Child welfare professionals are on the frontlines of working with families who have been affected by racism, both within the child welfare system and beyond. Therefore, it is essential that child welfare professionals are supported in identifying the historical roots, attitudes, and stereotypes that may affect decision-making in their work with diverse populations. Race as
Adult Mental Health First Aid consists of 2-hours of self-paced content followed by 5.5 hours of instructor-led training. Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a person who
Project Harmony trainers present the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s materials targeting online safety. The training empowers parents, caregivers, and those who care about kids to engage in regular, age-appropriate conversations with youth about benefits, risks, and what to do if something happens online. The training includes resources and information from The National
Session 1 of 3 is an online viewing and discussion of The Arizona Trauma Institute presentation titled “Introduction to Trauma Informed Care.” The presenter is Dr. Robert Rhoton. Session 1 will be divided into four smaller sections to offer a chance to ask questions and process the information presented. Session 1 specifically looks at the
This course prepares mandatory reporters with the knowledge and skills to recognize and report child abuse and neglect along with an overview of the different types of abuse and their prevalence in Nebraska. In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with reporting abuse and neglect, practice asking minimal facts questions, and receive resources that
The overarching goal of this training is to help participants understand the importance of treating non-custodial parents, both mothers and fathers, equally as custodial parents. Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to the dates of the ILCs If there are not 10 participants registered for each ILC 3 days prior to the
While all children are occasionally oppositional, especially when tired, hungry, or upset, openly uncooperative and hostile behavior becomes a serious concern when it is so frequent and consistent that it stands out when compared with other children of the same age and when it interferes in the child's life. Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders involve
Session 2 of 3 is an online viewing and discussion of The Arizona Trauma Institute presentation titled “Introduction to Trauma Informed Care.” The presenter is Dr. Robert Rhoton. Session 2 will be divided into 3 smaller sections offering a chance to ask questions and process the information presented. Session 2 explores the rational brain vs. the
The tour provides a history of Project Harmony and child advocacy centers, an overview of the various departments within Project Harmony, and the roles of our co-located partner agencies. Join us in person for a presentation of our campus. Click here to register for the tour. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if
It is not uncommon for youth involved in the child welfare system to develop negative behavior patterns due to the trauma they have experienced at home and then reinforced through system induced trauma. This training will give information on assessing the types and intensity of interventions to teach pro-social skills. Cancellations must be made at
This training supports those working with youth in child welfare through building confidence and skills to have trauma-informed, evidence-based discussions about sexual health with adolescents in foster care. It supports as they consider their own biases, history, and knowledge base, and affirms that sexuality education is an integral piece of child welfare work. Cancellations must
Session 3 of 3 is an online viewing and discussion of The Arizona Trauma Institute presentation titled “Introduction to Trauma Informed Care.” The presenter is Dr. Robert Rhoton. Session 3 will be divided into 3 sections offering a chance to ask questions and process the information presented. Session 3 brings Sessions 1 and 2 together and
