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This week, the Catalyst Center has THREE can’t-miss trainings! Dive into expert-led sessions to sharpen your skills in child & family services. Mon (3/25) 10:30 AM – 12 PM: Prudent Parenting with Effective Supervision w/ Ronnie R Mabou – Learn to tailor supervision strategies

Call to Action: Interest Form 📢 Be Part of a Community That Makes a Difference If you’re an educator, mentor, or community leader, you already know the power of connection. Open Doors Training is designed to strengthen those connections, giving you the tools to support youth

The Catalyst Center, in partnership with the Hilton Foundation, is launching a Learning Community for Transitional Housing Program (THP) providers. Our goal is to support THPs in maintaining and improving THP programs. If you are a THP in California, there’s still time to

In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we are thrilled to introduce Sabrina Abong, a passionate advocate for youth and a valued member of the Open Doors Advisory Group! Sabrina is committed to creating safe spaces and brighter futures for young people — and we excited to share her

Open Doors Training Is Live—and the Timing Couldn’t Be More Critical. The California Alliance and CA Assoc. of Alcohol & Drug Programs Executives officially launch the Open Doors Training Program, an initiative to address California’s youth substance use crisis. Last weekend, Open Doors hit a major milestone: The

BIG NEWS! #AB276, our sponsored bill to streamline out-of-state background checks for community care facilities, just passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee unanimously! Next stop: Assembly Appropriations. Huge thanks to Assemblymember Steve Bennett for championing this critical fix!

Calling all providers! Food insecurity is a hidden risk factor for eating disorders. Are you equipped to screen for it & connect families to resources? Join our expert-led training to better support system-involved youth & families: April 9th | 10 AM - 12 PM

"Just because someone has made it doesn’t mean they aren’t still carrying what almost broke them." Dr. Dretona T. Maddox —nurse, social worker, professor, nonprofit CEO, and former homeless teen—writes a raw piece on the hidden grief behind resilience. Many who "beat the odds"

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday April 29 @ 10AM for "From Mandated Reporting to Mandated Supporting"—a discussion on reforming CA’s child welfare system. -90% of CPS reports are unsubstantiated -Disproportionate harm to Black & Native communities -New reforms in motion

Leadership that starts from within. Join us May 1 @ 9AM for "Leading with Purpose: Aligning Your Work with Your Deepest Values"—the first in a transformative 4-part series by Men At Work Healing. Why attend? - Clarify your core values & align them with your work - Move beyond

Unlock the Keys to Connection & Collaboration in a Multi-Gen Workplace! Join Catalyst Center & instructor Mitch Austin for a dynamic training on bridging generational gaps in the workplace! Thursday May 6, 9-11 AM. Learn how to: • Master communication across Silent Gen →

Youth substance abuse is rising—but connection can change the game. More young people than ever are overdosing on illicit substances. For youth in foster care or with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the risk is even higher. Join Shameka Garner, a licensed counselor,

Monday, May 19th, from 10-11am PT, the Catalyst Center is hosting a FREE webinar on Advocating for Immigrant Foster Youth in a Changing Immigration System. This is a must-attend for foster parents, social workers, child welfare professionals, and anyone supporting immigrant youth

Leadership doesn’t have to drain you—it can fuel you. What if leading felt less like pressure and more like possibility? Play isn’t just for kids—it’s your secret weapon against burnout and disconnection. Join Dashaun Simmons (play enthusiast, healer, and co-founder of Men At

Emotional Intelligence: Your Secret Leadership Superpower Can you name your emotions as they happen? Read a room? Respond (not react) under pressure? Our self-paced "Leading With Emotional Intelligence" course helps you: • Master self-awareness & emotional regulation •

Join us May 19, 10-11am PT for a webinar on supporting immigrant foster youth in a shifting immigration landscape. Foster parents, social workers & advocates—don’t miss this! Key Takeaways: • Latest policy changes & their impact on foster youth • Actionable strategies to

Last chance to register! Join Catalyst Center May 19 (10-11am) for Advocating for Immigrant Foster Youth in a Changing Immigration System. • Learn policy updates & direct impacts • Practical “Know Your Rights” tools • Do’s/Don’ts for supporting families Ideal for: Foster

Training Opportunity Colorism, Trauma & Body Image Ideals – How does skin-tone bias harm youth mental health? Learn clinical strategies to address trauma, eating disorders & cultural sensitivity. • May 21, 10AM-12PM • Led by Ashley Acle, MBA, MFT, LMFT

How do colorism & stereotypes like the "Angry Black Woman" myth harm Black/Brown women in workplaces & social spaces? Join Shauna Figueroa LCSW to unpack systemic bias & build allyship. Join us for this free training: Impact of Colorism and Stereotypes: Understanding Bias Across

We are thrilled to announce that Pete Weldy has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services. With two decades of leadership in child welfare, policy, and advocacy at state and federal levels, Pete brings a wealth of experience and a passion for driving