🌟 TRAINING SERIES 🌟
Unlock the Power of Laws Protecting Arizona’s Children. Learn how Jacob’s Law ensures timely access to behavioral health services, how ARS 8-810 and ARS 41-1798 Safe Alert, addresses the urgent needs of children who go missing. These are vital protections every caregiver and professional must understand
🔔Class 1. Jacob’s Law - The Roadmap to Care - 2-hour training
- Timely Medical & Behavioral Health Services
- Advocacy & Legal Protections for Caregivers
- Grievance Process & Higher Level of Care Requests
⏲️Monday January 12th - 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
⏲️Monday January 12th - 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
🔔Class 2. Jacob’s Law - Foster Caregiver Rights & Support - 2-hour training
- Complete placement packets & Foster Care Bill of Rights
- Navigating the DCS chain of command & Legal Protections
- Requesting placement of previous foster children
- Ensuring school stability and educational continuity
⏲️Monday January 19th - 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
⏲️Monday January 19th - 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
🔔Class 3. The Child and Family Team Process Followed to Fidelity - 2-hour training
⏲️Monday January 26th - 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
⏲️Monday January 26th - 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
🔔Class 4. Children Missing from DCS Care & SEEK AND FIND Alert - 2-hour training
- Requesting & Securing the Right Services for Your Child & Family
- Developing Effective Safety & Crisis Plans
⏲️Monday February 2nd - 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
⏲️Monday February 2nd - 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
🔔Class 5. Prevention Training: Supporting Children with Trauma 4-week series | 1.5-hour sessions
- Learn practical tools to support children with trauma.
- Each session includes guidance, reflection, and actionable steps to implement at home with accountability built in.
⏲️Monday February 9th, 16th, 23rd & March 2nd - 10:00 AM TO 11:30 AM
⏲️Monday February 9th, 16th, 23rd and March 2nd - 7:30 PM TO 9:00 PM
All classes are virtual. In-person sessions may be requested for large groups. Participants can sign up for 1 or all 5 classes.
Have questions? Call us at (623) 428-1592 or email events@asanow.org.
✨ Who can attend: This training is open to Kinship Caregivers, Licensed Foster Caregivers, Foster/Adoptive Caregivers, Guardianship Caregivers for children who have been or are under the custody of the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) and youth who have aged out of foster care. It is also relevant for CASA, Attorneys, GAL, Juvenile Judges, Behavioral Health professionals, Licensing Agencies and staff, as well as any professionals working with children currently in the custody of Arizona DCS.
📜 Certificate: A certificate of attendance will be provided
💲 Cost: $10 per attendee, per training (5 classes available). Fees help support ASA Now’s events, services, and the operation and maintenance of Jacob’s Mission Community Center.
🤝Agency-Paid & Private Trainings
CASAs, DCS staff, licensing agencies, advocates, attorneys, judges, GAL's, and behavioral health providers: email events@asanow.org to cover fees for your staff/caregivers or to arrange a private training. We will issue a coupon code for your attendees.
Hardship Sponsorships
Limited sponsorships are available for caregivers and staff with financial need. To request consideration, email events@asanow.org. When approved, you’ll receive a code to register at no cost.
⚠️ Cancellations: Due to the time and effort that it takes to put these events together, we want you to be aware that there are NO REFUNDS or CREDITS.
Failing to attend or not notifying us will exclude you from attending future Trauma Tools Workshops. We understand that emergencies happen. If you are unable to attend, you MUST notify us ahead of scheduled arrival time and we ask that you give us as much notice as possible by calling 623-428-1592. Be sure to leave a voicemail or text if we don't answer.
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With Gratitude,
Angela Teachout
Susan Woodruff
Anika Robinson
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