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.  

This class will discuss different parenting methods, and will focus on Gentle Parenting/Respectful Parenting method. Gentle parenting is a parenting approach grounded in four central elements: respect, understanding, empathy, and boundaries. It's rooted in research that shows strong, and healthy bonds with their parents can improve a child's long-term mental health, and resilience. This class will give you the tools to protect, nurture, and parent the foster children in your home as the humans that they are.  Upon completion you will earn 2 credit hours.  

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.

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Zoom LInk

    • In-Person Details
  2. 2

    • Survey