Cuesta College
Foster and Kinship Care Education Program
Workshops – March 2011
Free Workshops
Tues., Mar. 1_
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
“Scream Free Parenting Series” - Class 3 of 4 – Stephanie Baisa Wilson
This workshop series provides strategies to avoid emotional reactivity and to
promote positive family relationships.
11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., Ste. B, SLO
(Street parking on El Tigre Court. Please park on the street.)
RSVP by Feb. 28th
Wednesday’s,
Mar. 2, 9. 16, 23, & 30
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
“Helping your Kids Make Healthy Food Choices” – Megan Selby
An interactive workshop series for adults and their children of all ages. This
workshop will offer basic nutrition skills, safe food handling skills, how to read
food labels, Making Menus, utilizing coupons, reading recipes & using math
skills while measuring: making food preparation a family fun event. Bring an apron.
Sustenance Cooking Studio, 2033 Santa Barbara St., SLO
RSVP by Feb. 28th
Thurs., Mar. 3
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
“Foster Youth Rights” - Kristi Augusta & Mimi Feliciano-Hix
This workshop will provide information regarding foster youth rights and what
caregivers can do to make sure that the youth they are caring for are accessing
all resources that are available to the youth.
11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., Ste. B, SLO
(Street parking on El Tigre Court. Please park on the street.)
Thurs., Mar. 3_
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
“Successfully Parenting at Risk Kids (SPARK)” – Session 1 of 6 – Stephanie Baisa Wilson
This is a six (6) class series. This workshop will provide information about
the importance of nurturing a strong bond between caregiver & infant; how to
hold a low threshold infant; effective positive discipline styles & helping
your school age child succeed. Workshops will also focus on identifying behaviors in
infants & children & how to parent children with specific behavioral issues.
Lunch Provided. 11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., Ste. B, SLO
(Street parking on El Tigre Court. Please park on the street.)
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Fri., Mar. 4
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
“Foster/Kinship Care Academy” – Holly Prieto
Topic: To be announced
Childcare & Lunch Provided
Zion Lutheran Church, 1010 Foothill Blvd., SLO
RSVP by Mar.1st
Saturday’s, Mar. 5,12,19
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. &
Tuesday’s, Mar. 8, 15, 22
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
“PRIDE” – Session 9
Foster Parent pre-licensing training. This is a series of 27 hours that is required
for certification.
Dept. of Social Services, 3433 S. Higuera Street, Room 115, SLO
RSVP by Mar.1st
Sat., Mar.5
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
“Nutrition in the Kitchen – Lighten Up! Part 1- Megan Selby
A Healthy Version of Your Favorite Meals. This is an interactive workshop
for adults & their children. Basic nutrition skills, safe food handling skills, how
to read food labels, making menus utilizing coupons, reading recipes and using
math skills while measuring, making food preparation fun; ideas about getting the
family out and moving.
Cuesta College, SLO Campus, Bldg. 4700, Room 4750
*$2.00 Parking Permit Required
RSVP by Mar. 1st
Tues., Mar. 8_
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
“Scream Free Parenting Series” - Class 4 of 4 – Stephanie Baisa Wilson
This workshop series provides strategies to avoid emotional reactivity and to
promote positive family relationships.
11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., Ste. B, SLO
(Street parking on El Tigre Court. Please park on the street.)
Thurs., Mar. 10
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
RSVP by Mar. 1st
“Successfully Parenting at Risk Kids (SPARK)” – Class 2 of 6 - Stephanie Baisa Wilson
11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., Ste. B, SLO
(Street parking on El Tigre Court. Please park on the street.)
RSVP by Mar. 4th
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Free Workshops
Fri., Mar. 11
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“First Aid/CPR/AED – Adult/Child/Infant” – Bill Pucciarelli
$10.00 fee for the CPR/FA American Red Cross card.
11545 Los Osos Valley Road , Suite B-2, SLO
Bring your lunch
RSVP by Mar. 4th
Tues., Mar. 15
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
“Date Smart/Mate Smart” – Partnership for Responsible Parenting
This workshop is designed to help parents engage their teens in a dialogue
about dating; how to recognize the “red flags” of an unhealthy relationship.
Kinship Center, 75 N. Main Street, Templeton
RSVP by Mar. 11th
Thurs., Mar. 17
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
“Characteristics of a Healing Home” - Kristi Augusta
Greater numbers of young children with complicated, serious physical health,
mental health, or developmental issues are being placed in out of home placement
during the early years when brain growth is most active. Techniques to make your
home a positive experience and a healing process for these children.
11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., Ste. B, SLO
(Street parking on El Tigre Court. Please park on the street.)
Thurs., Mar. 17
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
“Successfully Parenting at Risk Kids (SPARK)” – Class 3 of 6 - Stephanie Baisa Wilson
11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., Ste. B, SLO
(Street parking on El Tigre Court. Please park on the street.)
Sat., Mar.19
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
RSVP by Mar. 11th
“Nutrition in the Kitchen – Lighten Up! Part 2- Megan Selby
A Healthy Version of Your Favorite Meals. This is an interactive workshop
for adults & their children. Basic nutrition skills, safe food handling skills, how
to read food labels, making menus utilizing coupons, reading recipes and using
math skills while measuring, making food preparation fun; ideas about getting the
family out and moving.
Cuesta College, SLO Campus, Bldg. 4700, Room 4750
*$2.00 Parking Permit Required
RSVP by Mar. 11th
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Tues., Mar. 22
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
“Date Smart/Mate Smart” – Partnership for Responsible Parenting
This workshop is designed to help parents engage their teens in a dialogue
about dating; how to recognize the “red flags” of an unhealthy relationship.
Kinship Center, 75 N. Main Street, Templeton
RSVP by Mar. 18th
Wed., Mar. 23
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
“Understanding the Timelines of DSS” – Holly Prieto
What should happen; when and why.
11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., Ste. B, SLO
(Street parking on El Tigre Court. Please park on the street.)
Thurs., Mar. 24
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
“Successfully Parenting at Risk Kids (SPARK)” – Class 4 of 6 -Stephanie Baisa Wilson
11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., Ste. B, SLO
(Street parking on El Tigre Court. Please park on the street.)
Thurs., Mar. 31
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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RSVP by Mar. 18th
“Parenting in a Digital World” – Kristi Augusta & Mimi Feliciano-Hix
Using Technology as an ally; techniques to educate kids on the potential dangers
of technology; strategies to help a parent get comfortable with technology.
11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., Ste. B, SLO
(Street parking on El Tigre Court. Please park on the street.)
Thurs., Mar. 31
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
RSVP by Mar. 18th
RSVP by Mar. 25th
“Successfully Parenting at Risk Kids (SPARK)” – Class 5 of 6 - Stephanie Baisa Wilson
11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., Ste. B, SLO
(Street parking on El Tigre Court. Please park on the street.)
RSVP by Mar. 25th
* Parking Permits now required for any classes/events held on the Cuesta College campus.
Permits can be purchased at the Public Safety office located off parking lot #3, or at one of the yellow “Boxes” in some of the parking lots.
Public Safety phone: 546-3205.
Priority will be given to Foster or Adoptive Parents, Kinship Care Givers, & ILP Youth.
Please specify your category at the time of your call plus your first name, last name and phone number.
Workshops may be cancelled due to lack of attendance.
Reserve your space NOW! Call Mimi at FKCE, 546-3156
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