FOSTER CARE SUPPORT NETWORK VOLUME 12 TRAININGS
Below are the training titles and descriptions for each Volume 12 FCSN training. After you have determined which trainings you are interested in ordering, select the number of tests and answer keys you will need for each. Only one answer key is needed for each training per facility. Each test includes a certificate of completion per foster parent.
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*We encourage you to check with the licensing entity in your state to ensure that FCSN trainings will be counted toward training hours for your foster parents.
Follow the links below to view FCSN trainings from each volume.
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Important Publisher's Note: Reproduction of Tests and Certificates of Completion may VOID your training hours.
**Please note, certificates are NOT mailed with the trainings. Certificates will be issued upon completions of the tests. Once you send us the completed tests, we will correct them and issue a certificate.
Volume 12, No. 1 Training & Certificate
Coping with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
For children and teens who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors can become so excessive that they interfere with daily life. But with the proper treatment and self-help strategies – including the assistance of foster parents – youth with OCD can break free of their unwanted thoughts and irrational urges.
Category: Mental Health
Volume 12, No. 1 Answer Key
Volume 12, No. 2 Training & Certificate
Rescuing Demoralized Foster Parents
Foster parents often experience disappointment in various areas after accepting a child into their home. This can lead to stress, discouragement and even getting out of fostering. The intent of this article is to offer advice to hopefully prevent that from happening.
Category: Stress Management
Volume 12, No. 2 Answer Key
Volume 12, No. 3 Training & Certificate
Coping with Sibling Rivalry: Blending the Needs of ALL Children
As a foster parent, you should not expect your kids (bio or foster) to overcome sibling rivalry and jealousy overnight. This is something that usually needs to be addressed on an ongoing basis. Recommendations on blending the needs of biological and foster children are presented by experienced foster parents.
Category: Family Blending
Volume 12, No. 3 Answer Key
Volume 12, No. 4 Training & Certificate
Fostering Sexually Abused Children
Sexual abuse remains a major child welfare problem. Key points in this training article include: talking about the abuse and questioning guidelines; discussion strategies; diagnosis and treatment; and what is normal sexual behavior?
Category: Abuse & Neglect
Volume 12, No. 4 Answer Key
Volume 12, No. 5 Training & Certificate
Working With Your Caseworker
It is important for the well-being of the foster child to build an effective partnership and relationship with the caseworker. With a strong relationship, the two of you will have a much better chance of guiding your foster child through the many difficulties and challenges that he/she will face in life.
Category: Foster Parenting
Volume 12, No. 5 Answer Key
Volume 12, No. 6 Training & Certificate
Reinforcing and Rewarding Positive Behavior
Behavior modification methods and behavioral charts are great ways to reinforce and reward positive behavior. Behavior modification simply means using demonstrated techniques to increase, or decrease, the frequency of certain behaviors. Implementing such methods and charts takes time, but be patient, have faith and trust in the process.
Category: Behavior Management
Volume 12, No. 6 Answer Key
Volume 12, No. 7 Training & Certificate
Rewarding versus Bribing
In this article, educators and parents share their thoughts about what's wrong with buying a child's cooperation – and explain better methods of encouraging appropriate behavior.
Category: Behavior Management
Volume 12, No. 7 Answer Key
Volume 12, No. 8 Training & Certificate
The Impact of Trauma on Foster Children
This article addresses some of the key issues related to a child's complex set of reactions that often follow traumatic events.
Category: Mental Health
Volume 12, No. 8 Answer Key
Volume 12, No. 9 Training & Certificate
Fostering Teenagers: You CAN do it!
Fostering teens, admittedly, is not easy. Certainly, many teenagers will irritate you by learning what buttons to push, but the truth is that underneath their gruff exterior they are hurting and reaching out for love.
Category: Behavior Management
Volume 12, No. 9 Answer Key
Volume 12, No. 10 Training & Certificate
Meth and Cocaine: What Foster Parents Need to Know
There appear to be a greater variety of drugs today than ever before – with meth and cocaine being two of the least understood. As a result, the intent of this training is to help foster parents better understand these drugs and chart a course of action.
Category: AODA
Volume 12, No. 10 Answer Key
Volume 12, No. 11 Training & Certificate
Managing Angry Behavior in Foster Homes
There are two basic sets of skills, which will help foster parents manage a youth's anger: defusing skills and moving past anger skills. This training addresses both areas. Addressing anger will never be easy, but learning some guiding principles like the ones described in this training, should help.
Category: Behavior Management
Volume 12, No. 11 Answer Key
Volume 12, No. 12 Training & Certificate
Grief and Loss: Helping Grieving Children & Foster Parents
Grief and loss is an unfortunate, but necessary part of the foster care system. This training discusses some of the ways that foster families can cope with grief and loss, both for the child in their care, and the feelings they experience when children leave.
Category: Mental Health
Volume 12, No. 12 Answer Key