Grossmont College FAKCE

09/05/2026

🏀 Strengthening Families: Mental Resilience Series
Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can also bring moments of stress, uncertainty, and challenge. Join us for part three of this series designed to help caregivers build resilience, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop practical strategies for supporting youth through life's ups and downs.
🎤 Presented by Andrew Pierce, Director of iBounce Up and founder of Bounce Resilience Training.
📅 September 24, 2026
Session 3: Stay in Control – Responding vs. Reacting
Learn techniques for self-control and emotional regulation during high-stress situations. Explore ways to shift perspective, overcome setbacks, and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns.

💻 Learn more and register:
🔗 https://fakce.org/events/online-stay-in-control-responding-vs-reacting-strengthening-families-mental-resilience-series-2026-09-24/

✨ Building resilience in ourselves helps us better support the children and youth in our care.

09/04/2026

🌎 Every child deserves to feel connected to their heritage, culture, and identity.

Whether through family traditions, language, food, celebrations, stories, or community connections, those experiences help shape a child's sense of belonging and self-confidence.

If you're an adoptive parent, resource parent, or considering cross-cultural adoption, join our Embracing Your Child's Heritage class to learn how to support a child's cultural identity and strengthen family connections.

📅 Online: September 8 & 10, 2026 | 6-9 PM

📅 In Person: October 17, 2026 | 9 AM-3:30 PM
📍 8911 Balboa Ave., San Diego

🔗 Register today: https://fakce.org/events/online-embracing-your-childs-heritage-part-1-of-2-2026-09-08/

09/04/2026

School evaluations can sometimes feel overwhelming, but understanding them can help you advocate more effectively for the children in your care.
Join us for Understanding Evaluations, where caregivers will learn how to interpret psychoeducational evaluations, understand eligibility categories, recognize concerns with incomplete or inaccurate assessments, and explore when an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) may be appropriate. Participants will also learn how to use evaluation data when advocating for services.

📅 Monday, September 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM or
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Presented by Michelle McGowan, a Special Education Advocate with more than 20 years of experience supporting students and families.
💻 Register and learn more:
🔗 https://fakce.org/events/online-understanding-evaluations-2026-09-14/

✨ Empower yourself with knowledge and practical tools to better support the educational needs of children and youth.

09/03/2026

📚 Adoption: The Lifelong Process
Adoption is a journey that continues to evolve throughout a family's life. Join us for this online class as we explore common experiences and challenges adoptive families may face, including talking with children about adoption, understanding core adoption issues, navigating relationships with birth parents, and discussing open adoption throughout different stages of development.
🗓 September 9, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
Learn more and register here:
🔗 https://fakce.org/events/online-adoption-the-lifelong-process-2026-09-09/

09/03/2026

💙 Raising teenagers doesn't come with a handbook, but you don't have to navigate it alone. 💙
Join us for Kids and the Law (Part 1 of 2), an online training and support group designed for caregivers of adolescents. Together we'll discuss real-life situations involving teens and explore laws related to curfew, truancy, substance use, internet safety, and more.
📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
💻 Zoom
For details and registration, visit: https://fakce.org/events/online-parenting-teens-training-support-kids-and-the-law-part-1-of-2-2026-09-10/

09/03/2026

🍦 Join Us for a special in-person meeting of Coffee Talk! It's an ice Cream Social and Resource Fair!🍦
Kids are welcome at this gathering of parents, caregivers, resource families, and providers to come together for a morning of connection, support, resources, and sweet treats!
Enjoy ice cream while connecting with other families, learning about community resources, and building supportive relationships in a welcoming environment.
📅 Monday, September 14
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Magnolia Room
389 N. Magnolia Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
✅ Connect with local resources
✅ Meet other families and caregivers
✅ Enjoy treats and conversation
✅ Social workers and resource parents can receive 2 hours of training credit
Registration is required.
📞 1-800-200-1222
🌐 https://fakce.org/events/in-person-coffee-talk-training-support-the-qpi-resource-scoop-tools-treats-togetherness-2026-09-14/

09/02/2026

☀️ Cool Off, Bring Kids, & Earn Training Hours! ☀️🍦

Join us for The QPI Resource Scoop: Tools, Treats and Togetherness!
Resource parents, children, and social workers are invited to enjoy an afternoon of ice cream, community resources, and connection with fellow resource families and Regional QPI Ambassadors.

✅ Earn 2 hours of training credit
✅ Connect with valuable community resources
✅ Enjoy FREE ice cream and family-friendly fun
📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 303 H Street, Suite 201, Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Annex Room)
Registration is required.
🔗 Register today: https://fakce.org/events/en-persona-padres-con-amor-formacion-y-apoyo-la-exclusiva-de-recursos-qpi-herramientas-premios-y-unidad-2026-09-10/
📞 1-800-200-1222

09/02/2026

📚🌎 Embracing Your Child's Heritage
Join us for this important training designed to help families and caregivers better understand the role of culture, race, and identity in a child's life. Especially valuable for those planning to adopt cross-culturally, this class offers insights and tools to support children in embracing their heritage.
🗓️ Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
💻 Zoom
Although originally intended for families planning to adopt, we warmly welcome all resource parents to attend.
✅ Register for part 1 today: https://fakce.org/events/online-embracing-your-childs-heritage-part-1-of-2-2026-09-08/

09/02/2026

🌟 Have you checked out our new Training & Support Workshops?

Whether you're looking for practical parenting strategies, support navigating challenging behaviors, trauma-informed tools, or opportunities to connect with other caregivers, there's something for everyone in our September lineup!
From Positive Parenting, Internet Safety, and Mindfulness Mondays to Resource Roundup, Foster to Forever, and our popular QPI Ice Cream Socials, these workshops are designed to inform, support, and empower resource, foster, kinship, and adoptive families.
✨ Learn new skills.
✨ Gain valuable resources.
✨ Connect with a supportive community.
🔗 Explore the full schedule and register today: https://fakce.org/support-groups/
📞 Questions? Call 1-800-200-1222

09/01/2026

📚💕 Considering Adoption or Supporting an Adoptive Family? 💕📚
Adoption is more than a single event. It is a lifelong journey that brings unique experiences, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
Join us for Online Adoption: The Lifelong Process and gain a deeper understanding of adoption across all stages of life. This training is designed to help caregivers build awareness, strengthen connections, and better support children and families through the adoption journey.
🗓️ September 9, 2026
💻 Online Training
✅ Registration Required
Register today: 🔗

09/09/2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Description: This class explores the various issues that adoptive families face throughout their lifetimes. It covers core issues, how to talk to children about adoption, and birth parents at different stages of development. Open adoption issues are explored.   ***...