Training Archive
Enjoy discounted access to recordings of the following courses, which were previously presented live.
Please note that these courses do not qualify for continuing education credit.
Affirming Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Diverse Youth in Out-of-Home Care
This session provides best practices for supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse (TNGD) youth in foster care, group care, and other out-of-home systems. Participants will learn the fundamentals of gender-affirming care, review findings and recommendations from the Safe Havens II Report, and explore current social work guidelines.
Original Date: 2/20/2026
Price: $15
Discussing the Current Child Welfare Landscape: National and Federal Priorities, Requirements, and Trends
This webinar will provide an overview of national child welfare policy and practice priorities, opportunities, and requirements, including information about new federal regulations and guidance related to kinship care, prevention work, serving LGBTQI+ youth, and more.
Original Date: 9/28/2024
Price: $15
Secondary Trauma & Self Care
Caring for children who have experienced trauma can be difficult, draining, exhausting, and frustrating. This training will help caregivers and service providers to understand the differences between Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion fatigue and Vicarious trauma. Participants will also be able to recognize warning signs and personal triggers, as well as understand why self-care is important and develop a personal self-care plan.
Original Date: 12/4/2024
Price: Free
The Use of AI in Child and Family Services: Ethical and Risk Management Challenges
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in the delivery of services to children and families. AI is being used to conduct client risk assessments, assist people in crisis, strengthen prevention efforts, record clinical notes, identify systemic biases in the delivery of social services, provide professional education, and predict practitioner burnout and service outcomes, among other uses.
Original Date: 4/30/2025
Price: $15
Assessing LGBTQ+ Affirmation in a Potential Foster Home
This topic examines how to evaluate whether a foster home provides affirming care for LGBTQ+ youth. Highlighting the importance of caregivers’ attitudes, language, and practices that validate a young person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Key areas of assessment include the home’s commitment to safety and inclusivity, openness to ongoing learning, willingness to connect youth with supportive resources, and ability to foster a sense of belonging.
Original Date: 2/27/2026
Price: $15
Engagement of Family and Youth
Presented by Dr. Kenisha Coon, the Engagement of Family and Youth Training equips child welfare professionals, educators, and community leaders with culturally responsive strategies to strengthen family and youth partnerships. This interactive training focuses on reducing racial disproportionality, fostering trust, and implementing equitable, family-centered decision-making practices.
Original Date: 10/30/2025
Price: $15
Supporting Families of LGBTQ+ Youth
This topic addresses how to engage and strengthen families as allies in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth. It highlights the importance of family acceptance, strategies for helping caregivers process their emotions, and ways to reduce risks of rejection. Participants will also learn about promising family-focused programs that foster resilience and connection, equipping families to affirm their children while navigating community or cultural worries.
Original Date: 1/27/2026
Price: $15
A Conversation About the Keeping Families Together Act
Review the discussion about Washington’s Keeping Families Together Act (HB 1227) and what it means for the child welfare system across the state. We’ll talk about what this law does and doesn’t do, the challenges with Implementation and how this law changes the way we support families and work to keep them safely together. Shrounda Selivanoff, Kim Justice, and Annie Chung share their insights and experiences and answer questions from our members.
Original Date: 12/3/2025
Price: Free
Investing in People: Equitable Approaches to Staff Development and Retention
This session will focus on how to build a team of professionals who support the work of your organization and support your vision. We will touch on diversity, equity and bias mitigation in the hiring process, retention of staff, difficult hiring situations, on-boarding/engagement of new hires and how to manage and work with the various generations that are currently in the workplace.
Original Date: 8/13/2024
Price: Free
Saving Lives: Recognizing and Responding to Youth Suicide Risk
This training provides an overview of the topic of suicide, signs, and symptoms, and how caregivers should respond in times of crisis. The training will dive into the rates of youth suicide, risk factors, and proactive steps to take for prevention.
Original Date: 5/12/2026
Price: Free
Trauma Informed Care - Understand & Reduce Trauma Reactions in Children
Children who have experienced trauma often bring challenging behaviors to their environment. Caregivers and professionals often do not know what to do, which can lead to frustration, lack of care and even placement disruption. This training offers a trauma refresher overview and ideas into helping the child manage their reactions and behaviors. Developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).
Original Date: 9/10/2025
Price: Free