Protective Factors Training
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 you can support the building of protective factors in your work. Each month, CalTrin will focus on one Protective Factor. Learners can register for individual trainings that meet their learning needs and their schedule.
WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Sometimes it’s hard to know what you are “getting into” when it comes to virtual training. We want to take the guesswork out of finding a training that works with your learning style, your comfort level with online interaction, and your schedule. Each of our monthly Protective Factor trainings will be offered as WEBINAR and as a WORKSHOP. Which one is right for you?
ATTEND THE WEBINAR IF:
- You learn best through listening and watching
- You prefer to keep your camera off (or have constraints that do not allow you to turn your camera on)
- You would rather not participate in breakout room discussion
ATTEND THE WORKSHOP IF:
- You learn best by doing
- You enjoy group discussion; sharing and hearing ideas with others
- You prefer frequent engagement with the presenter and other participants
- You are able and willing to utilize your microphone and camera
Still not sure which training format is right for you? Read our Webinars vs. Workshops blog post!
This month we will begin with an informative high-level overview of the five Protective Factors, designed for child- and family-serving professionals at all levels of Protective Factors knowledge or experience.
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 Defining the Protective Factors (CTFA) (1pp)
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.
WEBINAR
This webinar was presented on
January 10, 2023
Interpretación en español
This informative webinar is the first training in CalTrin’s monthly Protective Factor series. 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.
- 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.
WORKSHOP
Not offered in January 2023
During this 2-hour workshop, your facilitator will discuss each protective factor and you will develop an action plan through small group discussion and interactive activities. This session will require that you participate in discussion.
In this highly-interactive workshop, we will:
- Review the five protective factors that help keep families strong and prevent child abuse and neglect.
- Brainstorm strategies and develop an action plan for concrete everyday actions that help families build those protective factors.
- Discuss in small groups what it means to work with families in a strength-based way.
- Share free Protective Factors resources for providers and families.
The February Protective Factor of the month is Parental Resilience! Choose webinar or workshop – both are designed for child- and family-serving professionals at all levels of Protective Factors knowledge or experience.
Pre-Work
(Same for both Webinar and Workshop)
- Review the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website
- Read About Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (2pp)
- Review Defining the Protective Factors (CTFA) (1pp)
- 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.
WEBINAR
This webinar was presented on
February 14, 2023
Interpretación en español
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.
WORKSHOP
This workshop was presented on
February 28, 2023
During this highly interactive workshop, you will develop an action plan through small group discussion and activities about Parental Resilience. This session will require that you participate in discussion.
In this interactive workshop, we will:
- Review how developing Parental Resilience can help keep families strong and prevent child abuse and neglect.
- Brainstorm strategies and develop an action plan for concrete everyday actions that help families build Parental Resilience.
- Discuss in small groups what it means to build Parental Resilience with families in a strength-based way.
- Share Protective Factors resources for providers and families.
The March Protective Factor of the month is Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development! Choose webinar or workshop – both are designed for child- and family-serving professionals at all levels of Protective Factors knowledge or experience.
Pre-Work
(Same for both Webinar and Workshop)
- Review the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website
- Read about Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (CSSP) (2pp)
- Review Defining the Five Protective Factors (CTFA) (1pp)
Can’t wait for the next 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.
WEBINAR
This webinar was presented on
March 14, 2023
Interpretación en español
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.
WORKSHOP
March 28, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
During this highly interactive workshop, you will develop an action plan through small group discussion and activities about Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development. This session will require that you participate in discussion.
In this interactive workshop, we will:
- Review how Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect.
- Brainstorm strategies and develop an action plan for concrete everyday actions that help families build Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development.
- Discuss in small groups 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.
The April Protective Factor of the month is Concrete Support in Times of Need! Choose webinar or workshop – both are designed for child- and family-serving professionals at all levels of Protective Factors knowledge or experience.
Pre-Work
(Same for both Webinar and Workshop)
- Review the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website
- Read about Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (CSSP) (2pp)
- Review Defining the Five Protective Factors (CTFA) (1pp)
Can’t wait for the next 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.
WEBINAR
April 11, 2023
2:00 – 3:30 PM PDT
Interpretación en español
During this session, we will discuss everyday strategies for increasing families’ access to Concrete Support in Times of Need. This session will be presented in an engaging lecture format.
In this engaging lecture-format webinar, we will:
- Review how Concrete Support in Times of Need helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect.
- Identify key strategies and everyday actions that help families access Concrete Support in Times of Need.
- Explore what it means to help families develop tools and skills in a strengths-based way.
- Share Protective Factors resources for providers and families.
This webinar will be recorded.
WORKSHOP
April 25, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
During this highly interactive workshop, you will develop an action plan through small group discussion and activities about Concrete Support in Times of Need. This session will require that you participate in discussion.
In this highly-interactive workshop, we will:
- Review how Concrete Support in Times of Need helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect.
- Brainstorm strategies and develop an action plan for everyday actions that help families access Concrete Support in Times of Need.
- Discuss in small groups what it means to help families develop tools and skills in a strengths-based way.
- Share Protective Factors resources for providers and families.
The May Protective Factor of the month is Social & Emotional Competence of Children! Attend the webinar or workshop option – both are designed for child- and family-serving professionals at all levels of Protective Factors knowledge or experience.
Pre-Work
(Same for both Webinar and Workshop)
- Review the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website
- Read About Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (2pp)
- Review Defining the Protective Factors (CTFA) (1pp)
- 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.
WEBINAR
May 9, 2023
2:00 – 3:30 P.M. PST
Interpretación en español
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
This webinar will be recorded.
WORKSHOP
May 23, 2023
10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. PST
During this 2-hour highly interactive workshop, you will develop an action plan through small group discussion and interactive activities about helping children develop social and emotional competence. This session will require that you participate in discussion.
In this highly-interactive workshop, we will:
- Review how helping children develop social and emotional competence helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect
- Brainstorm strategies and develop an action plan for everyday actions that help children grow socially and emotionally
- Discuss in small groups what it means to help children develop social and emotional skills in a strength-based way
- Share Protective Factors resources for providers and families
The June Protective Factor of the month is Social Connections! Choose webinar or workshop – both are designed for child- and family-serving professionals at all levels of Protective Factors knowledge or experience.
Pre-Work
(Same for both Webinar and Workshop)
- Review the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website
- Read about Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (2pp)
- Review Defining the Protective Factors (CTFA) (1pp)
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.
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
This webinar will be recorded.
WORKSHOP
June 27, 2023
10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
During this highly interactive workshop, you will develop an action plan through small group discussion and interactive activities about helping families build, sustain, and use positive social connections. This session will require that you participate in discussion.
In this highly-interactive workshop, we will:
- Review how helping families build and use social connections helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect
- Brainstorm strategies and develop an action plan for everyday actions that create inclusive environments, facilitate mutual support around parenting, and promote engagement in the community.
- Discuss in small groups 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
MEET THE FACILITATOR
As a Training Coordinator for CalTrin, Jessica’s primary goal is to ensure staff, administrators, and stakeholders working in child abuse prevention services have access to quality training and resources. Her work in Training and Development has focused on designing, implementing, and facilitating engaging and interactive learning programs. Jessica has a passion for public speaking and creating a safe and engaging learning environment. Jessica is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a Certified Trainer in Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life In Your Work (Children’s Trust Fund Alliance) and the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support (National Family Support Network).
JESSICA MATTLY, MBA
Training Coordinator
California Training Institute