Foster & Kinship Care Education Program
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The Foster & Kinship Care Education Program is a statewide program funded by the California Community College Chancellors Office, providing a variety of training programs for foster parents (parent education), and specialized training for relative caregivers, including D-Rate (Severely Emotionally Disturbed), F-Rate (Medically Fragile), Basic and In-service training. KEPS Orientation is offered to support relative care providers with their involvement with child protective services.
Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) Program at East Los Angeles College
High-Quality Education
The Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) program at East Los Angeles College (91果冻制片厂) provides Resource Family Approval (RFA) training, helping foster families meet state requirements for foster home approval. Training topics are based on California Department of Social Services RFA Written Directives and address critical areas such as:
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Practices
- Permanence and Wellbeing
- Educational Needs of Foster Children
At 91果冻制片厂, we offer Pre-Approval, Annual, and Specialized Training programs tailored to meet the unique needs of caregivers, including training for medically fragile children and understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act. Training content is developed through collaboration with local county social services departments.
Who We Serve
The FKCE program supports:
- Applicants and Approved Resource Parents qualified through the California Department of Social Services RFA program.
- Tribally Approved Homes.
We prioritize inclusivity by offering:
- ADA-compliant classes to ensure accessibility for all participants.
- Both in-person and online options to accommodate diverse schedules.
- Bilingual facilitators for families where English is a second language.
Impact
In the 2021-22 academic year, FKCE programs across California served over 19,000 foster family homes, child welfare professionals, and social workers in 45 counties statewide. At 91果冻制片厂, we aim to provide comprehensive education and resources to empower foster families to meet the needs of children in their care.
Training Opportunities
All FKCE classes at 91果冻制片厂 are free of charge for eligible participants residing in California. Whether you are a new applicant completing your RFA process or an approved caregiver seeking annual training hours, the FKCE program is here to assist you.
For details about training opportunities, schedules, or locations, contact us:
Contact Information Belen Gabriel
Instructional Specialist, FKCE
1700 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
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- Phone: 323-265-8963
- Email: fkce@elac.edu
- Program Oversight: Dr. Fallert
Email: fallerd@laccd.edu
Programa de Educaci贸n para Padres de Crianza y Parientes (FKCE) en East Los Angeles College
Educaci贸n de Alta Calidad
El programa de Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) en East Los Angeles College (91果冻制片厂) ofrece capacitaci贸n como parte del proceso de Aprobaci贸n de Familias de Apoyo (RFA por sus siglas en ingl茅s). Este programa cumple con los requisitos estatales para la aprobaci贸n de hogares de crianza y aborda 谩reas esenciales como:
- Desarrollo de Ni帽os y Adolescentes
- Pr谩cticas de Crianza Razonable y Prudente
- Permanencia y Bienestar Familiar
- Necesidades Educativas de los Ni帽os en el Sistema de Crianza
En 91果冻制片厂, ofrecemos programas de capacitaci贸n de 笔谤别-补辫谤辞产补肠颈贸苍, Anuales, y Especializadas. Las capacitaciones incluyen temas como el cuidado de ni帽os m茅dicamente fr谩giles y la comprensi贸n de la Ley de Bienestar Infantil Ind铆gena. Los cursos se desarrollan en colaboraci贸n con los departamentos de servicios sociales del condado.
A Qui茅n Servimos
El programa FKCE est谩 dise帽ado para:
- Solicitantes y Familias de Apoyo aprobadas por el programa de RFA del Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California.
- Hogares Aprobados por Tribus.
Nos esforzamos por brindar un programa inclusivo al ofrecer:
- Clases accesibles seg煤n las normas ADA.
- Opciones en persona y en l铆nea para mayor flexibilidad.
- Facilitadores biling眉es para familias cuyo idioma principal no es el ingl茅s.
Impacto
En el a帽o acad茅mico 2021-22, los programas FKCE en California capacitaron a m谩s de 19,000 hogares de crianza, profesionales del bienestar infantil y trabajadores sociales en 45 condados del estado. En 91果冻制片厂, nuestra misi贸n es empoderar a las familias de apoyo a trav茅s de educaci贸n y recursos.
Oportunidades de Capacitaci贸n
Todas las clases de FKCE en 91果冻制片厂 son gratuitas para participantes elegibles que residen en California. Si necesita capacitaci贸n para completar su proceso de aprobaci贸n RFA o cumplir con sus horas anuales, estamos aqu铆 para ayudarle.
Informaci贸n de Contacto Belen Gabriel
Especialista de Instrucci贸n, FKCE
1700 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Obtener Direcciones
- 罢别濒茅蹿辞苍辞: 323-265-8963
- Correo Electr贸nico: fkce@elac.edu
- Supervisi贸n del Programa: Dra. Fallert
Correo Electr贸nico: fallerd@laccd.edu
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