Acquire new knowledge, tools, and techniques to support families (with children aged 0-6 years) in their homes in this core training developed by Great Kids, Inc.* (GKI) and hosted by the BC Council for Families.
In this hands-on, engaging, and informative program, updated in 2019, you’ll learn about the protective factors that increase the health and well-being of children and families, as well as practical strategies to teach and strengthen these factors in the families you work with. Participants will receive a manual and international training certification from GKI.
Participants will benefit from:
-Opportunities to concretely apply theory to practice
-Action tools, assessment tools and practical strategies for engaging families in home visiting
-Strategies for building parental confidence and competencies that support growth in families and promote positive parent-child relationships
-Informative discussions on professional boundaries, limit setting and self-care tips
-Networking with other family practitioners who do home visits
-A comprehensive manual full of tools and ideas.
-Participants will receive certification for full attendance.
Assignments
Please note there are Learning Assignments in this virtual training model that must be completed after Days 1, 2 and 3 – for approximately 2 hours.
Dates and Times
Monday and Tuesday, March 3-4 and Thursday and Friday, March 6-7, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day
Orientation
Please note that there is a mandatory orientation session on Tuesday, February 25 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.