The Protective Factors Series
See the full series schedule below.
The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework™ is an evidence-informed tool for strengthening families and reducing the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. The framework helps professionals work with children and families to promote the optimal development of all children while protecting vulnerable children from maltreatment.
This training is designed for anyone who works with children and families and focuses on concrete ways your work can support the building of Protective Factors. Each month, CalTrin will focus on one Protective Factor. Learners can register for individual trainings that meet their learning needs and their schedule.
Estos seminarios virtuales se presentarán en inglés con interpretación al español.
IMPORTANT TRAINING INFORMATION
- These are webinar-style trainings. This means that you will not be on camera and will not be able to see other learners. These trainings will not include breakout rooms. Opportunities to interact with the presenter(s) and other participants will be included.
- The webinars will be recorded. The recording will be available to registered learners within two days of the training.
- California privacy laws mandate consent for recording conversations using AI applications. To ensure a respectful and secure learning environment for all participants, AI assistants are not allowed in CalTrin training. We value an accessible learning environment. If you require an accommodation to support your learning, please email us at least three business days before the training.
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- The suggested pre-work for each webinar is available in the boxes below.
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE SOBRE EL CURSO:
- Este curso es de tipo seminario por internet. Esto significa que usted no estará en cámara y no podrá ver a otros alumnos. Este curso no incluirá salas de descanso. Se incluirán oportunidades para interactuar con el presentador o presentadores y con otros participantes.
- Este curso se grabará. La grabación estará disponible para los alumnos inscritos en los dos días siguientes al curso.
- Las leyes de privacidad de California exigen el consentimiento para grabar conversaciones utilizando aplicaciones de inteligencia artificial. Para garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje respetuoso y seguro para todos los participantes, no se permite ayuda de inteligencia artificial en los cursos de capacitación de CalTrin. Valoramos un entorno de aprendizaje accesible. Si necesita alguna adaptación para facilitar su aprendizaje, envíenos un correo electrónico, al menos tres días laborables antes del curso.
- Al registrarse en un curso de capacitación de CalTrin, da su consentimiento para ser incluido en la lista de correo de CalTrin.
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March 17, 2026
9:00 – 11:00 A.M. PT
Pre-Work
- Review the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website
- Read about Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (2pp)
- Review The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Handout (CSSP)
Can’t wait for the live training?
Click the button below to access the training materials and resources. Note: you will need to log in to your CalTrin account. If you don’t have an account, you can create a free one here.
*Training certificates are only available following live trainings or completion of self-paced courses. A certificate will not be provided for review of these materials.
Social Connections
Conexiones sociales
The March Protective Factor of the month is Social Connections! This webinar is designed for child- and family-serving professionals at all levels of Protective Factors knowledge or experience.
During this session we will discuss everyday strategies to help families value, build, sustain, and use positive and healthy social connections. This session will be presented in an engaging lecture format.
¡El Factor Protector del mes de marzo son las Conexiones Sociales! Este seminario web está diseñado para profesionales que atienden a niños y familias, con cualquier nivel de conocimiento o experiencia en Factores Protectores.
En esta sesión, analizaremos estrategias cotidianas para ayudar a las familias a valorar, construir, mantener y utilizar conexiones sociales positivas y saludables. La sesión se presentará en un formato de conferencia interactiva.
In this engaging lecture-format webinar, we will:
- Review how helping families build and use social connections helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect
- Identify key strategies and everyday actions that create inclusive environments, facilitate mutual support around parenting, and promote engagement in the community
- Explore what it means for families to build, sustain, and use social connections in a strength-based way
- Share Protective Factors resources for providers and families
- Repasar cómo ayudar a las familias a construir y utilizar las conexiones sociales ayuda a mantener a las familias fuertes y previene el abuso y la negligencia infantil
- Identificar las estrategias fundamentales y las acciones cotidianas que crean entornos de inclusión, facilitan el apoyo mutuo en torno a la crianza de los hijos y fomentan la participación en la comunidad
- Explorar lo que significa para las familias construir, mantener y utilizar las conexiones sociales de una manera basada en la fortaleza
- Compartir recursos de factores de protección para proveedores y familias
April 16, 2026
9:00 – 11:00 A.M. PT
Pre-Work
- Review the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website
- Read about Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (CSSP) (2pp)
- Review The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Handout (CSSP)
Can’t wait for the live training?
Click the button below to access the training recording and resources. Note: You will need to log in to your CalTrin account. If you don’t have an account, you can create a free one here.
*Training certificates are only available following live trainings or completion of self-paced courses. A certificate will not be provided for review of these materials.
Concrete Support
Apoyo concreto
The April Protective Factor of the month is Concrete Support! This webinar is designed for child- and family-serving professionals at all levels of Protective Factors knowledge or experience.
During this session, we will discuss everyday strategies for increasing access to concrete support for families. This session will be presented in an engaging lecture format.
¡El Factor Protector del mes de abril es Apoyo Concreto! Este seminario web está diseñado para profesionales que atienden a niños y familias, con cualquier nivel de conocimiento o experiencia en Factores Protectores.
Durante esta sesión hablaremos de estrategias cotidianas para aumentar el acceso a ayudas concretas para las familias. Esta sesión se presentará en un interesante estilo de conferencia.
In this engaging lecture-format webinar, we will:
- Review how Concrete Support helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect
- Identify key strategies and everyday actions that help families access Concrete Support
- Explore what it means to help families develop tools and skills in a strengths-based way
- Share Protective Factors resources for providers and families
- Repasar cómo el apoyo concreto ayuda a mantener fuertes a las familias y previene el maltrato y el abandono infantil
- Identificar estrategias fundamentales y acciones cotidianas concretas que permitan a las familias acceder a ayudas concretas
- Explorar en qué consiste ayudar a las familias a desarrollar herramientas y habilidades de una manera basada en la fortaleza
- Compartir recursos de factores de protección para proveedores y familias
May 21, 2026
9:00 – 11:00 A.M. PT
Registration will open soon!
Pre-Work
- Review the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website
- Read About Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (2pp)
- Review The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Handout (CSSP)
- Watch “Why Does it Matter?” an overview of Social Emotional Competence (Children’s Bureau Learning and Coordination Center)
Can’t wait for the live training?
Click the button below to access the training materials and resources. Note: you will need to log in to your CalTrin account. If you don’t have an account, you can create a free one here.
*Training certificates are only available following live trainings or completion of self-paced courses. A certificate will not be provided for review of these materials.
Social & Emotional Competence of Children
During this session, we will discuss everyday strategies for helping children build social and emotional competence. This session will be presented in an engaging lecture format.
In this engaging lecture-format webinar, we will:
- Review how helping children develop social and emotional competence helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect
- Identify key strategies and everyday actions that help children grow emotionally and socially
- Explore what it means to help children develop social and emotional skills in a strength-based way
- Share Protective Factors resources for providers and families
June 18, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 P.M. PT
Registration will open soon!
Pre-Work
- Review the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website
- Read about Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (CSSP) (2pp)
- Review The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Handout (CSSP)
Can’t wait for the live training?
Click the button below to access the training recording and resources. Note: You will need to log in to your CalTrin account. If you don’t have an account, you can create a free one here.
*Training certificates are only available following live trainings or completion of self-paced courses. A certificate will not be provided for review of these materials.
Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development
During this session, your facilitator will discuss everyday strategies for building Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development with families. This session will be presented in an engaging lecture format.
In this engaging lecture-format webinar, we will:
- Review how Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect
- Identify key strategies and concrete everyday actions that help families build Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
- Explore what it means to build Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development with families in a strength-based way
- Share Protective Factors resources for providers and families
Check out past trainings from this great series below!
This training was presented on
January 15, 2026
Pre-Work
- Review the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website
- Read About Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (2pp)
- Review The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Handout (CSSP)
Missed the live training?
Click the button below to access the training materials and resources. Note: You will need to log in to your CalTrin account. If you don’t have an account, you can create a free one here.
*Training certificates are only available following live trainings or completion of self-paced courses. A certificate will not be provided for review of these materials.
Overview of the Protective Factors
This informative webinar is the first training in CalTrin’s monthly Protective Factor series. This month, we will begin with a high-level overview of the Five Protective Factors designed for child- and family- serving professionals. During this session, your facilitator will discuss each Protective Factor and provide strategies for practical application. This session is presented in an engaging lecture format.
In this engaging lecture-format webinar, we will:
- Review the five Protective Factors that help keep families strong and prevent child abuse and neglect, as well as their updated definitions
- Identify key strategies and concrete everyday actions that help families build Protective Factors
- Explore what it means to work with families in a strength-based way
- Share Protective Factors resources for providers and families
This training was presented on
February 19, 2026
Pre-Work
- Review the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website
- Read About Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (2pp)
- Review The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Handout (CSSP)
- Watch Are You a Carrot, Egg, or Coffee Bean? (2:54)
Missed the live training?
Click the button below to access the training recording and resources. Note: You will need to log in to your CalTrin account. If you don’t have an account, you can create a free one here.
*Training certificates are only available following live trainings or completion of self-paced courses. A certificate will not be provided for review of these materials.
Parental Resilience
During this session, your facilitator will discuss everyday strategies for building Parental Resilience with families. This session will be presented in an engaging lecture format.
In this engaging lecture-format webinar, we will:
- Review how Parental Resilience helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect
- Identify key strategies and concrete everyday actions that help families build Parental Resilience
- Explore what it means to build Parental Resilience with families in a strength-based way
- Share Protective Factors resources for providers and families
MEET THE FACILITATOR
Kasey is a Training Coordinator for CalTrin. She holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice and has extensive experience in forensic interviewing, child advocacy, and nonprofit leadership. Through her prior work with a children’s advocacy center, Kasey gained valuable knowledge about working with children who’ve experienced abuse and neglect. She understands the importance of shifting the conditions families are in as a primary prevention strategy. In her role at CalTrin, Kasey strives to deliver high-quality training that empowers professionals and community members to recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse by creating safer and healthier environments that protect children and support families.
