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.

There is a mandatory orientation session on Thursday, May 15th 2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM PST