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Training by topic: Preparing and maintaining your home

Heal Chaos and Overwhelm: Declutter Every Part of Your Life

A cluttered living space is one common sign a person has been affected by past trauma. Learn how to can declutter your thinking, your friendships, your calendar, and your physical space.

  • Presented by Anna Runkle
  • Format: self-study via video
  • Training hours awarded on completion: .5 hours

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Uncover the Secrets Dangers of Clutter- Ending the Mess for Good!

Learn about practical tips and strategies for decluttering your home and creating a healthier living space.

  • Presented by Minimalist Home
  • Format: self-study via video
  • Training hours awarded on completion: .5 hours

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Unraveling the Effects of Clutter on Children: Managing Mess for a Healthier Home

Learn about the impacts of clutter on children's mental, physical, and academic wellbeing and show how decluttering can create a healthy environment for them.

  • Presented by DOWell
  • Format: self-study via video
  • Training hours awarded on completion: .5 hours

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When and How to Clean and Disinfect Your Home

Cleaning is an important first step to make sure you remove most germs from surfaces in your foster home, learn the ways to properly clean and disinfect your home to provide a safe environment for the children in your care.

  • Presented by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Format: self-study via article
  • Training hours awarded on completion: .5 hours

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Dealing with bed bugs in your home

Learn about bed bugs and how to deal with them when they come your way.

  • Presented by Becca Wachter, Fairbanks Public Health
  • Format: self-study via audio
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour

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Emergency shelter home specialization orientation

Learn about becoming an emergency home for foster children in Alaska.

  • Presented by Alaska Center for Resource Families
  • Format: self-study via video
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour

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How to declutter your home in eight easy steps

Learn about the impacts of clutter in your foster home and how to jump-start decluttering.

  • Presented by Maria VanOrd, Alaska Center for Resource Families
  • Format: self-study via PDF reading (Tiny Training Byte series)
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour

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