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Foster Parent Training

Education and training for current and aspiring foster parents

If you’re an aspiring foster parent or current foster parent with The Buckeye Ranch, you can select your category below accordingly and register for any upcoming trainings below! We look forward to learning with you soon!

  • date
    Wednesday, 02/05/2025
    trainer
    Lamar King, BS
    time
    7:30 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Ashton Krotzer

    (614) 589-4099

    akrotzer@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: The Body Keeps the Score Book Club Session #4
    #991, #923, #940, #943, #945, #983, #995, #RR7, #RR10, #RR6
    class description

    The Role of Relationships in Trauma and Healing – Chapters 7 & 8. The impact of trauma on relationships and attachment styles.

  • date
    Monday, 02/10/2025
    trainer
    Leslie Wass, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas

    (614) 852-8927

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: Co-Parenting with Primary Families
    #928, #929, #991, #RR5, #RR9, #RR7
    class description

    This class will explain how the concept of co-parenting can decrease the anxiety of primary families and foster children. Foster families will learn that effective co-parenting can help minimize the effects of separation. Co-parenting involves maintaining positive communication with primary parents. Co-parenting can be a challenge, but it can also be rewarding by implementing a collaborative approach to parenting. By working together, parents can provide their children with a sense of stability during challenging times.

  • date
    Wednesday, 02/12/2025
    trainer
    Lamar King, BS
    time
    7:30 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Kim Willis

    (614) 395-3779

    kwillis@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: The Body Keeps the Score Book Club Session #5
    #991, #923, #940, #943, #945, #983, #995, #RR7, #RR10, #RR6
    class description

    The Body’s Response to Trauma – Chapters 9 & 10. How trauma is stored in the body. How trauma is stored in the body. Understanding the physical manifestations of trauma. The role of association and somatic experiences in trauma survivors.

  • date
    Wednesday, 02/12/2025
    trainer
    Leslie Wass, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: EQ2 Modules 1 & 2
    #940, #943, #924, #925, #991, #945, #949, #983, #989, #993, #995, #RR10, #RR7, #RR6
    class description

    EQ2 is an interactive training and support program for direct care caregivers working with youth at risk. It fills a critical gap in building trauma informed communities. During this session you will learn about becoming an Emotion Coach and Understanding Trauma. All 3 Sessions are Required to get training credit.

    *You must pre-register to attend, seating is limited! 

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Thursday, 02/13/2025
    trainer
    Lamar King, BS
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Sophia Keller

    (614) 687-3562

    skeller@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: Normalcy, The Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard
    #923, #922, #949, #950, #980, #991, #RR7, #RR2, #RR11
    class description

    This workshop introduces caregivers to the concept of normalcy and defines the Reasonable & Prudent Parent Standard (RPPS).

  • date
    Saturday, 02/15/2025
    trainer
    Cathy Snow, BA
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid.

    *Please be sure to register in advance, seating is limited!

     

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 02/15/2025
    trainer
    Michelle Costa, LSW
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Alyssa Williams

    (513) 430-2825

    awilliams@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Newark)
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    Newark: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid.

    *Please be sure to register in advance, seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 02/15/2025
    trainer
    Candace Caudill, BS
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Mandie Klosterman

    (513) 814-6471

    aklosterman@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Cincinnati / Greater Dayton)
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    Cincinnati: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid.

    *Please be sure to register in advance, seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Tuesday, 02/18/2025
    trainer
    Cathy Snow, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Mandie Klosterman

    (513) 814-6471

    aklosterman@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Cincinnati / Greater Dayton)
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    Cincinnati: Trauma Informed Care (T.I.C. 101)
    #991, #923, #924, #925, #928, #929, #940, #943, #945, #993, #995, #RR7, #RR10, #RR5, #RR9, #RR6
    class description

    Parents will be introduced to an overview of brain development and the impact of trauma on the developing child’s brain.

  • date
    Wednesday, 02/19/2025
    trainer
    Lamar King, BS
    time
    7:30 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Ashton Krotzer

    (614) 589-4099

    akrotzer@buckeyeranch.org

     

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    Online: The Body Keeps the Score Book Club Session #6
    #991, #923, #940, #943, #945, #983, #995, #RR7, #RR10, #RR6
    class description

    Traditional and Alternative Therapies – Chapters 11 & 12. Overview of traditional therapeutic approaches like talk therapy. Introduction to alternative therapies: EMDR, yoga, and somatic experiencing. Comparing and contrasting these methods in terms of effectiveness. 

  • date
    Wednesday, 02/19/2025
    trainer
    Leslie Wass, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: EQ2 Modules 3 & 4
    #940, #943, #924, #925, #991, #945, #949, #983, #989, #993, #995, #RR10, #RR7, #RR6
    class description

    EQ2 is an interactive training and support program for direct care, caregiver working with youth at risk. It fills a critical gap in building trauma informed communities. During this session you will learn about becoming an Emotion Coach and Understanding Trauma. All 3 sessions are required to get training credit.

    *You must pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Tuesday, 02/25/2025
    trainer
    Zach Schellhause
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Emily Carlier

    (614) 359-0724

    ecarlier@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: Fostering the Anxious Child
    #995, #929, #941, #945, #983, #RR10, #RR9, #RR6
    class description

    Everyone has a role in contributing to the treatment and repair of a child’s trauma experiences. Participants will learn how to assist as mental health is complex layers.

  • date
    Wednesday, 02/26/2025
    trainer
    Leslie Wass, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: EQ2 Modules 5 & 6
    #940, #943, #924, #925, #991, #945, #949, #983, #989, #993, #995, #RR10, #RR7, #RR6
    class description

    EQ2 is an interactive training and support program for direct care, caregiver working with youth at risk. It fills a critical gap in building trauma informed communities. During this session you will learn about becoming an Emotion Coach and Understanding Trauma. All 3 sessions are required to get training credit.

    *You must pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Wednesday, 02/26/2025
    trainer
    Lamar King, BS
    time
    7:30 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Kim Willis

    (614) 395-3779

    kwillis@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: The Body Keeps the Score Book Club Session #7
    #991, #923, #940, #943, #945, #983, #995, #RR7, #RR10, #RR6
    class description

    Trauma and Self-Chapters 13 & 14How trauma shapes self-identity and self-perceptionThe impact of trauma on the sense of self and body ownershipExploring the concept of observing self.

  • date
    Tuesday, 03/04/2025
    trainer
    Cathy Snow, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Alyssa Williams

    (513) 430-2825

    awilliams@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Newark)
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    Newark: Trauma Informed Care (T.I.C. 101)
    #991, #923, #924, #925, #928, #940, #943, #945, #993, #995, #RR7, #RR10, #RR5, #RR9, #RR6
    class description

    Parents will be introduced to an overview of brain development and the impact of trauma on the developing child’s brain.

  • date
    Wednesday, 03/05/2025
    trainer
    Lamar King, BS
    time
    7:30- 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Ashton Krotzer

    (614) 589-4099

    akrotzer@buckeyeranch.org

    online
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    Online: The Body Keeps the Score Book Club Session #8
    #991, #923, #940, #943, #945, #983, #995, #RR7, #RR10, #RR6
    class description

    Chapters 15 & 16Understanding collective trauma and its impact on communitiesThe importance of cultural sensitivity in trauma treatmentExploring trauma in marginalized groups and the role of systemic oppression. Collective Trauma and Cultural.

  • date
    Tuesday, 03/11/2025
    trainer
    Lamar King, BS
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Denise Willis

    614-935-6467

    nwillis@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: In Pursuit of Permanence
    #941, #924, #928, #929, #994, #RR10, #RR7, #RR5, #RR9, #RR3
    class description

    Participants will complete several activities during this season to help explore the adolescent world. They will discuss independence, myths vs. facts, and the independent living continuum.

  • date
    Wednesday, 03/12/2025
    trainer
    Lamar King, BS
    time
    7:30 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Kim Willis

    (614) 395-3779

    kwillis@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: The Body Keeps the Score Book Club Session #9
    #991, #923, #940, #943, #945, #983, #995, #RR7, #RR10, #RR6
    class description

    Healing and Recovery Chapters 17 & 18Exploring the recovery process from traumaThe importance of safety, self-regulation, and supportive relationships in healingCase studies that illustrate successful trauma recovery.

  • date
    Friday, 03/14/2025
    time
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: Foster Parent Conference
    class description

    Join us for our Annual Foster Parent Conference Day 1 and Banquet. To register, visit Foster Parent Training Conference 2025.

    Creekside Event Center

    101 Mill St., Ste. 300

    Gahanna, OH 43230

  • date
    Saturday, 03/15/2025
    time
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: Foster Parent Conference
    class description

    Join us for our Annual Foster Parent Conference Day 2. To register, visit Foster Parent Training Conference 2025.

    Creekside Event Center

    101 Mill St., Ste. 300

    Gahanna, OH 43230

  • date
    Wednesday, 03/19/2025
    trainer
    Lamar King, BS
    time
    7:30 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Ashton Krotzer

    (614) 589-4099

    akrotzer@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: The Body Keeps the Score Book Club Session #10
    #991, #923, #940, #943, #945, #983, #995, #RR7, #RR10, #RR6
    class description

    Reflections and Moving Forward- Chapter 19 & 20.  Reflections on the overall journey through the bookKey takeaways and lessons learned about trauma and healingHow to continue applying the concepts learned in daily life.

  • date
    Thursday, 03/20/2025
    trainer
    Hunter Joseph, MSW, LSW
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Emily Carlier

    (614) 359-0724

    ecarlier@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: LGBTQ Culture
    #927, #940, #945, #950, #991, #995, #RR5, #RR10, #RR6, #RR1, #RR7
    class description

    Participants will learn definitions and discuss aspects of the LGBTQ culture. They will also learn how to advocate for children in their homes.

  • date
    Saturday, 03/22/2025
    trainer
    Candace Caudill, BS
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Mandie Klosterman

    (513) 814-6471

    aklosterman@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Cincinnati / Greater Dayton)
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    Cincinnati: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid.

    *Please be sure to register in advance, seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 03/22/2025
    trainer
    Cathy Snow, BA
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid.

    *Please be sure to register in advance, seating is limited!

    To Register Email: FosterParentTraining@BuckeyeRanch.org

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 03/22/2025
    trainer
    Michelle Costa, LSW
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Alyssa Williams

    (513) 430-2825

    awilliams@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Newark)
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    Newark: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid.

    *Please be sure to register in advance, seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 03/29/2025
    trainer
    Leslie Wass, BA
    time
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    facilitator

    Mandie Klosterman

    (513) 814-6471

    aklosterman@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Cincinnati / Greater Dayton)
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    Cincinnati: EQ2 Modules 1-6
    #940, #943, #924, #925, #991, #945, #949, #983, #989, #993, #995, #RR10, #RR7, #RR6
    class description

    EQ2 is an interactive training and support program for direct care caregivers working with youth at risk. It fills a critical gap in building trauma informed communities. During this session you will learn about becoming an Emotion Coach and Understanding Trauma. Lunch provided.

    *You must pre-register to attend, seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Wednesday, 04/02/2025
    trainer
    Lamar King, BS
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Ashton Krotzer

    (614) 589-4099

    akrotzer@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: Attachment (New Training)
    #924, #949, #RR7
    class description

    Discover the meteoric impact of fractured or absent attachments on a child’s ability to form connections and chart a course toward healing by identifying strategies that forge healthy attachment bonds. Learn to build trust and nurture a child’s sense of connectedness and belonging, creating a constellation of support. Develop the skill of attunement, become finely tuned to a child’s emotional signals, and honor the powerful gravitational force of their primary family bonds.

  • date
    Saturday, 04/05/2025
    trainer
    Anetrice Saunders, LSW, CSM
    time
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    facilitator

    Denise Willis

    614-935-6467

    nwillis@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: Foster Crown Care
    #927, #RR5
    class description

    How to care for and manage various texture hair, with the focus on black and brown youth. Interactive training with hands on training with shampoo, washing, hair styling with products. Goodie bags for each foster child in your home are provided with hair care products. Foster Children are encouraged to attend!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 04/12/2025
    trainer
    Emily Carlier, BSW, LSW
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas

    (614) 852-8927

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: Transitional Aged Youth Training, College, and Job Fair
    #924, #929, #941, #942, #991, #994, #RR7, #RR9, #RR10, #RR8, #RR3
    class description

    Join us for an inspiring event focused on empowering transition-age youth (T.A.Y.) and their families! Parents will learn about T.A.Y. needs, challenges, independent living skills, and strategies for support. Meanwhile, foster youth will connect with organizations offering college, vocational and job opportunities. Enjoy a complementary lunch and an exciting raffle for the foster youth to wrap up the day! Foster Children aged 14 and up are encouraged to attend!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Monday, 04/14/2025
    trainer
    Candace Caudill, BS
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Ashton Krotzer

    (614) 589-4099

    akrotzer@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: Independent Living (New Training)
    #941, #924, #929, #942, #991, #994, #RR10, #RR7, #RR9, #RR8, #RR3
    class description

    This training prepares Ohio foster parents to help youth transition to adulthood. It covers essential topics like life skills, financial literacy, job readiness, and health and wellness. Foster parents will also learn strategies for building support networks, promoting cultural competency, and addressing unique challenges. The program equips parents with practical tools to guide youth toward successful independence.

  • date
    Thursday, 04/17/2025
    trainer
    Hunter Joseph, MSW, LSW
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Myndee Miller

    (614) 563-4306

    mmiller@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: Sexual Abuse (Part 1)
    #923, #940, #991, #RR7, #RR8
    class description

    Participants will learn definitions of child sexual abuse and assault.  They will discuss physical contact and non-physical contact sexual abuse and how the different types of abuse may impact victims.

    Must attend both sessions for credit.

  • date
    Wednesday, 04/23/2025
    trainer
    Maliaka English, MSW, LSW
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas

    (614) 852-8927

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org

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    Online: Cultural Humility
    #927, #924, #991, #RR5, #RR7
    class description

    Participants will learn about various aspects of culture and how important it is to have a good understanding of culture when working as a foster parent.

  • date
    Thursday, 04/24/2025
    trainer
    Hunter Joseph, MSW, LSW
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Myndee Miller

    (614) 563-4306

    mmiller@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: Sexual Abuse (Part 2 )
    #923, #940, #991, #RR7, #RR8
    class description

    Participants will learn definitions of child sexual abuse and assault.  They will discuss physical contact and non-physical contact sexual abuse and how the different types of abuse may impact victims.

    Must attend both sessions for credit.

  • date
    Saturday, 04/26/2025
    trainer
    Candace Caudill, BS
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Mandie Klosterman

    (513) 814-6471

    aklosterman@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Cincinnati / Greater Dayton)
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    Cincinnati: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid. You will need to complete preservice 1 – 7 before attending this training.

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 04/26/2025
    trainer
    Cathy Snow, BA
    time
    9:00 Am - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas

    (614) 852-8927

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid. You will need to complete preservice 1 – 7 before attending this training.

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 04/26/2025
    trainer
    Michelle Costa, LSW
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Alyssa Williams

    (513) 430-2825

    awilliams@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Newark)
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    Newark: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid. You will need to complete preservice 1 – 7 before attending this training.

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Wednesday, 04/30/2025
    trainer
    Cathy Snow, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas

    (614) 852-8927

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: Life Books
    #929, #949, #991, #RR9, #RR7
    class description

    This workshop will help participants organize their children’s life books.  A hands-on approach will be used, and supplies will be provided.

  • date
    Saturday, 02/08/2025
    trainer
    Cathy Snow, BA
    time
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: Preservice #5 Diversity Foundations and the Effects of Caregiving
    #927, #950, #980, #981, #987, #989, #991, #995
    class description

    This course promotes diversity competence and cultural humility, addressing disproportionality and disparity. Participants will examine their implicit biases and learn strategies for fostering an inclusive, equitable environment. It also covers caregiving challenges, including stress management, burnout prevention, and addressing secondary trauma.

  • date
    Saturday, 02/08/2025
    trainer
    Cathy Snow, BA
    time
    1:00 - 4:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: Preservice #6 Foundations of Discipline and Permanency
    #925, #926, #940, #948, #991
    class description

    This course teaches effective discipline strategies for children in care, focusing on behavior re-framing, relationship-building, and emotional management. It also covers permanency options, including reunification and adoption, adoption supports, and preparing children for permanency.

  • date
    Tuesday, 02/11/2025
    trainer
    Leslie Wass, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

    in-person class (Columbus)
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    Columbus: Preservice #7 Maintaining the Childs Connections and Partnering with the Primary Family
    #928, #929, #947, #949, #951, #991
    class description

    This course emphasizes preserving a child’s connections to their primary family and key relationships. Participants will learn about Ohio’s C.A.R.E. Guide for co-parenting and strategies to support these connections. It also explores collaboration with the primary family and examines child protection from an empathetic, family-centered perspective.

  • date
    Saturday, 02/15/2025
    trainer
    Candace Caudill, BS
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Mandie Klosterman

    (513) 814-6471

    aklosterman@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Cincinnati / Greater Dayton)
    Send Email
    Cincinnati: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid. You will need to complete preservice 1 – 7 before attending this training.

    *Please be sure to register in advance, seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 02/15/2025
    trainer
    Cathy Snow, BA
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

    in-person class (Columbus)
    Send Email
    Columbus: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid. You will need to complete preservice 1 – 7 before attending this training.

    *Please be sure to register in advance, seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 02/15/2025
    trainer
    Michelle Costa, LSW
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Alyssa Williams

    (513) 430-2825

    awilliams@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Newark)
    Send Email
    Newark: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid. You will need to complete preservice 1 – 7 before attending this training.

    *Please be sure to register in advance, seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Thursday, 02/20/2025
    trainer
    Leslie Wass, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Myndee Miller

    (614) 563-4306

    mmiller@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #1 Orientation and the Basics of Placement
    #922, #991
    class description

    This course provides an overview of the child protection system and the home study process, highlighting the distinctions between Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship care. Participants will learn how children enter the system and are matched with families, as well as the legal factors influencing these decisions. The course also emphasizes the importance of making informed placement choices and creating a safe, welcoming environment for the child.

  • date
    Monday, 02/24/2025
    trainer
    Sophia Keller, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Denise Willis

    614-935-6467

    nwillis@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #2 Caregiver Roles, Responsibilities, and Medication Management
    #950, #980, #989, #991, #995
    class description

    This course outlines the caregiver’s role on the child protection team, covering responsibilities such as advocacy, mandated reporting, supporting the Family Case Plan, partnering with families, and meeting the child’s needs. It also addresses medication management, the five “rights” of medication administration, and relevant medication-related rules.

  • date
    Thursday, 02/27/2025
    trainer
    Candace Caudill, BS
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Ja’lah Lemon

    (614) 515-8925

    jlemon@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #3 Child and Adolescent Development
    #923, #941, #983, #991
    class description

    This course covers finding and applying child development information, emphasizing positive childhood experiences, and nurturing relationships. It introduces the concept of normalcy and the reasonable and prudent parent standard. The course also explores adolescence, including brain development, identity, life skills, and how to support adolescents during this stage.

  • date
    Monday, 03/03/2025
    trainer
    Leslie Wass, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Myndee Miller

    (614) 563-4306

    mmiller@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #4 Trauma Overview and the Impact of Trauma on Children in Care
    #924, #943, #991, #993
    class description

    This course defines trauma and explores its impact on brain development, attachment, and the child protection team. It also examines how caregivers’ own trauma histories may influence their care and emphasizes the skills needed to support children affected by trauma.

  • date
    Thursday, 03/06/2025
    trainer
    Alyssa Williams, MSW, LSW
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Sophia Keller

    (614) 687-3562

    skeller@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #5 Diversity Foundations and the Effects of Caregiving
    #927, #950, #980, #981, #987, #989, #991, #995
    class description

    This course promotes diversity competence and cultural humility, addressing disproportionality and disparity. Participants will examine their implicit biases and learn strategies for fostering an inclusive, equitable environment. It also covers caregiving challenges, including stress management, burnout prevention, and addressing secondary trauma.

  • date
    Monday, 03/10/2025
    trainer
    Maliaka English, MSW, LSW
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Emily Carlier

    (614) 359-0724

    ecarlier@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #6 Foundations of Discipline and Permanency
    #925, #926, #940, #948, #991
    class description

    This course teaches effective discipline strategies for children in care, focusing on behavior re-framing, relationship-building, and emotional management. It also covers permanency options, including reunification and adoption, adoption supports, and preparing children for permanency.

  • date
    Thursday, 03/13/2025
    trainer
    Leslie Wass, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Myndee Miller

    (614) 563-4306

    mmiller@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #7 Maintaining the Childs Connections; Partnering with the Primary Family
    #928, #929, #947, #949, #951, #991
    class description

    This course emphasizes preserving a child’s connections to their primary family and key relationships. Participants will learn about Ohio’s C.A.R.E. Guide for co-parenting and strategies to support these connections. It also explores collaboration with the primary family and examines child protection from an empathetic, family-centered perspective.

  • date
    Saturday, 03/22/2025
    trainer
    Candace Caudill, BS
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Mandie Klosterman

    (513) 814-6471

    aklosterman@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Cincinnati / Greater Dayton)
    Send Email
    Cincinnati: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid. You will need to complete preservice 1 – 7 before attending this training.

    *Please be sure to register in advance, seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 03/22/2025
    trainer
    Cathy Snow, BA
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

    in-person class (Columbus)
    Send Email
    Columbus: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid. You will need to complete preservice 1 – 7 before attending this training.

    *Please be sure to register in advance, seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 03/22/2025
    trainer
    Michelle Costa, LSW
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Alyssa Williams

    (513) 430-2825

    awilliams@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Newark)
    Send Email
    Newark: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid.  You will need to complete preservice 1 – 7 before attending this training.

    *Please be sure to register in advance, seating is limited!

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Tuesday, 04/01/2025
    trainer
    Leslie Wass, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Myndee Miller

    (614) 563-4306

    mmiller@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #1 Orientation & the Basics of Placement
    #922, #991
    class description

    This course provides an overview of the child protection system and the home study process, highlighting the distinctions between Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship care. Participants will learn how children enter the system and are matched with families, as well as the legal factors influencing these decisions. The course also emphasizes the importance of making informed placement choices and creating a safe, welcoming environment for the child.

  • date
    Thursday, 04/03/2025
    trainer
    Sophia Keller, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Emily Carlier

    (614) 359-0724

    ecarlier@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #2 Caregiver Roles, Responsibilities, & Medication Management
    #950, #980, #989, #991, #995
    class description

    This course outlines the caregiver’s role on the child protection team, covering responsibilities such as advocacy, mandated reporting, supporting the Family Case Plan, partnering with families, and meeting the child’s needs. It also addresses medication management, the five “rights” of medication administration, and relevant medication-related rules.

  • date
    Tuesday, 04/08/2025
    trainer
    Maliaka English, MSW, LSW
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Cassie Holden

    (614) 940-6379

    cholden@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #3 Child and Adolescent Development
    #923, #941, #983, #991
    class description

    This course covers finding and applying child development information, emphasizing positive childhood experiences, and nurturing relationships. It introduces the concept of normalcy and the reasonable and prudent parent standard. The course also explores adolescence, including brain development, identity, life skills, and how to support adolescents during this stage.

  • date
    Thursday, 04/10/2025
    trainer
    Candace Caudill, BS
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Ja’lah Lemon

    (614) 515-8925

    jlemon@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #4 Trauma Overview and the Impact of Trauma on Children in Care
    #924, #943, #991, #993
    class description

    This course defines trauma and explores its impact on brain development, attachment, and the child protection team. It also examines how caregivers’ own trauma histories may influence their care and emphasizes the skills needed to support children affected by trauma.

  • date
    Tuesday, 04/15/2025
    trainer
    Maliaka English, MSW, LSW
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Sophia Keller

    (614) 687-3562

    skeller@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #5 Diversity Foundations and the Effects of Caregiving
    #927, #950, #980, #981, #987, #989, #991, #995
    class description

    This course promotes diversity competence and cultural humility, addressing disproportionality and disparity. Participants will examine their implicit biases and learn strategies for fostering an inclusive, equitable environment. It also covers caregiving challenges, including stress management, burnout prevention, and addressing secondary trauma.

  • date
    Thursday, 04/17/2025
    trainer
    Alyssa Williams, LSW
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Denise Willis

    614-935-6467

    nwillis@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #6 Foundations of Discipline & Permanency
    #925, #926, #940, #948, #991
    class description

    This course teaches effective discipline strategies for children in care, focusing on behavior re-framing, relationship-building, and emotional management. It also covers permanency options, including reunification and adoption, adoption support, and preparing children for permanency.

  • date
    Tuesday, 04/22/2025
    trainer
    Leslie Wass, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    facilitator

    Myndee Miller

    (614) 563-4306

    mmiller@buckeyeranch.org

    online
    class
    Register
    Online: Preservice #7 Maintaining the Childs Connections; Partnering with the Primary Family
    #928, #929, #947, #949, #951, #991
    class description

    This course emphasizes the importance of preserving a child’s connections to their primary family and significant adults and peers. Participants will learn about the C.A.R.E. Guide, Ohio’s recommended best practice for co-parenting, and explore strategies to support these crucial relationships. The course also highlights the need for collaboration with the primary family for the child’s well-being and examines child protection through the lens of empathy and the primary family’s perspective.

  • date
    Saturday, 04/26/2025
    trainer
    Candace Caudill, BS
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Mandie Klosterman

    (513) 814-6471

    aklosterman@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Cincinnati / Greater Dayton)
    Send Email
    Cincinnati: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid. You will need to complete preservice 1 – 7 before attending this training.

     

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 04/26/2025
    trainer
    Cathy Snow, BA
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas

    (614) 852-8927

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Columbus)
    Send Email
    Columbus: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid. You will need to complete preservice 1 – 7 before attending this training.

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Saturday, 04/26/2025
    trainer
    Michelle Costa, LSW
    time
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    facilitator

    Alyssa Williams

    (513) 430-2825

    awilliams@buckeyeranch.org

    in-person class (Newark)
    Send Email
    Newark: CPR/FA/AED
    #936, #RR1
    class description

    This workshop will include American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid. You will need to complete preservice 1 – 7 before attending this training.

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
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