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November, December training opportunities from COE
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Registration is now open for 1) the Ohio Children's Initiative CANS/TCOM training to prepare participants to become a certified CANS assessor; 2) CANS Booster Training for those already certified who need to learn about the new components of the Ohio Children's Initiative CANS version; and 3) the CANS for FFPSA Qualified Individuals and QRTP training where certified participants can learn how to administer the CANS in order to meet FFPSA requirements. Links and schedule can be found here.
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Registration for Care Coordination for OhioRISE Moderate and Intensive Care Coordinators (required for both ICC and MCC) training can be found here.
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Registration for Mobile Response Stabilization Services (MRSS) Core Trainings Offered to Ohio Care Providers (all virtual) can be found here.
FAFSA training for youth experiencing homelessness available
On Nov. 2 from 1-2:30 p.m., the Family and Youth Services Bureau will offer a uniquely designed free webinar in partnership with the Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid. The webinar will assist those who work to support youth experiencing homelessness and other youth populations in need of support with insights into the 2023-24 federal financial aid process and filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Attendees will learn best practices about the application along with tools and resources to assist unaccompanied, homeless, and youth in foster care as they prepare for college. The event will be recorded. Click here to register.
Request for Applications opens to support Ohio’s Family First implementation
The Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (CABH COE) at Case Western Reserve University, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, is announcing the release of a Request for Applications (RFA) to support the State of Ohio’s Family First Act implementation goal to increase statewide access to approved Title IV-E Clearinghouse prevention services through the development of new and expansion of existing Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) and Functional Family Therapy(FFT) teams. A virtual bidders’ conference to review the RFA and answer questions will be conducted on Nov. 1 from 2:30-4 p.m. Register here.
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation to host trainings
Through a federal SAMHSA grant, the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation is offering in-person professional development trainings in the areas of suicide prevention, risk assessment, safety planning, and treatment for mental and behavioral health professionals:
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Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR): Dec. 8 in Cleveland. Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR®) for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals Working in Outpatient Settings (AMSR-Outpatient) formulation model helps clinicians feel confident navigating challenging conversations about suicide. AMSR offers key strategies for providing compassionate care to people at risk for suicide. More information and registration can be found here.
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Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS): Dec. 9 in Columbus. CAMS is an evidence-based treatment framework used to assess suicidality and specifically treat suicide risk. CAMS three-part training provides mental health professionals (and other relevant professionals) with essential knowledge in using the CAMS framework to collaborate with patients in the treatment of their suicidal drivers. More information and registration can be found here.
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Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM): Dec.15 in Columbus. Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. This course is about how to reduce access to the methods people use to take their lives. It covers who needs lethal means counseling and how to work with people at risk for suicide—and their families—to reduce access. More information and registration can be found here.
Join foster youth, alums in Thanksgiving Together
Those who have experienced foster care firsthand know that the holidays can be a painful reminder of lost connections. This is why, ever since 2007, Thanksgiving has been a time for Ohio’s current and former foster youth to gather in November for Thanksgiving Together. Thanksgiving Together welcomes current foster care youth ages 14+ and former foster care youth ages 18+. Youth and alumni are welcome to bring one or more guests. Thanksgivings will be held in Xenia and Columbus. Registration is free, but required. Register here.
- Southwest Ohio Thanksgiving Dinner: Nov. 12, 12:30-3 p.m. at Emerge Banquet Center, 2690 West Enon Road, Xenia 45385 (associated with the Emerge Emancipation Program).
- Central Ohio Thanksgiving Dinner: Nov. 20, 1-4 p.m., Reynoldsburg High School’s Summit Campus, 8579 Summit Road, Reynoldsburg 43068.
Attend Kinnect's upcoming trainings
Kinnect is expanding training offerings throughout the state, offering four open registration trainings with CEUs for $50 per person through the end of 2023. Additionally, if you are interested in bringing a session to your agency, contact Tracy Cordaro. Register and find more information here. Upcoming virtual sessions:
- Identifying System Barriers to Family Engagement and Strategies to Overcoming Them, Nov. 21, 1-4 p.m.
- Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression SOGIE 101, Nov. 30, 1-4 p.m.
- Unpacking the ‘No’: Navigating Family Resistance, Dec. 19, 1-4 p.m.
OhioRISE/PCSA open office hours
Virtual open office hours for OhioRISE and children services staff occur weekly on Fridays at 11 a.m. Here is the link to join the Teams meeting.
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