Community Education, Training, & Professional Development

Family Service Agency brings the knowledge and experience of our five programs beyond our walls through presentations, trainings, workshops, and professional development opportunities. From child abuse prevention and youth development to mental health, housing, economic mobility, aging, workplace wellness, and community resources, our team can bring practical, relevant education directly to your group.

Whether you’re a school, business, nonprofit, community organization, or professional team, choose from our available topics or work with us to create a session tailored to your audience and goals.

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Explore Our Topics

Bring learning, conversation, and practical tools to your group. Explore our areas of expertise and find a topic that fits your audience, or work with us to create something customized.
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Child Maltreatment

Child abuse prevention, Erin’s Law, child safety, recognizing maltreatment, responding to disclosures, and supplemental education for mandated reporters.
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Children, Youth, & Families

Youth development, bullying prevention, healthy relationships, mentoring, protective factors, adolescence, and supporting young people and families.
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Mental Health & Wellness

Mental health awareness, trauma, grief, stress, resilience, emotional wellness, and strategies for supporting yourself and others.
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Older Adults & Aging

Healthy aging, social connection, mental wellness, aging in place, caregiver support, and resources for older adults.
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Poverty, Housing, & Economic Mobility

Poverty, housing instability, homelessness, employment barriers, economic mobility, and the challenges that affect household stability.
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Professional Development

Workplace wellness, leadership, employee support, community partnerships, volunteerism, equitable hiring, and practical strategies for strengthening organizations and communities.
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Community Resources & Social Services

Community resources, human services, service navigation, collaboration, FSA programs, local systems, and connecting people with support.
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Community Events & Outreach

Resource fairs, health fairs, community events, educational booths, outreach opportunities, and connecting residents with local programs and services.

Featured Trainings & Signature Programs

Evidence-based trainings and signature presentations designed to educate, empower, and strengthen our community.

Whether you're looking for staff development, parent education, youth prevention programming, or community awareness, these featured offerings represent some of FSA's most requested educational opportunities.

MBF Child Safety Matters®

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An evidence-based prevention education program that empowers children and teens with the knowledge and skills to recognize unsafe situations, build healthy relationships, and seek help from trusted adults.
Approved to satisfy the Illinois Erin's Law requirement for prevention education in K-12 schools.
Recommended for: Schools, youth-serving organizations, and community groups

Darkness to Light®: Stewards of Children

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A nationally recognized training that equips adults with the tools to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to child sexual abuse.
Approved to satisfy the Illinois Erin's Law requirement for educator and adult-focused prevention education.
Recommended for: Parents, educators, coaches, faith communities, childcare providers, and organizations serving youth

40 Developmental Assets

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Discover the protective factors that help children and adolescents grow into healthy, caring, and responsible adults. This interactive presentation explores practical ways families, schools, and communities can help young people thrive.
Recommended for: Schools, educators, youth organizations, parents, and community members

Recognizing & Responding to Child Maltreatment

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Go beyond the basics with supplemental education on recognizing child maltreatment, responding to disclosures, understanding local trends, and the multidisciplinary response process.
Recommended for: Educators, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, social service providers, childcare professionals, and other mandated reporters

Hustle Over Harvard

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Explore how equitable hiring practices, inclusive workplaces, and skills-based talent development can strengthen organizations, expand opportunity, and improve outcomes for employers, employees, and the communities they serve.
Recommended for: Businesses, leadership groups, nonprofits, and professional organizations

See Our Team in Action

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Presenting on the impact of grant funding and scholarship opportunities.
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Introducing local leaders to volunteer opportunities through Club 55.
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Connecting community members with FSA's programs, services, and resources.
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Leading discussions on nonprofit financial management and best practices.
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Providing prevention education to local youth, with Duo Dog Laddie joining the lesson.
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Executive Director delivering a keynote presentation on FSA's mission, programs, and community impact.
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Providing advanced strangulation response training for multidisciplinary professionals.
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Strengthening community partnerships through nonprofit education and outreach.
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Connecting with NIU students through internship, employment, and volunteer opportunities.
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Presenting Hustle Over Harvard at a statewide conference.

Let's Start the Conversation

Whether you're planning a staff meeting, conference, classroom presentation, parent night, leadership retreat, or community event, we'd love to learn more about your goals and audience.

As a nonprofit organization, Family Service Agency strives to make education accessible to our community. Many presentations are available at no cost or for a minimal fee through grant funding and community support. Requests requiring significant staff time, travel, specialized preparation, or full-day training may include a presentation fee based on availability and the scope of the request.

Every opportunity is unique. Submit a request, and we'll work with you to determine the best format, presenter, and pricing, if applicable.

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