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Time:	9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location:	Kalamazoo County DHS, 322 E. Stockbridge Ave., Kalamazoo
Summary:	KALAMAZOO - Foster/Adopt PRIDE Sessions 7 & 8
Description:	PRIDE Session 7: “Continuing Family Relationships” PRIDE Session 8: “Planning for Change” You must complete Orientation and file and Application before attending PRIDE Training. PRIDE 1 & 2 must be completed first. It is recommended that the other sessions be completed in order but it is not required. Check with your licensing or adoption worker. At least 12 hours of PRIDE training must be completed by each applicant prior to any foster children being placed into the home and by the end of the 6 month provisional license. Up to 6 hours of orientation may be counted toward this requirement, per foster home licensing rules. All PRIDE training must be completed by the end of the first year after the initial provisional licensing period. In a two parent caregiver home, both caregivers must complete all of the PRIDE training sessions. PRIDE is offered at no charge to foster & adoptive applicants from the following Kalamazoo County Interagency Coalition agencies: Bethany Christian Services, Family & Children Services, Kalamazoo County Dept. of Human Services, Lutheran Social Services, Adoption Options and Catholic Charities of South West Michigan. Applicants from other agencies may attend only if there is an opening and their agency provides the PRIDE Book training manual & agrees to cover any other training-related costs. Deadline for registration is at least 7 days prior to the session. Refreshments will be offered at most sessions. Some all-day sessions may provide lunch. Be sure to ask about whether lunch will be served when you register for a session. DO NOT BRING CHILDREN TO PRIDE TRAINING. There will be topics discussed that are not appropriate for children. Child care is not provided. Please call Colleen Cachero at 269-337-5215 to register and if you have further questions. Seating is limited to 30 people maximum

Saturday, November 7