FY 2023-2024 Training

Substance Use, Recovery and APS Considerations
Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In-person training at North Inland Live Well Center 649 W Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Trained by Alice Kirk

Substance Use, Recovery and APS Considerations
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In-person training at Orange County Social Services Agency 500 N. State College Blvd Orange, CA 92868
Trained by Alice Kirk

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) in APS Skill-Building Training
Cohort 1: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. 
Cohort 2: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. 
Trained by Whitney Barnes

APS Supervisor Core: Effective Case Consultation
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. 
Trained by Trudy McClure

APS Supervisor Core: Supervising APS Investigations Involving Transnational Financial Fraud
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. 
Trained by Kim Nguyen

APS Supervisor Core: Supervising Complex Cases
Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
Trained by Brenda Wilson-Codispoti

Ethics, Values and Cultural Responsiveness in Adult Protective Services (APS) Skill-Building Training
Cohort 1: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cohort 2: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Trained by Quatana Hodges

FY 2023-2024 Past Training

April  2024

Substance Use, Recovery and APS Considerations
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 (Day 1) at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. &  Thursday, April 18, 2024 (Day 2) at 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Trained by Alice Joy Kirk

California APS Consistency in Determining Findings: Multi-Module Virtual Skill-Building Training
Cohort 1: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 (Day 2, Module 3) at  9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Cohort 2: Thursday, April 4, 2024 (Day 2, Module 3) at  9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Trained by Sara Stratton

Hoarding: Part 2: Collaborative Community Approaches to Hoarding
Cohort 2: Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2024 (Day 2) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trained by Marnie Matthews 

March  2024

California APS Consistency in Determining Findings: Multi-Module Virtual Skill-Building Training
Cohort 1: Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2024 (Day 1, Module 1 & 2) at  9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
Cohort 2: Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024 (Day 1, Module 1 & 2)  at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trained by Sara Stratton

Hoarding: Part 2: Collaborative Community Approaches to Hoarding
Cohort 1: Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2024 (Day 1) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 (Day 2) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cohort 2: Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2024 (Day 1) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Trained by Marnie Matthews 

February  2024

Hoarding: Part 1: A Collaborative Approach to Identifying, Assessing, and Addressing
Cohort 2: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 (Day 1) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Tuesday,  Feb. 13, 2024 (Day 2) at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trained by Marnie Matthews 

APS Supervisor Core: Building and Managing Effective APS Teams
Cohort 1: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trained by Trudy McClure

APS Supervisor Core: Supervisor as Trainer
Cohort 1: Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trained by Kim Nguyen

APS Supervisor Core: Supervisor as Coach
Cohort 1: Thursday, February 8, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trained by Brenda Wilson-Codispoti

January  2024

Hoarding: Part 1: A Collaborative Approach to Identifying, Assessing, and Addressing
Cohort 1: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 (Day 1) at  9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 (Day 2) at  9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Trained by Marnie Matthews 

September 2023

The Unique Role of the APS Supervisor
Cohort 1: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 1:00 – 3:00 pm 
Trained by Elizabeth “Penny” Jacobo, LCSW 

Strengths-Based Development/Supervision
Cohort 1: Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 1:00 – 3:00 pm 
Trained by Brenda Wilson-Codispoti

Ethics, Values and Cultural Responsiveness in Adult Protective Services 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 
In-person training at the Riverside County DPSS Staff Development Training Center
Trained by Susan D. Writer, Ph.D.

October 2023

Ethics, Values and Cultural Responsiveness in Adult Protective Services
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
In-person training at The California Endowment in Los Angeles
Trained by Susan D. Writer, Ph.D

November 2023

Understanding Implicit Bias and Structural Racism
Cohort 1: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Trained by Elizabeth “Penny” Jacobo, LCSW

Building Cultural Humility and Cultural Responsiveness
Cohort 1: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Trained by Kim Nguyen, LCSW

How to Talk About Elder Abuse
Cohort 1: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10:00 -11:30 am
Trained by Elizabeth “Penny” Jacobo 

APS Investigations Involving Allegations of Undue Influence
Cohort 1: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cohort 2: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Both sessions will be trained by Candace J. Heisler, JD

December 2023

Estate Planning and Financial Abuse Issues in APS
Cohort 1: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm In-person at The California Endowment in Los Angeles 1000 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Cohort 2: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm In-person at the Dept. of Aging & Adult Services 9445 Fairway View Place Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

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