BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:129@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T173000 DTSTAMP:20181228T205420Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/odjfs-rules-foy-policies-and-mepa-stan dards-3-12-19/ SUMMARY:ODJFS Rules\, FOY Policies and MEPA Standards DESCRIPTION:This workshop will present information on the current ODJFS rul es\, the overview of the MEPA rules and applications\, and Focus on Youth\ , Inc. Foster Parent Policies and MEPA Standards as it impacts policy. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Northeast Church of Christ\, 12020 Southwick Ln\, Cincinnati\, Ohi o\, 45241\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12020 Southwick Ln\, Cincin nati\, Ohio\, 45241\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Northeast C hurch of Christ:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T200000 DTSTAMP:20181231T144242Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/fp-meeting-preemies-how-to-advocate-fo r-needs-2/ SUMMARY:FP Meeting: Preemies & How to Advocate for Needs DESCRIPTION:This training will explore the developmental differences that o ccur between premature babies and full-term babies. As well as the resourc es to advocate appropriately when a primary caregiver is unsure. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Northeast Church of Christ\, 12020 Southwick Ln\, Cincinnati\, Ohi o\, 45241\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12020 Southwick Ln\, Cincin nati\, Ohio\, 45241\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Northeast C hurch of Christ:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190225T130000 DTSTAMP:20181210T131150Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/healthy-transitions-webinar-2-25-2019/ SUMMARY:Healthy Transitions WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help participants understand the importance of preparing their family for transitions. In this training\, participants will discuss the grief and loss issues that families experience when chil dren transition out of the home and learn ways to help cope. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:118@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T140000 DTSTAMP:20181220T143806Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/safe-crisis-management-for-caregivers- 3-2-19/ SUMMARY:CORE: Safe Crisis Management for Caregivers DESCRIPTION:This workshop will coach participants in specific crisis interv ention techniques to help individuals in need of assistance to manage thei r behavior. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T190000 DTSTAMP:20181217T132918Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/prudent-parent-webinar-3-5-2019/ SUMMARY:Prudent Parent WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide participants with a greater understa nding of the concept of normalcy\, agency expectations\, and the responsib ilities of their role as a foster parent. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:141@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T210000 DTSTAMP:20181231T132651Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/odjfs-rules-foy-policies-and-mepa-stan dards-3-12-19-2/ SUMMARY:ODJFS Rules\, FOY Policies and MEPA Standards DESCRIPTION:This workshop will present information on the current ODJFS rul es\, the overview of the MEPA rules and applications\, and Focus on Youth\ , Inc. Foster Parent Policies and MEPA Standards as it impacts policy. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:155@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T163000 DTSTAMP:20190221T205516Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/focus-on-youth-training-conference/ SUMMARY:Focus on Youth 2019 Spring Conference DESCRIPTION:This conference is intended to give participants skills to util ize when working with children and families who have experienced trauma an d stress due to mental and physical health challenges. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Northeast Church of Christ\, 12020 Southwick Ln.\, Cincinnati\, Oh io\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12020 Southwick Ln.\, Cinci nnati\, Ohio\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Northeast Church o f Christ:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:84@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190325T200000 DTSTAMP:20181212T141536Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/understanding-the-culture-of-poverty/ SUMMARY:Understanding the Culture of Poverty DESCRIPTION:This training will help parents gain a better understanding of poverty and how it impacts children and family. The class also helps paren ts to understand how poverty can contribute to children misbehaving. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:130@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T120000 DTSTAMP:20181228T204645Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/odjfs-rules-foy-policies-and-mepa-stan dards-3-30-19/ SUMMARY:ODJFS Rules\, FOY Policies and MEPA Standards DESCRIPTION:This workshop will present information on the current ODJFS rul es\, the overview of the MEPA rules and applications\, and Focus on Youth\ , Inc. Foster Parent Policies and MEPA Standards as it impacts policy. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:85@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T160000 DTSTAMP:20190327T203200Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/the-nurtured-heart-approach-4-6-19/ SUMMARY:The Nurtured Heart Approach™ DESCRIPTION:The Nurtured Heart Approach™ is a strengths based approach de signed to transform the lives of children. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T200000 DTSTAMP:20190327T203003Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/parenting-children-with-autism/ SUMMARY:Parenting Children with Autism DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help caregivers learn tools to help children with Autism CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:87@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T140000 DTSTAMP:20190408T155455Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/core-attachment-separation-grief-4-13- 19/ SUMMARY:CORE: Attachment\, Separation & Grief DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover the importance of attachment in a chil d’s life and how successfully attaching impacts the experience of separa tion. It will cover how grief impacts the feelings and behaviors of childr en\, the birth family\, and the foster/adoptive family. It will give guide lines as to how caregivers can support the child in successfully completin g the grieving cycle while remaining in care. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:173@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T180000 DTSTAMP:20190408T182851Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/okay-im-a-foster-parentnow-what-introd uction-to-foster-care-4-18-19/ SUMMARY:Okay\, I’m A Foster Parent…Now What? Introduction to Foster Ca re DESCRIPTION:This training is designed for newly licensed foster parents\, t o introduce them to Focus on Youth\, and the referral\, matching\, and pla cement process.\n\nThis workshop will serve as an introduction to foster c are from licensing to permanency and will give foster families a chance to meet other foster families and Focus On Youth staff that will help partic ipants along their path. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Northeast Church of Christ\, 12020 Southwick Ln.\, Cincinnati\, Oh io\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12020 Southwick Ln.\, Cinci nnati\, Ohio\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Northeast Church o f Christ:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T200000 DTSTAMP:20190417T113221Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/foster-parent-advisory-board-3/ SUMMARY:Foster Parent Advisory Board DESCRIPTION:This group is for Foster Parent Advisory Board Members only. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Northeast Church of Christ\, 12020 Southwick Ln\, Cincinnati\, Ohi o\, 45241\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12020 Southwick Ln\, Cincin nati\, Ohio\, 45241\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Northeast C hurch of Christ:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T200000 DTSTAMP:20190327T204843Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/fp-meeting-substance-abuse-use-among-c hildren-adolescents-2/ SUMMARY:FP Meeting: Substance Abuse & Use Among Children & Adolescents DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about substance abuse\, children and ad olescents that abuse it and about resources to help them. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Northeast Church of Christ\, 12020 Southwick Ln.\, Cincinnati\, Oh io\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12020 Southwick Ln.\, Cinci nnati\, Ohio\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Northeast Church o f Christ:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T200000 DTSTAMP:20190327T204938Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/youth-advisory-board-2/ SUMMARY:Youth Advisory Board DESCRIPTION:This meeting is for Focus on Youth foster children ages 10-21. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Northeast Church of Christ\, 12020 Southwick Ln.\, Cincinnati\, Oh io\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12020 Southwick Ln.\, Cinci nnati\, Ohio\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Northeast Church o f Christ:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T200000 DTSTAMP:20190422T145709Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/independent-living-4-22-19/ SUMMARY:Independent Living DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to teach participants about the issue s and skills needed to prepare children for independent living. LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:99@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T130000 DTSTAMP:20190401T133408Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/prudent-parent-webinar-5-2-19/ SUMMARY:Prudent Parent WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide participants with a greater understa nding of the concept of normalcy\, agency expectations\, and the responsib ilities of their role as a foster parent. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190506T200000 DTSTAMP:20190401T134948Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/core-dynamics-of-the-sexually-abusive- family-webinar-5-6-19/ SUMMARY:CORE: Dynamics of Sexually Abusive Family WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:This workshop will look at and explain the dynamics of the fami lies who abuse children and how it impacts the individual members. It wil l explain the rules and values of the families and how they function and o perate. It will cover sexual abuse as an addiction and explain the major belief systems which emerge as a result of this life experience. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:131@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T210000 DTSTAMP:20190401T135458Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/odjfs-rules-foy-policies-and-mepa-stan dards-webinar-5-7-19/ SUMMARY:ODJFS Rules\, FOY Policies and MEPA Standards WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:This workshop will present information on the current ODJFS rul es\, the overview of the MEPA rules and applications\, and Focus on Youth\ , Inc. Foster Parent Policies and MEPA Standards as it impacts policy. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:120@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T140000 DTSTAMP:20190424T204058Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/safe-crisis-management-for-caregivers- 5-11-19/ SUMMARY:CORE: Safe Crisis Management for Caregivers DESCRIPTION:This workshop will coach participants in specific crisis interv ention techniques to help individuals in need of assistance to manage thei r behavior. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T200000 DTSTAMP:20190401T124245Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/educational-advocacy-effectively-worki ng-with-teachers-school-representatives/ SUMMARY:Educational Advocacy: Effectively Working with Teachers & School Re presentatives DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn strategies to advocate for individual e ducation needs of children of children in foster care.    CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:105@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T200000 DTSTAMP:20190516T143331Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/fp-meeting-pm-5-16-19/ SUMMARY:FP Meeting: I Used To Like You…How to Stay Connected To Your Part ner DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent meetings are designed to be a time of learning\, fellowshipping\, networking and sharing. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Northeast Church of Christ\, 12020 Southwick Ln\, Cincinnati\, Ohi o\, 45241\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12020 Southwick Ln\, Cincin nati\, Ohio\, 45241\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Northeast C hurch of Christ:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T200000 DTSTAMP:20190425T161646Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/bio-adopt-group-2/ SUMMARY:Bio Adopt Group DESCRIPTION:This group exists as a support group for biological or adopted youth ages 7 and older. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Northeast Church of Christ\, 12020 Southwick Ln\, Cincinnati\, Ohi o\, 45241\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12020 Southwick Ln\, Cincin nati\, Ohio\, 45241\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Northeast C hurch of Christ:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:171@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T121500 DTSTAMP:20190228T110344Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/ethics/ SUMMARY:Ethical Behavior in Crisis Intervention DESCRIPTION:This training counts for 3 hours of Ethics training approved by the Counselor\, Social Worker\, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board o f Ohio. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:177@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T220000 DTSTAMP:20190508T164618Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/reds-game/ SUMMARY:Reds Game DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Reds Game CATEGORIES:Events LOCATION:Great American Ballpark\, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\ , 45202\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=100 Joe Nuxhall Way\, Cinci nnati\, Ohio\, 45202\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Great Amer ican Ballpark:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:115@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T160000 DTSTAMP:20190515T143706Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/heartsaver-first-aid-cpr-and-aed-5-18- 19/ SUMMARY:Heartsaver First Aid\, CPR and AED DESCRIPTION:This workshop will allow for participants to become certified i n Infant\, Child\, and Adult CPR and First Aid. The certification is prov ided by American Heart Association through the Heartsavers course. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Northeast Church of Christ\, 12020 Southwick Ln.\, Cincinnati\, Oh io\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12020 Southwick Ln.\, Cinci nnati\, Ohio\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Northeast Church o f Christ:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T130000 DTSTAMP:20190401T142405Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/embracing-diversity-in-the-family-webi nar-5-14-19/ SUMMARY:Embracing Diversity in the Family WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to teach participants cultural identi ty\, fostering cultural diversity in families. Participants will learn abo ut racial identity and stages of development\, explore ways of becoming mo re aware of cultural diversity within their own families\, and gain tools to help youth become confident and self-loving. Participants will also set a family vision that includes celebrating cultural diversity and discuss ways of implement it.\n CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:116@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T113000 DTSTAMP:20190528T162659Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/youth-hygiene-african-american-hair-ca re-6-1-19/ SUMMARY:Youth & Hygiene: African American Hair Care DESCRIPTION:This workshop will train participants in the care of African-Am erican hair. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://focusonyouth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018 /12/African-american-hair.jpg CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:196@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T200000 DTSTAMP:20190510T123918Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/core-child-development-webinar-6-3-19/ SUMMARY:CORE: Child Development WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:This workshop will review key aspects of child development from birth through 18. It will help participants understand the need to see t he child through his functioning level and not his chronological age\, and identify what the functioning age is to determine a plan for parenting. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:175@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T130000 DTSTAMP:20190603T182634Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/heartsaver-first-aid-cpr-and-aed/ SUMMARY:Heartsaver First Aid\, CPR and AED DESCRIPTION:This workshop will allow for participants to become certified i n Infant\, Child\, and Adult CPR and First Aid. The certification is prov ided by American Heart Association through the Heartsavers course. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:West Chester Fire Department\, 9119 Cincinnati Dayton Road \, West Chester \, Ohio\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9119 Cincinnati Dayton Road \, West Chester \, Ohio\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITL E=West Chester Fire Department:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T113000 DTSTAMP:20190401T142555Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/think-trauma-module-3-coping-strategie s-6-8-19/ SUMMARY:Think Trauma: Coping Strategies DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, participants will learn what you can do to t each youth about their survival coping strategies\, and help them develop alternatives ways to cope. \n CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:90@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T140000 DTSTAMP:20190401T144449Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/think-trauma-vicarious-trauma-self-car e-6-8-19/ SUMMARY:Think Trauma: Vicarious Trauma & Self Care DESCRIPTION:Participants will define the concepts of Self-care and organiza tional stress and their impact on staff and foster caregivers in the child welfare system. Participants will learn ways to combat vicarious trauma a nd ways to prevent secondary trauma. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:101@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T200000 DTSTAMP:20190401T144539Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/youth-and-sexuality-caring-for-lgbtq-c hildren-and-youth-6-11-19/ SUMMARY:Youth and Sexuality: Caring For LGBTQ Children and Youth DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide participants with information about the care and support of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and questio ning children and youth. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:172@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T200000 DTSTAMP:20190618T133047Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/fp-meeting-taking-responsibility-for-y our-own-energy-6-20-19/ SUMMARY:FP Meeting: Taking Responsibility For Your Own Energy DESCRIPTION:Foster Parent meetings are designed to be a time of learning\, fellowshipping\, networking and sharing. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Northeast Church of Christ\, 12020 Southwick Ln\, Cincinnati\, Ohi o\, 45241\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12020 Southwick Ln\, Cincin nati\, Ohio\, 45241\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Northeast C hurch of Christ:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:211@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T120000 DTSTAMP:20190620T142044Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/ppt-orientation-to-foster-care-kinship -and-adoption-6-22-19/ SUMMARY:PPT: Orientation to Foster Care\, Kinship\, and Adoption DESCRIPTION:Pre-placement trainings are held to help caregivers make an inf ormed decision about becoming a foster or adoptive parent. LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:212@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T160000 DTSTAMP:20190620T142446Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/ppt-the-child-protection-team-6-22-19/ SUMMARY:PPT: The Child Protection Team DESCRIPTION:Pre-placement trainings are held to help caregivers make an inf ormed decision about becoming a foster or adoptive parent. LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:213@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T120000 DTSTAMP:20190620T142520Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/ppt-child-development/ SUMMARY:PPT: Child Development DESCRIPTION:Pre-placement trainings are held to help caregivers make an inf ormed decision about becoming a foster or adoptive parent. LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:132@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T120000 DTSTAMP:20190401T145244Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/odjfs-rules-foy-policies-and-mepa-stan dards-6-29-19/ SUMMARY:ODJFS Rules\, FOY Policies and MEPA Standards DESCRIPTION:This workshop will present information on the current ODJFS rul es\, the overview of the MEPA rules and applications\, and Focus on Youth\ , Inc. Foster Parent Policies and MEPA Standards as it impacts policy. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:214@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T160000 DTSTAMP:20190620T142355Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/ppt-trauma-and-its-effects-6-29-19/ SUMMARY:PPT: Trauma and Its Effects DESCRIPTION:Pre-placement trainings are held to help caregivers make an inf ormed decision about becoming a foster or adoptive parent. LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:223@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190630T200000 DTSTAMP:20190626T133329Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/dads-night-out/ SUMMARY:Dad's Night Out DESCRIPTION:This night out is for Focus on Youth foster dads to enjoy one a nother's company!\n\nText Nelson Page at 513-882-6691 with any questions! CATEGORIES:Events LOCATION:Mellow Mushroom\, 9238 Floer Dr\, West Chester\, Ohio\, 45069\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9238 Floer Dr\, West Cheste r\, Ohio\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mellow Mushroo m:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:228@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190701T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190701T210000 DTSTAMP:20190620T180336Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/odjfs-rules-foy-policies-and-mepa-stan dards-webinar-7-1-19/ SUMMARY:ODJFS Rules\, FOY Policies and MEPA Standards WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:This workshop will present information on the current ODJFS rul es\, the overview of the MEPA rules and applications\, and Focus on Youth\ , Inc. Foster Parent Policies and MEPA Standards as it impacts policy. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:215@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T120000 DTSTAMP:20190620T142758Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/ppt-child-sexual-abuse-7-6-19/ SUMMARY:PPT: Child Sexual Abuse DESCRIPTION:Pre-placement trainings are held to help caregivers make an inf ormed decision about becoming a foster or adoptive parent. LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:216@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T160000 DTSTAMP:20190620T142910Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/ppt-minimizing-the-trauma-of-placement -7-6-19/ SUMMARY:PPT: Minimizing the Trauma of Placement DESCRIPTION:Pre-placement trainings are held to help caregivers make an inf ormed decision about becoming a foster or adoptive parent. LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:197@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190708T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190708T200000 DTSTAMP:20190514T134124Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/core-attachment-separation-grief-webin ar-7-8-19/ SUMMARY:CORE: Attachment\, Separation\, & Grief WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover the importance of attachment in a chil d’s life and how successfully attaching impacts the experience of separa tion. It will cover how grief impacts the feelings and behaviors of childr en\, the birth family\, and the foster/adoptive family. It will give guide lines as to how caregivers can support the child in successfully completin g the grieving cycle while remaining in care. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:199@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T130000 DTSTAMP:20190513T162745Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/prudent-parent-webinar-7-9-19/ SUMMARY:Prudent Parent WEBINAR DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide participants with a greater understa nding of the concept of normalcy\, agency expectations\, and the responsib ilities of their role as a foster parent. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:200@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T160000 DTSTAMP:20190514T152107Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/the-nurtured-heart-approach-7-11-19/ SUMMARY:The Nurtured Heart Approach™ DESCRIPTION:The Nurtured Heart Approach™ is a strengths based approach de signed to transform the lives of children. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training,Professional Development LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:119@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T140000 DTSTAMP:20190619T133900Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/safe-crisis-management-for-caregivers- 7-13-19/ SUMMARY:CORE: Safe Crisis Management for Caregivers DESCRIPTION:This workshop will coach participants in specific crisis interv ention techniques to help individuals in need of assistance to manage thei r behavior. CATEGORIES:Caregiver Training LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:217@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T120000 DTSTAMP:20190620T143141Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/ppt-transcending-differences-in-placem ent-7-13-19/ SUMMARY:PPT: Transcending Differences in Placement DESCRIPTION:Pre-placement trainings are held to help caregivers make an inf ormed decision about becoming a foster or adoptive parent. LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:218@focusonyouth.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T160000 DTSTAMP:20190620T143306Z URL:https://focusonyouth.com/events/ppt-helping-the-child-manage-emotions- and-behaviors-7-13-19/ SUMMARY:PPT: Helping the Child Manage Emotions and Behaviors DESCRIPTION:Pre-placement trainings are held to help caregivers make an inf ormed decision about becoming a foster or adoptive parent. LOCATION:Focus on Youth\, Inc.\, 8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8904 Brookside Ave.\, West Chester\, OH\, 45069\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Focus on Y outh\, Inc.:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20181104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20190310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR