Advancing Youth Development

Designed to introduce staff to the concepts necessary to fully implement AYD within an agency.

FYSB: Sections: 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 14 A2, A5, A6, A10, B2, B3

COA: G5.1, G9, G10, S26.1.04, S26.3.02, S23.4.07, S26.9.03, S33, S38.4.02

Available as Onsite Training.

Applying Youth Development Practice to the Intake Process

This training addresses the core principles of positive youth development and how they relate to the Intake process.

FYSB: Sections: A1, 5, 6, 8, 10, B2, B3, D1

COA: CRI10.02c, JJCM8.0a, b, CM10.03a, CFD15.01a, g, h, PS11.01 a, b, SH13.04a, SCL10.04a, Y1L11.05a

Available as Onsite Training or Webinar

2 - 4 Hours

Harm Reduction

Street outreach work often challenges traditional views and approaches to working with youth engaged in harmful behaviors. This work calls for an examination of an effective philosophy and framework that guides our street work. The Harm-Reduction approach offers a non-traditional framework based on emphasizing strengths to help minimize harm. This workshop is essential for anyone developing or working in a street outreach program.

FYSB: Sections: 2, 14 A1, 5, 9, B3, D1

COA: OS7.01d, e, f, CFD15.01g, h, CSE7.01c, OS7.02a, b, c, OS7.03e, SH13.03e, OS7.06

Available as Onsite Training

4 - 6 Hours

Mentor Relationships/Mentor Programming

General overview for establishing and maintaining Mentor Programs.

FYSB: Section: 7 B3

COA: FPS11.03g

Available as Onsite Training or Webinar

2 - 4 Hours

Advancing Youth Development

Designed to introduce staff to the concepts necessary to fully implement AYD within an agency.

FYSB: Sections: 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 14 A.2, A, 5, 6, B2, 3, A10

COA: G5.1, G9, G10, S26.1.04, S26.3.02, S23.4.07, S26.9.03, S33, S38.4.02 CM10.03, CFD15.01, JJCM8.01, FPS11.03, OS7.01, OS7.02, OS7.03, SH13.03, PS11.01, RTX16.02, SH13.04, OS7.06,

SCL10.04, SCL10.05, Y1L11.05, TS2.04

Available as Onsite Training

4 - 28 Hours

Applying Youth Development Practice to the Intake Process

This training addresses the core principles of positive youth development and how they relate to the Intake process.

FYSB Sections: A1, 5, 6, 8, 10, B2, B3

COA: CM10.03a, CFD15.01a, g, h, CRI10.02c, JJCM8.0a, b, PS11.01a, b, SH13.04a, SCL10.04a, Y1L11.05a

Available as Onsite Training or Webinar

2 - 4 Hours

Anger Management/Aggression Replacement Training

Introduction to use of ART in residential settings (Goldstein’s model of interventions).

FYSB: Section: 6 B3

COA: S1 CSE7.01c, CSI9.02f, JJCM8.01f, RTX16.02e, SH13.02c

Available as Onsite Training

4 Hours

Attachment Issues

Overview of attachment issues as they present in adolescents – clarification of common misuses of term “attachment disorder”

FYSB: Section: 6 A4, B3

COA: S1 CSE7.01c, CSE7.03f, JJCM8.01e, OS7.03a, SH13.03a, SCL10.05a

Available as Onsite Training

2 - 6 Hours

Clinical Issues – (Behavior Disorders, Family Secrets, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Various Therapy Techniques & Self -Esteem)

General overview/case scenarios used to highlight the presentation of various DSM –IV disorders in youth. Information available on media influence on Self Esteem. A4, B3, D2

FYSB: Section: 6

COA: S1 CFD15.01i, CSE7.01c, CSE7.03f, JJCM8.01e, OS7.03a, SH13.03a, SCL10.05a

Available as Onsite Training

2 - 6 Hours

Community Youth Development

This curriculum builds on the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”. Promotes mutual responsibility, and interdependence among communities, youth, & families. A5, A6, B1, B3

FYSB: Sections: 4, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15

COA: G9, S26.6, S38.6.01 CM10.03d, CFD15.01j, k, CSE7.01d, FPS11.03, JJCM8.01i, OS7.02d, PS11.01e, f, 13.04g, SCL10.04c, FPS11.03i, j

Available as Onsite Training or Webinar

2 - 24 Hours

Gang Intervention

For direct care staff & counselors. Topics include: Conditions which effect gang development in the community and for the individual. Establishing safety in residential programs. Building an agency/ community response.

FYSB: Sections: 6, 14 B3, D1

COA: OS7.03e, SH13.03e, CSE7.01c, JJCM8.01d, e

Available as Onsite Training or Webinar

2 - 6 Hours

Harm Reduction

Street outreach work often challenges traditional views and approaches to working with youth engaged in harmful behaviors. This work calls for an examination of an effective philosophy and framework that guides our street work. The Harm-Reduction approach offers a non-traditional framework based on emphasizing strengths to help minimize harm. This workshop is essential for anyone developing or working in a street outreach program.

FYSB: Sections: 2, 14

COA: CFD15.01g, h, CSE7.01c, OS7.01d, e, f, OS7.02a, b, c, OS7.03e, SH13.03e, OS7.06

Available as Onsite Training

4 - 6 Hours

Increasing Cultural Competency—Community Links

Includes workshops that address cultural competency issues from beginning stages to ongoing growth to community and coalition building. Essential skills for effective teamwork, client/consumer interaction and community connections. A4, 5, 6, 8, B1, B2, D1, D2

COA: CM10.03a, e, CFD15.01a, b, j, CSE7.01d, FPS11.03j, JJCM8.01h, OS7.01g, OS7.02d, PS11.01d, e, f, SH13.04c, g, SCL10.04c, Y1L11.05g, TS2.05

Available as Onsite Training

2 - 16 Hours

Personal Boundaries - Staff and Youth Issues

This training assists staff in understanding the importance of maintaining appropriate personal boundaries and creating therapeutic environments. Issues related to recognizing and responding to boundary issues presented by youth are included in this workshop.

COA: CM10.03a, CFD15.01a, d, CRI9.02e

Available as Onsite Training

3 Hours

Positive Youth Development

This training will provide specific knowledge and skills in the youth development approach. Topics include: Developmental stages of adolescence. Assessing youth strengths. Developing effective youth partnerships. Principles and practices of youth development.

FYSB: Sections: 4, 7, 13, 14 A2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, B2, B3, D1, D2

COA: CM10.03a, CFD15.01a, c, e, f, g, CFD15.02c, CSE7.01b, FPS11.03a, JJCM8.01a, JJCM8.01b, e, OS7.01d, e, PS11.01a, b, Y1L11.05a, b, c

Available as Onsite Training or Webinar

2 - 14 Hours

Residential Child and Youth Care Professional Certification (RCYCP)

This 48 hour training, developed by the National Resource Center for Youth Services, offers the most comprehensive and up to date information essential to direct care workers in a residential setting. To

achieve certification, participants must pass an exam following the course with a score of 80% or better.

COA: CM10.03, CFD15.01, CSE7.01 and 7.03, CRI10.02, FPS11.03, JJCM8.01, RTX19.01, SH13.03, and 13.04, RTX16.02, SCL10.05

Available as Onsite Training

5 Days

Sexual Abuse Intervention Programming

Red Flags associated with sexual abuse, staff response to various individuals involved in abuse cycle, group interventions for survivors, behavioral difficulties in group setting.

FYSB: Sections: 6, 14 A4, 5, 9, B3, D1, D2

COA: S1 CFD15.01i, CSE7.01c, CSE7.03f, CRI9.02b, JJCM8.01e

Available as Onsite Training

4 - 8 Hours

Street Smart

Center for Disease Control approved HIV/STI prevention curriculum designed for and tested with RHY populations. Participants of full curriculum training receive all materials for agency implementation.

FYSB: Sections: 2.1, 2.2, 14 A5, A9, B3, D1, D4

COA: S38 JJCM8.01e

Available as Onsite Training

3 Days

Suicide Intervention/Post Event Support, Grief Cycle and Related Issues

Suicide Prevention Awareness Activities including use of Homelessness Scale. Various indicators and ratings of suicide risk. Staff implementation of policies and procedures to address risk. Post-event debriefing available for staff/volunteers experiencing loss.

FYSB: Sections: 6, 14

CSE7.01c, CSE7.03f, CRI9.02a, b, c, e, CRI10.03, JJCM8.01d, e, f

Available as Onsite Training

4 - 6 Hours

Training of Trainers

For those involved in community presentations, staff training, and anyone seeking to improve their training skills. Topics include setting the training climate, the adult learning cycle, designing effective trainings, and effective use of structured experiences.

FYSB: Section: 14

COA: G7, G3

Available as Onsite Training

Overview of common psychotropic medications used to treat childhood & emerging psychiatric disorders.

FYSB: Sections: 6, 14 A4, B3, D1, D2

COA: CSE7.03f, JJCM8.01e

Available as Onsite Training or Webinar

2 - 4 Hours

Advocacy 101

General introduction to purposes & methods of conducting issue based advocacy campaigns.

FYSB: Sections: 2, 7, 13 B3, B4, D1

COA: G3.3, S38.8.02 CM10.03g, Y1L11.05e, TS2.07

Available as Onsite Training or Webinar

2 - 4 Hours

Advocacy 201

Overview of National Policy Priorities as they affect Runaway and Homeless Youth, Unaccompanied Minors, Juvenile Justice, etc.

FYSB: Section: 15

COA: SH13.04e, SCL10.04, Y1L11.05e, TS2.07, B3, B4, D1

Available as Onsite Training or Webinar

2 - 4 Hours

Board Development

This training is for senior management. Carver Governance Model assists board members in understanding their roles and functions, and helps to maximize their effectiveness.

FYSB: Sections: 15, 18 B4, C2

COA: G3, G3.1, G3.5

Available as Onsite Training

4 - 12 Hours

Community Youth Development

This curriculum builds on the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”. Promotes mutual responsibility, and interdependence among communities, youth, & families.

FYSB: Sections: 4, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15

COA: G9, S26.6, S38.6.01 CM10.03d, CFD15.01j, k, CSE7.01d, FPS11.03, JJCM8.01i,

Grant Writing – Specific to Federal Applications

Overview of Federal Process and Grant Writing Tips

FYSB: Section: 5

COA: S23

Available as Onsite Training or Webinar

2 - 4 Hours

Grantee Continuation Applications

Overview of forms, format, and content suggestions continuation applications.

Available as Webinar

1 Hour

RHY New Grantee Orientation

An introduction to reporting requirements, monitoring process, and development of training plans for new Basic Center, Transitional Living, and Street Outreach programs.

FYSB: C3

Available as Onsite Training or Webinar

2 - 4 Hours

Increasing Cultural Competency

Includes workshops that address cultural competency issues from beginning stages to ongoing growth to community and coalition building. Essential skills for effective teamwork, client/consumer interaction and community connections.

COA: CM10.03a, e, CFD15.01a, b, I, CSE7.01d, JJCM8.01h, OS7.01g, OS7.02d, FPS11.03j, PS11.01d,e, f, SH13.04g, SCL10.04c, Y1L11.05g, TS2.05

Available as Onsite Training

2 - 16 Hours

Strategic Planning/Action Planning

Facilitation assistance to groups engaged in program, agency, community event planning.

FYSB: Sections: 11, 15 B4

COA: G2

Available as Onsite Training

4 - 6 Hours

Supervision S.O.S. - Strategies on Success for Supervisors

This training focuses on the many challenges associated with providing effective supervision to employees. Topics include dealing with stress; performance appraisals; addressing organizational change etc.

FYSB: Section: 11, 15

COA: G7, S1.3.04

Available as Onsite Training or Webinar

2 - 6 Hours

Training of Trainers

For those involved in community presentations, staff training, and anyone seeking to improve their training skills. Topics include setting the training climate, the adult learning cycle, designing effective trainings, and effective use of structured experiences.

FYSB: Section: 14

COA: G7, G3

Available as Onsite Training