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YFSN provides a comprehensive array of quality trainings. Each training is designed to meet the special needs and strengths of the organization or group.
As indicated, trainings meet Family Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) and Council On Accreditation (COA) standards and can be delivered through either on-site trainings, cluster trainings, state trainings or webinars.
The DOT (Destination for Online Training) is a virtual campus tailored to meet the needs of those working in the youth and family services field. Within it you will find on-demand webinars: a webinar that is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, to accommodate your agency staff’s schedule; all you need is a computer with internet access.
Orientation
On-Going Professional Development
Management/Administration
Youth Leadership Development
Orientation
Advancing Youth Development
Designed to introduce staff to the concepts necessary to fully implement AYD within an agency.
FYSB Sections: 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 14 A2, A5, A6, A10, B2, B3
COA: G5.1, G9, G10, S26.1.04, S26.3.02, S23.4.07, S26.9.03, S33, S38.4.02
Available as Onsite Training
4 - 28 Hours
Applying Youth Development Practice to the Intake Process
This training addresses the core principles of positive youth development and how they relate to the Intake process.
FYSB Sections: A1, 5, 6, 8, 10, B2, B3, D1
COA: CRI10.02c, JJCM8.0a, b, CM10.03a, CFD15.01a, g, h, PS11.01 a, b, SH13.04a, SCL10.04a, Y1L11.05a
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 4 Hours
Harm Reduction
Street outreach work often challenges traditional views and approaches to working with youth engaged in harmful behaviors. This work calls for an examination of an effective philosophy and framework that guides our street work. The Harm-Reduction approach offers a non-traditional framework based on emphasizing strengths to help minimize harm. This workshop is essential for anyone developing or working in a street outreach program.
FYSB Sections: 2, 14 A1, 5, 9, B3, D1
COA: OS7.01d, e, f, CFD15.01g, h, CSE7.01c, OS7.02a, b, c, OS7.03e, SH13.03e, OS7.06
Available as Onsite Training
4 - 6 Hours
Mentor Relationships/Mentor Programming
General overview for establishing and maintaining Mentor Programs.
FYSB Section: 7 B3
COA: FPS11.03g
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 4 Hours
Personal Boundaries - Staff and Youth Issues
This training assists staff in understanding the importance of maintaining appropriate personal boundaries and creating therapeutic environments. Issues related to recognizing and responding to boundary issues presented by youth are included in this workshop.
FYSB Section: A4, B3, D1
COA: CM10.03a, CFD15.01a, d, CRI9.02e
Available as Onsite Training
3 Hours
Introduction to Youth Work Practice
Overview of the profession of youth work practice, its roles, standards and ethics.
FYSB Section: A2, 5, 8, 10, B3, D1, D2
COA: OS7.02a, b, OS7.01a, c, PS11.01a, Y1L11.05c, CM10.03h, CSE7.03d
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 Hours
Positive Youth Development
This training will provide specific knowledge and skills in the youth development approach. Topics include: Developmental stages of adolescence. Assessing youth strengths. Developing effective youth partnerships. Principles and practices of youth development.
FYSB Sections: 4, 7, 13, 14 A2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, B2, B3, D1, D2
COA: CM10.03a, CFD15.01a, c, e, f, g, CFD15.02c, CSE7.01b, FPS11.03a, JJCM8.01a, JJCM8.01b, e, OS7.01d, e, PS11.01a, b, Y1L11.05a, b, c
Available as Webinar
2 - 14 Hours
Residential Child and Youth Care Professional Certification (RCYCP)
This 48 hour training, developed by the National Resource Center for Youth Services, offers the most comprehensive and up to date information essential to direct care workers in a residential setting. To achieve certification, participants must pass an exam following the course with a score of 80% or better.
FYSB Sections: A5, A6, B3
COA: CM10.03, CFD15.01, CSE7.01 and 7.03, FPS11.03, CRI10.02. JJCM8.01, RTX19.01, SH13.03, SH13.04, RTX16.02, SCL10.05
Available as Onsite Training
5 Days
Suicide Intervention/Post Event Debriefing Grief Cycle and Related Issues
Suicide Prevention Awareness Activities including use of Homelessness Scale. Various indicators and ratings of suicide risk. Staff implementation of policies and procedures to address risk. Post-event debriefing available for staff/volunteers experiencing loss.
FYSB Sections: 6, 14 A4, B3
COA: CSE7.01c, CSE7.03f, CRI9.02a, b, c, e, CRI10.03, JJCM8.01d, e, f
Supervision S.O.S. - Strategies on Success for Employees
This workshop assists direct care workers and those who aren't responsible for providing supervision learn how to make the most of the supervision process. Participants will learn how to identify areas of needed professional growth; how to effectively communicate with their supervisors; and, how to utilize the supervision process to enhance learning opportunities.
FYSB Sections: B3
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 6 Hours
On-Going Professional Development
Advancing Youth Development
Designed to introduce staff to the concepts necessary to fully implement AYD within an agency.
FYSB Sections: 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 14 A.2, A, 5, 6, B2, 3, A10
COA: G5.1, G9, G10, S26.1.04, S26.3.02, S23.4.07, S26.9.03, S33, S38.4.02, CM10.03, CFD15.01, JJCM8.01, FPS11.03, OS7.01, OS7.02, OS7.03, SH13.03, PS11.01, RTX16.02, SH13.04, OS7.06, SCL10.04, SCL10.05, Y1L11.05, TS2.04
Available as Onsite Training
4 - 28 Hours
Applying Youth Development Practice to the Intake Process
This training addresses the core principles of positive youth development and how they relate to the Intake process.
FYSB Sections: A1, 5, 6, 8, 10, B2, B3
COA: CM10.03a, CFD15.01a, g, h, CRI10.02c, JJCM8.0a, b, PS11.01a, b, SH13.04a, SCL10.04a, Y1L11.05a
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 4 Hours
Anger Management/Aggression Replacement Training
Introduction to use of ART in residential settings (Goldstein’s model of interventions)
FYSB Section: 6, B3
COA: S1 CSE7.01c, CSI9.02f, JJCM8.01f, RTX16.02e, SH13.02c
Available as Onsite Training
4 Hours
Attachment Issues
Overview of attachment issues as they present in adolescents – clarification of common misuses of term “attachment disorder”
FYSB Section: 6 A4, B3
COA: S1 CSE7.01c, CSE7.03f, JJCM8.01e, OS7.03a, SH13.03a, SCL10.05a
Available as Onsite Training
2 - 6 Hours
Clinical Issues – (Behavior Disorders, Family Secrets, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Various Therapy Techniques & Self -Esteem)
General overview/case scenarios used to highlight the presentation of various DSM –IV disorders in youth. Information available on media influence on Self Esteem. A4, B3, D2
FYSB Section: 6
COA: S1, CFD15.01i, CSE7.01c, CSE7.03f, JJCM8.01e, OS7.03a, SH13.03a, SCL10.05a
Available as Onsite Training
2 - 6 Hours
Community Youth Development
This curriculum builds on the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”. Promotes mutual responsibility, and interdependence among communities, youth, & families. A5, A6, B1, B3
FYSB Sections: 4, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15
COA: G9, S26.6, S38.6.01 CM10.03d, CFD15.01j, k, CSE7.01d, FPS11.03, JJCM8.01i, OS7.02d, PS11.01e, f, 13.04g, SCL10.04c, FPS11.03i, j
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 24 Hours
Gang Intervention
For direct care staff & counselors. Topics include: Conditions which effect gang development in the community and for the individual. Establishing safety in residential programs. Building an agency/ community response.
FYSB Sections: 6, 14, B3, D1
COA: OS7.03e, SH13.03e, CSE7.01c, JJCM8.01d, e
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 6 Hours
Harm Reduction
Street outreach work often challenges traditional views and approaches to working with youth engaged in harmful behaviors. This work calls for an examination of an effective philosophy and framework that guides our street work. The Harm-Reduction approach offers a non-traditional framework based on emphasizing strengths to help minimize harm. This workshop is essential for anyone developing or working in a street outreach program.
FYSB Sections: 2, 14
COA: CFD15.01g, h, CSE7.01c, OS7.01d, e, f, OS7.02a, b, c, OS7.03e, SH13.03e, OS7.06
Available as Onsite Training
4 - 6 Hours
Increasing Cultural Competency - Community Links
Includes workshops that address cultural competency issues from beginning stages to ongoing growth to community and coalition building. Essential skills for effective teamwork, client/consumer interaction and community connections. A4, 5, 6, 8, B1, B2, D1, D2
COA: CM10.03a, e, CFD15.01a, b, j, CSE7.01d, FPS11.03j, JJCM8.01h, OS7.01g, OS7.02d, PS11.01d, e, f, SH13.04c, g, SCL10.04c, Y1L11.05g, TS2.05
Available as Onsite Training
2 - 16 Hours
Personal Boundaries - Staff and Youth Issues
This training assists staff in understanding the importance of maintaining appropriate personal boundaries and creating therapeutic environments. Issues related to recognizing and responding to boundary issues presented by youth are included in this workshop.
COA: CM10.03a, CFD15.01a, d, CRI9.02e
Available as Onsite Training
3 Hours
Positive Youth Development
This training will provide specific knowledge and skills in the youth development approach. Topics include: Developmental stages of adolescence. Assessing youth strengths. Developing effective youth partnerships. Principles and practices of youth development.
FYSB Sections: 4, 7, 13, 14 A2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, B2, B3, D1, D2
COA: CM10.03a, CFD15.01a, c, e, f, g, CFD15.02c, CSE7.01b, FPS11.03a, JJCM8.01a, JJCM8.01b, e, OS7.01d, e, PS11.01a, b, Y1L11.05a, b, c
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 14 Hours
Residential Child and Youth Care Professional Certification (RCYCP)
This 48 hour training, developed by the National Resource Center for Youth Services, offers the most comprehensive and up to date information essential to direct care workers in a residential setting. To achieve certification, participants must pass an exam following the course with a score of 80% or better.
COA: CM10.03, CFD15.01, CSE7.01 and 7.03, CRI10.02, FPS11.03, JJCM8.01, RTX19.01, SH13.03, and 13.04, RTX16.02, SCL10.05
Available as Onsite Training
5 Days
Sexual Abuse Intervention Programming
Red Flags associated with sexual abuse, staff response to various individuals involved in abuse cycle, group interventions for survivors, behavioral difficulties in group setting
FYSB Sections: 6, 14 A4, 5, 9, B3, D1, D2
COA: S1 CFD15.01i, CSE7.01c, CSE7.03f, CRI9.02b, JJCM8.01e
Available as Onsite Training
4 - 8 Hours
Street Smart
Center for Disease Control approved HIV/STI prevention curriculum designed for and tested with RHY populations. Participants of full curriculum training receive all materials for agency implementation.
FYSB Sections: 2.1, 2.2, 14 A5, A9, B3, D1, D4
COA: S38 JJCM8.01e
Available as Onsite Training
3 Days
Suicide Intervention/Post Event Support, Grief Cycle and Related Issues
Suicide Prevention Awareness Activities including use of Homelessness Scale. Various indicators and ratings of suicide risk. Staff implementation of policies and procedures to address risk. Post-event debriefing available for staff/volunteers experiencing loss
FYSB Sections: 6, 14
CSE7.01c, CSE7.03f, CRI9.02a, b, c, e, CRI10.03, JJCM8.01d, e, f
Available as Onsite Training
4 - 6 Hours
Training of Trainers
For those involved in community presentations, staff training, and anyone seeking to improve their training skills. Topics include setting the training climate, the adult learning cycle, designing effective trainings, and effective use of structured experiences.
FYSB Section: 14
COA: G7, G3
Available as Onsite Training
12 Hours
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 4 Hours
Understanding the Effects of Medication on Adolescents
Overview of common psychotropic medications used to treat childhood & emerging psychiatric disorders.
FYSB Sections: 6, 14 A4, B3, D1, D2
Management/Administration
Advocacy 101
General introduction to purposes & methods of conducting issue based advocacy campaigns.
FYSB Sections: 2, 7, 13, B3, B4, D1
COA: G3.3, S38.8.02 CM10.03g, Y1L11.05e, TS2.07
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 4 Hours
Advocacy 201
Overview of National Policy Priorities as they affect Runaway and Homeless Youth, Unaccompanied Minors, Juvenile Justice, etc.
FYSB Section: 15
COA: SH13.04e, SCL10.04, Y1L11.05e, TS2.07, B3, B4, D1
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 4 Hours
Board Development
This training is for senior management. Carver Governance Model assists board members in understanding their roles and functions, and helps to maximize their effectiveness
FYSB Sections: 15, 18 B4, C2
COA: G3, G3.1, G3.5
Available as Onsite Training
4 - 12 Hours
Community Youth Development
This curriculum builds on the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”. Promotes mutual responsibility, and interdependence among communities, youth, & families.
FYSB Sections: 4, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15
COA: G9, S26.6, S38.6.01, CM10.03d, CFD15.01j, k, CSE7.01d, FPS11.03, JJCM8.01i,
Grant Writing – Specific to Federal Applications
Overview of Federal Process and Grant Writing Tips
FYSB Section: 5
COA: S23
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 4 Hours
Grantee Continuation Applications
Overview of forms, format, and content suggestions for RHY grant continuation applications.
Available as Webinar
1 Hour
RHY New Grantee Orientation
An introduction to reporting requirements, monitoring process, and development of training plans for new Basic Center, Transitional Living, and Street Outreach programs.
FYSB: C3
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 4 Hours
Increasing Cultural Competency
Includes workshops that address cultural competency issues from beginning stages to ongoing growth to community and coalition building. Essential skills for effective teamwork, client/consumer interaction and community connections.
COA: CM10.03a, e, CFD15.01a, b, I, CSE7.01d, JJCM8.01h, OS7.01g, OS7.02d, FPS11.03j, PS11.01d,e, f, SH13.04g, SCL10.04c, Y1L11.05g, TS2.05
Available as Onsite Training
2 - 16 Hours
Strategic Planning/Action Planning
Facilitation assistance to groups engaged in program, agency, or community event planning.
FYSB Sections: 11, 15, B4
COA: G2
Available as Onsite Training
4 - 6 Hours
Supervision S.O.S. - Strategies on Success for Supervisors
This training focuses on the many challenges associated with providing effective supervision to employees. Topics include dealing with stress; performance appraisals; addressing organizational change etc.
FYSB Section: 11, 15
COA: G7, S1.3.04
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 6 Hours
Training of Trainers
For those involved in community presentations, staff training, and anyone seeking to improve their training skills. Topics include setting the training climate, the adult learning cycle, designing effective trainings, and effective use of structured experiences.
FYSB Section: 14
COA: G7, G3
Available as Onsite Training
12 Hours
Youth Leadership Development
Advocacy 101
General introduction to purposes & methods of conducting issue based advocacy campaigns.
FYSB Sections: 2, 7, 13
COA: G3.3, S38.8.02, CM10.03g, Y1L11.05e, TS2.07
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 4 Hours
Advocacy 201
Overview of National Policy Priorities as they affect Runaway and Homeless Youth, Unaccompanied Minors, Juvenile Justice, etc.
FYSB Section: 15
COA: SH13.04e, SCL10.04, Y1L11.05e, TS2.07
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2-4 Hours
Community Youth Development
This curriculum builds on the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”. Promotes mutual responsibility, and interdependence among communities, youth, & families.
FYSB Sections: 4, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15
COA: G9, S26.6, S38.6.01, CM10.03d, CFD15.01j, k, CSE7.01d, FPS11.03, JJCM8.01i, OS7.02d, PS11.01e, f, 13.04g, SCL10.04c, FPS11.03i, j
Available as Onsite Training
2 - 24 Hours
Increasing Cultural Competency
Includes workshops that address cultural competency issues from beginning stages to ongoing growth to community and coalition building. Essential skills for effective teamwork, client/consumer interaction and community connections.
COA: CM10.03a, e, CFD15.01a, b, j, CSE7.01d, JJCM8.01h, OS7.01g, OS7.02d, FPS11.03j, PS11.01d, e, f, SH13.04c, g, SCL10.04c, Y1L11.05g, TS2.05
Available as Onsite Training
2 - 16 Hours
Mentor Relationships/Mentor Programming
General overview for establishing and maintaining Mentor Programs.
FYSB Section: 7
COA: FPS11.03g
Available as Onsite Training or Webinar
2 - 4 Hours
Training of Trainers
For those involved in community presentations, staff training, and anyone seeking to improve their training skills. Topics include setting the training climate, the adult learning cycle, designing effective trainings, and effective use of structured experiences.
FYSB Section: 14
COA: G7, G3
Available as Onsite Training
12 Hours
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