18 Degrees to Offer Foster Family Classes in September
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 18 Degrees will offer Massachusetts Approach to Partnerships in Parenting (MAPP) for people interested in becoming a foster family in September and October.
The training is designed to help prepare to welcome a child who has experienced trauma, be in partnership with birth families and overcome the challenges of being a foster parent. The training starts September 13 via ZOOM from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays until October 13.
An application and interview are required prior to starting. Please contact 18 Degrees at info@18degreesma.org or 413-448-8281.
18 Degrees promotes the well-being and strengths of children, young people, adults, and families to build better communities in Western Massachusetts.?They provide education, parenting skills and support, prevention and intervention, advocacy, and life skills across a spectrum of programs serving young people, adults, and families in four areas: early education and care; foster care and adoption; child and family well-being; youth development.?
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