2026 Trainings
All trainings are via Microsoft Teams. A link will be sent the day before training. If you have questions, please reach out to Cori at:
Cori@oasisofhopesc.com or 803-500-6609.
See you there!
Surviving the First 30 Days
A roadmap for understanding and responding to behavioral and emotional shifts during the initial adjustment period of placement.
March 10th @7 pm
March 22nd @12 pm
From Guest to Family Member: How Home Rules and Routines Create Confusion
Explores how language, expectations, and routines either build a sense of belonging or reinforce a sense of temporary placement.
April 7@ 7 pm
April 22@ 12 pm
The Placement Fog: Why Nobody Thinks Clearly in the Beginning
Explains early placement overwhelm and cognitive overload, which affect memory, emotional responses, and executive functioning.
May 5th@ 7 pm
May 20@ 12 pm
Sibling Dynamics & Placement Shock
Examines emotional and behavioral ripple effects when siblings are separated, reunited, or introduced into existing family structures.
June 9th @ 7 pm
June 24th @ 12 pm
The Luggage and the Laundry: Understanding Identity Through Possessions
Explores how belongings, clothing habits, and personal objects reflect trauma, identity, and a child's sense of safety.
July 7th @ 7 pm
July 22nd @ 12 pm
Placement Shock: The Biological Family Angle
Addresses how loyalty binds, grief, and identity conflicts shape behavior toward foster parents and other children in the home.
August 4th @ 7 pm
August 19th @ 12 pm
Understanding Neglect and How It Shapes Behavior
Reveals how unmet early needs affect brain development, impulse control, trust, and emotional regulation.
September 8th @ 7 pm
September 23rd @ 12 pm
Food Insecurity and Eating Behaviors
Explains why foster children hoard, hide, overeat, or avoid food, and how caregivers can create safety around meals.
October 6th @ 7 pm
October 21st @ 12 pm
Understanding Court Processes in Foster Care
Demystifies hearings, timelines, and legal roles to help foster parents prepare for the emotional and behavioral fallout associated with court dates.
November 3rd @ 7 pm
November 18th @ 12 pm
Secondary Trauma and Caregiver Burnout
Identifies signs of emotional exhaustion and provides strategies to prevent the long-term impact of caring for traumatized children.
December 1st @ 7 pm
December 16th @ 12 pm