Upcoming Trainings
Abbreviated training descriptions are provided below. To see full-length descriptions, please click here.
Substance Use Disorders 101
10/25/2024
9:00-12:00
Virtual
, OH
This training provides an opportunity to learn information regarding substance use, definitions and classes of different substances and medications utilized for stabilization and support recovery. It will provide an overview of the impact on the brain, family roles and recovery process.
RegisterTrauma & Resilience: Identifying children, parents and families at risk (11/5 & 11/6)
11/05/2024
9:00-12:00
Virtual
, OH
By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
11/5/2024 from 9am-12pm &
11/6/2024 from 9am-12pm
This training includes an overview of the Children's Trauma Assessment Center Trauma Screening Checklist (CTAC). We will also look at how to assess the trauma exposure of their parents, using the Adverse Childhood Experience survey (ACE). This training is required for staff administering the CTAC and/or ACE including: START CW caseworker, FPM, CW supervisors, and BH Supervisors/service coordinators.
Ohio START Consortium Meeting (In-Person Only)
11/08/2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lucas County Children Services
301 Adams Street
Toledo, OH 43604
This meeting will focus on providing Ohio START updates, pertinent topics, and Learning Community Groups. Ohio START staff from any cohort or region is encouraged to attend any ONE of the FOUR scheduled meetings. The content will be the same for all meetings. Agendas will be available prior to the meetings. Intended for Caseworkers, Supervisors, Family Peer Mentors, Behavioral Health Providers, and Administrators.
RegisterOhio START Consortium Meeting (In-Person Only)
11/12/2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Summit County Children Services
264 South Arlington Street
Akron, OH 44306
This meeting will focus on providing Ohio START updates, pertinent topics, and Learning Community Groups. Ohio START staff from any cohort or region is encouraged to attend any ONE of the FOUR scheduled meetings. The content will be the same for all meetings. Agendas will be available prior to the meetings. Intended for Caseworkers, Supervisors, Family Peer Mentors, Behavioral Health Providers, and Administrators.
RegisterOhio START Consortium Meeting (In-Person Only)
11/13/2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Montgomery County Children Services
3304 North Main Street
Dayton, OH 45405
This meeting will focus on providing Ohio START updates, pertinent topics, and Learning Community Groups. Ohio START staff from any cohort or region is encouraged to attend any ONE of the FOUR scheduled meetings. The content will be the same for all meetings. Agendas will be available prior to the meetings. Intended for Caseworkers, Supervisors, Family Peer Mentors, Behavioral Health Providers, and Administrators.
RegisterScreening and Intervention of Substance Use Disorders (UNCOPE) (11/20 & 11/21)
11/20/2024
9:00-12:00
Virtual
, OH
By registering for this training you are committing to attend both sessions:
11/20/2024 from 9am-12pm &
11/21/2024 from 9am-12pm
This training will assist participants with how to use the evidence-based screening tool (UNCOPE), interpret the results, provide feedback to the parent and offer recommendations to seek further assessment for treatment services. This training is required for Ohio START caseworkers, family peer mentors, supervisors, non-START CW staff responsible for administering the UNCOPE, suggested for BH supervisors/service coordinators and optional for CW administrators and BH administrators.
Introduction to START for New Staff
11/21/2024
2:00-4:00
Virtual
, OH
This introductory course provides staff new to the Ohio START program with the basics necessary to begin working with families. It includes a brief review of key aspects of START including eligibility, timelines, roles and responsibilities, and engaging clients and family serving agencies. Staff will also need to complete the full day Foundations 4 training when next available. This is not intended for anyone that has already attended Foundations 4.
RegisterOhio START Consortium Meeting (In-Person Only)
11/22/2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ross County Children Services
475 Western Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
This meeting will focus on providing Ohio START updates, pertinent topics, and Learning Community Groups. Ohio START staff from any cohort or region is encouraged to attend any ONE of the FOUR scheduled meetings. The content will be the same for all meetings. Agendas will be available prior to the meetings. Intended for Caseworkers, Supervisors, Family Peer Mentors, Behavioral Health Providers, and Administrators.
RegisterTechnical Assistance
Ohio START provides technical assistance to all Ohio START PCSAs through our Ohio technical assistance consultants in collaboration with our national model experts Children and Family Futures (CFF). Technical assistance is delivered by TA consultants who will each cover a region of the state. The Family Peer Mentor TA works to recruit, train and mentor the family peer mentors working within the model. The technical assistance consultants are:
- Tim Beasley – Southwest Region TA
- Diana Hoover – Northwest Region TA
- Pam Meermans – Central Region TA
- Sheila Shafer – Southeast Region TA
- Kathi Kurtz – Northeast Region TA/Ohio START Coach
- Mindy Fehrman – Ohio START Coach
- Carston Mesnick- Behavioral Health TA
- Brychelle Mullins- Family Peer Mentor TA