How to Register for Training Western Region

Western Region
www.utahfostercare.org
Western Office
252 N. Orem Blvd.
Orem, UT 84057
Phone: 801. 373.3006
Fax: 801.373.3004
Toll Free: 877.373.3006
Area Representative
Wendy Bunnell
Foster/Adoptive Family
Recruiter
John Hill
How to Register for Training
CONTACT:
Nancy Zelenak, Western Region Trainer
801.373.3006
nancy.zelenak@utahfostercare.org
Please PRE-REGISTER for classes.
If there is a time change, location change, or cancellation
we can only notify those who are on the roll.
Trainer
Nancy Zelenak
Retention Specialist
Jessica Hannemann
Division of Child
and Family Services
Resource Family Consultant
(RFC) Contact Information
Trish Jensen, RFC Supervisor
patriciajensen@utah.gov
Jill Johnson
jojohnso@utah.gov
Janice Dabbling
jdabling@utah.gov
Linda Taylor
ltaylor@utah.gov
Suzanne Callister
scallist@utah.gov
Jacqueline Burks
jburks@utah.gov
NORTH STAR
TIMPANOGAS
Life Books
Pornography Addiction
in Youth
Presented by Heidi Naylor
Come create... and learn new tips on
preserving memories for our kids!
October 6, 6:30-8:30 pm
American Fork DCFS, 861 E. 900 N.
Presented by Martin Roundy
Addictions come in all kinds of packages.
This training will help you help your youth
deal with this addiction.
October 11, 6:30-8:30 pm
American Fork DCFS, 861 E. 900 N.
LEVEL III
CENTRAL
UFAFA
HOPE- Straight from the
Horse’s Mouth!
Presented by UFAFA Rep
Who is UFAFA? What can they do for you?
This is the time and place to find out.
October 12, 10:00 am -Noon
Orem DCFS, 1106 N. 1200 W.
Presented by Panel of Birth Parents
Meet the birth parents who have worked
with DCFS, both for reunification and on
adoption by foster families.
October 12, 6:30-8:30 pm
UFCF, 252 N. Orem Blvd.
Terri Rowley
trowley@utah.gov
Keena Gallop
kgallop@utah.gov
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South
Facilitator: TBA
Phone UFCF: 801.373.3006
Timpanogos
Facilitator: Becky
Phone: 801.796.5136
beckymaland@hotmail.com
Kinship/Adoption
Facilitator: Cayce
Phone: 801.607.2733
adoptionkinshipcluster@gmail.com
North Star
Facilitator: Shanna
Phone: 801.360.2011
northstarcluster@yahoo.com
Central
Facilitator: Beth
Phone: 801.426.8782
snb8782@yahoo.com
North Star
Facilitator: Amanda
Phone: 801.319.3678
northstarcluster@yahoo.com
Level III
Facilitator: Ami
Phone: 801.319.9669
amichantrill@gmail.com
Crossroads
Facilitator: Stephanie
Phone: 801.789.7753
eventsinabox@yahoo.com
Timpanogos
Facilitator: Jennie
Phone: 801.756.1845
jennie@1daywindow.com
Wasatch/Summit
Facilitator: Natalie
Phone: 435.336.4033
tobykershaw@hotmail.com
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WASATCH/SUMMIT
KINSHIP/ADOPTION
CROSSROADS
“Martian Child”
Relaxing During the
Holidays
HELP!
Presented by Nancy Zelenak
Popcorn and a movie! Come watch,
discuss and learn how to help kids
transition into permanency.
Presented by Monica English/Cayce Thill
October 13, 6:00-9:00 pm
Taking care of yourself, enjoying the
moments, and understanding how the
holidays can effect traumatized kids.
Heber DCFS, 69 N. 600 W.
October 13, 7:00-9:00 pm
Presented by Group Discussion
Facilitator-led discussion about your
emotional or resource needs, anxieties,
new ideas and lessons learned.
November 3, 6:30-8:30 pm
4101 N. Wood Road, Eagle Mountain
UFCF, 252 N. Orem Blvd.
NORTH STAR
TIMPANOGOS
WASATCH/SUMMIT
TBA
Burn Out Protection
Color Code
Presented by TBA
Presented by Irl Carlson
Presented by TBA
Check the UFCF Clusters/Western
Region Facebook page for tonight’s
subject!
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed? Out of
your comfort zone? Having your buttons
pushed? Come laugh with us tonight!
This is usually a fun evening of selfdiscovery. It’s a good class to attend as
a couple!
November 3, 6:30-8:30 pm
November 8, 6:30-8:30 pm
November 8, 7:00-9:00 pm
American Fork DCFS, 861 E. 900 N.
American Fork DCFS, 861 E. 900 N.
Heber DCFS, 69 N. 600 W.
Emergency Preparedness
Foundations For Youth #2
Foundations For Youth #1
Presented by Nancy Zelenak
Presented by Nancy Zelenak
Presented by Nancy Zelenak
Giveaways and Prizes! Emergency
Resources, and DCFS expectations of
foster families will be discussed, 2012
fear-mongering will not… well, not a lot.
Adolescent Behavior is the focus of part
two of this four part series.
Taking youth aged 14 or older? Come
get ‘certified’ and prepared to care for
this fun population! Building Trusting
Relationships is today’s topic.
LEVEL III
November 9, 10:00 am -Noon
November 15, 5:30-8:30 pm
UFCF, 252 N. Orem Blvd.
Orem DCFS, 1106 N. 1200 W.
Foundations For Youth #3-4
Presented by Nancy Zelenak
“Planning, Teaming” and the “Goals
of Transition to Adult Living” are the
topics for these two classes.
October 18, 5:30-8:30 pm
UFCF, 252 N. Orem Blvd.
CROSSROADS
TIMPANOGOS
Youth In Custody (YIC) –
Alpine School District
Group Discussion
Presented by Alpine School District Rep.
November 29, 5:30-8:30 pm
What can you do for your kids to be
successful in school? Come to ask questions
and learn how to help the YIC workers.
UFCF, 252 N. Orem Blvd.
December 1, 6:30-8:30 pm
HELP!
Facilitator led discussion about your
emotional or resource needs, anxieties,
new ideas and lessons learned.
December 13, 6:30-8:30 pm
American Fork DCFS, 861 E. 900 N.
4101 N. Wood Road, Eagle Mountain
LEVEL III
Holiday Triggers for Youth
Presented by Keena Gallop
Last year this was an amazingly wellattended event. Keena will open your eyes
and your heart in this important training.
December 14, 10:00 am -Noon
Orem DCFS , 1106 N. 1200 W.
WHAT ARE CLUSTERS?
Attention KINSHIP
Caregivers
“If you are a grandparent/aunt/uncle
or other specific care giver, you’ll want
to attend this training. We will cover
specific issues to being related to the child
you are caring for. It’s a different kind of
care giving with unique challenges.”
November 11, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
UFCF, 252 N. Orem Blvd.
Clusters are groups of foster, adoptive and
kinship families that meet together on a
monthly basis.
Clusters can help you:
• Obtain in-service training hours
• Meet other foster, adoptive and
kinship families
• Get support
• Arrange respite care
• Attend fun family activities
Contact the Cluster facilitator nearest
you or contact Jessica at 801.373.3006
for more information.
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