The California Department of Social Services and California Alliance of Caregivers are partnering to bring important information about policies, services, and resources to resource families (foster and kinship caregivers).
Upcoming Caregiver Support Webinars:
August: Registration Coming Soon
Recorded Caregiver Support Webinars & Resources:
UCLA Brain & Body Lab Training co-sponsored with Fostering UnityDr. Bridget Callaghan is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at UCLA who studies interactions between mental and physical health across development. Slide Deck | Brain & Body Lab | Fostering Unity | Participate in Study |
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LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention Strategies for Caregivers |
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New Resources for Caregivers – Family Urgent Response System & Kinship NavigatorSlide Deck | FURS 833-939-3877| Family Urgent Response Flyers | Virtual Support Services | Recorded Webinar |
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Rates, Allowances, Reimbursements, and Supplements
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Caregivers and the Foster Youth Bill of RightsRecorded Webinar | Slide Deck | Foster Youth Bill of Rights Publications | Allowance Tips | Video: History of the Foster Youth Bill of Rights |
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Caregivers and Foster Youth EducationRecorded Webinar | ACIN (All County Information Notice) re: Caregivers & Education |
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Engaging and Preparing for Court (JV-290)Recorded Webinar | JV-290 Form | Engaging and Preparing for Court Handout |
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Foster Stability (14-Day Notices and Placement Preservation Plans) |
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Resource Family Approval Policies and Foster Youth Rights
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Caregiver Resources and Where to Find Them
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For more information on upcoming training, or to request a certificate of participation. Please email: info@cacaregivers.org.