Price: Free for Santa Clara County Partners and Providers

Held Via Zoom

Target Audience: Individuals needing to meet legal responsibilities under California’s CANRA law, and open to the community wanting to learn about mandatory reporting requirements.

Course Description: 

This FREE training equips mandated child abuse reporters with essential knowledge of their responsibilities and critical role in our community. Participants will learn to identify the four types of abuse—physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect—while exploring the impact of cultural biases and socioeconomic factors on families. Through interactive discussions, attendees will develop the skills necessary to effectively recognize and respond to signs of abuse, ensuring a safer environment for children. This course meets the CA state requirements for mandated reporters in compliance with the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).

By the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to identify and practice:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of mandated reporters.
• Recognize and identify the 4 types of abuse and the common signs associated with each.
• Apply the impact of implicit bias on of child abuse reporting.
• Analyze how cultural and socioeconomic factors impact families.

About the Trainer: 

Adam Fonseca (he/they), a proud UCSD Triton with a B.S. in Psychology and an even bigger passion for people! Whether it’s educating, connecting, or sparking laughter in those who need it most, Adam thrives on creating meaningful human moments. For the past three years, Adam has worked at Community Solutions, growing through the roles of Rehabilitation Counselor, Program Supervisor, and now, Facilitator! Adam takes deep pride in working in the behavioral health field, and is always excited to share knowledge, support growth, and learn from those around them. Outside of work, Adam is a slightly rejected (but still proud) cat dad, a big fan of swimming and home-cooked meals, and will talk your ear off about anything from mental health to astrology.

This course is approved for  2.5 continuing education hours for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California B.B.S. under CEPA Provider #129412, and for RADT, CADC, and LAADC by CCAPP-EI CADAAC Provider # 7213401223.

Community Solutions is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs. Community Solutions maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are requested at least 48 hours prior to the training day. Kindly email Trainings@communitysolutions.org  to un-enroll from the training if you unable to attend after registration in order to receive a refund.

Questions? Please contact our Training Division:
Training@communitysolutions.org or 408-846-4791

If you need special accommodations to ensure a comfortable learning experience please contact our Training Division.

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