We are thrilled to have you sign up for this essential training session focused on building resilience and embracing self-care as foster parents. Your role as foster parents is not only vital but incredibly challenging. You provide a safe and nurturing environment for children who have experienced trauma, instability, and loss. This noble task requires immense strength, compassion, and dedication.

Understanding the Challenges

As foster parents, you often navigate complex emotions, behavioral challenges, and the intricacies of the foster care system. The children in your care may come with stories of pain and uncertainty, and supporting them through their healing journey is both rewarding and demanding. It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and sometimes even exhausted by the magnitude of this responsibility.

CEU Certificate: 1 Hour

Course Instructors

Ted Stackpole Facilitator

PROFESSION: Chaplain to the foster and adoption community. CREDENTIALS: Ordained minister and endorsed chaplain through the Assemblies of God. PERSONAL: Has eleven children, loves the outdoors, and would like to see Alaska one day.

Heather Bixler Trainer

PROFESSION: Heather Bixler MA, LAC is a Licensed Associate Counselor at Chenal Family Therapy. EDUCATION: Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. PERSONAL: Reading, time with my husband and kids, and hiking.