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September 2026

SEP22
09/22/2026 - Substance Use 101 – Adolescent Warning Signs - Savanah Strahan

Substance Use 101 – Adolescent Warning Signs

Sep 22 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
2:00
Substance Use
Virtual (Live)
SEP28
09/28/2026 - Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations - Billy Claywell

Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations

Sep 28 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
3:00
Communication Skills
In-Person
United Way Building 1111 9th Street Des Moines, IA 50314 Room E

October 2026

OCT5
10/05/2026 - Management of Children with Sexually Inappropriate Behavior - Dave Zidar

Management of Children with Sexually Inappropriate Behavior

Oct 5 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Social Work Practice
Virtual (Live)
OCT13
10/13/2026 - Family Focused Meetings - Zach Mundy, Katie Henniges

Family Focused Meetings

Oct 13 · 9:00 AM – Oct 14 · 5:00 PM
12:00
Social Work Practice
In-Person
United Way Building 1111 9th Street Des Moines, IA 50314 Suite B,C
OCT14
10/14/2026 - Good Grief - Billy Claywell

Good Grief

Oct 14 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Trauma
Virtual (Live)
OCT22
10/22/2026 - Understanding Kids in Child Welfare - Emma Harding

Understanding Kids in Child Welfare

Oct 22 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Child Development
Virtual (Live)
OCT27
10/27/2026 - Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations - Billy Claywell

Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations

Oct 27 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Communication Skills
Virtual (Live)

November 2026

NOV4
11/04/2026 - Working with Families Impacted by Substance Use - Abigail Heaton

Working with Families Impacted by Substance Use

Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2:00
Substance Use
Virtual (Live)
NOV17
11/17/2026 - Ethics & Self-Care in Child Welfare - Jake Ross

Ethics & Self-Care in Child Welfare

Nov 17 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Ethics
Virtual (Live)
NOV19
11/19/2026 - Safe In Every Place – Field Safety Essentials for Child Welfare Staff - Matthew Butler

Safe In Every Place – Field Safety Essentials for Child Welfare Staff

Nov 19 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Protective Factors
Virtual (Live)

December 2026

DEC3
12/03/2026 - Building Engagement Through Trauma-Informed Care - Emma Harding

Building Engagement Through Trauma-Informed Care

Dec 3 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Child Development
Virtual (Live)
DEC10
12/10/2026 - Supervisor Basics: Leading and Supporting Staff - Billy Claywell

Supervisor Basics: Leading and Supporting Staff

Dec 10 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Supervisory Skills
Virtual (Live)
DEC14
12/14/2026 - Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations - Billy Claywell

Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations

Dec 14 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
3:00
Communication Skills
In-Person
CFI: TBD
DEC17
12/17/2026 - Basic Mental Health Fundamentals - Billy Claywell

Basic Mental Health Fundamentals

Dec 17 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Mental Health
In-PersonVirtual (Live)

January 2027

JAN13
01/13/2027 - Substance Use Disorder & Addiction - Abigail Heaton

Substance Use Disorder & Addiction

Jan 13 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Substance Use
Virtual (Live)

February 2027

FEB11
02/11/2027 - Working with Families Impacted by Substance Use - Abigail Heaton

Working with Families Impacted by Substance Use

Feb 11 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2:00
Substance Use
Virtual (Live)
FEB16
02/16/2027 - Good Grief - Billy Claywell

Good Grief

Feb 16 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Trauma
Virtual (Live)

March 2027

MAR11
03/11/2027 - Basic Mental Health Fundamentals - Billy Claywell

Basic Mental Health Fundamentals

Mar 11 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Mental Health
Virtual (Live)
MAR17
03/17/2027 - Management of Children with Sexually Inappropriate Behavior - Dave Zidar

Management of Children with Sexually Inappropriate Behavior

Mar 17 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Social Work Practice
Virtual (Live)
MAR22
03/22/2027 - Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations - Billy Claywell

Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations

Mar 22 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
3:00
Communication Skills
In-Person
CFI: TBD

April 2027

APR6
04/06/2027 - Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations - Billy Claywell

Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations

Apr 6 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Communication Skills
Virtual (Live)

May 2027

MAY11
05/11/2027 - Substance Use Disorder & Addiction - Abigail Heaton

Substance Use Disorder & Addiction

May 11 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3:00
Substance Use
Virtual (Live)
MAY27
05/27/2027 - Boundaries - Kellee McCrory, Abigail Heaton

Boundaries

May 27 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2:00
Ethics
Virtual (Live)

June 2027

JUN28
06/28/2027 - Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations - Billy Claywell

Calm Down: Understanding Basics to De-escalate Situations

Jun 28 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
3:00
Communication Skills
In-Person
CFI: TBD

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