For More Information:

Claire Marie Beery, MA, Director of Parents Place; clairemb@jfcs.org; 707-303-1521

Professional Training

Workshops for Teachers

Parents Place offers educational workshops for teachers about the developmental needs of children from preschool through high school.  Our instructors hold advanced degrees in education, child development, or counseling, and are well versed in a wide range of topics: early childhood education through the high school years, children's developmental issues, parenting concerns, and many other related subjects.  Contact us to arrange a workshop tailored to the needs of your school and teachers.

Adoption-Related Trainings for Parents and Professionals 

Full- and half-day sessions occur throughout the year to build skills on adoption-related issues. For more information about the full range of JFCS adoption services, visit Adoption Connection, our agency for domestic and international adoptions.