Stop, Drop & Connect, a New Way to Handle Big Behaviors, Virtual Training with Barb Clark
Join Children’s Aid Society of Alabama’s Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC) training team ONLINE for a powerful full-day training designed for foster parents, adoptive parents, counselors, social workers, educators, and […]
Stop, Drop & Connect – a New Way to Handle Big Behaviors with Barb Clark
Join Children’s Aid Society of Alabama‘s Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC) training team at the Vestavia Civic Center for a powerful full-day training designed for foster parents, adoptive parents, counselors, […]
Stop, Drop and Connect: A New Way To Handle Big Behaviors – (In-Person, Birmingham) or Virtual
What if your child’s most confusing behaviors are actually messages you haven’t learned to read yet? Raging. Lying. Stealing. Shutting down. These behaviors feel defiant — but for children who’ve […]
Great Expectations Continue: Love with Limits (Live Webinar)
Families are supposed to be forever, whether biological or created through foster care and adoption. But what happens when love begins to have limits? What happens when parents are physically […]
The Ethics of AI in Human Services – Live Webinar
Participants will explore emerging applications of AI in assessment, documentation, supervision, case planning, and administrative decision-making, alongside the potential benefits and ethical risks these tools present. Using the Ethical Courage […]
When a Child Hurts Themselves: A Trauma-Informed Guide (Live Webinar)
Youth who have experienced trauma, are particularly vulnerable to self-harming behaviors. In this interactive workshop designed for both parents/caregivers and professionals, participants will learn why children may self-harm, the connection […]
APAC’s 20th Annual Permanency Conference – A Legacy of Permanency, Celebrating 20 Years of Growth and Stability
20th Annual APAC Permanency Conference Trauma-Informed Adoption & Child Welfare Training Conference | April 22nd – 24th 2026 Hosted by Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC), a program of Children’s Aid […]
The Parallel Process: Supporting Parents, Children & Workers – Live APAC Training Webinar
When children come from hard places, the focus is often on their healing, as it should be, but parents and professionals can carry that weight too. Over time, caregivers may […]
Meds Matter: Understanding Psychotropic Medication Use in Foster and Adoptive Youth
Psychotropic medications are often used to treat mental health challenges. The question has been raised, “are these medications over-used in the foster youth population?” It’s a question that’s being discussed […]
The Secret Life of Children: Suicidal Ideation and the Need for Informed Intervention
Every life is precious, and many of us hold the lives of children especially dear. A child should be carefree, lighthearted, and joyful. However, this is not the reality for […]