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FREE TRAINING | BEST PRACTICES IN FAMILY CONTACT
September 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AKDT
“Frequent and quality family contact is a primary indicator of successful reunification” (Davis, Landsverk, Newton, & Granger, 1996).
“The primary goal of visits is for children to build healthy and positive relationships with their families” (Fein, Maluccio & Kluger, 1990).
Beacon Hill is training community volunteers on how to support safe meaningful family contact for families in the foster care system. (Must pass a background check and go through a brief interview process).
Things to Know
18 total training hours
2 hours of online pre-course work +
16 hours of in-person training
Training certificate upon completion
Post-training support includes in-person
coaching and family contact shadowing
Onsite childcare provided
Childcare stipend available to reimburse
cost of personal childcare
Snacks and lunch provided
Dates, Times, &
Locations
Training Dates & Times:
Saturday, Sept. 24th 9am – 5pm
Tuesday, Sept. 27th 9am – 5pm
Location:
1951 Hemmer Rd, Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Information:
Phone: 907-308-9591
Email: matsufamilysupport@beaconhillak.com
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