For Current Families

Training for Parents

Each year, the Coalition provides thousands of hours of skill-building trainings to foster / adoptive / guardianship parents at no cost.

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:

  • Connect with other parents to share resources
  • Learn how a child’s prior experiences can impact their behaviors
  • Explore ways to enhance their strengths as a parent
  • Share and learn new skills to influence their child’s behaviors and attitudes
  • Discover ways to reduce the stress of parenting

Upcoming Trainings

August 2026

Secondary Traumatic Stress

This training addresses the complex impact of secondary traumatic stress. You will learn about the risk factors for and signs of secondary traumatic stress as well as techniques for prevention and self-care. This course is intended for anyone who works directly with the child welfare population, such as resource parents or child welfare workers. 3 […]
26 Aug
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual

Bullying: How it Impacts Our Kids

Bullying is a pervasive issue for youth around the world, and many children are unequipped on how to protect themselves or help their friends facing this problem. Parents, schools, and communities can be the key to giving children the confidence to face bullying head-on. Join us as we define bullying, identify its risk factors, and […]
27 Aug
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual

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 […]
27 Aug
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
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