Past MCFAPA Trainings

November 2022 – “A Countdown to Connecting with Kids with Autism”

This months training was presented by Kelly Goff, Regional Coordinator for the Alabama Department of Mental Health: Autism Services.


September 2022 – Meet the Author of “Trash: A Foster Care Journey”

June 2022 – Vaping/Tobacco Prevention

Our June training was presented by Partnership for a Drug-Free Community and covered the topic of vaping/tobacco awareness and prevention. Ann Marie Martin spoke to a room full of parents and older youth to discuss the harm that vaping does.

May 2022 – Human Trafficking 101

We welcomed Budding Hope Ministries for our May 2022 Training on Human Trafficking 101 and how to spot the warning signs. Unfortunately, we were unable to film this training but have included the presentation slides discussed and “Signs of Trafficking” graphic to use at your discretion.

April 2022 – Eradicating Child Abuse One Child at a Time

November 2021 – Effective Listening


September 2021 – Trauma & Our Brain


Downloads from Previous Trainings


IEP & 504 Plans Presentation from Holly Sharpe, Silver Linings Neurodevelopment Clinic PDF Download: IEPs and 504 Plans

Trauma Informed Care Presented by Rebekah Smith, social workerPDF download: Foster Care TIC Training

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Training (June 2020 meeting) presented by Jessica Epperson with Huntsville Behavior AssociatesMCFAPA Training