FKCE Current Class Schedule

 For general information regarding workshops, please call (760) 252-6897. All of the classes listed in this schedule meet the criteria for San Bernardino County’s emotional behavioral training and for Los Angeles County’s “D” rate training. All training must be selected based on the individual needs of the foster/kinship child. Please discuss any additional training issues with your Children and Family Services (CFS) worker or the Specialized Care Facilitator as needed. For Specialized Care Rate information for San Bernardino County, contact Elaine Bobadilla at 909-891-3621.

For a printable schedule, please click this link. 

 

March 2026

Date Time Topic Trainer Fri. 5/1/2026 6-8 PM Helping Teens through Tough Times Dr. Abram Milton Mon. 5/4/2026 6-8 PM Navigating Grief In Children and Families Olivia J. Chavira Tues. 5/5/2026 9-11 AM Empowering Grandparents as Primary Caregivers Betty Cowley Tues. 5/5/2026 6-8 PM Ayudar a las familias a manejar el estrés Lelia Montiel Wed. 5/6/2026 9-11 AM Effective Coparenting: Nurturing Children Through Strong Cooperative Practices Christine Stellino Wed. 5/6/2026 6-8 PM Understanding Down Syndrome: Insights, Support, and Advocacy Vanessa Palacios Thurs. 5/7/2026 9-11 AM Unhealthy Relations in Dysfunctional Families Dr. Wesley Sanders Fri. 5/8/2026 6-8 PM What Parents Need to Know about Bullying Dr. Abram Milton Mon. 5/11/2026 6-8 PM Structures, Routines, and Schedules for Families Olivia J. Chavira Tues. 5/12/2026 9-11 AM Resource Parenting: Understanding Roles, Rights, & Responsibilities Betty Cowley Tues. 5/12/2026 6-8 PM Comprensión del los derechos educativos Lelia Montiel Wed.5/13/2026 9-11 AM Thriving Together: Effective Coparenting for Positive Child Outcomes Christine Stellino Wed. 5/13/2026 6-8 PM Behavioral Disorders and Support Strategies Vanessa Palacios Thurs. 5/14/2026 9-11 AM Bullying Impact on Children with Disabilities Dr. Wesley Sanders Fri. 5/15/2026 6-8 PM Making Sense of Mental Illness Dr. Abram Milton Mon. 5/18/2026 6-8 PM Cultivating Self Esteem In Children Olivia J. Chavira Tues. 5/19/2026 9-11 AM Visitations- The Good, Bad & Ugly Betty Cowley Tues. 5/19/2026 6-8 PM Diagnósticos de TEAF (FASD) Lelia Montiel Wed. 5/20/2026 9-11 AM Building Peace: Conflict Resolution Skills for Success Christine Stellino Wed. 5/20/2026 6-8 PM Protecting Our Little Lungs: The Effects of Smoking on Babies & Children Vanessa Palacios Thurs. 5/21/2026 9-11 AM Fostering Emotional Wellness in Families Dr. Wesley Sanders Fri. 5/22/2026 6-8 PM Finding the Right Mental Health Help Dr. Abram Milton Mon. 5/25/2026 6-8 PM Mental Health Conversations in Families Olivia J. Chavira Tues. 5/26/2026 9-11 AM Surviving the Summer with a Household of Kids Betty Cowley Tues. 5/26/2026 6-8 PM Como cuidar a los niños que han sido abusados sexualmente Lelia Montiel Wed. 5/27/2026 9-11 AM Aligned Decisions: Decision-making as a United Front Christine Stellino Wed. 5/27/2026 6-8 PM The Ripple Effect: The Impact of Multiple Placements on Children Vanessa Palacios Thurs. 5/28/2026 9-11 AM Understanding and Preventing Sexual Exploitation Dr. Wesley Sanders Fri. 5/29/2026 6-8 PM What Parents Can Do to Prevent Suicide Dr. Abram Milton

It is REQUIRED to pre-register for each class to receive a meeting ID#.

The FKCE Program provides quality education, supports opportunities for caregivers of children and youth in out-of-

home care so that providers may meet their educational, emotional, behavioral needs. Services are open to the

public (16+ years) at no cost. For questions or more information please email fkce@barstow.edu

You will receive a confirmation email with procedure and details to participate in the workshop.

A certificate will be provided within 5 business days, after completing workshop and submitting required paperwork.

 

 

 

***Please do not bring children to class, childcare is not provided. ***
Please Note: Classes that do not have pre-registered participants may not be held. FKCE HIGHLY suggests bringing someone with you to class in order to ensure the class being held. Topics, dates and times - subject to change without notice. Please pre-register by phone (760) 252-6897 or email fkce@barstow.edu