FFA Virtual Trainings
2026
January
Effective Advocacy in Foster Care; Advocating in My Role as a Resource Parent- 1/20/2026 7-8pm
Join us for an interactive discussion on the role of advocacy in foster care. Participants will identify situations where advocacy is essential and learn strategies for advocating effectively while preserving professionalism and strong working relationships.
Human Trafficking Awareness-
1/27/2026 7-8pm
In honor of Human Trafficking awareness month, Safe House Project will join us to provide training that focuses on how trafficking presents itself in the US today. We will review key factors in identifying trafficking and how to report it, as well as a brief discussion on available resources.
February
Navigating the Mental Health Maze-
2/10/2026 7-8pm
This session empowers resource parents to identify early warning signs of mental health challenges and provides practical steps for securing professional support. Participants will learn the types of services offered through Medicaid in North Carolina. The workshop also covers the essential role of a caregiver in the therapeutic process to ensure better long-term outcomes for youth in care.
March
Overview of I/DD Services-
3/9/2026 7-8pm
In honor of Disability Awareness Month, join us to learn more about Intellectual and Developmental Disability services in NC. The Executive Director of the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities will share information on innovations waivers, 1915i services, TBI waivers and more.
April
Overview of Child Welfare Court-
4/7/2026 7-8pm
Details coming soon.
Strategies for Parenting a Teen using TBRI techniques
4/22/2026 7-8pm
Details coming soon.
Managing a Child and Youth Diabetes
TBD 7-8pm
Details coming soon.
May
Foster Care Awareness Month
TBD 7-8pm
Details coming soon.
June
Secondary Trauma
6/2/2026 7-8pm
Details coming soon.
July
COMING SOON
TBD
Details coming soon.
August
Sexual Abuse Series Part 1
8/11/2026 6:30-8pm
Details coming soon.
Sexual Abuse Series Part 2
8/25/2026 6:30-8pm
Details coming soon.
September
Kinship Conference
9/26 Eastern NC
More details coming soon.
FASD
9/15/26 7-8:30pm
Details coming soon.
Kinship Supports
TBD
Details coming soon.
October
COMING SOON
TBD
Details coming soon.
Kinship Conference
10/17 Western NC
More details coming soon.
November
Post Adoption Services
11/9/2026 7-8pm
Details coming soon.
December
Taxes 101 for Resource Families
12/10/2026 7-8pm
Details coming soon.