Live Trainings

Audience: This training is recommended for all home visitors and supervisors.

This training is funded by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Programs receiving funding from the Washington Home Visiting Services Account (HVSA) will receive early registration access.

Learning Objectives: After completing the training participants will:

• Have strategies to address unique field related concerns around physical well-being while providing home visits.
• Know field-readiness procedures that should be in place before and during a home visit.
• Understand how other agencies handle emergency field concerns and the policies they have in place to support staff and families’ well-being.
• Understand how to reflect on cultural norms and biases embedded in field-related concerns.

Details: This training is a 2-hour virtual webinar. This training will be offered two times in FY26:

• Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Register Now
• Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Register Now

For more information or questions, contact Adrienne Matthias.

Audience: This refresher course is a high-level review of the 3-part training. It is designed for home visitors or supervisors who have completed the full PICCOLO training within the last five years.

This training is funded by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Programs receiving funding from the Washington Home Visiting Services Account (HVSA) will receive early registration access.

Learning objectives: After completing this training, participants will:

• Understand the different domains of the PICCOLO tool.
• Use the PICCOLO to give parents strengths-based feedback on positive interactions.

Details: This training will take place during one 2-hour session. This training will only be offered one time in FY26.

For more information or questions, contact Adrienne Matthias.

Audience: This training is designed for new home visiting staff as well as experienced home visiting staff seeking a refresher on using the ASQ-3 screening tool in partnership with families.

This training is funded by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Programs receiving funding from the Washington Home Visiting Services Account (HVSA) will receive early registration access.

Learning Objectives: After completing this training, participants will:

• Understand the ASQ-3’s purpose and process for families receiving home visiting services.
• Adapt the ASQ-3 questionnaire items to align with families’ beliefs and settings.
• Be able to score and discuss results with families in an empowering way.
• Facilitate referrals for further evaluation and developmental resources.

Details: Training takes place over two 2-hour virtual sessions. This training will be offered 2 times in SFY26:

• Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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For more information or questions, contact Adrienne Matthias.

Audience: This training is designed for new home visitors as well as experienced home visitors and supervisors who are seeking a refresher.

Learning Objectives: Participants will:

• Understand the intent of ASQ:SE-2 questions & 7 behavioral areas
• Practice introducing questionnaire to caregiver
• Learn how to calculate child’s age/adjusted age, score, interpret, make follow-up decisions
• Practice discussing screening results with caregivers

Details: Training takes place during one 3-hour session. The training will focus on children’s social-emotional development and how to use the ASQ:SE-2 as a tool to support conversations and decision making.

• Thursday, March 10, 2026, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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For more information or questions, contact Adrienne Matthias.

Audience: This three-part training is designed for new home visiting staff who administer the PHQ-9 screening tool.

This training is funded by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Programs receiving funding from the Washington Home Visiting Services Account (HVSA) will receive early registration access.

Learning objectives: After completing this training, participants will:

• Understand the biological, individual, social and societal impacts that parenthood has on mental health.
• Feel comfortable talking with parents and caregivers about their mental health, including using screening tools such as the PHQ-9.
• Connect families to resources that can provide additional support within the context of family values and culture.
• Be equipped to provide non-clinical mental health supports that are within the scope of home visiting, such as active listening and wellness planning.

Details: Training will consist of three live training sessions. This training will be offered 2 times in FY26:

• Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Thursday, May 7, 2026, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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Audience: This three-part training is designed for home visitors who have had at least six months of experience working with children and families and administering the PHQ-9 Questionnaire.

This training is funded by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Programs receiving funding from the Washington Home Visiting Services Account (HVSA) will receive early registration access.

Learning Objectives: After completing the training participants will:

• Develop culturally specific wellness plans and activities in partnership with clients.
• Use evidence-based mental health strategies for non-mental health providers.
• Understand and discuss medication during the childbearing period
• Develop strategies to support clients not engaged in mental health therapy
• Implement a crisis assessment and intervention plan within the home visitor’s scope.
• Recognize signs of vicarious trauma and strategies to support the professional self.

This training will be offered two times in FY26:

• Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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For more information or questions, contact Adrienne Matthias.

Audience: Home visitors and supervisors who carry a caseload.

This training is funded by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Programs receiving funding from the Washington Home Visiting Services Account (HVSA) will receive early registration access.

Learning Objectives: Participants will have the opportunity to take part in case consultation and resource sharing, ensuring home visitors have the tools they need to provide high-quality, family centered screening and support.

Details:

• Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Register Now
• Thursday, April 9, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Register Now

For more information or questions, contact Adrienne Matthias.

Audience: This training is intended for new or experienced home visiting staff, new to using the PICCOLO screening tool in their program.

Learning Objectives: After completing this training, participants will:

• Identify positive interactions between caregivers and children.
• Connect positive interactions to positive child development, socio-emotional growth and school readiness skills.
• Communicate with parents about their strengths and ways to build on successes.

Details: Training will take place virtually over three 2-hour sessions. This training will be offered 2 times in FY26

Option 1

• Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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Option 2

This training is funded by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Programs receiving funding from the Washington Home Visiting Services Account (HVSA) will receive early registration access.

• Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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For more information about the PICCOLO, please visit the Brookes website.

For more information or questions, contact Adrienne Matthias.