Southwest Ohio Regional Training Center
Foster and AdopƟve Parent Training Schedule Summer 2014 July, August, September Somer, 16 years old Contact Cheryl Hunphrey for more information about Somer 513-732-7173
The Ohio Child Welfare Training Program promotes the delivery of high quality, culturally responsive, familycentered services to children who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, neglect or dependency, and their families. We provide competency-based training primarily to the public agency professionals, caregivers and adoptive parents who serve them. We collaborate with other service providers to promote the delivery of competency-based training. We advocate for public policy and practice standards that reflect best child welfare practice.
The OCWTP is a cooperative effort of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, the Public Children Services Association of Ohio, the Institute for Human Services, and eight Regional Training Centers (RTCs). Funding for the program is provided by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The Regional Training Centers are hosted by public children services agencies in the following counties: Central Ohio Regional Training Center
Use of a "Universe of Competencies” Competencies are statements of the
knowledge, skills and values required for workers to do their jobs effectively.
Utilization of an Individual Training Needs Assessment Instrument (ITNA) The ITNA is used by worker and supervisor to identify each worker’s training needs.
Development of Job-Related Training Content Training content
relevance is assured by using our universe of competencies as the guide to curriculum development.
Franklin County CSB
614-278-5909
East Central Ohio Regional Training Center Guernsey County CSB
740-432-2355
North Central Ohio Regional Training Center Cuyahoga County JFS
216-431-4500
North East Ohio Regional Training Center
Summit County CSB
330-379-9094
Northwest Ohio Regional Training Center
Lucas County CSB
419-213-3506
Southeast Ohio Regional Training Center
Athens County CSB
740-592-3061
Southwest Ohio Regional Training Center
Clermont County JFS
513-248-1269
Western Ohio Regional Training Center
Greene County CSB
937-562-6666
You may access training at any one of the above locations provided there is space available and you have supervisory approval.
Utilization of Transfer of Learning (TOL) Activities TOL activities promote the effective and continuing application by trainees to their jobs of the knowledge and skills gained in training.
A Statewide System for the Delivery of Training Training is developed and delivered based upon data gathered from ongoing training needs assessments of workers in each region. The Southwest Regional Training Center ser ves child welfar e staff in Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland and Warren Counties.
SWORTC Address: 420 Wards Corner Rd, Suite J Loveland, OH 45140 www.ocwtp.com/swortc.htm
Darren Varnado, MPA
Director
Phone: 513-248-1936
Ben Hannah, MSW, LSW
Coordinator
Phone: 513-248-1891
La Donna Morales, BS , MSW
Coordinator
Phone: 513-248-1927
Terrie Stockton, BS, LSW
Learning Logistics Spec. Phone: 513-248-1269
Pam Ross, MBA
Adoption Liaison
Phone: 513-248-1269
Phone: 513-225-4378
Fax: 513-248-0335
DIRECTIONS TO TRAINING SITES
SOUTHWEST OHIO REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER 420 Wards Corner Road in Loveland, OH, Suite J. (513) 248-1269 From the West (I-71/I-75): Take I-275 East to the Wards Corner Road exit. Go south on Wards Corner. Turn right into the Northeast Commerce Center (420 Wards Corner Rd). The SWORTC is in the rear of the building. From the East: Take I-275 West to the Wards Corner Road Exit Go south on Wards Corner. Turn right into the Northeast Commerce Center (420 Wards Corner Rd). The SWORTC is in the rear of the building.
Weather Related Instructions: In the event of severe winter weather, please call the SWORTC before you leave your home or agency on a given training day. There will be an updated voice mail message (513-248-1269) with information on the status of the scheduled workshop. You can also find information about SWORTC on the local TV and radio stations. Look for the status of the following: Southwest OH Reg Trng Ctr SWORTC Phone Number: 513-248-1269
Southwest Ohio Regional Training Center Agencies Served Adams County Children Services Board Jill Wright, Executive Director Brown County Job and Family Services David M. Sharp, Director Butler County Job and Family Services Jerome Kearns, Director
Host Agency, Clermont County SWORTC Location, Loveland, OH
Butler
Warren
Clinton
Clermont County Job and Family Services Judy Eschmann, Director Clinton County Job and Family Services Kathi Spirk, Director Hamilton County Job and Family Services Moira Weir, Director Highland County Job and Family Services Deborah Robbins, Director Warren County Children Services Board Patti Jacobs, Executive Director
Hamilton
Highland
Clermont Brown Adams
Southwest Ohio Regional Training Center
Warren
ADAMS COUNTY WILSON CHILDREN’S HOME 300 North Wilson Drive, West Union, OH 45693
Clinton
Hamilton
Highland
Clermont
Training will take place at 300 North Wilson Drive. Take I-275 toward Oh32. Take exit #63B/Batavia to Oh-32E. Turn R on OH-247. Turn L on W. Main Street (Oh-125).
Brown Adams
Jill Wright, Executive Director Dawn Grooms, Foster Parent Coordinator 937-544-2511 x43
ADAMS
Butler
Adams County Learning No.:
Session Title:
948-5
(SWORTC - Adams Cty.) Preventing and Solving Sibling Conflict
Date(s) / Time(s): 08/27/2014 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: SWORTC Adams County Children Services 300 North Wilson Drive West Union, OH 45693
Session Identifying Information: (FC 3 hr) Preventing and Solving Sibling Conflict This informative workshop offers tips for introducing new children into the foster family, preventing sibling rivalry, and resolving sibling/peer conflicts in ways that teach children how to resolve future conflicts independently and peacefully. These techniques result in LESS competing, comparing, complaining, arguing, fighting and tattling and MORE sharing, cooperating, listening, communicating, respect, peace, and independent conflict resolution. 928-02-004, 949-01-005, 948-02-007 Facilitator(s): Johnston-Pawel, Jody
Bio(s): Jody Johnston Pawel, BSW, LSW, CFLE
Enroll by: 08/27/14
Ms. Pawel received her Bachelor of Social Work from Wright State University, specializing in child abuse research. She is a Certified Family Life Educator. Ms. Pawel has been involved in the child protective service field since 1981. As a caseworker, she was in the Sexual Abuse unit and on a multi-disciplinary community-based planning team. Since 1983, she has been training caseworkers, foster parents and birth parents.
Southwest Ohio Regional Training Center
Warren
BROWN COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES 775 Mt. Orab Pike Georgetown, OH 45121
Clinton
Hamilton
Highland
Clermont Brown
Heading east on OH 125 to left on South Main Street. Continue on South Main Street, bear to the right after approximately 1 mile. JFS will be on the right.
Adams
David Sharp, Executive Director Holly Hamilton, Foster Parent Coordinator 937-378-6104 x140
BROWN
Butler
Brown County Learning No.:
Session Title:
946-1
(SWORTC - Brown Cty.) Childhood Medical Disease 101: Introduction
Date(s) / Time(s): 08/07/2014 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: SWORTC Brown County DJFS 775 Mt. Orab Pike Georgetown, OH 45121
Session Identifying Information: (3 Hr FC) Childhood Medical Disease 101: Introduction
This half-day workshop provides some selected information on chronic childhood illnesses in general, but mostly focuses on information regarding diabetes, sickle cell disease, and asthma. Descriptions, important basic information and management issues of the three specific diseases are included. A variety of training modalities (e.g., lecture, video, group discussion, case example) is utilized.
Competencies met:
990-02-001, 946-03-002 Facilitator(s): Marlow, Jim
Bio(s):
Enroll by:
James Marlow, MSW, LISW
08/07/14
Mr. Marlow received his Master of Social Work degree from Tulane University. He has over 35 years experience as a treatment specialist, psychotherapist, and as a clinical supervisor and manager for The Toledo Hospital. His areas of expertise include assessing difficult cases of child abuse, Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Failure to Thrive. He has also authored numerous articles.
Southwest Ohio Regional Training Center
Warren
BUTLER COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES 300 North Fair Ave Hamilton, OH 45011
Clinton
Hamilton
Highland
Clermont Brown Adams
From 1-275, take the Hamilton/ Fairfield (Route 4) exit and turn right (north). Go north on Route 4 about three miles to the Route 4 Bypass. Take the Bypass to Tylersville Road. Go left on Tylersville Road for three miles to Fair Avenue. Go right on Fair Avenue three blocks to Children’s Services.
Jerome Kearns, Executive Director Carrie Jones, Foster Parent Coordinator 513-785-5920
BUTLER
Butler
Butler County Learning No.:
Session Title:
985-8
(SWORTC - Butler Cty.) XES
Date(s) / Time(s): 08/02/2014 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: SWORTC Butler County Children Services 300 North Fair Avenue Hamilton, OH 45011
Session Identifying Information: (FC 6 hr) XES No matter how you spell it, S-E-X is a topic of great discussion and concern. This training explores the world of human sexuality and how it applies to youth. The focus is on helping the caregiver understand his/her role in helping the youth in their care. This workshop is CSWMFT Board approved for Social Work and Counselor CEUs. Competencies addressed: 985-01-001, 985-01-002, 985-01-009 Facilitator(s): Still-Pepper, Jim
Bio(s):
Enroll by:
Jim Still-Pepper, LSW
08/02/14
Mr. Still-Pepper is a therapist and consultant, having received his Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Morehead State University in 1989. He is currently the School Services Coordinator at Six County Inc., a community mental health center, and works with children, teenagers and their families. He has written more than seventy-five national publication credits, including publishing two books and coauthoring six.He is also an independent trainer in the field of Child Welfare, and received the Linda Pope Trainer of Year Award for the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program.
Butler County Learning No.:
Session Title:
923-70
(FC 6 hr) Fostering Healing, Resiliency, and Hope for
Date(s) / Time(s): 08/09/2014 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: SWORTC Butler County Children Services 300 North Fair Avenue Hamilton, OH 45011
Session Identifying Information: (FC 6 hr) Fostering Healing, Resiliency, and Hope for Traumatized Children Learn practical ways to bring hope, healing, and resiliency to children who have experienced trauma. By allowing you to experience how trauma affects the brain, development, and attachment, we will take the latest trauma research and turn it into interventions you can use every day in your caregiving or in working with caregivers. Through real-life case examples and experiential learning, you will discover trauma-based strategies that will address the most challenging behaviors you face. This workshop is CSWMFT Board approved for Social Work and Counselor CEUs. Competencies addressed: 923-02-002, 925-01-003, 991-01-001, 991-01-003, 991-01-005, 991-02-001, 991-02-002, 991-02-003 Facilitator(s): Hudgins-Mitchell, Carol Vicario, Mary
Bio(s):
Enroll by: 08/09/14
Butler County Learning No.:
Session Title:
950-28
(SWORTC - Butler Cty.) Child Welfare Practice and the Law
Date(s) / Time(s): 08/30/2014 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: SWORTC Butler County Children Services 300 North Fair Avenue Hamilton, OH 45011
Session Identifying Information: Child Welfare Practice and the Law This training helps caregivers understand the impact of the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997 on child welfare. It will show that AFSA is the culmination of many developments, both in child welfare and other fields. It will demonstrate the time limits imposed by AFSA, the requirement to achieve permanency for the child, how foster parents can assist the court through participation in hearings, and why child welfare agencies may choose to engage in concurrent case planning to meet AFSAs deadlines. This workshop is CSWMFT Board approved for Social Work and Counselor CEUs. 950.01-001, 950.01-003,950.01-005 Facilitator(s): Ginther, Norma
Bio(s): Norma Ginther, LISW
Enroll by: 08/30/14
Ms. Ginther is a nationally known consultant and trainer. She is regarded as an expert in the area of foster care, particularly family contacts and visitation for children living in substitute care. Shereceived her Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from The Ohio State University and has over forty years child welfare practice and training experience. Topic areas for training include child protective services; separation and placement; culture and diversity; family and risk assessment; foster care recruitment, training, and program development. She has also developed a mentoring program for high school students, which has been successfully implemented by Hilliard Schools in Franklin County, OH.
Butler County Learning No.:
Session Title:
924-15
(SWORTC - Butler Cty.) Rebuilding Trust and Affectional Bonds: A Look at Insecu
Date(s) / Time(s): 09/29/2014 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: SWORTC Butler County Children Services 300 North Fair Avenue Hamilton, OH 45011
Session Identifying Information: (FC 3 hr) Rebuilding Trust and Affectional Bonds: A Look at Insecure and Reactive Attachment Disorders Participants will understand how positive attachments are formed from the womb through childhood, and how abuse, neglect, and/or separation from primary caregivers and familiar surroundings can negatively impact normal development. Participants will examine the importance of parent-child bonding to the development of a healthy and strong personality, as well as how the loss of such connections impacts the childs sense of trust, security, and self-identity. The characteristics of children with ?trust? disorders will be presented, ranging from stressed attachment through Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). The workshop will consider family and professional intervention strategies when working with the RAD child. This workshop is CSWMFT Board approved for Social Work and Counselor CEUs. Competencies addressed: 924-01-001, 924-01-004, 924-03-001, 924-01-002, 924-01-005, 924-03-002, 924-01-003, 924-01-006, 925-02-008, 924-01-004, 924-01-007, 995-02-007 Facilitator(s): Smiley, Alvis
Bio(s):
Enroll by:
Dr. Smiley holds graduate degrees in education, psychology and counseling from Ashland Theological 09/29/14 Seminary (Ashland University), Ashland, Ohio. He is a trained mediator and a member of the American Counseling Association. His doctoral program focused on attachment and loss issues. Dr. Smiley is a Professional Clinical Counselor, social worker, family mediator, adoption assessor, parent educator, foster parent/adoption trainer, and a practicing mental health clinician. He has provided counseling and educational services to families and individuals in child protective, court and foster care/adoption venues for more than twenty years. In the past Dr. Smiley has served as an adjunct faculty member at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and the College of Mt. St. Joseph in Cincinnati. Revised 1/1/14
CLERMONT
Southwest Ohio Regional Training Center
Butler
Warren
BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 W. Plane Street Bethel, OH Clermont County
Clinton
Hamilton
Highland
Clermont Brown Adams
Take 275 to the Beechmont/Amelia exit. Travel East on SR 125 (Beechmont Ave.) through Amelia and continue to Bethel. Go straight at the first light in Bethel. The church is about ½ mile on the left. Judy Eschmann, Executive Director Pam Ross, Foster Parent Training Registration 513-225-4378
Clermont County Learning No.:
Session Title:
950-8
(SWORTC - Clermont Cty.) Foster Parents and Juvenile Court: Understanding the C
Date(s) / Time(s): 08/21/2014 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: SWORTC Bethel United Methodist Church 402 W. Plane Street Bethel, OH 45106
Session Identifying Information: (FC) Parents & Juvenile Court: Understanding the Child Protection Legal Process Foster and adoptive parents sometimes feel that they are forced to watch from the sidelines as their children's lives are affected by the legal system. They do not realize the important role that foster parents can play in helping to prepare the case for court and actually being heard at court on behalf of their foster child. This three hour workshop is designed to familiarize foster parents with the workings of Juvenile Court, to prepare them to be effective participants in legal proceedings on behalf of their children and the vital role they can play in assisting the court in understanding the circumstances and needs of the children in their care. 950-01-001, 950-01-004, 950-01-005 Facilitator(s): Solomon, Victoria
Bio(s):
Enroll by:
(JD, LSW) - Professional mediator, trainer, and conflict management consultant. Ms. Solomon brings more than twenty years of practical experience as a social worker and attorney to her present work. An adoptive parent, her child welfare experience includes casework (intake, protective, foster care) supervision, child advocacy (guardian ad litem), and adoption assessment.
08/21/14
Clermont County Learning No.:
Session Title:
989-14
(SWORTC-Clermont Cty) Building Ladders of Hope: Skills to Prevent Burnout
Date(s) / Time(s): 09/18/2014 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: SWORTC Bethel United Methodist Church 402 W. Plane Street Bethel, OH 45106
Session Identifying Information: (FC 3 hr) Building Ladders of Hope: Skills to Prevent Burnout The goal of this workshop is to help caregivers identify and relieve caregiving stress by gaining support and feedback from other caregivers by brainstorming solutions to stress, and by learning stress-relief techniques through guided meditation and other methods. This workshop is CSWMFT Board approved for Social Work and Counselor CEUs. Competencies addressed: 989-02-001, 989-02-003 Facilitator(s): Bazill-Davis, Bonnie
Bio(s):
Enroll by: 09/18/14
Southwest Ohio Regional Training Center
Warren
Clinton
Hamilton
Highland
Clermont Brown Adams
From I-71 take exit #50. Turn Right onto US 68 South. Travel approximately 5 miles into Wilmington. Stay on US 68 as it turns into Xenia Ave. Turn right onto N. South Street (US 68 South). Travel through downtown Wilmington and remain on S. South Street for approximately 5 blocks. Turn right into the Community Services Parking Lot. The Child Protection Unit is in the Community Services Building. Enter the Community Room B.
Kathi Spirk, Executive Director Lisa Massie, Foster Parent Coordinator 937-382-5935 x1313
CLINTON
Butler
CLINTON COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES 1025 S. South Street, Suite 300 Wilmington, OH 45177
Clinton County Learning No.:
Session Title:
950-25
(SWORTC - Clinton Cty.) Foster Parent Liability
Date(s) / Time(s): 08/28/2014 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: SWORTC Clinton County DJFS 1025 S. South Street Wilmington, OH 45177
Session Identifying Information: (FC 3 hr) Foster Parent Liability This workshop addresses the legal concept of liability. It examines the elements that must be proved in every successful liability case. It considers immunities from liability available to foster parents, and conditions that might deprive the foster parents of their immunity. Then it turns to strategies to limit liability of foster parents. It concludes with a case scenario in which the participants apply the principles they have learned. This workshop is CSWMFT Board approved for Social Work and Counselor CEUs. Competencies: 950-02-001, 950-02-002, 950-02-003, 950-02-004
Jeff Ginther and Norma Ginther - MUST BE CO-TRAINED Facilitator(s): Ginther, Norma
Bio(s):
Enroll by:
Norma Ginther, LISW
08/28/14
Ms. Ginther is a nationally known consultant and trainer. She is regarded as an expert in the area of foster care, particularly family contacts and visitation for children living in substitute care. Shereceived her Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from The Ohio State University and has over forty years child welfare practice and training experience. Topic areas for training include child protective services; separation and placement; culture and diversity; family and risk assessment; foster care recruitment, training, and program development. She has also developed a mentoring program for high school students, which has been successfully implemented by Hilliard Schools in Franklin County, OH.
Butler
Warren
THE FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER, HILLSBORO 111 Crestwood Drive Hillsboro, OH 45133
Clinton
Hamilton
Highland
Clermont Brown
Coming from Cincinnati: 50 East to Hillsboro, Turn right on S. East Street to 5 way stop light. Go straight on State Route 247. Crestwood is 3rd street on left. Family Advocacy Center is at the end of Crestwood Drive. Parking in back.
Adams
Deborah Robbins, Executive Director Carrie Turner, Foster Parent Coordinator 937-402-5055
HIGHLAND
Southwest Ohio Regional Training Center
Highland County Learning No.:
Session Title:
993-9
(SWORTC-Highland Cty) Effects of Domestic Violence and Abuse on Children
Date(s) / Time(s): 08/09/2014 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: SWORTC Highland County Advocacy Center 111 Crestwood Drive Hillsboro, OH 45133
Session Identifying Information: (FC 6 Hr) Effects of Domestic Violence and Abuse on Children This all day workshop focuses on the effects that witnessing domestic violence and experiencing other forms of child maltreatment have on the child victims. Research findings and information from professional practice are highlighted to reinforce the fact that cognitive, emotional, and behavioral difficulties result from the traumatizing events these children are exposed to. Interventions to address this ?child traumatic stress,? both by professionals as well as substitute caregivers, are discussed. A variety of modalities are used in the training including lecture, video tapes, handouts, group discussion, and individual and/or small group exercises. 923-02-002, 993-01-002, 993-01-012, 923-05-001, 993-01-002, 991-01-003, 925-01-008, 993-01-008, 991-01-002 Facilitator(s): Marlow, Jim
Bio(s):
Enroll by:
James Marlow, MSW, LISW
08/09/14
Mr. Marlow received his Master of Social Work degree from Tulane University. He has over 35 years experience as a treatment specialist, psychotherapist, and as a clinical supervisor and manager for The Toledo Hospital. His areas of expertise include assessing difficult cases of child abuse, Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Failure to Thrive. He has also authored numerous articles.
WARREN/REGIONAL
Southwest Ohio Regional Training Center
Butler
Warren
SWORTC REGIONAL SITE SWORTC Northeast Commerce Center 420 Wards Corner Road—Suite J Loveland, OH 45140
Clinton
Hamilton
Highland
Clermont Brown Adams
Pam Ross Foster Parent Training Registration 513-225-4378
From the West: Take I-275 East (northern portion of I-275) to the Wards Corner Road Exit (#54). Go south on Wards Corner. Turn right into the Northeast Commerce Center (420 Wards Corner Rd). The SWORTC is at the rear corner of the building. From the East: Take I-275 West (northern portion of I-275) to the Wards Corner Road Exit (#54). Go south on Wards Corner. Turn right into the Northeast Commerce Center (420 Wards Corner Rd). The SWORTC is at the rear corner of the building.
Warren County Learning No.:
Session Title:
949-50
(SWORTC - Warren Cty.) Family Interaction: Foster Parents Supporting Children a
Date(s) / Time(s): 08/27/2014 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: SWORTC SWORTC 420 Wards Corner Road, Suite J Loveland, OH 45140
Session Identifying Information: (FC 3 hr) Family Interaction: Foster Parents Supporting Children and Parents for Better Family Times This workshop is designed to take a fresh look at family visitation during placement and out-of-home care. The research currently shows that the greatest success of return home is based on frequent, well-planned, family interaction/visitation, not always the completion of a case plan. Due to physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse, the attachment between birth parents and children is most often maladaptive. The change that can be facilitated by considering visitation/family interaction as a planned, therapeutic intervention is one of the most important ways to build safety for the children when they return home. This workshop is CSWMFT Board approved for Social Work and Counselor CEUs. Competencies addressed: 949-02-002, 949-02-004, 949-02-005, 949-02-006, 949-02-008, 951-01-008, 951-01-009, 951-01-010 Facilitator(s): Ginther, Norma
Bio(s):
Enroll by:
Norma Ginther, LISW
08/27/14
Ms. Ginther is a nationally known consultant and trainer. She is regarded as an expert in the area of foster care, particularly family contacts and visitation for children living in substitute care. Shereceived her Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from The Ohio State University and has over forty years child welfare practice and training experience. Topic areas for training include child protective services; separation and placement; culture and diversity; family and risk assessment; foster care recruitment, training, and program development. She has also developed a mentoring program for high school students, which has been successfully implemented by Hilliard Schools in Franklin County, OH.
Warren County Learning No.: 928-8
Session Title: (SWORTC - Warren Cty.) Fasten Your Seat Belts: The Rollercoaster is Beginning!
Date(s) / Time(s): 09/27/2014 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: SWORTC SWORTC 420 Wards Corner Road, Suite J Loveland, OH 45140
Session Identifying Information: (6 Hr FC) Fasten Your Seat Belts: The Rollercoaster is Beginning! Helping Children Deal with the Emotions Before and After Parental Visits
During this workshop, the participants will identify the feelings the birth parent child, foster parent/kinship provider, social worker, and case aide fell before, during and after the visitation process. The participants will explore how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs explains some of the emotional turmoil children experience as they deal with loss and separation. Participants will also be presented with research on anger and depression as it relates to the visitation process. Participants will be provided with a tool box of resources that will assist children and caregivers with the feelings related to the emotional rollerco aster of visitation.
Competencies met:
928-01-001, 928-01-003 , 928-01-005, 928-01-002, 928-01-004 , Facilitator(s): Davis, Linda
Bio(s):
Enroll by: 09/27/14
Regional Learning No.:
Session Title:
926-44
(SWORTC - Regional) Meeting the Needs of a Newly Placed Child: New Placement G
Date(s) / Time(s): 08/14/2014 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: SWORTC SWORTC 420 Wards Corner Road, Suite J Loveland, OH 45140
Session Identifying Information: (FC 3 hr) GAP: Meeting the Needs of a Newly Placed Child This GAP session is designed to allow foster or adoptive parents who have recently had a new child join their family to participate in facilitated, traumainformed discussion about their new placement. The discussion will allow participants to exchange ideas, and receive and give support and encouragement as they seek to meet the physical and emotional needs of the new child in their home. This workshop is CSWMFT Board approved for Social Work and Counselor CEUs. Potential competencies addressed: 926-04-001, 926-04-004, 926-04-005, 926-05-004, 991-01-003, 991-01-005 Facilitator(s): Himmeger, Marla
Bio(s):
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Marla Himmeger, LSW, retired December 1, 2012 from the Ohio Department of Mental Health, after serving as Program Administrator for the ODMH Early Childhood Mental Health Program since 2000. She also has worked with childhood trauma programming and is an affiliate member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Prior to working at ODMH, Ms. Himmeger worked in the field of child welfare for 20 years with the Ohio Department of Human Services at the district and state levels after working at the county as a caseworker and supervisor beginning in 1980.
08/14/14
Regional Learning No.:
Session Title:
Date(s) / Time(s):
928-3
(SWORTC-Regional) Helping Children Before and After Birth Parent 08/16/2014 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Visits
Location: SWORTC SWORTC 420 Wards Corner Road, Suite J Loveland, OH 45140
Session Identifying Information: (FC 6 hr) Helping Children Before and After Birth Parent Visits Visitation with birth families can precipitate stress, not only for the foster child, but for the foster family as well. This workshop will help caregivers to understand the critical importance of birth parent connections to the child in placement, as well as ways in which they, as caregivers, can make visits more constructive. This workshop is CSWMFT Board approved for Social Work and Counselor CEUs. Competencies addressed: 925-01-003, 928-01-002 , 928-01-003 , 928-01-005 Facilitator(s): Cheyney, Marlin
Bio(s):
Enroll by:
Ms. Cheyney has 10 years previous experience at Franklin County Children Services working with the unwed parent unit, crisis intake unit, and in foster care education.
08/16/14
Learning No.:
Session Title:
Date(s) / Time(s):
983-PA20-S
(SWORTC - Regional) Standing in the Gap: Becoming an Effective 09/30/2014 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Advocate for You
Location: SWORTC SWORTC 420 Wards Corner Road, Suite J Loveland, OH 45140
Session Identifying Information: (PA 3 hr) Standing in the Gap: Becoming an Effective Advocate for Your Foster/Adopted Child This workshop focuses on strategies to enhance the adoptive parent's ability to advocate effectively for appropriate educational services for his/her children. The workshop also explores the parent's role in accessing other special services (e.g. mental health or post-adoption services) for his/her children and adoption subsidies to assist with paying for those services. This workshop is CSWMFT Board approved for Social Work and Counselor CEUs. Competencies addressed: 983-02-002, 983-02-004, 994-04-008, 983-02-003, 994-04-001, 994-04-016 Facilitator(s): Smiley, Alvis
Bio(s):
Enroll by:
Dr. Smiley holds graduate degrees in education, psychology and counseling from Ashland Theological 09/30/14 Seminary (Ashland University), Ashland, Ohio. He is a trained mediator and a member of the American Counseling Association. His doctoral program focused on attachment and loss issues. Dr. Smiley is a Professional Clinical Counselor, social worker, family mediator, adoption assessor, parent educator, foster parent/adoption trainer, and a practicing mental health clinician. He has provided counseling and educational services to families and individuals in child protective, court and foster care/adoption venues for more than twenty years. In the past Dr. Smiley has served as an adjunct faculty member at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and the College of Mt. St. Joseph in Cincinnati. Revised 1/1/14
