Professional Tools Training Series
Kids House offers a variety of trainings designed to meet the needs of professionals working in child welfare. We also offer the Nurturing Parenting Program for parents who have been alleged to abuse their children, information is also provided to the community. If you are interested in any of the listed trainings, please call (407) 324-3036.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse
As a mandated reporter, do you know what your responsibilities are? Do you know how to make a report; when to report; and how to report? This training will provide a summary of the statutory guidelines for mandated reporting of suspected or known child abuse; reporting methods; and an overview of which cases need to be reported.

Who is a mandated reporter?
The following professionals are defined by Florida Statute, Chapter 39.201 as mandated reporters: physician/healthcare professional, mental health professional, spiritual healer, school teacher or other school official or personnel, social worker, day care center worker, or other professional child care, foster care, residential or institutional worker, law enforcement, and judge.

Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the most common type of child abuse death. Most babies are hurt between six weeks and six months and sixty-two percent of the perpetrators are the parents. When dealing with the issue of SBS, many questions arise. What information is current and correct? What does all this medical terminology mean? The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome has combined the latest information on SBS into one convenient training model. This comprehensive format includes the medical aspects of SBS, signs and symptoms of the syndrome, profiles on victims and perpetrators and how crying is linked to SBS. This model along with the training videos is presented during this workshop and can be duplicated.

The Effects of Multiple Foster Placements on Children and How to Prevent It

This presentation will empower participants with knowledge and tools in order to help prevent multiple placements for foster children.  We will discuss facts about why children are asked to leave a placement and tools to prevent it.  Participants will gain an understanding of the effects of trauma on the brain and the most common clinical responses contributing to multiple placements (PTSD, RAD, Sexually Reactive Behavior).  Participants will also be reminded of secondary trauma and the importance of self care.