Foster Care
Serving 15 Michigan Counties
VIRTUAL ORIENTATION 2021
Orchards Children’s Services
24901 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 500
Southfield, MI 48075
Please RSVP with the Training Department at:
248-258-1278 or 248-530-5370
| Date | Time | Presenter |
| 1/9/2021 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 1/20/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 2/3/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 2/18/2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 3/13/2021 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m | Training Department |
| 3/16/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 4/14/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 4/27/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 5/4/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 5/19/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 6/5/2021 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 6/15/2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 6/15/2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 7/7/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 7/28/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 8/17/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 9/11/2021 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 10/5/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 10/19/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 11/10/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
| 12/8/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Training Department |
PLEASE BE ADVISED – CHILDCARE IS NOT PROVIDED
CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ORIENTATION or to be left unattended in vehicles or public lobbies, protective services may be notified of unattended children.
Virtual Foster Parent Support Group Schedule 2021
Orchards Children’s Services
24901 Northwestern Highway Suite 601
Southfield, MI 48075
Please RSVP with the Training Department at:
248-258-1278 or 248-530-5370
| Date | Time | Topic |
| 1/28/2021 | 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. |
Fostering Placement”What every foster parent needs to know about their first placement” |
| 2/25/2021 | 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. |
Fostering Connection “Facilitating a healthy attachment with your foster child” |
| 03/25/2021 | 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. |
Fostering Infancy “What foster parents need to know about infant care, injuries, safe sleep, & car seat safety” |
| 4/22/2021 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Fostering Health “Learning the ins and outs of Medicaid and the health care needs of your foster child” |
| 5/27/2021 | 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. |
Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner
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| 6/24/2021 | 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. |
Fostering Team Work “Family Teaming from a birth parent’s perspective” |
| 7/22/2021 | .6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m |
Fostering Understanding “Learning the needs & responsibilities of fostering a child with autism” |
| 8/26/2021 | 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m |
Fostering Permanency “Everything you need to know about the adoption process, navigating MARE, & adjusting to permanency” |
| 9/23/2021 | 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m |
Fostering Resiliancy “How foster parents increase resiliency & prevent burn-out” |
| 10/21/2021 | 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m |
Fostering Safety “Keeping children safe: internet/phones/social media” |
| 12/2/2021 | 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m |
End of the year-Reflecting
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