Family Engagement

Please browse the training opportunities on this page and contact your assigned Workforce Development Specialist to learn more about scheduling courses.

NOTE: The courses provided here are a sampling of the full curriculum we offer. We partner with agencies to provide training on a wide breadth of topic areas and will work with your agency to deliver the specific training topics that meets your organization’s workforce development needs.

Scheduled Sections Open for Enrollment

Title	City	Start Date Sort descending	Enroll
Motivational Interviewing Fundamentals		02/24/2026	Enroll Now
Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Supporting Community Members		03/04/2026	Enroll Now

Courses Available But Not Currently Scheduled

Course Title
Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Supporting Older Adults
Addressing Unhoused Population Needs Through Strength-Focused Interviewing
Bridges Out of Poverty
Brief Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
CalWORKs 2.0 Principles: Encouraging Client Success
Case Management Engaging and Coaching for Change
Conflict Resolution and De-escalation with Youth
Domestic Violence Fundamentals
Effective communication with Mental Health Challenged Adults
Empathy and Trauma Informed Services
Encouraging Client Engagement
Growing Ourselves & Growing Others Series: Self-Empowerment and Engaging Those We Serve
Interviewing and Engagement Skills
Introduction to Human Trafficking Impacts in California and Tribal Communities (1.5 day version)
Mental Well-Being in Tribal Communities
Motivational Interviewing to Facilitate Family Change
Strength Focused Engagement Strategies for Helping Professionals
Supporting Families Challenged with Addiction
The Basics for Supporting Families Challenged with Addiction
Trauma 101 for Social Service Professionals
Understanding and Engaging Older Adults
Understanding Homelessness 101
Understanding the Impact of Homelessness
Working with Traumatized Children and Families