The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
The Compelled to Care team is made up of people who are passionate about foster, adoptive and kinship families because each of them have been personally involved with the foster care system and caring for the vulnerable in different capacities.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Everyone wants to serve foster kids, but sometimes it's hard to know how. There are many ways to serve in Compelled to Care. You can serve at large events, write encouraging cards or even help organize gift drives for foster kids and help organize donations.
Everyone wants to serve foster kids, but sometimes it's hard to know how. There are many ways to serve in Compelled to Care. You can serve at large events, write encouraging cards or even help organize gift drives for foster kids and help organize donations.
Compelled to Care is a multi-faceted ministry that was birthed by people who wanted a safe place to be with other people who know what it means to care for kids from hard places. We are less of a support group and more of a community full of imperfect people moving forward as we live out the gospel and care for the vulnerable.
Parenting kids with a trauma background requires a new set of tools - that's why there's training.
TRAINING
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THE HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY SIMULCAST CONFERENCE
APRIL 29 - IN-PERSON
ONLINE VIEWING OPTION COMING SOON
We have been hosting the Empowered to Connect Simulcast conference with multiple local churches for the past few years. Last year the conference was re-named Hope for Journey. We love hosting this TBRI Trust-Based Relational Intervention online conference for Compelled to Care families, volunteers and the community.
The Hope for the Journey Simulcast Conference (formally the Empowered to Connect Conference) is a deep dive into TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) and trauma informed parenting strategies that can be essential for foster, adoptive and kinship parents and caregivers. It is also a great opportunity for anyone who works with children and youth who have experienced trauma like social workers, teachers, faith leaders, medical professionals, childcare professionals, etc. This conference features training from Daren Jones, the Associate Director of Training and Consultation Services and Amanda Purvis, a Training Specialist with the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD) at TCU and others.
Here's what you can expect:
IN PERSON:
This training is best experienced in a group setting because it is a lot of information and being with others makes it more fun! Workbooks, snacks and lunch are provided. There will be a 1hr lunch break. Because of the content this is a kid-free event. Childcare is not provided.
Location: Living Water Church - Building E, 1615 Chambers St SE Olympia WA 98501
We will watch Learning Modules 1-4 as well as the Going Deeper topics:
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Learning Module 1: An Introduction to Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) » Teaching Session With Daren Jones of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD) at TCU
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Going Deeper With Dr. Scott LePor on the topic of Trauma’s Effect on Neurological Development
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Practical Perspectives With Sarah Geserich & Emma Geserich
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Learning Module 2: Connecting Principles » Teaching Session With Amanda Purvis of the KPICD
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Going Deeper With Summer and Rob Curwen on the topic of Connecting and Stressful Experiences »
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Practical Perspectives With the Yates Family + Learning
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Module 3: Empowering Principles » Teaching Session With Kari Dady of the KPICD
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Going Deeper With Brooks Kaskela/Stacy Burrell on the topic of Empowering in the Home
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Practical Perspectives With Shaoey Chapman & Stevey Joy Chapman
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Learning Module 4: Correcting Principles » Teaching Session With Kimberly Glaudy of the KPICD
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Going Deeper With Brooks Kaskela/Stacy Burrell on the topic of Correcting Principles and Teens
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Practical Perspectives With Angela & Felix Gonzales
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ONLINE ONLY
Info coming soon
TRAINING HOURS:
In-person:
Certificates for Foster Parent Training hours will be provided at the end of the conference.
NOTE: DCYF has not pre-approved this training; however, licensors have always approved this conference for the 5 years we have hosted this. This conference provides 7 training hours. Professional continuing education is not offered this year.
COST:
In-person:
Non-Members - $5
Compelled to Care Member - FREE - Use code C2CMEMBER
LEARN MORE:
Get more details at Show Hope
NOTE: registering directly with Show Hope will cost over $100. Compelled to Care has sponsored this event by significantly reducing the price.

TRAUMA INFORMED CARE WITH DEBORAH GRAY
Hosted by 1MillionHome
Trauma Informed Care with Debora Gray is an excellent FREE online course with short 5-8 minute straight-to-the-point lessons about parenting kids from hard places. Deborah Gray, MPA, LICSW specializes in the attachment, grief, and trauma issues of children in her practice, Nurturing Attachments. Her passion is to help families develop close, satisfying relationships
Deborah is the author of the books - Attaching in Adoption: Practical Tools for Today's Parents, Nurturing Adoptions: Creating Resilience after Neglect and Trauma, Attaching with Love, Hugs, and Joy, and co-author of Games and Activities for Attaching with Your Child.

THE ALLIANCE FOR CHILD WELFARE EXCELLENCE

THE ALLIANCE CaRES
The Alliance CaRES is Washington States contracted support program for licensed foster parents, kinship caregivers and those going through the licensing process. They offer multiple avenues for training including facilitated support groups.