Foster & Kinship Care Education Program at Saddleback College

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Foster & Kinship Care Education Program at Saddleback College The Foster & Kinship Care Education Program is here to meet the educational and support needs of caregivers of children in out of home care.

Esta semana, le invitamos a participar en dos talleres en español enfocados en el crecimiento personal, la sanación y el...
10/12/2026

Esta semana, le invitamos a participar en dos talleres en español enfocados en el crecimiento personal, la sanación y el fortalecimiento de la confianza en uno mismo.

“Dejando el Pasado Atrás”
📍 Latino Health Access, Santa Ana
🗓️ Jueves, 15 de octubre | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Se ofrece cuidado de niños.
📞 Registro: (714) 805-7838

“Cómo Desarrollar el Empoderamiento Personal”
📍 Scholarship Prep–Grand, Santa Ana
🗓️ Viernes, 16 de octubre | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📞 Registro: (714) 795-3498
📧 [email protected]

FKCE Weekly Classes | October 12-17Join us next week for empowering parenting and family-focused workshops led by experi...
10/08/2026

FKCE Weekly Classes | October 12-17

Join us next week for empowering parenting and family-focused workshops led by experienced professionals. Whether you're joining online or attending in person, we have valuable classes designed to support families and caregivers.

📅 ZOOM Classes
🔹 Monday, Oct. 12 | 6-8 PM
"Building Self-Esteem and Character in the Traumatized Child"
Trainer: Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

🔹 Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 6-8 PM
"Fostering as a Single Parent"
Presenter: Alicia McCormick, PhD

🔹 Thursday, Oct. 15 | 6-8 PM
"Family Matters: Relatives Raising Children"
Trainer: Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

🔹 Saturday, Oct. 17 | 9 AM-1 PM
"Hurting Oneself or Others"
Trainer: Robert Waddington, M.S.W.

📍 IN-PERSON CLASSES

🔹 Monday, Oct. 12 | 6-8 PM
"Healthy Communication Between Parents and Children"
Trainer: Josefina Maravilla, Olive Crest
📍 Olive Crest
2130 E. 4th St., Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
📞 Contact: (714) 543-5437

🔹 Saturday, Oct. 17 | 9 AM-1 PM
"Understanding Trauma Bonds: Attachment, Survival, and Harmful Relationships (Trauma-Informed)"
Trainers: Xochitl Major, Psy.D., LMFT & Veronica Flores de Leon, M.S.W.
📍 Gilbert Community Center
2238 Gilbert Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833
📞 Contact: (949) 582-4885

Join us for this week’s FKCE classes! We have a variety of helpful topics for caregivers, including children’s social me...
10/01/2026

Join us for this week’s FKCE classes!

We have a variety of helpful topics for caregivers, including children’s social media use, drug-exposed infants, anxiety and depression, and compassion fatigue.

We also have a Spanish-language class this week at Olive Crest in Santa Ana. All are welcome!

Hello, October!Please take a look at our class offerings this month. We are offering online and in-person class options!...
10/01/2026

Hello, October!
Please take a look at our class offerings this month. We are offering online and in-person class options! Please check our Events page and our website for the most current class information.
https://www.saddleback.edu/learning-saddleback/foster-and-kinship-care-education/classes
**FKCE-Saddleback College serves Orange County Resource Parents and Kinship Caregivers.

Hola, octubre!
Actualmente, ¡Estamos ofreciendo opciones de clases en línea y en persona! Consulte nuestra página de Eventos y nuestro sitio web para obtener la información más actualizada.
https://www.saddleback.edu/learning-saddleback/foster-and-kinship-care-education/clases-en-espanol
**FKCE-Saddleback College sirve a padres de recursos y cuidadores de parentesco del condado de Orange.

ADOPTING FROM FOSTER CARE ❤Join us for an informative and inspiring class that explores the foster care adoption process...
06/05/2026

ADOPTING FROM FOSTER CARE ❤

Join us for an informative and inspiring class that explores the foster care adoption process, common misconceptions, challenges, rewards, and the supports available to families considering adoption. Learn from the lived experience of a Resource Parent Mentor and gain valuable insight into providing permanency for children in care.

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom
👩‍🏫 Trainer: Erin Kim, Resource Parent Mentor

📌 Lin in bio for registration info

Every child experiences the world differently 💙🧩Join our Understanding ADHD & Autism (Trauma-Informed) training to learn...
05/22/2026

Every child experiences the world differently 💙🧩

Join our Understanding ADHD & Autism (Trauma-Informed) training to learn how ADHD and Autism may present in children and youth, especially those impacted by trauma and foster care experiences.

Participants will gain practical, trauma-informed strategies to better understand behaviors, support emotional regulation, and build stronger connections with the youth in their care.

✨ Learn about:
• ADHD & Autism basics
• Common challenges and strengths
• Trauma-informed support strategies
• Effective collaboration with schools and care teams

📅 Date: May 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Hello, May!Please take a look at our class offerings this month. We are offering online and in-person class options! Ple...
05/05/2026

Hello, May!
Please take a look at our class offerings this month. We are offering online and in-person class options! Please check our Events page and our website for the most current class information.
https://www.saddleback.edu/learning-saddleback/foster-and-kinship-care-education/classes
**FKCE-Saddleback College serves Orange County Resource Parents and Kinship Caregivers.

Hola, mayo,
Actualmente, ¡Estamos ofreciendo opciones de clases en línea y en persona! Consulte nuestra página de Eventos y nuestro sitio web para obtener la información más actualizada.
https://www.saddleback.edu/learning-saddleback/foster-and-kinship-care-education/clases-en-espanol
**FKCE-Saddleback College sirve a padres de recursos y cuidadores de parentesco del condado de Orange.

We welcome the month of May with gratitude and hope as we celebrate and support foster and kinship families who open the...
05/01/2026

We welcome the month of May with gratitude and hope as we celebrate and support foster and kinship families who open their hearts and homes every day.
Thank you for the love, stability, and care you provide to children in our community💛

Together, we continue building stronger families and brighter futures!

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28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA
92692

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+19495824884

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