Support Group Trainings
About Support Group Trainings
There are many foster/adoptive parent support groups located throughout the state that offer training during their meeting that is approved for foster parent credit. **If training credit is not mentioned below, please check with the support group contact person to see if the training has been approved for foster parent credit. You can also check with your licensing worker to see if a training can be approved for foster parent training credit.**
Upcoming Support Group Trainings
Please note: This training schedule listed below is accurate to IFAPA's knowledge. The information posted below is what has been provided by the support group leaders. For questions about these support group trainings, please call or e-mail the contact person listed for that group.
Promote Your Training - If you are a Support Group Leader and would like to promote an upcoming training for your support group, complete our online form. Please complete the form at least three weeks prior to the date of your training to ensure ample advertising time.
| Western Service Area #1 - SUPPORT GROUP TRAININGS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Training Details | Location | Support Group Contact Person |
| May 20, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - Handling a Behavior Crisis 2 hours credit |
Storm Lake St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1614 West 5th Street |
Buena Vista County Support Group Sue Thayer 712-299-4759 |
| May 30, 2013 6:30-8:30pm |
TOPIC - TBA | Council Bluffs Church of Christ 1525 McPherson Ave |
Council Bluffs Support Group Sandra Dollen 855-526-2116 |
| June 4, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - Planning for a Placement 2 hours credit |
Carroll Family Resource Center 502 W 7th St |
West Central Iowa Foster & Adoptive Support Group Cathe Vanderheiden 712-792-2025 John Smith |
| June 13, 2013 6:30-8:30pm |
TOPIC - Aftercare 2 hours credit Foster Care Month Potluck Celebration Children/teens are welcome |
Woodbine Followers of Christ Church |
Harrison County Support Group Angie Reed |
| June 20, 2013 6:30-8:30pm |
TOPIC - Aftercare 2 hours credit Foster Care Month Potluck Celebration Children/teens are welcome |
Essex Community Building Meeting Room |
Southwest Iowa Support Group Angie Reed |
| June 24, 2013 6:30-8:30pm |
TOPIC - Working as a Team 2 hours credit |
Denison Denison Police Department 1119 1st Ave N |
Denison Area Foster and Adoptive Support Group Dawn Luetje 712-263-9341 |
| Aug. 6, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - Understanding Discipline and It's Role in Effective Parenting 2 hours credit |
Carroll Family Resource Center 502 W 7th St |
West Central Iowa Foster & Adoptive Support Group Cathe Vanderheiden 712-792-2025 John Smith |
| Sept. 3, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - Working as a Team 2 hours credit |
Carroll Family Resource Center 502 W 7th St |
West Central Iowa Foster & Adoptive Support Group Cathe Vanderheiden 712-792-2025 John Smith |
| Sept. 23, 2013 6:30-8:30pm |
TOPIC - Creating & Maintaining Healthy Boundaries 2 hours credit |
Denison Denison Police Department 1119 1st Ave N |
Denison Area Foster and Adoptive Support Group Dawn Luetje 712-263-9341 |
| Oct. 1, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - Building Bridges - Educational Advocacy 101 2 hours credit |
Carroll Family Resource Center 502 W 7th St |
West Central Iowa Foster & Adoptive Support Group Cathe Vanderheiden 712-792-2025 John Smith |
| Nov. 5, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - Reducing the Risk of Abuse Alelgations 2 hours credit |
Carroll Family Resource Center 502 W 7th St |
West Central Iowa Foster & Adoptive Support Group Cathe Vanderheiden 712-792-2025 John Smith |
| Northern Service Area #2 - SUPPORT GROUP TRAININGS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Training Details | Location | Support Group Contact Person |
| May, 21, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - Bully Smart 2 hours credit rsvp required for childcare |
Mason City Mason City DHS, Liberty Room 22 N Georgia |
North Central Iowa Foster/Adoptive Parents Assoc. Christie McGuire 800-720-9850 A.C. 62 |
| May 21, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - Handling Behavior Crisis 2 hours credit childcare available |
Waverly Vineyard Community Church 319 W Bremer Ave |
Allison Area Foster Parents Nancy Magnall 319-352-3600 |
| June 10, 2013 6:00-8:00pm |
TOPIC - Mandatory Reporter Training Trainer: Pam Stemmerman 2 hours credit Please RSVP by June 10 to Christie |
Mason City Mason City DHS, Liberty Room (east door) 22 N Georgia |
North Central Iowa Foster/Adoptive Parents Assoc. Christie McGuire 800-720-9850 A.C. 62 |
| June 11, 2013 6:00-8:00pm |
TOPIC - Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma - Module 8 2 hours credit childcare available |
Marshalltown New Hope Church 3901 S Center St |
Marshall County Support Group Mindy Oswalt 515-291-1292 |
| July, 21, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - Internet Safety Trainer: Mike Ferjak 2 hours credit rsvp required for childcare |
Mason City Mason City DHS, Liberty Room 22 N Georgia |
North Central Iowa Foster/Adoptive Parents Assoc. Christie McGuire 800-720-9850 A.C. 62 |
| Sept. 7, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - TBA 2 hours credit |
Mason City Mason City DHS, Liberty Room 22 N Georgia |
North Central Iowa Foster/Adoptive Parents Assoc. Christie McGuire 800-720-9850 A.C. 62 |
| Sept. 10, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - TBA 2 hours credit childcare available |
Waterloo Grace Lutheran Church 1024 W 8th St |
Black Hawk Foster & Adoptive Parent Support Group Dianna Seedorff 319-235-2534 |
| Oct. 8, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - Keeping Kids Safe in Cyberspace 2 hours credit childcare available |
Waterloo Grace Lutheran Church 1024 W 8th St |
Black Hawk Foster & Adoptive Parent Support Group Dianna Seedorff 319-235-2534 |
| Nov. 19, 2013 7:00-9:00pm |
TOPIC - TBA 2 hours credit |
Mason City Mason City DHS, Liberty Room 22 N Georgia |
North Central Iowa Foster/Adoptive Parents Assoc. Christie McGuire 800-720-9850 A.C. 62 |
| Eastern Service Area #3 - SUPPORT GROUP TRAININGS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Training Details | Location | Support Group Contact Person |
| May 20, 2013 6:30pm-8:30pm |
TOPIC -Working as a Team 2 hours credit |
Mt Pleasant First United Methodist Church |
Henry County Foster/Adoptive Parents Support Group Kim Edwards 319-985-2213 |
| Cedar Rapids Service Area #4 - SUPPORT GROUP TRAININGS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Training Details | Location | Support Group Contact Person |
| May 16, 2013 6:00-8:30pm |
TOPIC - Building Bridges 2 hours credit Also taking place is Future Fest 2013 - An info fair for f/a youth (ages 16 & up) and parents. Focus is on services for youth, AMP, Aftercare services and community resources available. |
Cedar Rapids Four Oaks Bridge 2100 First Ave NE |
Total Thursday Janet Rorholm 319-573-4907 |
| June 20, 2013 6:00-8:00pm |
TOPIC - Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (Module 6 - Connections & Healing) 2 hours credit |
Ottumwa First Lutheran Church, 126 N Jefferson |
Wapello County Foster Parent Support Group Angela Strong 641-226-2313 |
| Aug. 15, 2013 6:00-8:00pm |
TOPIC - Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (Module 7 - Becoming an Advocate) 2 hours credit |
Ottumwa First Lutheran Church, 126 N Jefferson |
Wapello County Foster Parent Support Group Angela Strong 641-226-2313 |
| Sept. 19, 2013 6:00-8:00pm |
TOPIC - Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (Module 8 - Taking Care of Yourself) 2 hours credit |
Ottumwa First Lutheran Church, 126 N Jefferson |
Wapello County Foster Parent Support Group Angela Strong 641-226-2313 |
| Des Moines Service Area #5 - SUPPORT GROUP TRAININGS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Training Details | Location | Support Group Contact Person |
| May 21, 2013 6:00-8:00pm |
TOPIC - Documentation 2 hours credit childcare available |
Des Moines Polk County Riverplace 2309 Euclid |
Connections Terri Bailey 515-249-7089 |
| June 18, 2013 6:00-8:00pm |
TOPIC -Creating and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries 2 hours credit childcare available |
Des Moines Polk County Riverplace 2309 Euclid |
Connections Terri Bailey 515-249-7089 |
| July 16, 2013 6:00-8:00pm |
TOPIC - Planning for a Placement 2 hours of credit childcare available |
Des Moines Polk County Riverplace 2309 Euclid |
Connections Terri Bailey 515-249-7089 |
| Aug. 20, 2013 6:00-8:00pm |
TOPIC - Reducing the Risk of Abuse Allegations 2 hours of credit childcare available |
Des Moines Polk County Riverplace 2309 Euclid |
Connections Terri Bailey 515-249-7089 |
| Sept. 17, 2013 6:00-8:00pm |
TOPIC - Understanding Discipline and It's Role in Effective Parenting 2 hours of credit childcare available |
Des Moines Polk County Riverplace 2309 Euclid |
Connections Terri Bailey 515-249-7089 |
| Oct. 15, 2013 6:00-8:00pm |
TOPIC - Working in a Team 2 hours of credit childcare available |
Des Moines Polk County Riverplace 2309 Euclid |
Connections Terri Bailey 515-249-7089 |
| Nov. 19, 2013 6:00-8:00pm |
TOPIC - Getting Through the Holidays childcare available |
Des Moines Polk County Riverplace 2309 Euclid |
Connections Terri Bailey 515-249-7089 |
For a list of Iowa support groups meeting times and locations, click here.
