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Upcoming Training

FGC Training in Windsor Region

September 2010

Exact dates to be confirmed.

For more information, please contact Lousie Vandenbosch at louisevandenbosch@cscn.on.ca

Family Group Conferencing Training

For all training requests, please contact:

Carolina Pizarro at cpizarro@georgehull.on.ca or 416-622-8833 x 412

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Community Orientation to FGC and Organizational Considerations

Half-day tailored presentation re: general overview, organizational support, community building for Family Group Conferencing.

Target Group: Stakeholders and Decision Makers

Fee: $500 for one trainer, plus travel and accommodation expenses, if applicable

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One-Day Basic Training

Target group: referring workers; prospective coordinators; other stakeholders

Goals:

To develop an understanding of the history, philosophy and benefits of FGC.

To develop familiarity with the conferencing process - referral, preparation process, conference stages, post conference.

Fee: $1,800 for two trainers plus travel and accommodation expenses if applicable

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One-Day Advanced Training

Target group: prospective coordinators; child welfare staff interested in a deeper appreciation of the process

Goals:

To develop an appreciation of the role of culture in conferencing.

To develop and enhance skills in preparing children, preparing family members and service providers, facilitating safety
for participants,anticipating conferencing challenges, preparing reports.

Fee: $1,800 for two trainers plus travel and accommodation expenses if applicable

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Two-Day Training Package - Basic and Advanced

Fee: $3,500 for two trainers plus travel and accommodation expenses if applicable

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Mentorship

Target group: Prospective coordinators who have completed the Basic and Advanced Training

Process: Please see Coordinator Requirements.

Mentors: Selected members of the Training Team.

The Program Coordinator will make a recommendation as to when the trainee is ready to work independently.

Fee: $100 per hour plus travel and accommodation expenses, if applicable

It is recommended that the mentorship be concluded within 12 months of the trainee having attended Basic and Advanced training sessions.

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Program and Case Consultation

In person or by telephone

Fee: $100 per hour plus travel and accommodation expenses, if applicable

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Family Group Conferencing Provincial Training Team

Daniel Bogue
Julie Boivin
Jennie Campbell
Alison Cope
Sandi Evans
Sandra Goranson
Amanda Griffith
Inshirah Hassabu
Maryanne King
Keith Lee
Marion Mitchell
Victoria Norgaard
Jeanette Schmid
Mary Shah
Marilee Sherry
Darlene Sykes
Ruth Tansony
Louise Vandenbosch

For more information, please contact Carolina Pizarro at cpizarro@georgehull.on.ca or 416-622-8833 x 412