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URL:https://fakce.org/events/online-coffee-talk-training-support-surviving
 -the-holidays-2026-12-14/
SUMMARY:Online | Coffee Talk- Training & Support: Surviving the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Meets every 2nd Monday of each month\n**No meeting in July**\nL
 eader: Lisa de las Alas\n\nCoffee Talk- is a welcoming space for caregiver
 s to come together\, connect with others\, and receive encouragement in th
 eir foster\, kinship\, or adoptive parenting journey. This group offers ti
 me for meaningful conversation\, practical training\, shared experiences\,
  and supportive guidance in a relaxed setting. Caregivers are invited to b
 ring their questions\, learn helpful tools\, and build community with othe
 rs who understand the joys and challenges of caring for children and famil
 ies.\n\nTopic: The holiday season can be joyful\, but for children in fost
 er care it can also bring complicated feelings\, added stress\, and remind
 ers of family\, faith\, and traditions that may feel different from those 
 around them. This workshop helps caregivers better understand what foster 
 children may experience during the holidays and how to create a season tha
 t feels thoughtful\, respectful\, and emotionally supportive.\n\nTogether\
 , we will explore how grief\, sadness\, religious differences\, family tra
 ditions\, and competing expectations can affect foster children\, resource
  families\, and birth families during this time of year. You’ll leave wi
 th practical strategies for planning ahead\, honoring a child’s own fait
 h and traditions\, reducing holiday stress\, and helping everyone involved
  feel seen\, respected\, and included.\n\nFor our training &amp\; support 
 meetings\, all participants must have their cameras on\, regardless of whe
 ther they are seeking credit or not. This requirement is designed to encou
 rage full engagement and connection among participants\, fostering a more 
 supportive atmosphere within our community. Please note that individuals u
 nable to participate with their cameras on will not be able to join the se
 ssions.\n***Please Note: This class will be facilitated on the Zoom platfo
 rm.\n Internet access and access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone is
  required to attend.\nWe kindly request that participants avoid using dist
 racting virtual backgrounds. For privacy\, we recommend using the blur fea
 ture instead.\nYou cannot take this class in a vehicle.\nThe link to atten
 d this class will be provided via email.\nPlease follow the link below for
  a brief tutorial on how to sign up for a free Zoom account.\nZoom User Gu
 ide\nHelp us create a positive learning environment!\nWe invite all partic
 ipants to review our Participant Guidelines Video before attending class
 . The video outlines Zoom expectations\, attendance procedures\, certifica
 te requirements\, and best practices for making the most of your FAKCE tra
 ining experience.\nWatch Participant Guidelines Video\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Classes,Online Classes,Support Groups,Workshops
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