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Partnering with the New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, The Foundling was proud to launch our Strong Families and Communities Training Center in October of 2020. The three core areas The SFC Training Center focuses on include: trainings and technical assistance, implementation support for evidence-based practices, and coalition building and community engagement. These areas equip, support, and train front-line social service workers and community members with best practice techniques and approaches to make an impact in the communities they serve across the The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

Our trainings allow for open discussion and provide a forum where questions can be answered on a diverse set of topics. No matter which service is offered by The SFC Training Center, community voices shape what we offer. We incorporate these voices through listening sessions and community feedback with trained community organizers.

Training and Technical Assistance for Advocates

  • The Center’s expert Peer Advisors have lived experiences help to enhance and support diverse perspectives and ideas
  • Trainings offer both live and recorded sessions to allow for scheduling flexibility
  • Conduct regular listening sessions to identify community needs

Implementation support for evidence-based practices

  • Implementation Science Experts to help other child and family-serving organizations to implement these Evidence-Based Practices
  • Expand the scope and quality of the care to those that need it most
  • The Center’s approach to implementation support is collaborative, inclusive, and interactive

Coalition Building and Community Engagement

  • The Center uses an evidence-based community-organizing approach to make sure that the support works!
  • The Center’s use of Communities that Care to elevate voice from all aspects of the community
  • The Center Staff will take part in community events and meetings throughout the City

Upcoming Trainings

Upcoming Events

Engaging and Facilitating Youth Groups During COVID-19


  • March 4, 2021
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Description: This training will cover how to navigate group dynamics. Particular circumstances from the pandemic will be incorporated. Learning Objectives: Building engagement with youth groups and talking about the coronavirus Learning facilitation skills to create smooth transitions and appropriate boundaries in groups Understanding your audience: How to prepare and deliver the best information and resources (more…)

Time Management: Taking Control of your Life


  • March 11, 2021
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Description: This training will cover how to navigate group dynamics. Particular circumstances from the pandemic will be incorporated. Learning Objectives: 1. Tips for prioritizing assignments and tasks 2. How and when to say ‘no’ in a professional way and learn tools to set boundaries 3. Creating an effective work/life balance Audience: Family Peer Advocates Location: Zoom (more…)

Self-Care: You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup


  • March 18, 2021
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Description: This training will cover the importance of recognizing burnout and steps to take to avoid and mitigate it from manifesting. Learning Objectives: 1. Identifying trauma, burnout, and knowing your triggers 2. Building a self-care plan to fit your lifestyle and help prevent burnout 3. Learning techniques for immediate self-care in stressful situations Audience: Hybrid (more…)

Leading Through COVID: Motivation, Empathy, and Productivity


  • March 25, 2021
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Description: This training will cover ways to keeps your employees engaged as we continue to navigate the pandemic.  Effective mentorship techniques will be discussed for employee growth. Learning Objectives: 1. Encouraging staff motivation and performance during COVID-19 2. Creating clear and realistic expectations for yourself and staff 3. How to refine and build your leadership (more…)

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“It is our expectation that the trainings can create spaces for us and program participants to have authentic conversations and obtain tools that can be used in their everyday work lives.”

Shainek E.Youth Peer Advisor for The Strong Families and Communities Training Center

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