TBRI® Classes for Resource Parents

Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI is designed for children from “hard places” such as abuse, neglect, and/or trauma. Because of their histories, it is often difficult for these children to trust the loving adults in their lives, which often results in perplexing behaviors. This training offers practical tools for resource parents to see the “whole child” in their care and help that child reach his/her highest potential.

Foster and Kinship parents affiliated with COBYS Family Services, Lancaster County Children & Youth Agency, Schuylkill County Children & Youth Services and Wayne County Children & Youth Agency are invited to register for the 8-week TBRI course. Class meets 1 ½ hours each week.

Foster, Kinship, and Adoptive parents affiliated with other agencies are welcome to register for the TBRI Community course (see programs here) or join the waitlist by contacting education@cobys.org.

Attendance Policy:
Successful completion of the TBRI course requires full participation. Participants are allowed to miss 3 hours (2 sessions) of the course, otherwise he/she will need to retake the entire course.

Classes & Registration:

Sept 1 – Oct 20, 2026, Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 pm, held virtually:  Register for Sept 2026 class

Oct 15 – Dec 10, 2026, Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm, held virtually: Register Here for Oct 15 class

Questions?  Please contact: education@cobys.org.

Also — we have a workshop you may be interested in!

Biological Kids Playbook for Fostering Parents:  Helping Biological Children Adjust to Foster Care.  Gaining a new foster sibling is a big change for your biological children in your home.  Parents will learn strategies to prepare their children to handle the challenges of being a sibling to a child with a trauma history.  This workshop session discusses:

• Addressig differences in expectations
• Explaining the “why” behind the behaviors of foster siblings
• Preparing biological children for changes in parent’s availability
• Maintaining special time and open communication with biological children
• Teaching your children how to cope with stressful and anxious moments
• Empowering your biological children to express themselves

If you’d like to register, please visit our page – Family Life Education Courses and Workshops – and scroll down to see the “Workshops” section where you will find each workshop title, date, and a registration link.