Parenting Classes
Sponsored by
California Community Colleges, Chancellor’s Office
Foster Parent & Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
May 30, 2008 FKCE Offices
Victor Valley College
Foster & Kinship Care Education
12046 Jacaranda Ave., Ste. A
Hesperia, CA 92345
Phone: (760) 245-4271 x 2721
Fax: (760) 948-8965
E-mail: talleyr@vvc.edu
Website: www.vvc.edu/fkce

July 2008
Training Overview
Información de nuestro programa
Our facility is provided by Dr. Prem Reddy, who we thank for your generous donation and for supporting the health of our community.
We provide parenting classes in the community and on campus in
Spanish and English. Contact information is printed for each class site. Please confirm class information before attending any training. If you cannot reach the site of the training or the trainer, please contact our office at least 1-2 days before the training is scheduled in order to confirm the class. Classes are subject to change; please check our website for information about classes, trainers, local foster parent and kinship caregivers’ associations, and more at www.vvc.edu/fkce
Rebecca Talley and her
Grandson, Paxton
Certificates are given to participants based on the number of hours attended. When needed, certificates can be given at any time during a class series. To obtain a certificate before the end of a class series, please make arrangements through our offices at (760) 245-4271 x 2721 or talleyr@vvc.edu
TABLE OF CONTENTSCONTENIDO
JULY-SEPTEMBER (JULIO A SEPTIEMBRE)
VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE FKCE
Photo of May Celebration (prizes, giveaways, and certificates)
Director’s Note and Table of Contents
Community Partners & Key Community Leaders
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Class Information: Effective Communication for Parents-Hesperia 3
Class Information: Crianza Basada en el Apego-Holy Family Church
Class Information : 12 Powers of Family Business-Location TBD
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F.A.R.E / Loving Hearts Associations 6
Foster Parent & Volunteer Celebration
July / August Calendar
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September Calendar
Parent and Youth Resources
VVC FKCE Contact Information
Check our website for updated class information and more! www.vvc.edu/fkce
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VVC FKCE/ILP—1

July 2008
The following partners collaborate with Victor Valley College, Foster & Kinship Care Education
(FKCE) to deliver parenting classes and other training opportunities to High Desert foster parents, kinship caregivers, foster youth, and others who are interested in improving the lives of our youth.
Community agencies, organizations, and individuals partner with us by providing classes and class sites, serving on our advisory board, and providing other resources to High Desert families.
Thank you for your time and commitment.
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Apple Valley Police Department
California State Preschool Services/Headstart
• Community leaders & Foster & Kinship caregivers:
Aaron & Audrey Montgomery, Carolyn Buchanon, & Dr. Ron Frank
Desert Mountain SELPA Children’s Center
Dr. Prem Reddy & Primecare Medical Group
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Fostercare And Relative Emphasis (F.A.R.E.) Association
High Desert Relative Caregivers Association (HDRC)
High Desert Youth & Family Resource Center
Kingston Elementary School
San Bernardino County Department of Children’s Services
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San Bernardino County Schools, Foster Youth Services, YES Center
San Bernardino County, Superintendent of Schools
Topaz Elementary School
Victor Valley College Foundation
Victor Valley College Ready Rams Club
Victor Valley Loving Hearts Association
APPLE VALLEY
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Please contact
Rebecca to join the advisory board talleyr@vvc.edu
San Bernardino County
Foster Home - Adoption Services
1-800-722-4477
VVC FKCE/ILP—2

July 2008
Class information
Información de clases
SITE: Hesperia Headstart
Site
9352 ‘E’ Avenue, Hesperia, CA 92345
Mrs.
(760) 948-4411 hesperiahs1@yahoo.com
Woolley
948-4863
georgiawoolley@aol.com
CLASSES: Effective Communication for Parents
TIME:
DATES:
9 (3 hour) classes for a total of 27 hours
8:30 AM- 11:30 AM
9 weeks on Tuesdays
September 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 25
Ms. Annette Morgan, FKCE Trainer, Kinship caregiver
Class Description: Ms. Morgan and guest speakers including Marcelino Garza,
Dr. Ron Frank, Rebecca Talley and others will provide information to help parents, grandparents, and others caregivers to:
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Talk with children and each other with respect and a positive attitude;
Discuss the 3 ways we see others & how to address a difficult situation;
Identify your child’s strengths and what your child can teach you;
Learn how tone and voice modulation may affect how others may perceive what we are saying;
Discuss how to change blocked communication to effective communication; and
Learn how to communicate more effectively with others.
Victor Valley College - Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) (760) 245-4271 x 2721
VVC FKCE/ILP —3

July 2008
Class information
Información de clases
LUGAR: Holy Family Catholic Church
9974 ‘I’ Avenue, Hesperia, CA 92345
CONTACTO: Deacon Santos Aguilar
TIEMPO: 5:30—7:00
FECHAS: Martes
Septiembre 9, 16, 23, 30 Diciembre 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Octubre 7, 14, 21, 28 Enero 6, 13, 20, 27
Noviembre 4, 11, 18, 25 Febrero 3, 10, 17, 24 31
Marzo 3, 10, 17, 24,
Abril 7, 14, 21, 28
Mayo 5, 12, 19, 26
LOS ENTRENADORES: Sr. Marcelino Garza (760) 242-7565 y Sra. Antonia Garcia
Class Content: Classes will be conducted in Spanish
• What is attachment?
• Building blocks of attachment —Discuss causal thinking, basic trust, conscience development, and ability to delay gratification
• Attachment before discipline —Discuss how trying to discipline a child before a positive relationship is in place is like frosting a cake that is not in one piece
• The stress/conflict cycle and the 4 areas of development —Learn the arousal/relaxation cycle and discuss areas of development including physical, emotional, social, and cognitive
• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the initial stages in Erik Erickson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
• Identify and focus on a child’s strengths and needs , instead of focusing on negative behavior
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Dr. Frank Kunstal’s Seven Qualities of Therapeutic Parenting
Anger and post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD
Role-play therapeutic joining exercises
)-Discuss how both can manifest as ‘acting out’ behavior
—Learn the importance of recognizing and understanding emotions that can drive behavior
• Learn and practice Reflexive listening techniques ; prepare an emotional plan
Antonia Garcia, FKCE Bilingual Trainer in class at Adelanto Library
Victor Valley College - Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) (760) 245-4271 x 2721
VVC FKCE/ILP —4

July 2008
Class information
Información de clases
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Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 PM
Sept 11– Dec 18
Location To Be Decided
[Please check our website (www.vvc.edu/fkce), or call for details]
CLASS TOPICS:
1. The POWER of Purpose
2. The POWER of Focusing on Goals
3. The POWER of Performance Planning
4. The POWER of Performance Evaluation
5. The POWER of Day-to-Day Coaching
6. The POWER of Choosing a Positive Attitude
7. The POWER of Effective Communication
8. The POWER of Working Together
9. The POWER of Building Resiliency
10. The POWER of Faith
11. The POWER of Doing the Right Thing
12. The POWER of Humor
Marcelino “Chico” Garza
Mr. Garza has over 20 years of experience working with schools and businesses throughout the state of California.
He has worked with families and at-risk youth, mentoring over 160 children and youth. He currently serves as a
Special Assistant to the Superintendent of San Bernardino County Schools, Dr. Herb Fischer, building partnerships between families, businesses, organizations, schools, and students. Through these collaborations, Mr. Garza prepares students to achieve personal dreams, meet academic standards, and contribute to a quality workforce.
Mr. Garza has been featured in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside county media. He has received numerous awards for his community involvement working with individuals and businesses. Mr. Garza uses his lifetime experiences and real-life education to mentor others. He enjoys speaking at conferences, graduation ceremonies, awards banquets, and business seminars throughout California.
Marcelino “Chico” Garza
Special Assistant to the Superintendent
San Bernardino County Schools
Office (760) 242-7565
Cell (760) 784-7724
Email chico_garza@sbcss.k12.ca.us
Marcelino Garza, FKCE Volunteer Bilingual
Trainer in class at Adelanto Library
VVC FKCE/ILP —5
Victor Valley College - Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) (760) 245-4271 x 2721

July 2008
Class information
Información de clases
F.A.R.E.—Fostercare And Relative Emphasis
Victor Valley College, Child Development Center
18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville, 92395
Mr. Robert Manghane, President (760) 949-0830 rlmang@msn.com
Ms. Joan Ross, Vice President (760) 956-3450
4th Saturday of the month from 2:30-5:00 PM
Robert & Colleen Manghane
Saturday, July 26 No meeting/training
Saturday, August 23 No meeting/training
Saturday, September 27
Class Title: Child Abuse & Neglect
• Discuss how to recognize typical behaviors of abused children (i.e., fighting, sexually acting out),
• Learn how to understand and help a child who has suffered from abuse,
• Discuss what and how to report suspected abuse.
Bryan Okamura, Former DCS Ombudsman presenting at FARE training
Victor Valley Loving Hearts Association
3rd Thursday of the month from 7-9 PM
Dept. of Children’s Services
15480 Ramona Dr., VV, 92393
Mrs. Ethel Moon, President
(760) 247-7836 ethel.jim@verizon.net
Berkeley Harris, FKCE Trainer presenting at Loving Hearts training
Thursday, July 17 No meeting/training
Thursday, August 21 No meeting/training
Thursday, September 18
Class Title: Working with the County
• Learn about the Department of Children’s Services structure, policies, and procedures,
• Discuss available financial assistance,
• Discuss the importance of permanency and working with birth parents, and
• Learn how to be an advocate for your child.
Victor Valley College - Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) (760) 245-4271 x 2721
VVC FKCE/ILP —6

July 2008
Otha
Esperanza
Glenner
Leif
Nikki
Sheri
Isela
Kelley
Rosie
Leon
May 2008
Marcelino
Rod
Sonya
Gladys
Victor Valley College - Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) (760) 245-4271 x 2721
VVC FKCE/ILP —7
Annette

Sun Mon
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27
Sun
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7
14
21
28
Mon
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Tue
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8
15
29
4 HOLIDAY
July 2008
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9-Noon
Effective
Communication
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No Meeting for
Loving Hearts this month
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9-Noon
Effective
Communication
Tue
5
12
Wed
2
9
3:30-5 PM
High Desert Youth
Leaders VV DCS
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Rebecca, Isela, Sheri, and Leif
30
Wed
6
13
3:30-5 PM
High Desert Youth
Leaders VV DCS
Thu
3
10
24
31
Thu
7
14
Fri
25
9-Noon
Effective
Communication
Fri
1
8
15
Sat
5
12
19
26
No Meeting for
F.A.R.E. this month
Sat
2
9 Young Foster
Children Party
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FKCE facility donated by Dr. Prem Reddy
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8-10 AM FKCE
Curriculum
Advisory Board
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No Meeting for
Loving Hearts this month
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No Meeting for
F.A.R.E. this month
To confirm classes/ Para confirmar las clases: www.vvc.edu/fkce or (760) 245-4271 x 2721 or talleyr@vvc.edu

July 2008
Sun Mon
7
14
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Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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HOLIDAY
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8:30-11:30 AM
Effective
Communication
Hesperia Headstart
5:30-7 PM
Apego
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15
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Cla ses
Esp en año l
9
5:30-7 PM
Apego
Holy Family
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10-12 AM SB County
DCS Foster Parent Mtg
5:30-7 PM
Apego
Holy Family
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3:30-5 PM
High Desert Youth
Leaders VV DCS
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5:30-7:30 PM
12 Powers of
Family Business
Location TBD
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5:30-7:30 PM
12 Powers of
Family Business
Location TBD
7-9 PM
Loving Hearts
VV DCS
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5:30-7 PM
Apego
Holy Family
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5:30-7:30 PM
12 Powers of
Family Business
Location TBD
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California State Care Provider’s
Association Conference
Rancho Mirage, CA
Contact Ida 760-345-2072
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13
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2:30-5 PM
F.A.R.E. Assoc.
VVC-CDC
“What I learned from this class (Attachment-based Parenting), is to be thankful. I am learning from this class about how my
(negative) behavior shows my needs that were never met. I learned that my negative behavior is not who I am. (Now) I am in a better place...my home is safe and I am learning to say how
I feel. I enjoy learning to be a role model.” Edwin, 13 years old
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To confirm classes/ Para confirmar las clases: (760) 245-4271 x 2721 or talleyr@vvc.edu or www.vvc.edu/fkce

Parent Resources
Información de los Padres
July 2008
Need to report child abuse?
Child Abuse Hotline: 1 (800) 827-8724 or 1 (909) 384-9233
http://caag.state.ca.us/childabuse/pdf/ss_8572/pdf
Need legal advice?
LAPP
Legal Advocates for Permanent Parenting
Regina Deihl, J.D. Executive Director
(650) 712-1442 info@LAPPonline.org
Need help and don’t know where to turn?
Children’s Crisis Response Team (CCRT)
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
In-home and community-based mental health crisis intervention.
Call and leave your number—they’ll get back to you 24 hrs a day any day of the year.
(760) 734-8093
Need information about becoming or being a foster parent?
National Foster Parent Association (NFPA)
This is website that has data on all kinds of important information including legal info and links to other organizations and support groups. www.nfpainc.org/index.asp In San Bernardino County, call 1 (800) 722-4477
Do you know a foster youth that needs more direction?
Foster Care Ombudsman Program
This site has a truckload of information including legal information and employment and health information for foster youth. fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov
San Bernardino County Schools, Foster Youth Services, YES Center
Classes for foster youth: Anger management, financial aid, computer literacy,
GED study, healthy relationships, job placement, transitional assistance, and more!
(760) 955-1297
Are you raising your grandchildren, nieces or nephews?
Kinship Support ServicesHigh Desert Relative Caregivers
(760) 843-1953 www.highdesertrelativecaregivers.com
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July 2008
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PAID
PERMIT
U.S. POSTAGE
NONPROFIT
VICTORVIL
Victor Valley Community College District
Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
12046 Jacaranda Ave., Suite A, Hesperia, CA 92345
Lori
Instruction,
Kildal,
Dean
Kelley Johnson, BS
Director, Child Development Center
Rebecca Talley, MPH, MA
Program Specialist, FKCE
E-mail talleyr@vvc.edu
Phone (760) 245-4271 x 2721
Website www.vvc.edu/fkce
Classes Sponsored by
Facility Donated by
Dr. Prem Reddy