Relieve Counseling

Parenting classes for grandparents, relatives, and foster caregivers

Raising a grandchild, niece, nephew, or a child in foster care is parenting too. These live Zoom classes are open to any adult caring for a child, in English or Spanish.

Taught by Roselia M. Ortega, LCSW
California License #136827
10+ years in social services

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Program
10 classes 90 minutes each, 15 contact hours
Cost
$75 per class Paid as you go
Where
Live on Zoom English on Wednesdays, Spanish on Thursdays
Roselia M. Ortega
Roselia M. Ortega, LCSW California License #136827 10+ years in social services Based in Modesto, California

Who this is for

  • Grandparents raising grandchildren
  • Aunts, uncles, older siblings, and other relatives caring for a child (kinship caregivers)
  • Foster parents and resource families
  • Family friends caring for a child

You don’t need to be the child’s legal guardian, and you don’t need a referral.

What this program is

This is the same 10-class parent education program parents take, taught live in small groups of 5 to 10. Caregivers learn alongside parents, and the skills are the same whether the child calls you Mom, Grandma, or Tía.

These classes are parent education, not therapy.

Classes that fit a caregiver’s situation

Children who come to live with a relative or foster family have often been through big changes. These classes speak to that directly.

  • Class 2 · Age-appropriate expectations: development and skills What children can handle at each age, and how instability can affect the way a child behaves.
  • Class 3 · Understanding your child’s emotions Helping a child name big feelings, and looking for the need beneath a behavior.
  • Class 6 · Discipline that teaches Consequences that teach, and alternatives to physical discipline.
  • Class 9 · Blended families, shared caregiving, and family meetings Loyalty binds, keeping rules steady across households, and the role of a partner or relative in a child’s life.
  • Class 10 · Safety and your plan forward Supervision by age, home and online safety, and local referral resources.

See all 10 classes

Common questions

Will this count toward my foster parent or resource family training?

Ask your agency or social worker before you enroll. Training requirements vary by agency, and no court or agency has approved this program. If it fits, you receive a certificate of completion listing 15 contact hours after you finish all 10 classes.

A court or CPS asked me to take a class.

Referral acceptance varies by court, county, and case type. Please confirm with your attorney, caseworker, or probation officer that this class and its certificate meet your specific requirement before enrolling. The page for referred parents and caregivers explains what is shared and how.

Can the children be with me during class?

No. Children should not be present during class. Please join from a private space where you won’t be overheard.

I’m not comfortable with Zoom.

You need a phone, tablet, or computer with internet. Log in a few minutes early the first week so we can sort out any technical problems before class starts. For help before then, call (209) 209-5470.

What does it cost?

$75 per class, paid as you go the day before each class. Nothing is charged when you sign up. Full terms are in the Participant Agreement.

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To ask a question first, call (209) 209-5470. Lea esta página en español.

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