Description:

This Hybrid Support Group for foster, adoptive, guardianship and kinship providers will meet the first Tuesday of the Month at  the Chillicothe Branch Office (301 Cowgill St, Chillicothe, MO 64601) or via Zoom.  We will meet from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CTS) for training and from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CTS) for support.  

The fostering experience for relative and kinship parents is unique.  Join us for this seven-session series as we discuss some of the special circumstances and how to address them.  While you are encouraged to attend all seven session, it is not required.  Upon completion you will receive 2 hours credit for each session you attend. 

Session 3: Hope and Denial - It is often difficult for relative caregivers to feel they are giving up hope on people they love. Hope can help families get through difficult times. But hope can become a problem when relative caregivers cannot implement safety plans, provide alternative planning, or develop permanency plans for the sake of the children in their care.

Instructor(s)

Family Advocate and Trainer

Ashley Webb

Ashley Webb is the Family Advocate and Trainer for Foster Adopt Connect in Chillicothe, Missouri. Ashley has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology and has worked for several agencies in the social services fields including the Department of Youth Services, Preferred Family Healthcare, and Children’s Division. Outside of the office, she is a proud mom to 4 young children aged 7, 5, and 10 month old twins. She and her husband have been married for 9 years and he is currently the band director for Trenton Middle and High Schools. Ashley enjoys helping families and children thrive in their everyday lives.

Senior Social Services Specialist (IV) Adoption and Legal Guardianship Subsidy Worker/ Faith Based Advisor for 45th Circuit (Lincoln/Pike Counties)

Michelle Green

Michelle is a subsidy worker for the 45th circuit Children's Division. She is also an adoptive parent herself and has helped many families navigate subsidy over the years of her service with the State of Missouri.

Course curriculum

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    • In-Person Details

    • Zoom Link
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    • Survey