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.
El Marco de Factores de Protección para Fortalecer a las Familias (The Strengthening Families™ Protective Factors Framework) es una herramienta basada en pruebas para fortalecer a las familias y reducir la probabilidad de maltrato y abandono infantil. El marco ayuda a los profesionales a trabajar con los niños y las familias para promover el desarrollo óptimo de todos los niños y, al mismo tiempo, proteger a los niños vulnerables de los malos tratos.
Esta capacitación está diseñada para cualquier persona que trabaje con niños y familias y se centra en formas concretas en las que usted puede apoyar la construcción de factores de protección en su trabajo. Cada mes, CalTrin se centrará en un factor de protección. Los participantes pueden inscribirse en entrenamientos individuales que satisfagan sus necesidades de aprendizaje y su horario.
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 presented in English with Spanish interpretation.
- 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:
- Estos cursos son de tipo seminario por internet. Esto significa que usted no estará en cámara y no podrá ver a otros alumnos. Estos cursos no incluirán salas de descanso. Se incluirán oportunidades para interactuar con el presentador o presentadores y con otros participantes.
- Los seminarios por internet se presentarán en inglés con traducción al español.
- Los seminarios por internet se grabarán. La grabación estará disponible para los alumnos registrados 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.
Featured Protective Factors Training:
ASSESSING PROTECTIVE FACTORS IMPACTS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION
July 15, 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 (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
Resumen de los factores de protección
Este seminario virtual informativo es la primera capacitación de la serie mensual de capacitación sobre factores de protección de CalTrin. Este mes, comenzaremos con una descripción general de alto nivel de los cinco factores de protección diseñada para profesionales que prestan servicios a niños y familias. Durante esta sesión, su instructor explicará cada factor de protección y proporcionará estrategias para su práctica. Esta sesión se presentará en un interesante estilo de conferencia.
En este interesante seminario virtual en forma de conferencia hablaremos sobre:
- Repasar los cinco factores de protección que ayudan a mantener fuertes a las familias y a prevenir el abuso y la negligencia infantil, así como sus definiciones actualizadas
- Identificar estrategias fundamentales y acciones cotidianas concretas que ayuden a las familias a crear factores de protección
- Explorar lo que significa trabajar con las familias de una manera basada en la fortaleza
- Compartir recursos sobre factores de protección para proveedores y familias
August 19, 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 (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
Resiliencia parental
Durante esta sesión, su instructor hablará de estrategias cotidianas para desarrollar la resiliencia parental con las familias. Esta sesión se presentará en un interesante estilo de conferencia.
En este interesante seminario virtual en forma de conferencia hablaremos sobre:
- Repasar cómo la resiliencia parental ayuda a mantener fuertes a las familias y previene el maltrato y el abandono infantil
- Identificar estrategias fundamentales y acciones cotidianas concretas que ayuden a las familias a desarrollar la resiliencia parental
- Explorar lo que significa construir la resiliencia parental con las familias de una manera basada en la fortaleza
- Compartir recursos de factores de protección para proveedores y familias
September 16, 2025
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
Conexiones sociales
Durante esta sesión hablaremos de estrategias cotidianas para ayudar a las familias a valorar, construir, mantener y utilizar conexiones sociales positivas y saludables. Esta sesión se presentará en un interesante estilo de conferencia.
En este interesante seminario virtual en forma de conferencia hablaremos sobre:
- 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
October 21, 2025
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
Apoyo concreto
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.
En este interesante seminario virtual en forma de conferencia hablaremos sobre:
- 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
November 18, 2025
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
Aptitud social y emocional de los niños
Durante esta sesión hablaremos de estrategias cotidianas para ayudar a los niños a desarrollar su competencia social y emocional. Esta sesión se presentará en un interesante estilo de conferencia.
En este interesante seminario virtual en forma de conferencia hablaremos sobre:
- Repasar cómo ayudar a los niños a desarrollar aptitudes sociales y emocionales contribuye a mantener la solidez de las familias y a prevenir el maltrato y el abandono infantil
- Identificar estrategias fundamentales y acciones cotidianas que ayuden a los niños a crecer emocional y socialmente
- Explorar lo que significa ayudar a los niños a desarrollar habilidades sociales y emocionales de una manera basada en la fortaleza
- Compartir recursos sobre factores de protección para proveedores y familias
December 16, 2025
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.
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
Conocimientos sobre la crianza y el desarrollo infantil
Durante esta sesión, su instructor hablará de estrategias cotidianas para fomentar el conocimiento de la crianza y el desarrollo infantil con las familias. Esta sesión se presentará en un interesante estilo de conferencia.
En este interesante seminario virtual en forma de conferencia hablaremos sobre:
- Repasar cómo el conocimiento de la crianza y el desarrollo del niño ayuda a mantener a las familias fuertes y previene el maltrato y el abandono infantil
- Identificar estrategias fundamentales y acciones cotidianas concretas que ayuden a las familias a adquirir conocimientos sobre la crianza y el desarrollo del niño
- Explorar lo que significa construir el conocimiento de la crianza y el desarrollo del niño con las familias de una manera basada en la fortaleza
- Compartir recursos sobre factores de protección para proveedores y familias
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.
