Just in Time Training Network

What’s one new dish you’ll try this holiday season?

How can you make sure siblings are able to maintain contact with each other?
✅ regular phone calls or face time
✅ visits together (even if parents are not visiting)
✅ sharing meals, shopping trips, or just hanging out

Did you know that when siblings are placed together, it increases their chances of reunification with their parents? If they aren't placed together, then frequent ongoing communication is the next best option.

Wow! We learned so much today about siblings in foster care and how we can all support their crucial connections. We will be sharing tips this week, and look out for another webinar on siblings after the holidays! Thank you to our foster parent panel and Lily Colby from the National Network for Fostering Sibling Connections.

American Bar Association Litigation Section: Fearless Children's Lawyer of the Month | May 2025 “We’ve chosen Lily Colby, Esq., the founder of the National Network for Foster Sibling Connections, as this month’s Fearless Children’s Lawyer because Lily uses all of her expertise—lived, advocacy and legal skills—to help people in the child welfare system. She’s bold, passionate and ...

Sharing what we know will be another great webinar for caregivers and child welfare staff! Registration is FREE, and Certificates will be provided. Register now for this November 24th webinar. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V1o6MtgrTyWCq3BpseWZiw

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, don't forget that the holidays look different for everyone.
Small gestures can create big memories.

November is National Adoption Month! 💙 This month, we honor the families who open their hearts and homes, and the children whose lives are forever changed through adoption. Join us in celebrating love, resilience, and the power of family.

Attention caregivers of older youth and teens! We're pleased to offer another free webinar to support you on your caregiving journey. Discover the connection between trauma and eating disorders—how to recognize signs and apply practical strategies to support the youth in your care. Register below for October 28, 2pm eastern
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lyIBjq5tSlKfJVqm4zGzvg

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: NOURISHING HOPE: Essential Tools for Caregivers Supporting Teens at the Intersection of Eating Disorders and Trauma. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Caring for a teen with an eating disorder is complex, and the challenges multiply when trauma is also a factor. This presentation provides caregivers and support staff with the foundational knowledge and practical resources needed to help. We’ll explore the critical link between Adverse Childhood ...

Are you a Kinship Caregiver? Do you work with Kinship Families? We are hosting a free webinar on September 25th that focuses on kinship caregiving, from the first days of placement to reunification or making decisions about guardianship. Based on information from nearly 12,000 families, the presenters will share information about what caregivers wish they knew from the beginning. Register here for free:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Lessons from the Journey: What Kinship Caregivers Wish They Knew. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Based on insights from nearly 12,000 families served by Foster Kinship, this webinar explores what formal kinship caregivers most often say they wish they had known at different points along the journey. From the first days of placement, through the licensing process, to the challenges of reunificat...