Training for Parents

How the Coalition Supports Foster/Adoptive/Guardianship Parents

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

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. These workshops will allow you to:

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

Upcoming Trainings

May 8 & 15 | Big Behaviors: Making Sense of Lying, Stealing & Meltdowns
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May 14 | What’s New with Your Child’s Healthcare: An Evening with Show Me Healthy Kids
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NEW! May 20 | Youth Suicide Prevention with Compass Health
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May 22, 29, June 5, 12 | RPC Trauma Training
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NEW! May 27 | It’s Real: Conversations with Your Child About Mental Health, featuring Compass Health
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June 6 | Ask the Advocate: Let’s Talk About Student Behaviors
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August 1 | Ask the Advocate: Preparing for School’s Start
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Additional Trainings

DDP Parent Labs
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Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)
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Level A | Elevated Needs
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Looking for Training for Professionals?

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Contact

Jada Coleman – Director of Professional Development
1750 South Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 210, Saint Louis, MO 63144
o 314.367.8373
e jada@forchildwelfare.org