FKCE Current Class Schedule

 For general information regarding workshops, please call 760-252-2411 x7376. All of the classes listed in this schedule meet the criteria for San Bernardino County’s emotional behavioral training and for Los Angeles County’s “D” rate training. All training must be selected based on the individual needs of the foster/kinship child. Please discuss any additional training issues with your Children and Family Services (CFS) worker or the Specialized Care Facilitator as needed. For Specialized Care Rate information for San Bernardino County, contact Elaine Bobadilla at 909-891-3621.

For a printable schedule, please click this link. 

 

October 2025

FOSTER & KINSHIP CARE EDUCATION PROGRAM (FKCE) - 2025 Email FKCE@barstow.edu to register! FKCE Workshop Schedule via Zoom Conference Date Time Topic Trainer Wed. 10/1/2025 9-11AM Respectful Communication Across Households Christine Stellino Wed. 10/1/2025 6-8PM Helping Youth Build Self-Esteem and Confidence Vanessa Palacios Thurs. 10/2/2025 9-11AM Strategies for Raising Confident Youth Dr. Wesley Sanders Fri. 10/3/2025 6-8PM Moving Through Grief and Loss Together Dr. Abram Milton Mon. 10/6/2025 9-11AM Sensibilidad cultural en el cuidado de crianza en California (Spanish) Lelia Montiel Mon. 10/6/2025 6-8PM Depression: Everything you need to know Olivia J. Chavira Tues. 10/7/2025 9-11AM Kinship Care: Grandparents Raising Kids Betty Cowley Wed. 10/8/2025 9-11AM Creating Consistency Across Homes Christine Stellino Wed. 10/8/2025 6-8PM When Children Don’t Like the Sound of No Vanessa Palacios Thurs. 10/9/2025 9-11AM Co-Parenting: Resource Parents & Biofamily Dr. Wesley Sanders Fri. 10/10/2025 6-8PM Strategies for Anxiety Management Dr. Abram Milton Mon. 10/13/2025 9-11AM La salud sexual y reproductiva (Spanish) Lelia Montiel Mon. 10/13/2025 6-8PM Addressing Perfectionism and Building Self-Compassion Olivia J. Chavira Tues. 10/14/2025 9-11AM Visitation: How to Prepare Betty Cowley Wed. 10/15/2025 9-11AM Calm Parenting in Crisis Moments Christine Stellino Wed. 10/15/2025 6-8PM Impact of Having an Incarcerated Parent Vanessa Palacios Thurs. 10/16/2025 9-11AM Tools for Supporting Children with Disabilities Dr. Wesley Sanders Fri. 10/17/2025 6-8PM Addressing and Reducing Substance Use Dr. Abram Milton Mon. 10/20/2025 9-11AM Mejores Practicas para Proveer Cuidado y Supervisión a Niños con Necesidades Especiales (Spanish) Lelia Montiel Mon. 10/20/2025 6-8PM Toddler Development: How to navigate toddler tantrums and behavior Olivia J. Chavira Tues. 10/21/2025 9-11AM Importance of House Rules Betty Cowley Wed. 10/22/2025 9-11AM Parenting through Anxiety and Stress Christine Stellino Wed. 10/22/2025 6-8PM Teens and Dating Violence Vanessa Palacios Thurs. 10/23/2025 9-11AM Strategies for Drug and Alcohol Awareness Dr. Wesley Sanders Fri. 10/24/2025 6-8PM Healing After Trauma: Understanding PTSD Dr. Abram Milton Mon. 10/27/2025 9-11AM Formas razonables y prudentes de crianza (Spanish) Lelia Montiel Mon. 10/27/2025 6-8PM Teen Parenting: Understanding and supporting Teen Parents (Part 1) Olivia J. Chavira Tues. 10/28/2025 9-11AM Teaching Social Skills Betty Cowley Wed. 10/29/2025 9-11AM Finding Consistency in Uncertainty Christine Stellino Wed. 10/29/2025 6-8PM Helping Youth Understand and Express Their Feelings Vanessa Palacios Thurs. 10/30/2025 9-11AM Understanding and Supporting Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Dr. Wesley Sanders Fri. 10/31/2025 6-8PM Addressing and Reducing Substance Use Dr. Abram Milton

It is REQUIRED to pre-register for each class to receive a meeting ID#.

The FKCE Program provides quality education, supports opportunities for caregivers of children and youth in out-of-

home care so that providers may meet their educational, emotional, behavioral needs. Services are open to the

public (16+ years) at no cost. For questions or more information please email fkce@barstow.edu

You will receive a confirmation email with procedure and details to participate in the workshop.

A certificate will be provided within 5 business days, after completing workshop and submitting required paperwork.

 

 

 

***Please do not bring children to class, childcare is not provided. ***
Please Note: Classes that do not have pre-registered participants may not be held. FKCE HIGHLY suggests bringing someone with you to class in order to ensure the class being held. Topics, dates and times - subject to change without notice. Please pre-register by phone (760) 252-2411 x7276 or x7376 or email fkce@barstow.edu