How the Coalition Supports Foster / Adoptive / Guardianship Parents
Licensed foster parents are required to complete 30 hours of in-service training per licensure period (every two years). The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition began hosting Foster/Adopt/Parent Workshops to help parents:
Upcoming Trainings
November 2026
Resource Parent Curriculum Trauma Training: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (4 sessions)
Parenting children who have experienced trauma is different than parenting typically developing children. Children who have experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and/or the loss of their family of origin bring unique challenges to the parenting experience. This training is designed for caregivers to learn more about the issues unique to parenting children who have […]
The Adoption & Guardianship Journey: Navigating Relationships with Birth Families
This training will help participants recognize the benefits for children being aware of their adoption/guardianship story and maintaining connection with their birth families. Participants will become more aware of strategies for maintaining and promoting connections; understand the continuum that exists for connection; know how to negotiate relationships with birth families; and recognize the impact on […]
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Parent Practice Lab (5 sessions)
The DDP Parent Practice Lab will help caregivers better understand how trauma, attachment disruptions, and past experiences can affect a child’s emotions, relationships, and behavior. Throughout the five weeks, caregivers will learn and practice: The lab is interactive and provides caregivers with practical strategies they can use during everyday parenting situations. Participants will also have […]
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Additional Trainings
Level A | Elevated Needs
Empowering resource parents to meet the needs of older youth facing moderate to serious emotional and behavioral health challenges.
Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)
Training and supporting the most highly-skilled foster parents to meet the needs of children with complex trauma.
DDP Parent Labs
Advancing the trauma and attachment skills of our families through education, practice, and peer support.
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