Webinar Schedule
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March 5, 2026 @ 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
"Betting doesn't just affect the player, it's a family affair!"
Gambling has become increasingly normalized through advertising and media, often masking the serious risks it can pose. When gambling becomes a problem, the impact reaches far beyond the individual — families can face emotional distress, financial instability, food insecurity, and even homelessness. This webinar will explore how problem gambling affects the entire family system, not just the person gambling. Participants will learn about warning signs, coping strategies, and available resources to support healing and prevention.
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Presented by: Cristina Banda
April 21, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"ACEs, PCEs, and Parental Substance Use"
Childhood is a vulnerable time, with many children depending on others for basic needs. Research shows that in the U.S., over 1 in 4 children live with a parent who misuses substances, affecting parental effectiveness. This workshop introduces resources from The Illinois Family Resource Center, covering data on substance use disorders and child abuse. Participants will learn about the impact of parental substance use on children, the potential for family abuse, available support resources, and how to report child abuse.
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Presented by: Cristina Banda
To receive full Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit for this webinar, participants must attend the entire session. Partial attendance will not qualify for credit. Attendance will be monitored, and certificates will only be issued to those who are present for the full duration of the webinar.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
May 6, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
"You're Not Like Everyone Else: The Power of Family Peer Professionals"
Family peer professionals bring a perspective to systems of care that no other role can replicate. Grounded in lived experience and supported by professional training, they serve as trusted navigators, advocates, and bridges for families navigating complex child- and family-serving systems. This session explores the unique and essential role of family peer professionals and how their relational, trauma-informed approach—rooted in shared experience—leads to improved outcomes for children and caregivers.
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Presented by: Megan Ragan
To receive full Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit for this webinar, participants must attend the entire session. Partial attendance will not qualify for credit. Attendance will be monitored, and certificates will only be issued to those who are present for the full duration of the webinar.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
May 28, 2026 @ 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
"Feed Your Mind: Using the Circle of Care Tools "
The Circle of Care spent a solid year creating resources that communities, organizations, and individuals can use to help kids who are dealing with loss and grief in families affected by substances. From in-depth training to an online resource toolkit and an Illinois landscape analysis, the Circle of Care resources are easily accessible on the IFRC website and appropriate for both professional helpers and natural supporters within communities. In this Lunch and Learn session, we’ll talk about how to find and make the most of these resources, and people who have already accessed them will have a chance to talk about how they’ve used this information to help their communities.
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Presented by: Pam Woll
To receive full Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit for this webinar, participants must attend the entire session. Partial attendance will not qualify for credit. Attendance will be monitored, and certificates will only be issued to those who are present for the full duration of the webinar.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
June 23, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
"Parenting Again: Exploring the Kinship Care Journey"
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Presented by: Nancy Phillips
To receive full Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit for this webinar, participants must attend the entire session. Partial attendance will not qualify for credit. Attendance will be monitored, and certificates will only be issued to those who are present for the full duration of the webinar.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.