The Children’s Alliance offers training and learning opportunities for kinship and foster parents, family well-being professionals and partners.

Together with our partners in Kansas, we offer live in-person courses, virtual classroom courses and self-paced online courses.

If you have an account with our learning management system, log-in to view our comprehensive list of 50 to 60 current course offerings every month. If you need to set up an account, email learn@childally.org for assistance.

Frequently Scheduled Courses

  • First Aid

    First Aid classes build skills to effectively provide basic first aid. Learn about common hazards, injuries, and illnesses that may require basic first aid. May be combined with CPR course. First Aid classes offered through the Alliance meet DCF foster parent licensure requirements.

  • CPR

    CPR certification classes can help you provide assistance when someone is faced with a cardiac or breathing emergency. May be combined with AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training. CPR/AED courses offered through the Alliance meet DCF foster parent licensure requirements.

  • ACEs

    Learn the basics of the Adverse Childhood Experiences study and long-term mental and physical health impacts of childhood traumatic experiences. Begin to learn how to help children navigate childhood traumatic experiences in a proactive and healing way.

  • TBRI®

    Trust-Based Relational Intervention courses train caregivers in an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to meet the complex needs of children from hard places. While TBRI® reflects years of attachment, sensory processing and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection.

  • Trauma 101

    Multiple courses are available to provide caregivers and professionals with the basics of trauma-informed care, types of childhood trauma and how childhood trauma can manifest in behaviors and responses. Learn how to better understand and respond to signs of childhood trauma.

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April, May 2024 Training Highlights

  • Understanding Trauma in Foster Care | 4/20/24 | 10:00 AM | KVC | 2 Credits | In-Person-Hiawatha | 12542

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention – Refresher | 4/20/24 | 2:00 PM | DCCCA | 3 Credits | In-Person-Pittsburg | 12543

  • Keep Our Children Safe | 4/22/24 | 6:00 PM | Restoration Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual | 12544

  • Safe Zone LGBTQ+ | 4/22/24 | 6:00 PM | Restoration Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual | 12504

  • Protecting Kids Online | 4/23/24 | 12:00 PM | Cornerstones of Care | 1 Credit | Virtual | 12545

  • ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) | 4/24/24 | 11:30 AM | TFI Family Services | 1.5 Credits | Virtual | 12546

  • Compassion Fatigue and Secondary Stress | 4/24/24 | 12:00 PM | TFI Family Services | 1.5 Credits | Virtual | 12547

  • TBRI Connecting Principles | 4/24/24 | 1:00 PM | EmberHope | 3 Credits | Virtual | 12548

  • Improving Foster Placement Stability | 4/25/24 | 1:00 PM | TFI Family Services | 1 Credit | Virtual | 12549

  • No Drama Discipline | 4/25/24 | 6:00 PM | KVC | 1.5 Credits | Virtual | 12550

  • Lean In, Pay Attention and Remember To Say Thank You | 4/25/24 | 6:00 PM | TFI Family Services | 2 Credits | In-Person-Lansing | 12551

  • Help Children Move from Meltdown to Mindfulness with Bruce Perry's Three R's Approach | 4/26/24 | 9:00 AM | Florence Crittenton | 6 Credits | Virtual | 12552

  • Trauma's Impact on Child Development | 4/26/24 | 3:30 PM | Restoration Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual | 12553

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention | 4/27/24 | 9:00 AM | DCCCA | 7 Credits | In-Person-Wichita | 12555

  • First Aid/CPR | 4/27/24 | 9:00 AM | Restoration Family Services | 6 Credits | In-Person | 12554

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention – Refresher | 4/27/24 | 2:00 PM | DCCCA | 3 Credits | In-Person-Wichita | 12556

  • Suicide Prevention and Intervention | 5/1/24 | 12:00 PM | TFI Family Services | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12557

  • TBRI Connecting Principles | 5/1/24 | 7:00 PM | KVC | 6 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12558

  • Attachment, Separation, Grief, and Loss | 5/2/24 | 10:00 AM | TFI Family Services | 1.5. Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12559

  • Preparing Foster Children For Independent Living | 5/2/24 | 1:00 PM | TFI Family Services | 1.5. Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12560

  • The Ins and Outs of Depression | 5/2/24 | 6:00 PM | Restoration Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12561

  • Neurodiversity and ASD | 5/2/24 | 8:30 PM | Cornerstones of Care | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12562

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention | 5/3/24 | 9:00 AM | DCCCA | 7 Credits | In-Person-Mission | 12563

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention – Refresher | 5/3/24 | 2:00 PM | DCCCA | 3 Credits | In-Person-Mission | 12564

  • ACE's, PCE's, and the Role of Resilience | 5/3/24 | 3:30 PM | Restoration Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12565

  • First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross | 5/4/24 | 8:00 AM | DCCCA | 5 Credits | In-Person-Wichita | 12566

  • First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross | 5/4/24 | 8:30 AM | DCCCA | 5 Credits | In-Person-Lawrence | 12567

  • Caring For Teens | 5/4/24 | 9:00 AM | TFI Family Services | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12568

  • Fostering Relationships w/Biological Parents | 5/6/24 | 6:00 PM | Saint Francis Ministries | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12569

  • Crisis Intervention and Verbal De-Escalation | 5/7/24 | 11:00 AM | TFI Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12570

  • 33 Ways to Drive your Child Sane Part 1 | 5/7/24 | 6:00 PM | Restoration Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12571

  • Grief and Loss | 5/9/24 | 12:00 PM | KVC | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12572

  • Managing Anger of Foster Care | 5/9/24 | 6:00 PM | Cornerstones of Care | 3 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12573

  • The Meaning of “Mother” in Foster Care & Adoption | 5/9/24 | 6:00 PM | KVC | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12574

  • Social Skills: What To Teach and How | 5/9/24 | 6:00 PM | TFI Family Services | 2 Credits | In-Person-Lansing | 12575

  • Winning the Black Hair Care Game | 5/9/24 | 6:00 PM | Restoration Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12591

  • First Aid/CPR | 5/11/24 | 9:00 AM | Restoration Family Services | 6 Credits | In-Person-Wichita | 12576

  • First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning Pediatric and Adult ARC  | 5/11/24 | 9:30 AM | Saint Francis Ministries | 3 Credits | In-Person-Salina | 12577

  • First Aid | 5/13/24 | 5:30 PM | KVC | 3 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12578

  • Preparing for the Switch: Residential to Foster Care | 5/13/24 | 7:00 PM | Cornerstones of Care | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12579

  • Domestic Violence and Child Development | 5/14/24 | 12:30 PM | TFI Family Services | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12580

  • Behavior and Discipline | 5/14/24 | 5:30 PM | KVC | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12581

  • LGBTQ+ All Inclusive | 5/14/24 | 6:00 PM | Cornerstones of Care | 3 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12582

  • Routine and Structure For Summertime | 5/14/24 | 6:00 PM | Saint Francis Ministries | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12583

  • Sexting | 5/14/24 | 7:00 PM | TFI Family Services | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12584

  • Aggressive Behaviors: Understanding and Managing | 5/15/24 | 11:00 AM | TFI Family Services | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12585

  • IEP & 504s: What, Why, How, & Who Can Advocate | 5/15/24 | 12:00 PM | Cornerstones of Care | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12586

  • Darkness to Light, Stewards of Children | 5/15/24 | 6:00 PM | Restoration Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12587

  • Child Development | 5/16/24 | 10:00 AM | EmberHope | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12588

  • Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation | 5/16/24 | 11:30 AM | KVC | 1.5. Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12589

  • Making the Most of Summertime with Foster Children | 5/16/24 | 6:00 PM | KVC | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12590

  • Understanding Trauma and Felt Safety | 5/17/24 | 3:30 PM | Restoration Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12592

  • 123 Magic Dealing with Tantrums | 5/18/24 | 9:00 AM | Cornerstones of Care | 44 Credits | In-Person-Kansas City, Mo. | 12593

  • First Aid | 5/20/24 | 5:30 PM | KVC | 3 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12594

  • Food Insecurities In Children | 5/20/24 | 6:00 PM | TFI Family Services | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12595

  • Preparing Youth to Age Out | 5/21/24 | 5:30 PM | KVC | 1.5. Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12596

  • 33 Ways to Drive your Child Sane Part 2 | 5/21/24 | 6:00 PM | Restoration Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12597

  • Preventing Disruptions | 5/22/24 | 11:00 AM | Cornerstones of Care | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12598

  • Emotional Resilience | 5/22/24 | 11:00 AM | TFI Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12599

  • Managing Problematic Sexual Behaviors | 5/23/24 | 6:00 PM | Cornerstones of Care | 3 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12600

  • TBRI Empowering Principles | 5/23/24 | 6:00 PM | EmberHope | 3 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12601

  • Compassion Fatigue | 5/23/24 | 6:00 PM | TFI Family Services | 2 Credits | In-Person-Lansing | 12602

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention | 5/25/24 | 9:00 AM | DCCCA | 7 Credits | In-Person-Wichita | 12604

  • First Aid/CPR | 5/25/24 | 9:00 AM | Restoration Family Services | 6 Credits | In-Person-Wichita | 12603

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention – Refresher | 5/25/24 | 2:00 PM | DCCCA | 3 Credits | In-Person-Wichita | 12605

  • Keep Our Children Safe | 5/27/24 | 6:00 PM | Restoration Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12606

  • Safe Sleep For Caregivers | 5/28/24 | 1:00 PM | TFI Family Services | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12607

  • Internet Safety | 5/28/24 | 1:00 PM | TFI Family Services | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12608

  • Improving Foster Placement Stability | 5/29/24 | 11:00 AM | TFI Family Services | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12609

  • Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect | 5/29/24 | 1:00 PM | TFI Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12610

  • ADHD in Children and Adolescents | 5/29/24 | 6:00 PM | KVC | 1.5. Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12611

  • Creating and Maintaining a Lifebook | 5/30/24 | 12:00 PM | KVC | 1 Credit | Virtual Live Training | 12612

  • ACES | 5/30/24 | 5:30 PM | KVC | 1.5. Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12613

  • Reducing Overwhelming Emotions | 5/31/24 | 3:30 PM | Restoration Family Services | 2 Credits | Virtual Live Training | 12614

E-Learning Courses

E-Learning

The Children’s Alliance of Kansas E-Learning Library of courses is available anywhere, any-time - on your schedule. Log in, go to the Content Library and search for any of the titles below to start the course.

  • NEW Oct. 2023: Managing Problematic Sexual Behaviors

  • NEW Sept. 2023: Placement Disruption and Stability

  • NEW Sept. 2023: Dually Involved: Caring for Youth in Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice

  • Ethical Relationships in Child Welfare

  • Icebreaker Conversations

  • Medication Administration

  • Navigating Mental Health Care

  • Navigating Physical Health Care

  • Navigating the Family Well-Being System

  • Sexuality and Gender Support

  • Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

  • TIPS-MAPP Overview

  • Universal Precautions

  • Accessing Services & Supports

  • Building Children's Resilience

  • Building Parental Resilience

  • Common Feelings Associated with Being Adopted

  • Education

  • Family Dynamics

  • Intercountry Adoptions Medical Considerations

  • Life Story Birth Story Adoption Story

  • Managing Placement Transitions

  • Preparing for Adulthood

  • Preparing for and Managing Visitation

  • Responding to Children in Crisis

  • Preparing for Adulthood

  • Sensory Integration