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SUMMARY:Eastern Panhandle First Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Families & Building Futures\nHelp us celebrate our first anniversary in the Eastern Panhandle! We invite social workers\, mental health professionals\, teachers\, community partners\, government officials\, and parents and caregivers to join us on June 15 from 3-6pm. We’re offering a free training on raising kids in a digital world (2 free CEUs available!)\, a refreshing ice cream social with lots of tasty toppings\, and an opportunity to learn about KVC’s child and family services. \nWe’ll also share information on how caring adults can become foster parents. Did you know more than 6\,000 children and teens in West Virginia are experiencing foster care? As a foster parent\, you will provide a safe\, supportive home for youth who have endured abuse\, neglect or other family challenges. It only takes one caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? \nThis event is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable knowledge\, make exciting connections and enjoy a delicious treat. We hope to see you! \nEvent Details\nWhen: Thursday\, June 15 from 3–6pm \nWhere: 261 Aikens Center\, Suite 304\, Martinsburg\, WV 25404 \nAgenda\n3:00-5:00PM: Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World training – 2 free CEUs available. This training will offer valuable information for anyone with children or who works with families. \n5:00-5:30PM: Refresh with a bowl of ice cream and create the best sundae ever with an exciting variety of toppings! During this time\, you’ll also be able to network with fellow social workers\, teachers\, mental health professionals and caring community members. \n5:30-6:00PM: Join us on the grass lawn by the Aikens Center for a brief presentation on what KVC is doing in the Eastern Panhandle community! You’ll get to know our mission and values along with our services such as foster care and foster parent support\, mental health therapy for children\, adults & families\, and in-home family support services. \nRegistration is closed. See you tomorrow!\nClick this Button to Access the Virtual Training & Event\n\n \nDigital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World Training (2 free CEUs*)\nThis in-person training is designed to equip social workers\, parents\, caregivers and teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to help children navigate the complexities of the digital world. Based on the book by Richard Culatta\, this training provides practical tips and strategies for fostering healthy online behaviors\, promoting digital citizenship\, and protecting children from online risks. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just getting started\, this training will help you build the confidence and competence needed to raise kids who are not only safe but also thrive in the digital age. Participants will receive 2 free CEUs.* \nIn this training\, Robin Atkinson\, MSW\, LGSW\, will help participants: \n– Understand the concept of dual citizenship\n– Recognize digital dysfunction\n– Help kids choose the best online activities\n– Set reasonable expectations for device use\n– Find the right balance between digital and physical activities\n– Stay safe and create safe spaces for others online \n*CEUs are valid for individuals in West Virginia who have a social work license or are licensed professional counselors (LPC).\nAbout the Trainer\nRobin Atkinson\, MSW\, LGSW is Training and Development Specialist at KVC West Virginia where she supervises the training program for employees and foster/adoptive parents statewide. She creates training curriculums\, oversees the internship program\, leads the Safety Team as Safety Officer\, and organizes the orientation process for all new KVC team members. Robin also leads the training team and encourages them to find the most adaptive\, diverse\, and fresh training topics that will benefit employees and foster/adoptive parents. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn\, celebrate\, and make connections!
URL:https://westvirginia.kvc.org/event/eastern-panhandle-first-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:KVC West Virginia Berkeley County Office\, 261 Aikens Center\, Suite 304\, Martinsburg\, WV\, 25404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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SUMMARY:Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World Training (2 free CEUs*)
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nWhen: Thursday\, June 15 from 3–6pm \nWhere: 261 Aikens Center\, Suite 304\, Martinsburg\, WV 25404 \nThis FREE in-person training is designed to equip social workers\, mental health professionals and caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to help children navigate the complexities of the digital world. Based on the book by Richard Culatta\, this training provides practical tips and strategies for fostering healthy online behaviors\, promoting digital citizenship\, and protecting children from online risks. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just getting started\, this training will help you build the confidence and competence needed to raise kids who are not only safe but also thrive in the digital age. Participants will receive 2 free CEUs.* \nAfter the training\, join us in celebrating KVC’s first anniversary in the Eastern Panhandle with ice cream and a networking event. \nIn this training\, Robin Atkinson\, MSW\, LGSW\, will help participants: \n– Understand the concept of dual citizenship\n– Recognize digital dysfunction\n– Help kids choose the best online activities\n– Set reasonable expectations for device use\n– Find the right balance between digital and physical activities\n– Stay safe and create safe spaces for others online \n*CEUs are valid for individuals in West Virginia who have a social work license or are licensed professional counselors (LPC).\nRegistration is closed. See you tomorrow!\nClick this Button to Access the Virtual Training\n\nAbout the Trainer\nRobin Atkinson\, MSW\, LGSW is Training and Development Specialist at KVC West Virginia where she supervises the training program for employees and foster/adoptive parents statewide. She creates training curriculums\, oversees the internship program\, leads the Safety Team as Safety Officer\, and organizes the orientation process for all new KVC team members. Robin also leads the training team and encourages them to find the most adaptive\, diverse\, and fresh training topics that will benefit employees and foster/adoptive parents.
URL:https://westvirginia.kvc.org/event/digital-for-good-raising-kids-to-thrive-in-an-online-world-training-2-free-ceus/
LOCATION:KVC West Virginia Berkeley County Office\, 261 Aikens Center\, Suite 304\, Martinsburg\, WV\, 25404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Training
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SUMMARY:Martinsburg Trunk or Treat + Foster Parent Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling all ghosts\, ballerinas\, pumpkins\, superheroes\, vampires\, doctors and more! 👻 🎃 💚 Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume\, decorate your car\, bring candy and join KVC in Martinsburg for a Trunk or Treat event on October 25 from 5-7 PM. You and your family will enjoy activities like trick or treating from trunk to trunk\, a kids costume and best decorated trunk contest with prizes\, and more. This is a free event! \nOur team will also provide info about foster parenting to anyone interested in offering care\, support and love to youth in foster care. Fostering provides a child who has experienced abuse or neglect with a safe\, loving environment. On top of this\, it gives you the opportunity to show a child the love and care they deserve while growing emotionally\, mentally and spiritually as you teach life skills and give support. Throughout the Eastern Panhandle area\, there are approximately 500 youth in foster care. \nEvent address: 261 Aikens Center\, Martinsburg\, WV 25404 \nRSVP to this Martinsburg Trunk or Treat event on our Facebook page! \nSponsors & Donors\n\nWalmart – 800 Foxcroft Ave\, Martinsburg \n\n\n\n\nMartins – 901 Foxcroft Ave\, Martinsburg \n\n\n\n\nMartins – 1317 Old\, Courthouse Dr\, Martinsburg \n\n\nStarbucks – 925 Foxcroft Ave\, Martinsburg \n\n\nSummit Community Bank – 651 Foxcroft Ave #100\, Martinsburg \nTarget – 436 Retail Commons Pkwy\, Martinsburg
URL:https://westvirginia.kvc.org/event/martinsburg-trunk-or-treat-foster-parent-info-session/
LOCATION:KVC West Virginia Berkeley County Office\, 261 Aikens Center\, Suite 304\, Martinsburg\, WV\, 25404\, United States
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SUMMARY:Martinsburg Office Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, July 15 from 1 – 3 p.m. \nWhere: 261 Aikens Center\, Suite 304\, Martinsburg\, WV 25404 \nJoin KVC West Virginia during an open house and ribbon cutting event for our new Martinsburg office! Learn about the life-changing services our team is bringing to children\, adults and families in Martinsburg and the surrounding areas. Plus\, community members can get more info about foster parenting and the importance of keeping kids in their home communities. \nEnjoy free food and refreshments from Nucilli’s BBQ\, too! \nRSVP below!\n\nAbout KVC West Virginia\nKVC West Virginia is a private\, nonprofit organization that provides prevention\, foster care\, adoption\, educational support for youth in foster care\, intensive substance use treatment\, and outpatient psychiatric and behavioral healthcare services to over 1\,000 children\, families and adults every year.
URL:https://westvirginia.kvc.org/event/martinsburg/
LOCATION:KVC West Virginia Berkeley County Office\, 261 Aikens Center\, Suite 304\, Martinsburg\, WV\, 25404\, United States
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