Training Opportunities are Available Across the State
Someone you know could be experiencing a mental health crisis. Are you prepared to help? Oregon Family Support Network offers training courses approved by Oregon Health Authority for Continuing Education Credits that will allow you to grow your knowledge, skills and confidence when you are called upon to provide positive support and advocacy.
Upcoming Trainings
Nurturing Fathers
This course offered in Inglés
The Nurturing Fathers program is an evidence-based, multi-week training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to fathers and father figures. Each 2-hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
Tuesdays
January 14 – March 18
Inglés
online
General TAG Coaching
This course offered in Inglés
TAG Coaching stands for Technical Assistances Group Coaching. This is a time every month for FSS around the state to come and get and give one another support. Our FSS Statewide coach facilitates this space and guides the conversation as we dig deeper into the role and FSS Competencies.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
January 15
10am – 11:30am
Inglés
online
Wraparound 101 for Families
This course offered in Inglés
Wraparound is a planning process to help children and their families realize their hopes and dreams. This introductory training will help families gain an understanding of the Wraparound process, including the 10 Wraparound principles, the value of family voice and choice, and how Wraparound can be used to improve outcomes for youth and families with high-level mental and behavioral health challenges.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
January 28
9am – 11am
Inglés
online
Documentation for the Workforce
This course offered in Inglés
In this training, we will take a deeper dive into the role and practice of documentation for Family Support Specialists. We will cover the Oregon State requirements, as well as the FSS workforce best practices. Documentation is telling a story of the work that FSS movement is doing to support families. We learn through a combination of discussion and practice, and individuals will build their knowledge and skills in completing necessary documentation components while adhering to the FSS professional role.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
February 11
9am to 4pm
Inglés
online
Family-Led Crisis Planning for Families
This course offered in Inglés
You know your family better than anyone. This training focuses on using your own knowledge and experience to guide crisis planning. Using practical tools and group discussion, we’ll explore a shift from system-led to family-led planning. When families take the lead, they are better able to build a plan that works for them!
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
February 12
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Inglés
online
Wraparound FSS Modules 1 & 2
This course offered in Inglés
Empower others–and yourself! OFSN’s Partners In Possibility is a two-part training designed specifically for Family Support Specialists.
Family Support Specialist who play a key role in the Wraparound process. Increase understanding of Wraparound fidelity and gain tools and practical strategies to bring family voice to the forefront, strengthen partnerships with team members, and support families through every phase of Wraparound.
This training is two four-hour trainings over two days. Prerequisite: Completion of SOCI’s 4-part Wraparound Foundations series.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
February 18 & 25
8:30am – 12:30pm
Inglés
online
Wraparound TAG Coaching
This course offered in Inglés
TAG Coaching stands for Technical Assistances Group Coaching. This is a time every month for FSS around the state to come and get and give one another support. Our FSS Statewide coach facilitates this space and guides the conversation as we dig deeper into the role and FSS Competencies.
This month we will be looking at Team Based approaches to Wraparound.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
February 19
10am – 11:30am
Inglés
online
Family Support Specialist Foundations
This course offered in Inglés
This 42 hour training is for certification of Family Support Specialists. A Certified Family Support Specialist (FSS) is one who is currently, or was previously, the primary parent/caregiver for a child with mental health/behavioral health challenges and uses their lived experience to support other families.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
Monday, March 9-11 and 16-18
Inglés
online
Advocacy and Policy Academy
This course offered in Inglés
Turn lived experience into action. Build advocacy skills, connect with leaders, and influence systems supporting Oregon’s children and families.
Through seven dynamic sessions, parents and caregivers will build skills, confidence, and connection through storytelling, education, and action. Learn how Oregon’s child-serving systems work, how to strategically share your story, and how to take meaningful steps towards systems change.
NEXT COURSE OFFERING
March 25
11:30am to 2pm
Inglés
online
Additional Session Dates
April 1
April 8
April 15
April 22
April 29
May 17 (In person)
9:30am to 3pm
unless otherwise noted sessions are from
12pm to 1:30pm
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