Advanced Guidelines for Difficult Conversations
This course will begin by taking you through a self-assessment of your own comfort level with difficult conversations, and help you understand your own emotions and how to maintain objectivity. You will then engage in discussions around how to develop a goal or mutual purpose for these conversations, considering what all parties want to achieve. You also will talk about how to develop a safe space for having these conversations, a vital element in creating open dialogue.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 15
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Advanced Microaggressions for Supervisors: Guiding Staff Through Cultural Conflict
In this workshop supervisors and managers will develop skills for engaging across culture when tension exists. Together we will explore Intent vs. Impact, how implicit bias can affect your decision-making in determining outcomes, and unpack dynamics between employees when conflict exists. You will learn how best to approach tense situations through role playing, video, and small and large group discussion.
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 13
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Afterhours Core 1.2 Child Safety: Identifying Present Danger
In this course, you will learn about present danger. You will apply your understanding of this concept to many scenarios, building a robust understanding of what is and is not present danger. A framework for assessing for and responding to present danger across cultural difference is provided, and you will apply this framework to practice scenarios, helping prepare you to serve families more equitably.
6-8 p.m. Jan. 27
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Afterhours Core 1.3 Child Safety: Protective Actions
In this course, you will learn how protective actions help ensure the safety of children in present danger.  You will learn what components protective actions must include for you to feel confident in their being effective.  Of particular importance, you will consider how you decide whether a specific adult can be relied upon to participate and provide safety to the child.  Finally, you will put everything you have learned about child safety into practice as you consider a scenario and determine whether present danger exists and, if so, what protective actions might be effective.
6-8 p.m. Jan. 28
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The Autism Basics: Behaviors and Coping Strategies
This comprehensive training aims to provide you with insights and practical strategies to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout their developmental journey. We will explore essential topics such as ASD diagnosis and characteristics from birth to adulthood. We will address attachment dynamics, transitions, sensory sensitivities, and emotional support strategies. You will gain insights into behavior as communication and learn trauma-informed and culturally responsive behavior management techniques.
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 26
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Child Abuse Interviewing and Assessment (CAIA)
This course provides instruction on the principles and application of research-based child interviewing, effective testimony, and interviewing skills with cultural considerations. It will address the special challenges of working with vague allegations, resistant children and adolescents, non-offending parents and alleged offenders. 
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 7, 8, 12 and 13
Registration for CAIA is subject to priority requirements. Please reference the CAIA Registration Request Form for more information.

Comprehensive Qualified Expert Witness (QEW) Training
This training is intended to give you the information you need to provide Qualified Expert Witness (QEW) testimony in Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Indian Child Welfare cases. This training provides an overview of background information on the history and impacts of colonization on Native American and Alaska Native children and families that led to the passage of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, an introductory level overview of the Indian Child Welfare Act and Washington Indian Child Welfare Act, an overview of DCYF Dependency Cases, and a detailed look at QEW purpose, qualifications, and procedures.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 20 and 21
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Domestic Violence in Child Welfare
In this course, you’ll learn more about the policy and legal guidance for child welfare work with families experiencing domestic violence. More importantly, you’ll learn the best practices for this work and get to practice applying these best practices.
12:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27
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The Effects of Historical and Present-Day Trauma on the Social Determinants of Health
This training examines how adverse childhood experiences become normalized and perpetuated through social construction, how it can and does inform our decision making, and ways we can partner with our tribal partners to improve outcomes and promote wellness.
1-4 p.m. Jan. 26
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Engaging Youth in Group Care: Building Supportive Relationships
In this course you will learn about the types of grief and loss and what impact each may have on a youth, including the teen’s ability to attach. Learning how to promote healthy relationships is an important component of this training, as so much of building a supportive relationship lies with developing a sense of security. With than in mind, you also will learn about developing “felt safety,” which happens when a youth truly believes they are safe; and developing structure and nurture, essential components of safety and healing.
1-4 p.m. Jan. 7
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Engaging Youth in Group Care: Identity-Affirming Care
This session of Engaging Youth in Group Care equips you with practical strategies to support youth in developing strong, positive identities. You will explore how to affirm and incorporate each youth’s race, culture, sexual orientation and gender identity into the group care environment. Through reflection, discussion and real-world scenarios, the course builds skills for identity-affirming care. The goal is to foster safety, connection, and resilience by ensuring every young person feels seen, respected and supported in their identity.
1-4 p.m. Jan. 14
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Engaging Youth in Group Care: Challenging Behaviors
This module provides group care staff with tools and strategies to respond effectively to youth who display rejecting, testing or disruptive behaviors. You will explore how trauma, disabilities and sensory processing needs shape behavior.
Using the Regulate–Relate–Reason framework, the course offers response strategies such as logical consequences, environmental modifications and positive reinforcement. You will also explore the impact of secondary trauma and identify self-care practices to prevent burnout and support sustainable, compassionate caregiving.
1-4 p.m.  Jan. 21
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Engaging Youth in Group Care: High-Risk Behaviors
This module equips group care staff with practical tools to respond to high-risk behaviors often seen in teens, such as sexual acting out, physical aggression, unsafe internet use, self-harm and suicidal ideation. You will explore the developmental and trauma-related roots of these behaviors, as well as how to approach them using the Regulate–Relate–Reason framework. The course emphasizes proactive planning while also recognizing the importance of building youth capacity for discernment, consent and digital literacy.
1-4 p.m. Jan. 28
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Ethics in Child Welfare
This course explores the ethical responsibilities and challenges faced by child welfare professionals. You will examine the core values and ethical standards that guide decision-making, including confidentiality and professional boundaries.
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 8
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Impactful Engagement
Through a series of interventions and strategies, you will learn how to interrupt unconscious bias and address subtle acts of exclusion. You will develop behaviors that reflect Cultural Competence; engage in discussions about the negative effects of stereotypes, microaggressions, and bias on effective case work; and practice courageous conversations to develop appropriate responses to these issues.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 27
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Informed Decisions Through Critical Thinking
During this training, you will enhance your decision-making in child welfare by employing objective evidence, identifying behavior patterns, considering family perspectives and utilizing collateral information. This course will explore techniques for integrating new information effectively and recognizing biases, such as confirmation bias, to enhance decision-making abilities.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 16
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Right Response: Level 3
The RIGHT RESPONSE Level 3 Workshop is primarily prevention training. This 11-hour certification provides basic skills including Prevention, De-escalation, Postvention, and Physical Safety skills. Attendees learn about self-awareness, reflective thinking skills, positive behavior support, basic and advanced de-escalation skills, self-protection, and proactive alternatives which can prevent dangerous incidents and increase safety. Attendees that complete the workshop receive a two-year certification.
Region 3/4 Training Hub, Delridge: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 28 and 29
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Secondary Trauma: Impact and Solutions
This course will help you with identification of and responses to secondary trauma. The training will increase knowledge and understanding of the levels of secondary trauma, its impact, and how to manage the impact in our environment.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 14
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Strategies for Effectively Engaging in Conflict
In this workshop you will develop your skills for engaging when tension exists across cultures. Strategies include how to engage when you offend, how to engage when you are offended, and how to engage when you witness an offense. You will learn how best to approach these tense and challenging situations through vignettes, role play, and small and large group discussion.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 23
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Children, Youth and Families
This course will focus on providing information and engaging in conversation about LGBTQ+ children, youth and families. You will learn about identifying and addressing systemic institutional and personal biases when serving LGBTQ+ children, youth and families. Activities and self-reflection exercises will prepare you to return to your work and create a welcoming, safe and affirming space. Included in this training is updated terminology, resources, and current data/statistics.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 6
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Tools for CFWS/Adoption Supervisors
This class will provide opportunities for participants to utilize the various supervisory case review tools as well as reflective supervision to promote permanency, critical thinking and reflection when supervising staff. Ideally this session will be delivered to a combined group of CFWS and Adoption Supervisors to strengthen the connectedness between units and eliminate potential barriers to permanency. It is intended that this session and the materials presented will promote active participation and discussion in the context of real cases.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 9
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Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Fundamentals Training
This course provides examples of on-the-ground applications of trauma-informed and healing-centered principles and concepts. Each of the commonly recognized Six Key Principles of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) are discussed during the training, as are foundational concepts behind the Healing-Centered Approach.
12:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 8
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Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) for DCYF
TBRI for DCYF Staff is a foundational level training for DCYF workforce. This introductory training will help you learn the basic approaches of the three TBRI Principles (Connecting, Empowering and Correcting) by engaging participants in group activities and discussions based on real-life scenarios. TBRI uses effective techniques that help you help children gain a sense of belonging through connection, empowering and correction. TBRI tools are designed to create and heal connection and empower and encourage children to realize their own capability.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 13
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Understanding Chronic and Complex Neglect
This course takes a deeper dive into the dynamics of chronic and complex child neglect. You will consider effective ways to engage and assess families where neglect is present and how to evaluate each child’s unique characteristics, including how each child’s needs are impacted by neglectful behaviors and conditions in the home.  We will look at how the impacts of substance misuse, unaddressed mental health concerns, domestic violence and cognitive challenges may interrupt the parent/child relationship resulting in unmet child needs. 
1-4 p.m. Jan. 29
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Working with Immigrant Communities
People born outside of the United States often face challenges when adjusting to life in a new culture. Immigrant communities may encounter xenophobia, racism, discrimination and bigotry. This workshop helps you better engage and support immigrant communities by looking at different factors related to human migration and race. You will learn how to anticipate core challenges immigrant communities typically face and integrate skills to improve cross-cultural communication.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan. 29
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