Tuesday, May 7, 2024

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Chautauqua County

Relational Parenting is an interactive discussion group that helps connect, encourage and equip families who are fostering, have adopted or are considering to do so, along with those providing kinship / guardianship care.

Discussion topics may include attachment and bonding, the effects of trauma, neglect and abuse, asking the right questions before fostering or adopting, managing challenging behaviors, making tough decisions, and when to seek help. For families needing it, this training will qualify for credit hours and certificates can be issued where needed. We welcome you to come prepared with questions on issues you are facing in your home.

Childcare now available upon registration!

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Northtowns -Erie/ Niagara Counties

*NEW LOCATION Amherst Alliance Church

Relational Parenting is an interactive discussion group that helps connect, encourage and equip families who are fostering, have adopted or are considering to do so, along with those providing kinship / guardianship care.

Discussion topics may include attachment and bonding, the effects of trauma, neglect and abuse, asking the right questions before fostering or adopting, managing challenging behaviors, making tough decisions, and when to seek help. For families needing it, this training will qualify for credit hours and certificates can be issued where needed. We welcome you to come prepared with questions on issues you are facing in your home.

Childcare now available upon registration!

Tuesday May 21st & 28th, June 4th, & 11th

6:30pm to 8:30pm

on Zoom

This multi-session, virtual gathering dives into scripture, explores practical & accredited resources, and discusses real-life experiences to filter through the complex questions and unique process of becoming a foster/adoptive parent. The goal of this course is to help you discover and take your next steps in your foster/adoptive journey.

*Meeting link will be sent the week before the first session.

Coming Soon - Early 2024

We are building interest to start a Foster Parent Support Group early in 2024 in Niagara County! We will be looking for a majority day / time for the meeting, which will likely happen in Lockport. Childcare will be dependent upon volunteers for childcare (which can sign up on this form)

Relational Parenting is an interactive discussion group that helps connect, encourage and equip families who are fostering, have adopted or are considering to do so, along with those providing kinship / guardianship care.

Discussion topics may include attachment and bonding, the effects of trauma, neglect and abuse, asking the right questions before fostering or adopting, managing challenging behaviors, making tough decisions, and when to seek help. For families needing it, this training will qualify for credit hours and certificates can be issued where needed.

Coming Soon - Fall 2024

Tentatively 3rd Thursday of the Month

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Southtowns Location- Erie County

More Information to come soon as we build a Relational Parenting Support Group early in 2024 in the Southtowns - Erie County!

Relational Parenting is an interactive discussion group that helps connect, encourage and equip families who are fostering, have adopted or are considering to do so, along with those providing kinship / guardianship care.

Discussion topics may include attachment and bonding, the effects of trauma, neglect and abuse, asking the right questions before fostering or adopting, managing challenging behaviors, making tough decisions, and when to seek help. For families needing it, this training will qualify for credit hours and certificates can be issued where needed.

Trust Based Relational Intervention®, TBRI ; an attachment based, trauma-informed and healing strategy to interact with children from hard places. This is an essential tool to have as you care for children that have come from hard places.

*It is necessary to attend ALL four sessions!

Please consider making a donation of $10 per person for the training.

Saturday, May 18, 2024

9a - 1p (* choose 1 Session)

Rowandale Goat Farm

Life Church Bflo & Rowandale Farms invites Every Child - Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Families - to meet & enjoy these sweet Therapy Goats, other special treats & activities planned for your family!

*Space is limited per session.