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 Important
Registration Information
FEES:
There
are no fees for the classes listed in this calendar,
unless otherwise noted or if taking classes for college credit.
PRE-REGISTRATION:
If
you would like to attend any of the classes in this calendar, please contact
the Merced College Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE) Program
to Pre-Register.
Pre-registering ensures that we have sufficient enrollment to hold
the class (classes are cancelled if there are very few people pre-registered!).
Pre-registering ensures that you will be notified if the class is
cancelled or the room assignment is changed.
Pre-registering ensures that if you come to the class, there will
be room for you (there is limited seating in the classrooms!).
Pre-registering ensures that there will be enough instructional materials
for everyone.
Telephone:
(209) 381-6578
Español: (209) 381-6405
Fax:
(209) 381-6482
E-mail:
mckenna.d@mccd.edu
ATTENDANCE:
1. Registration forms must be completed at the first class
attended (a Social Security Number or a Merced College Student I.D.
Number is required).
2. The attendance sheet must be signed for hours to count.
3. Classes are designed for foster, kinship, and adoptive parents;
however, professionals working with at risk youth, and interested
community member are welcome. When space and/or books are limited,
foster, kinship, and adoptive parents will be given priority.
CHILDCARE:
Childcare
is not available. Please do not bring children to the classes, unless
otherwise noted. Many issues are discussed that may not be appropriate
for children and the classrooms are not set up to accommodate them.
TRAINING HOURS:
These classes may be used to meet the required training hours for foster
parents in Merced County.
CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE:
Certificates of Attendance are awarded for the actual number
of hours attended.
TRANSCRIPTS:
Transcripts will be available upon written request during semester breaks
in December, January, and June (and/or as time permits). Contact the
FKCE Office at 209-381-6578 to obtain a Transcript Request Form.
PARKING PERMITS:
Parking permits are required for all Merced College parking lots (including
the Tri-College Center), unless otherwise posted. Daily permits are
$1.00 (4 quarters are required for the permit machine) and may be purchased
from the yellow Parking Permit machines located in each parking lot.
*The FKCE Program has a very limited supply of free parking
permits available (while
supplies last) to licensed foster parents
who have been attending classes regularly.
FOOD & DRINKS:
The cafeteria and vending machines will be available for refreshments
during break. Food and drinks are not permitted in the classrooms.
All
classes listed qualify for credit to meet both county and state foster
parent training mandates - except for CPR / First Aid, which are licensing
requirements.
Todas las clases indicadas califican para recibir credito del programa
de entrenamiento de los padre de crianza ordenado por el condado y el
estado - excepto CPR y los Primeros Auxilios los cuales requieren de
una licencia.
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