CENTER FOR LEARNING
ABOUT THE CENTER FOR LEARNING COURSES
The Institute for Family Center for Learning provides inclusive learning modules that promote family well-being through family-centered practice and equitable practices. Tailored for all families, child welfare professionals, family service experts, and advocates, our learner–driven courses encourage constructive family involvement and equity.
Asynchronous, on-demand courses give learners the flexibility to explore courses on their own terms. Child welfare training isn’t just about learning, but also about reflection and transforming perspectives on issues that impact families. Dive into authentic family narratives, engage in stimulating discussions, and access resources within our Center for Learning courses.
Center for Learning Course Library
Understanding Trauma to Better Support Others
Explore what trauma is and why awareness matters.
Skill Builder: How Do I Create Belonging in My Community?
Explore what it truly means to create belonging in your community.
Skill Builder: What are the Key Father-Related Statistics for My Community?
Explore the powerful impact fathers have on their children and their communities
Skill Builder: How Do I Identify Adverse Child Experiences?
Develop a foundational understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
When It Feels Like Chaos
Explore practical strategies to enhance well-being and spark meaningful change in the community.
Family Voices at the Forefront
Discover how to use stories and storytelling for data visualization to achieve meaningful impact and change.
Trauma within the LGBTQIA+ Community
Listen and learn about trauma and its impact on the LGBTQIA+ community.
We Have the Power
Explore how community and coalition building across agencies can create systemic change in communities for the benefit of families.
Social Determinants of Health
In this micro-learning, learners will identify the social determinants of health, their impact on communities, and strategies to support positive well-being.
Exploring Neurodivergence
This is the first lesson in a five-part microlearning series that delves into the facets of life for people who are neurodiverse.
Unveiling Trauma and Addiction: Part 2
Exploring the intersection between trauma, substance use disorders, addiction, and the well-being of families.
Resiliency in the Wake of Natural Disaster
In this training, participants will learn strategies to implement in their local communities to provide support, encourage growth, and restore a sense of normalcy following a natural disaster.
Community Unity Starts with You
True transformation begins within oneself, and by prioritizing personal well-being, individuals can shift their focus toward shared values and common goals rather than differences. When individuals thrive, they contribute to stronger, more unified communities. Together, we can create a world that flourishes through connection, understanding, and collective growth.
Unveiling Trauma and Addiction: Part 1
Unveiling Trauma and Addiction is a three-part training to support learners in exploring the connections between trauma, addiction, and their impact on family wellbeing. Part one, Unveiling Trauma will allow learners to discover the different types of traumas that may influence an individual's life outcomes, mental health, and family well-being.
The Dad Investment: Fathers in the Present – Microlearning Course
This training will dispel myths about the role of fathers in the modern family. It explores fatherhood statistics, the importance of fathers in parenting, and barriers to father involvement. Learn effective ways to support and value fathers in the community and review fatherhood resources in this one-hour course.
Poverty Versus Neglect in North Carolina
Explore the intersection of poverty and neglect in this one-hour training. Review the historical context of various systemic issues. See how neglect thresholds impact family well-being. Review the complexities of identifying maltreatment, poverty, and neglect in North Carolina. Join us in evaluating the effect these situations have on family well–being
Understanding Poverty – Microlearning Course
Learn about poverty and neglect in this concise microlearning session. Unpack systemic issues and historical contexts in just one hour. Gain insights into how neglect thresholds affect child welfare. Assess the complexities of identifying maltreatment, poverty, and neglect. Join us to analyze the impact of these dynamics on family well-being.
Danger of a Single Story
Discover the transformative power of breaking stereotypes in this one-hour training. Users will evaluate the implications of implicit bias and explore opportunities to serve families with individualized attention. Gain strategies to foster equity, strengthen relationships, and enhance cultural sensitivity with service to families. Join us to make a profound impact on family well-being, one interaction at a time.
Insightful and On-Demand Engagement for Everyone
Professional Development
Our courses empower learning by providing in-depth insights and equipping you with the perspective and resources necessary to support family well-being.
Learner-Driven and Asynchronous
Each course optimizing engagement. Each lesson plan allow learners to manage content at their pace, ideal for busy schedules.
Informed Course Design
Course design is based on data from families and professionals, filling vital training gaps. Our courses also curate authentic family stories for deeper learning.
Learn How Our Courses Can Help You Better Serve Children and Families
Professionals Who Serve Children and Families
The Center for Learning extends an invitation to child welfare professionals, family service practitioners, and individuals engaged in direct professional interactions with children and families. Our courses encourage introspective analyses of their scope of practice, fostering a nuanced understanding of the families and communities within their purview. The “Be the Change” module prompts users to reflect on becoming catalysts for positive transformation within the families and communities under their care.
Child Advocates and Family Advocates
Courses within the Center for Learning serve as resources for advocates. This diverse cohort includes volunteers closely aligned with children and families, individuals representing families, and decision-makers shaping policies affecting family welfare, such as councils, boards, commissions, and community-led groups. Our courses empower advocates through professional development, prompting a reflective examination of the impact their advocacy and work have on families. Participation in our courses ensures advocates hear, see, and empathetically understand the voices of diverse individuals within the communities they serve.
Families
The Center for Learning welcomes families of varied compositions and diversities. Join enriching courses designed to promote family well-being. Our interactive and professionally curated courses provide formal insights and resources to support family well-being, available on demand. Families are invited to explore best practices for family preservation, gain understanding of policies influencing children and families, and stay informed about formal changes in laws that may impact family well-being. Join us formally to interact, learn, and enhance your understanding of how to foster a formal and thriving family environment.
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