January 19, 2012 : Family Economic Success Training #4: Enhanced Information and Referral

Training Calendar Revised 2/23/12 January- March 2012 For more information please go to: http://sffsnevents.eventbrite.com Please note that event details are subject to change.

TOPIC DETAILS Special Topic: Male/Father Engagement Date: January 11, 2012 Location: Bank of America In this training staff will learn: Building,  Increase awareness of research which demonstrates the role 1 South Van Ness, Conference Room positive father involvement plays in healthy outcomes for Time: 8:45am-2:00pm children Cost: $35 for SFFSN members, $55  Develop knowledge and understanding of the challenges to and for non-SFFSN members opportunities for gaining the involvement of fathers, an often underserved population in the social service arena  Understand how to access free Supporting Father Involvement resources and materials (e.g. website, downloadable tools, technical assistance)  Learn about successful strategies and cultural consideration for engaging African American, Asian, and Latino fathers Panelists:  Jim Martin, Bayview TLC, Family Resource Center  Homer Teng, Chinatown Families Economic Self Sufficiency Coalition  Joey Cordova, Homeless Prenatal Program  Danny Molina, Strategies Moderators: Corey Chandler, SFFSN and Danny Molina, Strategies Making the Right Connection: Strategies for Providing Date: January 19, 2012 Enhanced Information and Referral Services to Families (This Location: United Way training meets the core requirements for the Case Management Passbook 221 Main Street, Suite 300 Certification Program and the SF Family Economic Success Provider San Francisco, CA 94105 Certification Program) Time: 8:45am –11:30am Cost: $25 for SFFSN members and In this half day training, with part lecture and part panel discussion, non-SFFSN members participants will learn:  How to build effective supportive relationships with the families they serve  Steps to providing enhanced information and referral to the families they serve  About the continuum of information and referral and identify where their Program falls on it

Presenter and Facilitator:  Helen Hale, Program Officer, First 5

Case Management: Understanding and Supporting Families Date: January 24, 2012 with Domestic Violence Issues Location: Bank of America Branch Building In this training, staff will learn: 1 South Van Ness  To identify potential warning signs of abuse and understand the 2nd Floor Conference Room obstacles people face when trying to leave an abusive relationship Time: 8:45am – 2:00pm  Techniques to approach the topic of domestic violence with the Cost: $35 for SFFSN members, $55 families they serve as well as learn the process of reporting a for non-SFFSN members domestic violence case. 1 Revised 2/23/12  To understand how domestic violence affects children.

Trainers:  Adam Gorski, SafeStart  Jaime Cox, La Casa de las Madres Family Resource Center: Core Training Date: February 7-8, 2012 Location: Bank of America Branch In this two day training staff will learn to: Building • Identify and implement tools and resources for operating quality 1 South Van Ness family strengthening programs and delivering quality services to 2nd Floor Conference Room individuals and families Time: 8:30am-4:30pm • Participate in increased local and statewide networking and peer-to- Cost: $120.00, SFFSN members peer interaction between participating FRCs receive 20% discount

Trainers  Strategies FES Workshop: Basic Needs Date: February 16, 2012 Location: United Way, 221 Main In this training staff will: Street, Suite 300  Learn who is eligible for CalWorks, Cal-Fresh, SSI and SSDI Time: 8:45am-2:30pm  Learn ways to assist families in need of renters assistance and Cost: $25.00 SFFSN members and emergency shelter Non-members  Receive information on how families can handle evictions, security deposits and basic renter’s rights  Learn how to assist families in applying for benefits through benefits Cal-Win/BenefitsSF.org

Trainers:  Tiana Wertheim, HSA  Joe Lau, CalWorks, HSA  Leo O’Farrell and Eliane Wong, Cal-Fresh, HSA  Ethan Patchell, SF Food Bank  TBD, Housing Organization  Norma Braswell, Social Security Administration

Special Topic: Outreach to Isolated Families Date: February 22, 2012 Location: SF Main Public Library, In this training staff will: 100 Larkin Street  Learn to identify and address barriers that isolated families face Time: 9:00 am- 12:30pm  Learn to engage and sustain the involvement of isolated families in Cost: $35 for SFFSN members, $55 programs and services for non-SFFSN members  Learn outreach strategies that have been effective with isolated African American, Asian and Latino Families

Presenters:  Diana Alvarado, South of Market Childcare Family Resource Center  Amy Yu, APA Family Support Services  Two additional panelist TBD Case Management: Understanding and Supporting Families Date: March 2, 2012 with Substance Abuse Issues Location: United Way 221 Main Street, Suite 300 In this training staff will: San Francisco, CA 94105 1)Learn about the effects of the abuse of substances (alcohol, marijuana, Time: 8:45am –3:00pm 2 Revised 2/23/12 cocaine, methamphetamine, herion/opioids, etc) and treatment Cost: $35 for SFFSN members and options $55 non-SFFSN members 2)Learn to identify signs and symptoms of substance abuse in the family 3)Learn how to support families affected by substance abuse 4)Learn about resources and referral information to support families affected by substance abuse

Presenters: Keith Bussey, DUI/ Assessments Facilitator, National Council on Alcoholism and other Drug Addictions - Bay Area

Shelli Rawlings-Fein, Differential Response Lead Liaison, Instituto Familiar de la Raza, Inc. FES Workshop: Helping Moms and Children Access Benefits Date: March 15, 2012 Location: United Way In this training staff will: 221 Main Street, Suite 300  Learn how to help parents sign up for to receive free or reduced San Francisco, CA 94105 lunches for their children attending school Time: 8:45am –12:00pm  Understand the childcare system in San Francisco Cost: $15 for SFFSN members and  Learn who is eligible and how to apply for the WIC program non-SFFSN members

Presenters: TBD How to Run an Effective Support Group Workshop: The Nuts Date: March 21, 2012 and Bolts Location: Holy Family Day Home- 299 Dolores Street In this full training staff will learn: Time: 8:45am-3:00pm  Learn about the different types of support groups and techniques Cost: $35 SFFSN members and $55 and strategies to effectively engage and sustain participation. non-members  Become knowledgeable about resources and culturally sensitive support group models.  Hear from FRC’s that currently offering support groups and how they are able to build community.  Develop and practice facilitator skills for running a support group.

Trainers:  Evelyn Daskalakis, MFT Director, OMI Family Resource Center  Cesnae Crawford, Director of the Western Addition FRC Case Management 101 Date: March 27-28, 2012 Location: African American Art & In this two day training staff will learn to: Culture Complex- 762 Fulton, Ste  Provide you with the most current thinking regarding family 300 strengthening case management Time: 8:00am-4:00pm  Make the case for why family strengthening case management is Cost: $120 SFFSN members receive important and how it can be implemented effectively a 20% discount  Demonstrate how to develop a partnership with families to build their capacity  Offer a practical way to “take the information home with you”

Trainers: Strategies

3 Revised 2/23/12 Training Calendar January- March 2012 For more information please go to: http://sffsnevents.eventbrite.com Please note that event details are subject to change.

January 11, 2012: Don’t Forget About Dad: Supporting and Sustaining Father Involvement in your Programs January 19, 2012: Family Economic Success Training #4: Enhanced Information and Referral January 24, 2012: Understanding and Supporting Families with Domestic Violence Issues

February 7-8, 2012: Family Resource Center: Core Training February 16, 2012: Family Economic Success Training #5: Helping Families Access Basic Needs February 22, 2012: Special Topic: Outreach to Isolated Families

March 2, 2012: Case Management: Substance Abuse March 15, 2012: Family Economic Success Training #6: Helping Moms and Children Access Benefits March 21, 2012: Special Topic: How to Run a Support Group March 27-28, 2012: Case Management 101 March TBD, 2012: CA Family Strengthening Support Standards Certification