The Florida Center Training Institute

If you work in infant and early childhood mental health in Florida, don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Zero to Three’s best-practice Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0–5).

We begin on June 3, 2026, from 9:30–11:00 AM EST with an introductory Overview Session designed for administrators, allied professionals, and anyone interested in exploring whether the full 3-day training in July is right for them.

The July training is intended for licensed professionals in Florida who diagnose and support our youngest children.

Join us to deepen your understanding of developmentally informed diagnosis and early childhood mental health practice!

It's time! I set a big goal due to our funding cuts so The Training Institute can continue to bring you high-quality trainings. All donations are matched. I'd love to continue to bring the FASD Changemakers, and other infant / early childhood experts as presenters to support parents, caregivers, and professionals. All donations on this link will go the Training Institute. Please take a moment and either share, repost or donate as you can. Together we are better.

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Wednesday April 15 to Thursday April 16th, noon to noon! Won't you join me in making a difference? Plan now to donate tomorrow beginning at noon! Supporting parents, caregivers, professionals locally and globally! Feel free to share and repost.

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Sleep Baby Safely

Join us for "Sleep Baby Safely", an impactful training focused on preventing infant sleep-related deaths in Manatee County, Florida, and across the United States.

Friday, February 20th
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This session will:

Examine current local and national data to provide critical prevention context

Explore the science and evidence behind safe sleep education

Share best practices for creating safe sleep environments

Address common barriers families face

Offer practical, actionable strategies to help babies reach their first birthdays

Designed for professionals working with infants and families, this training emphasizes meaningful discussion and real-world prevention strategies you can apply immediately.

Early Bird Registration: $29 (ends at midnight on 2/13)
After 2/13, registration is $49.

CEs are available through Florida CEBroker.
The Florida Certification Board recognizes this training in the area of child welfare.

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your knowledge and help save lives. Register today and share with your colleagues.

Register here: https://conta.cc/4aLMwT8

Early-Bird Pricing Ends at Midnight

Join us for “From Birth to Milestones: Early Childhood Development for Professionals”
February 19th
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This engaging training is designed for professionals working in child welfare in Florida and across the U.S. who want to strengthen their ability to assess development from birth through early childhood and better support children and families.

Participants will explore:
• Key developmental milestones (birth through early childhood)
• The power of responsive caregiving
• Family and cultural influences on development
• Early identification of developmental delays
• Strategies to promote healthy outcomes for children with diverse needs

Presented by Dr. Maria Hand, Certified Child Welfare Trainer

Early-bird rate: $39 (ends at midnight on 2/13)
Regular rate: $59

Don’t miss this opportunity to build your knowledge and enhance your impact.

Register here: https://conta.cc/408Rao0

Please share with your colleagues and networks who support children and families.

Do not miss the Early Childhood Court training offered tomorrow with Anne Marie Irving, 12th Circuit ECC Coordinator and Kathryn Shea, LCSW. This training is open to individuals across the US, and modeled after Zero to Three's Early Babies Court model. Share and repost for others. I hope to see you there!

FINAL CALL! TOMORROW - Early Childhood COURT: A Collaborative Approach to Child Well-Being, Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 12-2pm EST, 11-1pm CT, 10-12pm MT, 9-11am PT Email from The Florida Center for Early Childhood Strengthening Early Childhood Courts: A National Training Opportunity   Early Childhood Court: A Collaborative Approach to Child Well-Being Register D

Calling mental health professionals in this group!

If you're a therapist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist who works with families impacted by FASD or prenatal alcohol exposure (or wants to build this specialty), I wanted to share a training opportunity.

The reality: Most finished grad school with little to no training about FASD-informed care. We try our best, but the usual treatments often don't have the effects we expect because they don't account for the brain-based differences caused by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE).

Training on the FMF Foundations intervention fills this gap.
This is one of only four interventions recommended by the CDC for FASD. It was developed at Seattle Children's specifically for families raising children with PAE/FASD.

What clinicians gain:
✓ Deep understanding of FASD's impact on the brain
✓ Advanced reframing techniques for "challenging" behaviors
✓ Complete intervention protocol with all materials
✓ 30 CE hours (Florida-approved)
✓ Small cohort support (10-12 participants max)
✓ Ongoing consultation after training
Why this matters: Research shows families who receive FMF experience decreased child disruptive behaviors, improved parent competence, and more family needs met!.

Next cohort: March 10, 13, 20, 27, 31 and April 10, 2026 (virtual)
Application deadline: February 9, 2026
Investment: $2,500 (many agencies cover training costs)
Eligibility: Master's/doctoral level, licensed or working toward licensure, previous MI and CBT training, access to eligible family clients.

More info and application: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/q5wc5q7/lp/c0ec1507-1d30-45f8-b010-13f653038e3f

To parents / caregivers impacted by PAE or FASD: If you're working with a provider you trust, consider sharing this with them. Every specialist we train means more families get access to effective support.

Questions? Comment below... or come to our free Zoom webinar to learn more on January 12, 2026 from 1-2:30PM EST!

Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training The Families Moving Forward (FMF) Specialist Training, held virtually, trains clinicians to deliver the FMF intervention which helps families raising children living with FASD, ages 3-13 years old, with concerning behavior problems. FMF is one of four behavior and education therapy services for earl...

🎉✨ HISTORIC NEWS FOR THE FASD COMMUNITY❣️✨🎉
We are thrilled to share that the FASD Respect Act language has officially passed the U.S. Senate as part of the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act of 2025 (HR.2483) and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law! ✍️
This is a milestone moment for the 1 in 20 Americans living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ( ). For too long, families and self-advocates have gone without recognition or resources at the federal level. Today, Congress has taken a historic step toward changing that reality.
💡 What this legislation does:
🎯Authorizes a federal response to FASD.
🎯Allows the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to fund education, prevention, and awareness programs nationwide.
🎯Provides resources to States and Tribes to build FASD-informed services into their systems of care.
🎯Brings hope, recognition, and validation to families and self-advocates who have fought for years to be heard.
This victory is thanks to the bipartisan leadership of Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), plus Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN), and to the tireless voices of advocates, families, and self-advocates across the country.
As Susan Shepard Carlson, former First Lady of Minnesota and past FASD United Board Chair, reminds us: “The passage of FASD authorization is truly historic and a huge victory for the FASD field. This would not have happened without the bipartisan leadership in the House and Senate, and the united effort of so many advocates around the country.”
👏 THANK YOU to everyone who raised your voice, called your legislators, shared your story, and stood with the FASD community. This is YOUR win. (FASD - Fetal Alcohol Spectrums Disorder)

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Help us bring awareness for FASD Awareness Month in September by purchasing the FASD Warrior t-shirt and supporting The Florida Center. Only 6 days left, so grab your shirt today! Please feel free to repost, and share with others across the country! Together, we are better!

FASD Awareness 2025, Supporting The Florida Center for Early Childhood Inc Are you ready for our new FASD Awareness shirt for 2025?! Much of our funding at the FASD clinic has a very specific purpose that the money is required to be used for. Buying one of our shirts can allow us the opportunity to serve families in new ways AND bring a community together in...