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.
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.
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December 16, 2025
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.
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
Join us in 2026 as we begin the Protective Factor of the Month series from the beginning!
January 15, 2026
9:00 – 11:00 A.M.
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.
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
February 19, 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 Are You a Carrot, Egg, or Coffee Bean? (2:54)
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.
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
March 17, 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)
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
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.
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
April 16, 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 (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
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.
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
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
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.
