SAY summer Leadership Institute begins June 23, 2008 and runs for 3 weeks.

The institute will run Monday through Thursday from 10:00am – 3:00pm beginning June 23rd and ending July 10th. However, on the second day of the institute, we will have a longer outdoor experience orientation from 8:30am-5:00pm. 

Bellefaire JCB

22001 Fairmount Boulevard

Click here to download the SAY Summer Leadership Institute brochure

6 - 9 pm

Please Note: If married, living together, or planning to co-parent, all parties must attend each pre-service training session.

This is required as part of your homestudy process to foster or adopt a child in the public child welfare system.

Childcare Is Not Provided

Where:

Bellefaire JCB, A Building

22001 Fairmount Blvd.

Shaker Heights, OH 44118

For questions call 216-320-8717 or 1-800-205-8534

SAY summer Leadership Institute begins June 23, 2008 and runs for 3 weeks.

The institute will run Monday through Thursday from 10:00am – 3:00pm beginning June 23rd and ending July 10th. However, on the second day of the institute, we will have a longer outdoor experience orientation from 8:30am-5:00pm. 

Bellefaire JCB

22001 Fairmount Boulevard

Click here to download the SAY Summer Leadership Institute brochure

On-Going Foster Care & Adoption Training

RSVP to the Training Line at 216-320-8596 for all classes and to schedule childcare.

Childcare is available for traditional or specialized foster children at all evening classes

SAY summer Leadership Institute begins June 23, 2008 and runs for 3 weeks.

The institute will run Monday through Thursday from 10:00am – 3:00pm beginning June 23rd and ending July 10th. However, on the second day of the institute, we will have a longer outdoor experience orientation from 8:30am-5:00pm. 

Bellefaire JCB

22001 Fairmount Boulevard

Click here to download the SAY Summer Leadership Institute brochure

SAY summer Leadership Institute begins June 23, 2008 and runs for 3 weeks.

The institute will run Monday through Thursday from 10:00am – 3:00pm beginning June 23rd and ending July 10th. However, on the second day of the institute, we will have a longer outdoor experience orientation from 8:30am-5:00pm. 

Bellefaire JCB

22001 Fairmount Boulevard

Click here to download the SAY Summer Leadership Institute brochure

SAY summer Leadership Institute begins June 23, 2008 and runs for 3 weeks.

The institute will run Monday through Thursday from 10:00am – 3:00pm beginning June 23rd and ending July 10th. However, on the second day of the institute, we will have a longer outdoor experience orientation from 8:30am-5:00pm. 

Bellefaire JCB

22001 Fairmount Boulevard

Click here to download the SAY Summer Leadership Institute brochure

How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk

begins July 8

Bellefaire JCB

22001 Fairmount Boulevard

10-12noon.

Class runs 6 weeks.  

6 - 9 pm

Please Note: If married, living together, or planning to co-parent, all parties must attend each pre-service training session.

This is required as part of your homestudy process to foster or adopt a child in the public child welfare system.

Childcare Is Not Provided

Where:

Bellefaire JCB, A Building

22001 Fairmount Blvd.

Shaker Heights, OH 44118

For questions call 216-320-8717 or 1-800-205-8534

SAY summer Leadership Institute begins June 23, 2008 and runs for 3 weeks.

The institute will run Monday through Thursday from 10:00am – 3:00pm beginning June 23rd and ending July 10th. However, on the second day of the institute, we will have a longer outdoor experience orientation from 8:30am-5:00pm. 

Bellefaire JCB

22001 Fairmount Boulevard

Click here to download the SAY Summer Leadership Institute brochure

On-Going Foster Care & Adoption Training

RSVP to the Training Line at 216-320-8596 for all classes and to schedule childcare.

Childcare is available for traditional or specialized foster children at all evening classes

SAY summer Leadership Institute begins June 23, 2008 and runs for 3 weeks.

The institute will run Monday through Thursday from 10:00am – 3:00pm beginning June 23rd and ending July 10th. However, on the second day of the institute, we will have a longer outdoor experience orientation from 8:30am-5:00pm. 

Bellefaire JCB

22001 Fairmount Boulevard

Click here to download the SAY Summer Leadership Institute brochure

6 - 9 pm

Please Note: If married, living together, or planning to co-parent, all parties must attend each pre-service training session.

This is required as part of your homestudy process to foster or adopt a child in the public child welfare system.

Childcare Is Not Provided

Where:

Bellefaire JCB, A Building

22001 Fairmount Blvd.

Shaker Heights, OH 44118

For questions call 216-320-8717 or 1-800-205-8534

On-Going Foster Care & Adoption Training

RSVP to the Training Line at 216-320-8596 for all classes and to schedule childcare.

Childcare is available for traditional or specialized foster children at all evening classes

How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk

begins July 8

Bellefaire JCB

22001 Fairmount Boulevard

10-12noon.

Class runs 6 weeks.  

On-Going Foster Care & Adoption Training

RSVP to the Training Line at 216-320-8596 for all classes and to schedule childcare.

Childcare is available for traditional or specialized foster children at all evening classes

6 - 9 pm

Please Note: If married, living together, or planning to co-parent, all parties must attend each pre-service training session.

This is required as part of your homestudy process to foster or adopt a child in the public child welfare system.

Childcare Is Not Provided

Where:

Bellefaire JCB, A Building

22001 Fairmount Blvd.

Shaker Heights, OH 44118

For questions call 216-320-8717 or 1-800-205-8534

On-Going Foster Care & Adoption Training

RSVP to the Training Line at 216-320-8596 for all classes and to schedule childcare.

Childcare is available for traditional or specialized foster children at all evening classes

Friday, July 18, 2008

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM : Orientation & Overview of Foster Care, Adoption, & Kinship Care Rules & Regulations AND Teambuilding and How to be a Member of a Treatment Team

Saturday, July 19, 2008

9:00 AM – 11: 00AM : Attachment, Separation & Placement

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM : Abuse & Neglect & It’s Impact on Child Development

1:00 PM-2:00 PM LUNCH-ON YOUR OWN

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM : Behavior Management & Client Rights

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM : Sexual Abuse

Sunday, July 20, 2008

9:00 AM – 12: 00PM : Cultural Issues

12:00PM – 1:00PM LUNCH – ON YOUR OWN

1:00 PM - 3:30PM : Effects of Caregiving & Working with the Primary Families

3:30 PM – 6:30 PM : Permanency Issues for Children & Families


Where:

Bellefaire JCB, A Building

22001 Fairmount Blvd.   

Shaker Heights, OH  44118


Please Note: If married, living together, or planning to co-parent, all parties must attend each pre-service training session.

Friday, July 18, 2008

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM : Orientation & Overview of Foster Care, Adoption, & Kinship Care Rules & Regulations AND Teambuilding and How to be a Member of a Treatment Team

Saturday, July 19, 2008

9:00 AM – 11: 00AM : Attachment, Separation & Placement

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM : Abuse & Neglect & It’s Impact on Child Development

1:00 PM-2:00 PM LUNCH-ON YOUR OWN

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM : Behavior Management & Client Rights

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM : Sexual Abuse

Sunday, July 20, 2008

9:00 AM – 12: 00PM : Cultural Issues

12:00PM – 1:00PM LUNCH – ON YOUR OWN

1:00 PM - 3:30PM : Effects of Caregiving & Working with the Primary Families

3:30 PM – 6:30 PM : Permanency Issues for Children & Families


Where:

Bellefaire JCB, A Building

22001 Fairmount Blvd.   

Shaker Heights, OH  44118


Please Note: If married, living together, or planning to co-parent, all parties must attend each pre-service training session.

Friday, July 18, 2008

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM : Orientation & Overview of Foster Care, Adoption, & Kinship Care Rules & Regulations AND Teambuilding and How to be a Member of a Treatment Team

Saturday, July 19, 2008

9:00 AM – 11: 00AM : Attachment, Separation & Placement

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM : Abuse & Neglect & It’s Impact on Child Development

1:00 PM-2:00 PM LUNCH-ON YOUR OWN

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM : Behavior Management & Client Rights

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM : Sexual Abuse

Sunday, July 20, 2008

9:00 AM – 12: 00PM : Cultural Issues

12:00PM – 1:00PM LUNCH – ON YOUR OWN

1:00 PM - 3:30PM : Effects of Caregiving & Working with the Primary Families

3:30 PM – 6:30 PM : Permanency Issues for Children & Families


Where:

Bellefaire JCB, A Building

22001 Fairmount Blvd.   

Shaker Heights, OH  44118


Please Note: If married, living together, or planning to co-parent, all parties must attend each pre-service training session.

On-Going Foster Care & Adoption Training

RSVP to the Training Line at 216-320-8596 for all classes and to schedule childcare.

Bellefaire JCB, Shaker Heights Office

22001 Fairmount Blvd.

Shaker Heights, OH 44118


 * RSVP REQUIRED - 1.800.205.8534 *

    or 216-320-8717

How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk

begins July 8

Bellefaire JCB

22001 Fairmount Boulevard

10-12noon.

Class runs 6 weeks.  

On-Going Foster Care & Adoption Training

RSVP to the Training Line at 216-320-8596 for all classes and to schedule childcare.

Childcare is available for traditional or specialized foster children at all evening classes

Bellefaire JCB & Northeast Ohio Adoption Services In Collaboration With NEOARE Presents

Family Finding and Youth Connections

With nationally known youth permanency expert, Kevin Campbell

Join us to refresh your skills while exploring the latest trends in child-centered approaches to family finding.

Thursday, July 24th 6:00pm—9:00pm  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Importance Of Youth Connectedness

For: Adoptive and Foster Parents, Mentors, Big Brothers and Sisters and Youth Advocates.

How to support meaningful, permanent connections between children, extended family members and adults. Offers CEU’s or 3 Foster Parent training hours.

Friday, July 25th (8am registration) 8:30am—11:45am  FOR PROFESSIONALS


Lighting The Fire Of Urgency: Family Finding

For: Foster Care and Adoption Professionals.

Implementing frameworks that help us rethink improving safety, well-being, and permanency outcomes for children. By the end of this workshop, participants will understand the history, values and the six steps of the Family Finding practice. Offers CEU’s and credit hours.

12:00pm—1:15pm We need your expertise —Join Us For A Focus Group:


“Roadblocks To Adoption” What Are The Barriers That Cause Potential Adoptive Parents To Drop Out?

*Complimentary lunch for focus group participants.

1:30pm—4:30pm


Making The Connections Happen For Professionals

For: Foster Care and Adoption Professionals.

Building upon information provided in the morning session, participants will examine the six steps of Family Finding in more depth as well as experience the discovery phase of the Family Finding practice. We will also explore possible barriers and solutions in the practice. Offers CEU’s and credit hours.

RSVP by Phone: Diana Fox @ 216-320-8574 Or e-mail: foxd@bellefairejcb.org

Funding for this project is provided by HHS, Adoption Opportunity Grants, Adoption in Ohio’s Heartland #90-CO-0995, Teens to Homes #90-CO-1015, Northeast Ohio Adoption Services (NOAS) #90-CO-0991 and a gift from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Bellefaire JCB & Northeast Ohio Adoption Services In Collaboration With NEOARE Presents

Family Finding and Youth Connections

With nationally known youth permanency expert, Kevin Campbell

Join us to refresh your skills while exploring the latest trends in child-centered approaches to family finding.

Thursday, July 24th 6:00pm—9:00pm  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Importance Of Youth Connectedness

For: Adoptive and Foster Parents, Mentors, Big Brothers and Sisters and Youth Advocates.

How to support meaningful, permanent connections between children, extended family members and adults. Offers CEU’s or 3 Foster Parent training hours.

Friday, July 25th (8am registration) 8:30am—11:45am  FOR PROFESSIONALS


Lighting The Fire Of Urgency: Family Finding

For: Foster Care and Adoption Professionals.

Implementing frameworks that help us rethink improving safety, well-being, and permanency outcomes for children. By the end of this workshop, participants will understand the history, values and the six steps of the Family Finding practice. Offers CEU’s and credit hours.

12:00pm—1:15pm We need your expertise —Join Us For A Focus Group:


“Roadblocks To Adoption” What Are The Barriers That Cause Potential Adoptive Parents To Drop Out?

*Complimentary lunch for focus group participants.

1:30pm—4:30pm


Making The Connections Happen For Professionals

For: Foster Care and Adoption Professionals.

Building upon information provided in the morning session, participants will examine the six steps of Family Finding in more depth as well as experience the discovery phase of the Family Finding practice. We will also explore possible barriers and solutions in the practice. Offers CEU’s and credit hours.

RSVP by Phone: Diana Fox @ 216-320-8574 Or e-mail: foxd@bellefairejcb.org

Funding for this project is provided by HHS, Adoption Opportunity Grants, Adoption in Ohio’s Heartland #90-CO-0995, Teens to Homes #90-CO-1015, Northeast Ohio Adoption Services (NOAS) #90-CO-0991 and a gift from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

9:00 AM – 10: 00AM : Mental Health Diagnosis

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM : Independent Living

One hour lunch on your own

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM : Educational Advocacy

Where:

Bellefaire JCB, A Building

22001 Fairmount Blvd.

Shaker Heights, OH 44118


Please Note: If married, living together, or planning to co-parent, all parties must attend each pre-service training session.

In order to respond to the upcoming Hague parent training requirements Bellefaire JCB has developed a complete training experience for Ohio families. (This is required as part of your homestudy process to foster or adopt a child in the public child welfare system)

Hague required topics will be presented.

One hour lunch on your own.

To register, call the Adoption Center at Bellefaire JCB or call 1-800-205-8534

Training is open to international adoption applicants of any agency who may be:

• at the beginning stage and need a adoption preparation training (sometimes referred to as pre-service training),


• who are waiting assignment of a child, and/or


• are updating to adopt another child.

Childcare Is Not Provided

Please Note: If married, living together, or planning to co-parent, all parties must attend each pre-service training session.

Where:

Bellefaire JCB, A Building

22001 Fairmount Blvd.    

Shaker Heights, OH  44118

For more info visit the Hague Training information page.

How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk

begins July 8

Bellefaire JCB

22001 Fairmount Boulevard

10-12noon.

Class runs 6 weeks.  

On-Going Foster Care & Adoption Training

RSVP to the Training Line at 216-320-8596 for all classes and to schedule childcare.

Childcare is available for traditional or specialized foster children at all evening classes