Resource Family Conference
2023 Resource Family Conference Virtual Webinar Series Sessions
The 2023 Resource Family Conference was convened by Constellation Consulting. If you have any questions, please email us at info@constellationnm.com.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
You may view both presentations here: NM CYFD 2023 Resource Family Conference, Session 1
How to Help Children Thrive, presented by Simon Benn
Overview: This talk explored unconditional love, trauma, identity, hope, change and healing to give resource parents strategies and models for: helping kids and teens be comfortable in their own skin; Creating the change they want in your family.
Resources:
April 6 Resources Simon Benn.pdf
After you have watched the session, you may request a Certificate of Completion by clicking this link on Constellation Consulting’s website, www.nmhealthequity.org: How To Help Children Thrive: Certificate Request – NewMexicoHealthEquity.org
Cultivating Seeds of Resilience: Tools for Self-Resourcing, presented by Ayesha SundramOverview: In this session, resource parents learned strategies for self-resourcing through guided experiential practice. The facilitator discussed the impact of self-resourcing on resilience and capacity in parenting and share hands-on strategies for resourcing in the moment. Participants were guided through creating a mini toolkit for self-resourcing.
Presentation Slides:
April 6 Cultivating Seeds of Resilience Sundram.pdf
After you have watched the session, you may request a Certificate of Completion by clicking this link on Constellation Consulting’s website, www.nmhealthequity.org: Cultivating Seeds of Resilience: Certificate Request – NewMexicoHealthEquity.org
Thursday, April 13, 2023
You may view both presentations here: NM CYFD 2023 Resource Family Conference, Session 2
TGRCNM Resources and Basics , presented by Adrien Lawyer
Overview: Participants can identify an appropriate definition of transgender; differentiate between an individual’s gender and their sexual orientation; and know three services provided by the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico.
Presentation Slides:
April 13 What I Wish I Knew Then Understanding the Brain Behavior Connection Lawyer.pdf
After you have watched the session, you may request a Certificate of Completion by clicking this link on Constellation Consulting’s website, www.nmhealthequity.org: TGRCNM Resources and Basics: Certificate Request – NewMexicoHealthEquity.org
CYFD Introduces Individualized Planning Process (IPP) Approach, presented by Joy Weathers
Overview: Participants become familiar with the Individualized Planning Process, and learn the importance of child and family teaming.
Presentation Slides:
April 13 CYFD Introduces Individualized Planning Process (IPP) Approach Weathers.pdf
After you have watched the session, you may request a Certificate of Completion by clicking this link on Constellation Consulting’s website, www.nmhealthequity.org: CYFD Introduces Individualized Planning Process (IPP) Approach: Certificate Request – NewMexicoHealthEquity.org
Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 6 p.m.
You may view both presentations here: CYFD FY23 Resource Family Conference, Session 3
Going the Extra Mile as a Resource Parent, presented Marcy Baker-Hinds
Overview: If you are feeling like you do it all, it is probably because you do! As a resource parent, going the extra mile tends to be a norm. You are charged with a great yet rewarding responsibility! Let’s come together to discuss how we can not only take steps to make sure our children’s needs are being met but also take the time to invest in ourselves too.
Presentation Slides:
April 20 Going the Extra Mile as a Resource Parent Baker-Hinds.pdf
After you have watched the session, you may request a Certificate of Completion by clicking this link on Constellation Consulting’s website, www.nmhealthequity.org: Going the Extra Mile as a Resource Parent: Certificate Request – NewMexicoHealthEquity.org
Quality Parenting Initiative: Resilience through Relationships, moderated by Terry Harrak
Overview: In this session, we hear from a resource parent and a young person who has experienced foster care, sharing their journey together and how positive relationships fostered resilience and positive outcomes. We begin by discussing the Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI), a framework that aims to ensure the well-being of children in foster care by prioritizing excellent parenting for every child. We then dive into the power of relationships in parenting and how it can make a significant impact on a child’s development and well-being.
After you have watched the session, you may request a Certificate of Completion by clicking this link on Constellation Consulting’s website, www.nmhealthequity.org: QPI Roundtable: Certificate Request – NewMexicoHealthEquity.org
Thursday, April 27, 2023
You may view both presentations here: CYFD Resource Parent Conference, Session 4
Get Up to Speed on IFPA/ICWA, presented by Janessa Garay
Overview: Native American Historical Trauma, including understanding policy changes that are necessary to restore and preserve Native American families and culture.
Presentation Slides:
April 27 Get Up to Speed on IFPA/ICWA Garay.pdf
After you have watched the session, you may request a Certificate of Completion by clicking this link on Constellation Consulting’s website, www.nmhealthequity.org: Get Up to Speed on IFPA/ICWA: Certificate Request – NewMexicoHealthEquity.org
IFPA/ICWA Round Table, presented by Cynthia Aragon and Shelly Begay
Overview: This session includes reviewing legislative changes for IFPA/ICWA, and Managed Care Organizations and traditional benefits coverage.
Presentation Slides:
April 27 IFPA ICWA Round Table Legislative Update Aragon.pdf
April 27 IFPA ICWA Round Table MCO Traditional Medicine Benefit Services Begay.pdf
After you have watched the session, you may request a Certificate of Completion by clicking this link on Constellation Consulting’s website, www.nmhealthequity.org: ICWA/IFPA Roundtable: Certificate Request – NewMexicoHealthEquity.org