Family Support Training Institute
Due to COVID-19
all trainings and workshops are
cancelled until further notice!
Cancelled Trainings:
Family Support Provider Orientation BOOT CAMP
TBD: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Materials, Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks Included
(Venue in San Francisco)
$135 per person for HSC Members
$150 per person for non-HSC Members
Boot Camp Training Available in Richmond, (Group Discount Available for 4 or more Participants/Custom Agency Trainings Available)
Oakland and Los Angeles
Boot Camp for Family Support Providers:
This training series will provide an orientation to family support services in your local area. Participants will leave with a basic understanding of the family support field and understanding of the principles and core values that guide the work of family support providers and basic skills necessary to engage families and be successful in their agencies.
Boot Camp Topics:
· Introduction to Family Support Field
· Guiding Principles and Core Values in Family Support
· Understanding the Role of Family Support Provider in the Work Place
· Trauma Informed Approach in family support agencies
· Case Management Overview
· Time Management and Documentation
· Family Economic Support Resources
· Establishing Relationships, Networking, and Support
· Establishing Healthy Boundaries
· Wellness and Self-Care
Seasoned Family Support Providers: Re-igniting The Fire Retreat
TBD: 9:00am – 5:00pm
San Francisco
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Materials
HSC Members: $45
Non-Members: $50
Introduction to Family Strengthening Case Management Model 101
TBD: 9:00am – 4:00pm
HSC Members: $90
Non-HSC Members: $100
Family Strengthening Case Management Model 102
TBD: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and Materials Included
HSC Members $45
Non-HSC Members: $50
Human Development Across the Life Span
TBD: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and Materials Included
HSC Members: $45
Non-HSC Members: $50
Human Development Across the Life Span
· Understanding developmental and applied psychology across the lifespan, including, physical, cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual, personality and emotional growth.
· Understanding the stages of development across the lifespan to understand how humans learn, mature, and adapt.
Self-Care Retreat for Family Support Providers
TBD: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and Materials Included
San Francisco
HSC Members: $50
Non-HSC Members: $60
Training Modules
Module 1: Family Centeredness
M1-1: Keeping Families Front and Center: Family-Centered Approach
M1-2: Partnering with Families for Self-Advocacy
M1-3: Developing Family Leaders and Governance in Family Support Agencies
M1-4: Developing Effective Family Workshops
M1-5: Provider – Family Relationships: Developing Healthy Professional Boundaries
M1-6: Active Listening for Family Support Providers Working with Families
M1-7: Home Visiting 101 for the Family Support Provider
M1-8: Keeping Families Safe: Mandated Child Abuse Reporting
M1-9: Developing Family Centered After-School Programs
M1-10: Developing Family Centered Programs for Family Education
Module 2: Family Strengthening
M2-1: Supporting Resilient Families in the Face of Trauma
M2-2: Building Resilient Families: Understanding Domestic Violence
M2-3: Building Resilient Families: Understanding Mental Health
M2-4: Building Resilient Families: Parental Incarceration and the Family
M2-5: Building Resilient Families: Understanding and Supporting Youth
M2-6: Building Resilient Families: Child Abuse Prevention
M2-7: Building Resilient Families: Understanding Homeless Families
M2-8: Building Resilient Families: Pregnancy Family Support Services
M2-9: Building Resilient Families: Economic Resources and Support for Families
M2-10: Building Resilient Families: Supporting Family Child Care Providers
M2-11: Building Resilient Families: Supporting Families of Infants, Toddlers, and Pre-schoolers
M2-12: Building Resilient Families: Supporting Families Experiencing PTSD
Module 3: Embracing Diversity
M3-1: Working with Families in a Diverse World
M3-2: Working with LGBTQ Families
M3-3: Working with Immigrant Families
M3-4: Working with Fathers
M3-5: Working with Young Parents
M3-6: Working with Seniors
M3-7: Working with Families with Disabilities
M3-8: Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community
M3-9: Working with Vulnerable Populations
M3-10: Working with Grandparents
M3-11: Working with African American Families in the Bay Area
M3-12: Working with Latino Families in the Bay Area
M3-13: Working with Asian Families in the Bay Area
M3-14: Working with Muslim Families in the Bay Area
M3-15: Working with Monolingual Families
M3-16: Navigating Kinship in Family Support Field
M3-17: Cultural Based Models in Family Support Services
M3-18: Creating Anti-Bias Curriculum for Parents and Children
M3-19: “Reading the Word and The World”: Promoting Family Literacy
M3-20: Creating Culturally Appropriate Early Childhood Education Curriculum
M3-21: Art for Healing and Social Change
Module 4: Community Building
M4-1: Child Care: Creating Safe and Engaging Environments for Children
M4-2: Developing Relevant and Supportive Family Activities and Events
M4-3: Family Support Program Outreach and In-Reach Strategies
M4-4: Navigating Public School Resources with Families
M4-5: Navigating City and County Resources with Families
M4-6: Navigating Legal System with Families
M4-7: Engaging Families, School, and Community
M4-8: Developing Non-Violent Communication Skills
M4-9: Supporting Families Impacted by Community Violence
M4-10: Supporting Families to Create Safe Communities and Neighborhoods
M4-11: Healthy Families: Cooking and Growing Our Own Food
Module 5: Evaluation
M5-1: Evaluation 101 for Family Support Providers
M5-2: Quality and Best Practices in the Field of Family Support
M5-3: Evaluation Tools and Strategies for Family Support Agencies
M5-4: Developing Effective Work Plans and Outcomes
M5-5: Engaging Families in Program Evaluation
M6-6: Developing Qualitative Evaluation Tools
M6-7: Developing Quantitative Evaluation Tools
Module 6: Family Economic Development
M6-1: Family Economic Development: Supporting Family Owned Businesses
M6-2: Family Economic Development: Building Credit
M6-3: Family Economic Development: Creating a Family Budget
M6-4: Family Economic Development: Teaching our children to save
M6-5: Family Economic Development: Saving and Planning for College
M6-6: Family Economic Development: Accessing and Qualifying for Low Income Housing Programs
M6-7: Family Economic Development: Accessing public health and nutrition programs
M6-8: Family Economic Development: Accessing City Resources
HSC Family Support Circles:
Family Support: Provider
Family Support: Management and Leadership
Family Support: People of Color Serving Families
Family Resource Center
Family Support: Parent and Family Advocates Leadership
Family Support: Women’s Circle
Family Support: Men’s Circle
HSC Family Support Management Certificate Program
Management: Understanding and Supporting Family Support Agency Managers
Management: Strategies for Team Building and Development
Management: Hiring, Supervising, and Performance Evaluation in Family Support Agencies
Management: Managing difficult conversations and employees
Management: Creating a healthy family centered work environment
Management: Mentoring and Supporting Family Support Providers
Management: Survival Skills and Strategies for Managers
Management: Self-Care for Managers
Management: Addressing Diversity in the Workplace
Management: Partnering – Cross System Collaboration
Management: Developing Effective Systems and Infrastructure
Management: Leadership in the Family Support Field
Management: Catching the Curve Balls in a Family Resource Center
Management: Building Effective Relationships with Your Board
HSC Management Support Circle
Special Topics:
Writing Grants 101
Writing Effective Proposals
Developing Effective Work Plans
Navigating Agency Transitions and Restructuring
Budgeting 101
Reporting Your Success and Challenges