The California Department of Social Services and California Alliance of Caregivers are partnering to bring important information about policies, services, and resources to resource families (foster and kinship caregivers).
Upcoming Caregiver Support Webinars:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 1:00 -3:00PM | Level of Care Assessment & Rates | REGISTER
Recorded Caregiver Support Webinars & Resources:
Engaging and Preparing for Court (JV-290)Recorded Webinar | Slides | JV-290 Form | Engaging and Preparing for Court Handout |
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Types of Guardianships & the Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payment ProgramRecorded Webinar | Slides |
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Foster Parent Partner Perspectives: Engagement with Biological Families & EducationRecorded Webinar | Slides |
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Dealing with Challenging Behaviors |
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UCLA Brain & Body Lab Training co-sponsored with Fostering Unity |
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LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention Strategies for Caregivers |
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New Resources for Caregivers – Family Urgent Response System & Kinship NavigatorRecorded Webinar | Slides | Family Urgent Response Flyers | Virtual Support Services | FURS 833-939-3877 |
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Rates, Allowances, Reimbursements, and SupplementsRecorded Webinar | Slide Deck | Common Rates Q&As | TAY Young Adult Income Benefits |
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Caregivers and the Foster Youth Bill of RightsRecorded Webinar | Slides | Foster Youth Bill of Rights Publications | Allowance Tips | Video: History of the Foster Youth Bill of Rights |
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Caregivers and Foster Youth EducationRecorded Webinar | ACIN (All County Information Notice) re: Caregivers & Education |
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Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention & Treatment |
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Foster Stability (14-Day Notices and Placement Preservation Plans) |
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Resource Family Approval Policies and Foster Youth Rights
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Caregiver Resources and Where to Find Them |