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

April 2026

Resource Parent Curriculum Trauma Training: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma

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 […]
02 Apr
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual

Ask the Advocate: Request for Evaluation and Timelines

This session will provide an overview of special education, including how students qualify for services, how to request an evaluation, and what steps follow the request. It will also explain evaluation timelines and the purpose of an eligibility meeting. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted by foster […]
03 Apr
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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