planning, Culture

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Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Roles and Responsibilities for DCYF Coord. (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
0.5
Course Description:

As a coordinator for the Random Moment Time Study (RMTS), you will learn key elements needed to support local offices with technical and program support. You will be able to identify your significant role and responsibilities in the RMTS process and how to locate notifications, determine proper coding for tasks completed during the sample and properly document associated details into FamLink.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Roles and Responsibilities for DCYF Coord. (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, FamLink, Social Work Skills

Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Roles and Responsibilities for DCYF Staff (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

Following this eLearning you will be able to define the key elements in Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) and the role it plays in the agency’s work, as well as, your role and responsibility in completing the study. You will learn how to locate the RMTS notifications, determine proper coding for tasks completed during the sample, and properly document associated details into FamLink.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Roles and Responsibilities for DCYF Staff (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, FamLink, Social Work Skills

Regional Core TrainingCourse Info

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Hours:
320
Course Description:

Regional Core Training (RCT) is Washington State’s foundational training designed to prepare newly hired social service specialists with the basic knowledge, skills, and understanding to begin their careers in public child welfare for the State of Washington, Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). RCT is a comprehensive training and coaching program containing multiple sessions which lay the foundation for continuous on-the-job learning and professional development critical to developing competent, confident, and effective child welfare professionals. RCT begins on a new employee’s date of hire, either the 1st or the 16th of each month.

RCT includes pre-service activities to be completed prior to the first classroom session, then eight weeks of instruction integrating both classroom and field-based learning. The third week of instruction takes place in Seattle, WA. All RCT cohorts statewide will come together for Child Interview, Adult Interview, and Court Testimony Simulation Training during week 3. Once registered, RCT participants and their supervisors will receive a detailed RCT Cohort Calendar from their assigned Alliance Coach. RCT Cohort Calendars will indicate classroom session dates, times, and locations; as well as mandatory field-based learning.

RCT consists of a cohesive developmental curriculum in which knowledge and skills are broadened and deepened, without any stand-alone sessions. New employees must complete all classroom sessions and field-based learning in order to complete the RCT course and be eligible to carry a full caseload.

RCT provides participants with blended learning opportunities, including classroom instruction, transfer of learning activities in the field, and 1:1 or small-group coaching. Woven throughout RCT are several critical concepts, integral to best practice in child welfare, and designed to maximize learning within context and with relevancy to the work:

  • Child Safety, Permanency, and Wellbeing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Disproportionality and Racial Equity in Child Welfare
  • Cultural Competency/Cultural Humility
  • Reflection and Recognizing Bias
  • Documentation Skills in FamLink
  • Program Specific Job Skills
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Regional Core Training (RCT) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Core Training

Classes Available

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Downloadable calendar for Cohort 1

  • Dec 1, 2020 9:00AM to Feb 16, 2021 4:00PM

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  • Dec 1, 2020 9:00AM to Feb 16, 2021 4:00PM

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  • Dec 16, 2020 9:00AM to Feb 23, 2021 4:00AM

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  • Dec 16, 2020 9:00AM to Feb 23, 2021 4:00PM

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  • Jan 1, 2021 9:00AM to Mar 9, 2021 4:00PM

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Downloadable calendar for Cohort 1

  • Jan 1, 2021 9:00AM to Mar 9, 2021 4:00PM

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Cohort 1

  • Jan 16, 2021 9:00AM to Mar 22, 2021 4:00PM

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Cohort 2

  • Jan 16, 2021 9:00AM to Mar 22, 2021 4:00PM

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  • Feb 1, 2021 9:00AM to Apr 12, 2021 4:00PM

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  • Feb 1, 2021 9:00AM to Apr 12, 2021 4:00PM

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  • Feb 16, 2021 9:00AM to Apr 16, 2021 4:00PM

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  • Feb 16, 2021 9:00AM to Apr 16, 2021 4:00PM

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  • Mar 1, 2021 9:00AM to May 4, 2021 4:00PM

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Cohort 2

  • Mar 1, 2021 9:00AM to May 4, 2021 4:00PM

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Cohort 1

  • Mar 16, 2021 9:00AM to May 14, 2021 4:00PM

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Cohort 2

  • Mar 16, 2021 9:00AM to May 14, 2021 4:00PM

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Relative Search for Caregivers (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
0.5
Course Description:

When a child is in need of out-of-home care, the Department should be actively seeking placement of children with relatives. The goal of this training is to help Caregivers understand the process as it impacts placements and long-term permanency.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Click on the blue "Go to eLearning" button below
  2. When the course page appears, click on the "Launch" button

For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.

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Relative Search: Creating and Monitoring Your Request (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
.5
Course Description:

This eLearning will teach the participant the steps to initiate and monitor efforts completed by the Relative Search unit.  When a child is in need of out of home care, the Department should be actively seeking placement of children with relatives. The centralized Relative Search unit assists staff to locate and identify relatives and this training will help staff learn about the process, required forms and how to gather detailed information from FamLink.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Relative Search - Creating and Monitoring your Request (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Team Building and Support, Assessment and Planning, FamLink, Permanency
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Relative/Kinship Caregiving: Navigating Change in Family Dynamics (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

You made the choice to step in and provide care for a child when they needed it. This choice changed the day-to-day rhythms of your life and the life of the child or children you are caring for. As a grandparent or relative caregiver, this choice also changed your relationship with the child(ren)’s parents and sometimes with other adults in your family. In this course, we will explore how family relationships between adults have change and how you feel about these changes. We will learn and practice solution-focused communication skills that might help in navigating relationships with the parents of the child(ren) you are caring for. Lastly, we will review resources and sources of support to help lighten your load.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information

Classes Available

Webinar

Caregivers Register Here

  • Feb 23, 2021 9:30AM to 11:30AM

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  • Mar 5, 2021 1:00PM to 3:00PM

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  • Mar 23, 2021 1:00PM to 3:00PM

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Relative/Kinship Caregiving: Supporting the Child in Your Care (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2
Course Description:

You made the choice to step in and provide care for a child when they needed it. This choice changed the day-to-day rhythms of your life, and the life of the child or children you are caring for. The changes that come with assuming full time care of a child bring with them a host of feelings and often added stressors. In this course, we will explore how this experience is impacting you and how to cope and care for yourself through the inevitable ups and downs. Then, we will shift our focus to understanding the feelings and behaviors the children are experiencing. It is common for them to have conflicting feelings about their parents, the situation and even you. We will consider how to accept their feelings, respond to their statements and questions, and support them as they navigate this. Lastly, we will review resources and sources of support, particularly support for children of all ages who are challenged by this transition and need support to not just survive but to thrive.

Registration Instructions:
  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information

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Webinar

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  • Feb 17, 2021 1:00PM to 3:00PM

Caregivers Register Here

  • Mar 12, 2021 5:30PM to 7:30PM

Caregivers Register Here

  • Mar 26, 2021 9:00AM to 11:00AM

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Right Response: Level 3Course Info

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Hours:
11
Course Description:

The RIGHT RESPONSE Level 3 Workshop is primarily prevention training.  This 11-hour certification provides basic fundamental skills including Prevention, De-escalation, Postvention, and Physical Safety skills. Attendees learn about self-awareness, reflective thinking skills, positive behavior support, basic and advanced de-escalation skills, self-protection, and proactive alternatives which can prevent dangerous incidents and increase safety.

Attendees that complete the workshop receive a 2 year certification.

Since 1993, Service Alternatives has been researching and developing best practices in the management of behavior and aggression problems in families, schools, group homes, hospitals, camps, detention centers and beyond.  Together, the staff team at Service Alternatives Training Institute has more than 200 years of experience within the company.    

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Right Response (Level 3) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Assessment and Planning, Social Work Skills

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Right Response: Level 4Course Info

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Hours:
14
Course Description:
The RIGHT RESPONSE Workshop is primarily prevention training. The Advanced Level 4 training is a full 14-hour certification which provides the skills of Prevention, De-escalation, Postvention and Physical Interventions, including Escorts and Therapeutic Holds. Attendees learn to use physical intervention as the last resort to maintaining safety and learn more proactive alternatives which can prevent dangerous incidents and increase safety.
 
Attendees that complete the workshop receive a 1 year certification and recertification training will be offered annually.
 
Since 1993, Service Alternatives has been researching and developing best practices in the management of behavior and aggression problems in families, schools, group homes, hospitals, camps, detention centers and beyond.  Together, the staff team at Service Alternatives Training Institute has more than 200 years of experience within the company.    
 
Completion of Right Response levels 1-3 is not required. Right Response level 4 is a stand-alone training with no pre-requisites.
 
Workers need regional approval to register for Right Response Level 4 training. Please connect with your AA, Deputy RA, or RA to confirm you may enroll in this course.
Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Right Response (Level 4) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, Social Work Skills

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Secondary Trauma: Impact and SolutionsCourse Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

This 3-hour course will help DCYF social workers and supervisors who do ongoing work in the child welfare system with identification of and responses to secondary trauma. The training will increase knowledge and understanding of the levels of secondary trauma, its impact, and how to manage the impact in our environment.

Phoebe Mulligan, LICSW serves as the Clinical Program Director at HopeSparks Family Services in Pierce County.  Through her role as Clinical Director, Ms. Mulligan is committed to creating a team of therapists that are culturally responsive; current on best practices in the field; and building integrated systems that seek to respond holistically to children and adults who have been victims of trauma. Ms. Mulligan is regularly invited to speak regionally on Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), effects of trauma on children and adults; and as an expert on anxiety and trauma.  Her audiences range from clinicians to judges and she is often a guest lecturer in social work master's programs. A graduate of Social Work program at the University of Washington, Seattle, Ms. Mulligan is passionate about reframing the legal paradigm of response to child trauma victims to be child-centric and creating systemic partnerships that remove barriers for children.

Christina R Fajardo, MA, LMHC is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Child & Family Therapist at HopeSparks, Tacoma, WA. She is responsible for providing individual/ family counseling using evidence based and best practices for mental health treatment of children and families. She is a certified instructor for the Incredible Years parenting program. 

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Secondary Trauma: Impact and Solutions through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Leadership and Succession Planning

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  • May 11, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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Service Referral: An Introduction (eLearning)Course Info

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0.25
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This course provides instruction on using the service referral tool in the FamLink case management system for both social workers and fiduciaries. Step by step guidance walks through the steps necessary to launch the referral, provide customized details and instructions for the authorization of payments.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Service Referral: An Introduction through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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Services: How to Prevent Placement and Promote Reunification of Children (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
0.5
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This course is designed to teach social workers how to identify the service needs of families when trying to prevent out-of-home placement or to support reunification. Working through scenarios social workers actively engage in the decision-making process for appropriate services. Workers will learn the fundamentals of the referral process, engagement with providers and families as well as documentation.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Services: How to Prevent Placement and Promote Reunification of Children through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can click the button below to take the eLearning course. You will need to create a training profile account if you do not already have one. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

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So You Have a New Placement ... Now What? (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:
Everything you need to know about agency processes:
 
• Procedures and paperwork
• Meetings and court proceedings
• Allegations and investigations
• Miscellaneous information
 
This class will help you to be familiar with your regional paperwork and policies. This is an excellent class for both new and experienced caregivers.
 
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Working with Agencies
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So You Have a New Placement, Now What? (Webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2.5
Course Description:

Getting a new placement is a big transition, and there are many ways you can prepare for and navigate the process to make it as successful as possible for yourself, your family and the youth or child. This webinar addresses both the emotional elements to new placements and the practical details of requirements, paperwork, forms and expectations.

You will focus on four areas: Getting Ready; The First Day, Week and Month; Settling In; and Working With the System. You will share ideas with other participants around how to prepare for a new placement, including ways to make them feel comfortable and safety precautions to take. A big part of this training is understanding which forms you will receive and what they mean; what meetings, appointments or hearings you need to be aware of; and who the key players are during this time.

You will leave the training with an understanding of what is expected during the first 30 days of a new placement. You also will know how to access resources when you have questions – you will probably have many, but there is a great community of support available to you and the new child in your care.

Registration Instructions:
  1. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Login
  2. Under Classes Available below, find the training date you wish to attend and click on Caregivers Register Here
    1. For webinars, please make sure you register at least three days before the class date
  3. On the class page, click on the large blue Register for this class button at the right
    1. Be sure you read the Special Information before you register.
  4. The page will let you know that you are registered
  5. One day before the class, you will receive an email with the training link. Be sure to look in your Junk Mail, Deleted Items, Spam, and Clutter folders
    1. If you do not receive the email, the instructor's contact information is also in the Special Information.
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, please contact the Caregiver Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Caregiver Skills, Caregiver Support and Information, Child Development, Health and Well-Being, Education

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  • Feb 11, 2021 6:00PM to 8:30PM

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  • Mar 8, 2021 9:30AM to 12:00PM

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Structured Decision Making and Risk Assessment (eLearning)Course Info

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1
Course Description:

Following successful completion of this elearning course, participants will understand the purpose of the Structured Decision Making-Risk Assessment (SDM-RA), and how it provides a framework for consistent decision making as well as a way to target in-demand resources toward those who can benefit most. Participants will understand the definition of each SDM-RA question, its application, and the procedures for completing this tool. This course incorporates numerous types of media through video, audio, images, and scenario application in order to enhance the transfer of learning. A score of 80% is required to complete this course.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Structured Decision Making and Risk Assessment (SDM-RA) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Casework, Social Work Skills, Assessment and Planning, FamLink

Suicide Prevention LEARN® Training by ForefrontCourse Info

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Hours:
3
Course Description:

LEARN is a suicide awareness training that helps participants identify and act on signs of suicide.  The training was developed in the School of Social Work by noted Suicidologist, Dr. Jennifer Stuber, and is based on best practices outlined by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA). LEARN is designed to empower individuals to help others move in the direction of hope, recovery, and survival.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Suicide Prevention LEARN® Training by Forefront through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

For caregivers

  1. Under Select Your Class below, click on the Classes Available button
  2. Find the training you wish to attend and click Register Now
  3. If you are not already logged in (profile required), enter your Username and Password and click Log In
  4. Click the large blue Register for this class button at the right
  5. You are now registered! You will receive an email with details about the training
  6. For assistance with profiles or passwords, you may contact our Help Desk by emailing help@acwe.on.spiceworks.com.
Topics:
Mental Health, Social Worker, Trauma, Caregiver Skills

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  • Mar 16, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Apr 8, 2021 8:30AM to 11:30AM

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Supervising for Safety: Decision Making Tools for Supervisors (eLearning)Course Info

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Hours:
1
Course Description:

The Child Safety Framework and the Structured Decision Making Risk Assessment are the tools that should guide caseworkers in making their most important decisions. Both tools aim to improve critical thinking and objective decision making, and ultimately to help DCYF correctly identify what level of intervention – from placement out of the home to providing referrals and case closure – is the most appropriate for each child and family. As a supervisor, you must understand these tools, but you also have a responsibility to integrate the tools into your supervision. This eLearning aims to strengthen your understanding by providing an overview of each of these tools. It also asks initial questions about how you might continue to integrate these tools into your work within your unit.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Supervising for Safety: Decision Making Tools for Supervisors (eLearning) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning

Supervising for Safety: Out of Home Care (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2.75
Course Description:

The “Supervising for Safety” series comprises three webinars and an eLearning that aim to support supervisors in the understanding and application of assessment tools and integration of these tools into their supervision. 

In this training you will consider how to support your staff in preventing and responding to safety threats in out of home care, and how integrating safety framework tools may help with this process.  We will review a variety of situations, from initial assessment of a prospective caregiver, to issues needing immediate response in a current placement, to low-level concerns that over time impact the quality of care. You will also learn how biases impact our ability to spot serious abuse by out of home or adoptive caregivers. Lastly, you will make plans to integrate strategies into your supervision practice that help ensure that everyone attached to a caregiving setting is gathering sufficient information to identify and respond to concerns early – increasing the chance that we prevent unsafe placements and that we intervene as early as possible when a safety threat does occur.

The “Supervising for Safety” series is mandatory for Area Administrators. This individual webinar is mandatory for CFWS and LD staff.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Supervising for Safety: Out of Home Care (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, Trauma

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  • Mar 22, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 24, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 26, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 29, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 31, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Apr 2, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Apr 5, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

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  • Apr 7, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Apr 9, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Apr 26, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • May 5, 2021 1:00PM to 4:00PM

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Supervising for Safety: Remain or Return Home Decisions (webinar)Course Info

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Hours:
2.75
Course Description:

The “Supervising for Safety” series comprises three webinars and an eLearning that aim to support supervisors in the understanding and application of assessment tools and integration of these tools into their supervision. 

In this training, you will first identify the legal, policy and practice guidance that requires children remain home, or return home, whenever safely possible. Then, you will practice guiding a case worker in applying the safety framework tools to their case, and making a decision about whether it’s safe to return a child home.  You will focus in particular on the safety threshold and safety plan analysis questions, which guide safety decisions once we have sufficient information about the family and situation.  You will review guidance on safety planning, and consider how your supervision can support case workers in developing strong safety plans, and monitoring these until the safety threat is no longer active. Lastly, you will make plans to integrate strategies into your supervision practice that help ensure that the safety framework is integrated into all discussions you are having on this topic.

The “Supervising for Safety” series is mandatory for Area Administrators. This individual webinar is mandatory for CPS/FAR and CFWS staff.

Registration Instructions:

DCYF staff can register for Supervising for Safety: Remain or Return Home Decisions (webinar) through the Washington State Learning Center (WSLC). For help with WSLC, please contact DCYF.LearningCenter@dcyf.wa.gov.

Other workforce members can request registration for this course using the Alliance External Registration form. Use this if you are CWTAP, Tribal Workers, Private Agency, and Judicial Personnel (incl. CASA/GAL). For help with this webform, please contact Alliance Support via acwecurr@uw.edu.

Topics:
Assessment and Planning, Casework, Trauma

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  • Mar 1, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 3, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 5, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 8, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 10, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 12, 2021 9:00AM to 12:00PM

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  • Mar 15, 2021 1:00PM to