EPIC Parenting — Free 6-Week Parenting Class (Morning Sessions)

Effective Parenting Instruction Course (EPIC) is a FREE 6-week parenting class. Join us in the MORNINGS for practical tools, honest conversation & community as you learn how to approach parenting in a new way.
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover How “Putting the Pieces Together” Can Truly Transform Your Work in Child Welfare Services

“The system is broken,” “The children are broken,” if you work in any capacity serving children…you’ve heard these statements all too often. You’re working hard to put the pieces together, […]
Connections Matter: Supporting Birth Family Relationships Within the Adoption Constellation

The Children’s Aid Society of Alabama is proud to present Alabama Pre/Post-Adoption Connections (APAC)‘s latest Trained Therapist Network Training event. Please join us for “Connections Matter: Supporting Birth Family Relationships.” […]
Children’s Aid Society of Alabama’s Commitment to Social Responsibility

Our world is deeply interconnected; the impact of social media has made this increasingly evident. Social responsibility can take on different personas as it relates to organizations in distinct industries. […]