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Columbus: EQ2 Modules 5 & 6

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
    Saturday, 01/18/2025
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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. Registration opens on January 15th, 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. Registration opens on January 15th, 2025.

    Creekside Event Center

    101 Mill St., Ste. 300

    Gahanna, OH 43230

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

    Denise Willis

    (614) 400-6560

    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
    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
    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
    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
    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, 01/18/2025
    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.

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

    You MUST pre-register to attend! Seating is limited!
  • date
    Tuesday, 01/28/2025
    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 #1 Orientation and The Basics of Placement
    #922, #991
    class description

    This course covers the child protection system and home study process, focusing on Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship care. Participants will learn how children are placed with families and the legal factors involved, while also emphasizing the importance of informed placement decisions and creating a safe, welcoming environment for children.

  • date
    Saturday, 02/01/2025
    trainer
    Cathy Snow, BA
    time
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    facilitator

    Shannon Waitas 

    (614) 852-8927 

    swaitas@buckeyeranch.org  

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    Columbus: 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
    Saturday, 02/01/2025
    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 #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
    Tuesday, 02/04/2025
    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 #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
    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  

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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
    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.

    *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. 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, 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!

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