What is PATH?

PATH (“Parents As Tender Healers”) is a 9 week course designed to orient prospective adoptive, foster and kinship care parents to the world of child welfare. Classes are offered to families who are interested in becoming resource homes for Centerstone. (For more information on FOSTERING see our FAQ page.)

Based on the vision of its creators, the series serves as a guide through the complexities of the child welfare system and discusses the ways that the system affects children and families. It also provides opportunities for participants to assess their own strengths and resources and to determine whether they are ready to take on the role of resource parent at this time.

PATH is based on the belief that children grow and develop better in families, where they can build lasting relationships. Children who have been a part of the child welfare system need stability and continuity that can be provided by foster, adoptive and kinship care families.

AVAILABLE PATH TRAININGS:

TENNESSEE VALLEY
The classes will begin August 11, 2011.

Notice that 2 days are on Tuesday and not Thursday. The meetings will be held at:
Cleveland Bradley County Library
795 Church Street NE,
Cleveland, TN 3731 423-472-2163
www.clevelandlibrary.org

Class Calendar:
Thursday, August 11 Orientation 6:00pm to 8:00pm Orientation
Thursday, August 18 Session 1 6:00pm to 9:00pm Understanding the Child Welfare System
Thursday, August 25 Session 2 6:00pm to 9:00pm Impact of Trauma
Tuesday, August 30 Session 3 6:00pm to 9:00pm Effective Discipline
Tuesday, September 6 Session 4 5:00pm to 9:00pm 1st Aid & CPR
Thursday, September 15 Session 5 5:00pm to 9:00pm Medication Administration

To Register, Contact Michelle Snow, Foster Care Coordinator
Call: 423-710-5843 or email: michelle.snow@centerstone.org