First 5 Calaveras serves as the lead agency for “Strengthening Calaveras Families” which consists of First 5 Calaveras, Prevent Child Abuse Calaveras, and programs funded under the Behavioral Health Services: Mental Health Services Act (Proposition 63)

Funding provided by a Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services Prop 63 Mental Health Services Act Grant

Call 1-888-787-3654 to enroll in no-cost trainings

or Register Online below
 

Parent Education Seminars & Workshops 

Various topics to support parents and guardians in raising children of all ages. Offered in locations across the county and throughout the year.

Targeted Multi and Single Session Workshops

All Strengthening Families Parent Seminars and Workshops are available to Calaveras families with children from birth through 17 years old.  Child care may be provided for children ages 3-12, dependent upon space availability.

Child Care

Head Start Teachers provide quality on-site child care which complements the focus of the parent workshops. Nutritious snack is provided.

JOIN OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY!

Register Online:

• Wednesday, 4/18 in the VSE School Garden - Gardens for Growth in the Spring - "The Art of Growing, Preparing and Cooking Healthy, Fresh Meals With your Kids!" - in partnership with UC Cooperative Extension, Gardens to Grow In, and CUSD
• Copper Parent Cafe - Tuesdays, April 10th & 17th - Conversations to keep your Family Strong  -
• April 11, 2018 at CCOE - "Autism - Let's Talk About It" with Ryan Thompson, MD - CANCELLED

 ** View Calendar for class details and flyers **

Foster Care Training Incentive Program

Stipend Program for Foster Parents and Kinship Providers to participate in local trainings

• FosterTIP Information           
• FosterTIP Registration Form      
• FosterTIP Training Verification

Training for Professionals

Provided for Early Childhood Educators, Teachers, Supervisors, Therapists, Social Workers and other community professionals

Thank you to all who attended BUILDING A TRAUMA SENSITIVE SCHOOL COMMUNITY Workshop with Steve Graner, NME Project Director from The ChildTrauma Academy. This training would not have been possible without the support of our partners and funding from MHSA Prop 63 -      FLYER          AGENDA 

Parent Counseling/ Coaching

No Cost Parent Counseling/Coaching with a licensed therapist