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UW School of Social Work

Supporting Children Through Family Time

  • By Leah Rankin
  • Published: Oct 13, 2026

Outline

Family Time can bring up many different feelings and reactions for children. As a kinship caregiver, you play an important role in helping children feel safe, supported, and cared for before and after time with their parents.

In this course, you'll learn more about the purpose of Family Time, how trauma and separation may affect children, and practical ways to prepare and support them. You'll also explore strategies for promoting children's well-being, maintaining healthy boundaries, and taking care of yourself along the way.

Throughout this course, the term “kinship caregiver” refers to relatives and other kin who are caring for a child. This may include grandparents, aunts, uncles, adult siblings, extended family members, or other adults who have a significant relationship with the child or family.

Who should take this course?
All kinship caregivers caring for a child from birth to age 8 who is participating in Family Time.

Topics include:

  • Understanding the purpose of Family Time
  • How trauma may affect children before and after Family Time
  • Practical ways to prepare and support children
  • Strategies for promoting children's well-being
  • Healthy boundaries and caregiver self-care

No Alliance credit is offered for this course. You will receive a certificate of completion from the organization that maintains the training.

How to Register for the Courses

Follow these steps to create your account and get started:

  1. Click the registration link here:  https://strive-online-6254.reach360.com/register/57219095-a5a4-4ee1-be93-445f8c26fff5
  2. Enter your information and follow the instructions to create your account. Be sure to use an email address you can access.
  3. Check your email for a message from Reach 360. If you don't see it, check your spam or junk folder.
  4. Follow the link in the email to finish setting up your account.
  5. Sign in to Reach 360 using the email address and password you created.
  6. Find your course and select it to begin.

You can stop at any time and come back later. Reach 360 will save your progress so you can continue where you left off and you will be able to download a certificate of completion after each course.

Need help?
If you have trouble registering or accessing your course, contact the Strive team at striveonline@uw.edu.