Meets every 3rd Monday of the month

**No meetings in January or February**

Support Group Leader: Valentine “Tina” Carmichael

Topic: Caring for a child or youth often involves navigating a complex health system. This three‑part learning series is designed to support resource parents, foster parents, caregivers, and the professionals who work alongside them. The sessions provide essential information to help caregivers understand the Medi‑Cal system and the services available to children and youth in care. Social workers and staff who support caregivers may also find this series valuable for strengthening their understanding of available benefits and helping families access needed services.

Part 2: Managed Care Plans (MCPs): Services, Supports, and How Enrollment Works
This session offers information about services available through Managed Care Plans, how care coordination typically operates, and what families can expect. The training will clarify common misunderstandings, address participant questions, and review current county policy related to MCP enrollment for children and youth in care.

Participants must register for individual sessions. Each session stands alone, and attendees will benefit even if they participate in only one.

To register for this series, additional trainings:

Part 1 – May 18, 2026

Part 3 – July 20, 2026

***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.

For our support group 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 support group sessions.

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