Just as it is important for Caregivers to be equipped to meet the needs of children in foster care, it is equally important for professionals to develop skills. Focus on Youth is committed to collaborating and serving our community by providing education that helps professionals learn research and evidence based practice. Our trainings are designed to help enhance skills, provide trauma responsive care to clients, and build competencies.
Focus on Youth, Inc. is a handicapped-accessible facility approved for CEU’s for Social Workers and Counselors by the CSWMFT Board of Ohio. Most of our trainings are appropriate for:
- Parents
- Caregivers
- Educators
- Social Workers
- Counselors
- Therapists
- Advocates
If you need more information or have questions about Professional Development Training, please contact us.
Upcoming Professional Development Trainings
QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
The Language of Trauma: Responding with Connection & Curiosity
This workshop will present information on the hidden risks and trends on Marijuana Edibles.
How To Get Your Training Needs Met
This workshop will present information on the hidden risks and trends on Marijuana Edibles.
Beyond Sexual Abuse: Families Can Promote Healing WEBINAR
Participants will be able to identify and define child abuse, indicators, and the dynamics of its behaviors.
Meets Required Topic: Trauma, Sexual Abuse, or Elective
Safe Crisis Management Training
This training for Focus on Youth staff will review SCM, which is a comprehensive, best practice curriculum that covers all aspects of behavior management & support.
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
This workshop will allow for participants to become certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid. The certification is provided by American Red Cross.
Meets Required Topic: CPR & First Aid
Managing Placement Transitions: Supporting Stability and Emotional Well-Being in Foster Care
This workshop will present information on how to manage and aid children during placement transitions.
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
This workshop will allow for participants to become certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid. The certification is provided by American Red Cross.
Meets Required Topic: CPR & First Aid
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
This workshop will allow for participants to become certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid. The certification is provided by American Red Cross.
Meets Required Topic: CPR & First Aid
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
This workshop will allow for participants to become certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid. The certification is provided by American Red Cross.
Meets Required Topic: CPR & First Aid
Fall Virtual Conference: Hope for the Journey
Join us for Hope for the Journey, our fall virtual conference dedicated to deepening your understanding of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). This day of learning features 4 engaging teaching sessions, led by experienced educators, practitioners, and professionals in the field.
Safe Crisis Management Training
This training for Focus on Youth staff will review SCM, which is a comprehensive, best practice curriculum that covers all aspects of behavior management & support.
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
This workshop will allow for participants to become certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid. The certification is provided by American Red Cross.
Meets Required Topic: CPR & First Aid
Safe Crisis Management Training
This training for Focus on Youth staff will review SCM, which is a comprehensive, best practice curriculum that covers all aspects of behavior management & support.
