Aug 2025

Online | Supportive Strategies for Resource Homes (New Name-Previously NEST) Support Group-Epigenetics: What is it and why it Matters
Meets 4th Wednesday of the Month **no meeting in November & December** Support Group Leader: MaryJo Meer Topic- “Epigenetics” is an emerging area of scientific research [...]

Online | Part 2 - Helping Traumatized Children Heal Key Principles and Skills for Resource Parents
A 2 Part Series Instructors: Glenn R. Schiraldi, Ph.D., Lt. Colonel (USAR, Ret.) Description: Trauma, especially childhood trauma, predicts a bewildering array of psychological, medical, [...]

En Linea | NTDC: Crianza Informada sobre el Trauma y Comunicación Eficaz
Parte del Entrenamiento Nacional de Capacitación y Desarrollo para Padres Adoptivos y de Recursos (NTDC) Currículo: El Entrenamiento Nacional de Capacitación y Desarrollo para Padres [...]

Online | Kinship Adoption
This class is for relatives adopting only Description: Designed for those adopting a relative’s child. This class explores life changes, changing roles, and relationships with [...]

Online | Part 3 - Road to Recovery: Supporting Children with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Who have Experienced Trauma
A 3 Part Series Instructors: Diana Macis, MSW & MaryAnn Paschal, Resource/Adoptive Parent Description: This series will provide an essential overview on how to work [...]

Online | Positive Discipline A‐Z
Instructor: Nicole Espinosa, LCSW & Jeanne Schwertfeger, Resource/Adoptive Parent Description: As a resource parent, you may face one of the most challenging yet rewarding roles [...]
Sep 2025

En Linea | Chula Vista Grupo de Apoyo: Cambiar nuestro enfoque cuando nuestros hijos no pueden cambiar: Trastorno del Espectro Alcohólico Fetal (FASD): Cambiar Nuestro Enfoque Cuando Nuestros Hijos No Pueden Cambiar
Junta cada 1er martes del mes Lider del Grupo de Apoyo: Hiliana Mendoza Tema: Este taller discutirá el daño cerebral causado por la exposición al [...]

Online | San Diego Foster Parent Association (SDFPA)-Support Group: Executive Functioning- Helping Children Learn Skills for Life
Meets every 1st Thursday of each month ***No meetings in July, November, and December*** Leader: MaryJo Meer Topic: Executive function and self-regulation skills provide critical [...]

Online | TIPS #874Z
TIPS is the 12-hour pre-service training program that is required prior to being approved as a Resource Parent by the County of San Diego. The [...]

Online | Allied Gardens #1 Support Group: Overview of Suicide
Meets every 2nd Monday of each month **No meetings October & November** Leader: Lisa de las Alas Topic: September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and [...]