Meets every 2nd Friday of the Month

 **No meeting in February,  July & December**

Support Group Leader: MaryAnn Paschal

RFA- A Shared Purpose!- This is an ongoing training and support team to help all types of caregivers, relatives, non-related extended family members (NREFMs), and community members navigate the RFA process in their caregiving journey. Discussions will include RFA pre- and post-approval requirements, how to comply with County/State regulations once certified as a resource parent, community resources available to children and caregivers, and how resource parents can build/expand their support network. Being a resource parent is a rewarding experience that might come with questions, so if you want to learn more about these topics or feel that you can benefit from talking to others with similar experiences, please join us.

Topic: A strong relationship with your foster child’s social worker can make a meaningful difference in the support, communication, and stability a child receives. This class helps resource parents understand how to build an effective working partnership with the social worker and become an active, informed part of the child’s care team.

Learning how your role connects to the child’s plan, ways to support teamwork among professionals and family members, and what responsibilities belong to both the resource parent and the social worker. You’ll also gain practical guidance on what information should be shared, what information may be shared with you, and how clear communication can help everyone work together in the best interest of the child.

For our training & support meetings, all participants must have their cameras on, regardless of whether they are seeking credit or not. This requirement is designed to encourage full engagement and connection among participants, fostering a more supportive atmosphere within our community. Please note that individuals unable to participate with their cameras on will not be able to join the sessions.

***Please Note: This class will be facilitated on the Zoom platform.

Internet access and access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone is required to attend.

We kindly request that participants avoid using distracting virtual backgrounds. For privacy, we recommend using the blur feature instead.

You cannot take this class in a vehicle.

The link to attend this class will be provided via email.

Please follow the link below for a brief tutorial on how to sign up for a free Zoom account.

Zoom User Guide

Help us create a positive learning environment!
We invite all participants to review our Participant Guidelines Video before attending class. The video outlines Zoom expectations, attendance procedures, certificate requirements, and best practices for making the most of your FAKCE training experience.

Watch Participant Guidelines Video