Learn How to Better Support Youth with CaringU

Want to help build a stronger, more supportive community for young people? Caring University (CaringU) offers free learning opportunities to help parents, guardians, teachers, coaches, recreation staff, mentors, and other caring adults build the skills and knowledge to better support youth and foster a connected community.

Explore in-person, virtual, and on-demand trainings covering mental health, mentoring, asset-building, cultural awareness, and other topics. With new courses added monthly, there are always opportunities to learn and grow!

Upcoming Trainings
Register for a free session below:

• Everyone's an Asset Builder
  Facilitated by the Department of Community & Human Services
  October 21 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | In Person

• Developmental Relationships Framework
  Facilitated by MENTOR Maryland | DC
  October 27 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Virtual

• Contacto Saludable para Niños y Jóvenes
  Liderado por el Center for Alexandria's Children
  4 de noviembre | 4-5 p.m. | por Zoom

• Mentoring 101
  Facilitated by the Alexandria Mentoring Partnership
  November 5 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual

• Allied Provider Training
  Facilitated by Safe Space NOVA
  November 6 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Virtual

• Talk Saves Lives
  Facilitated by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  November 17 | 10-11 a.m. | Virtual

• It Takes One Caring Adult!
  Facilitated by Alexandria City Public Schools' Director of School Psychology
  December 1 | 5:30-6:45 p.m. | In Person
  

Ready to get started? Explore CaringU's free trainings at alexandriava.gov/rpca/caringu.

For reasonable disability accommodations, contact [email protected]or call 703.746.5550, Virginia Relay 711.

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available. Please email [email protected]or call 703.746.3960.