On-going Training
Requirements
The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) shall ensure all families approved to provide foster care obtain a minimum of 15 hours of Continued Parent Development (CPD) each year. At least five of the required hours must be obtained via in-person (one-on-one or group) interaction. CPD must be relevant to the type of children being placed in the home.
| Approval Date | Start of Training 60 days from date of approval | Hours due by December 31st |
| January | March | 15 Hours |
| February | April | 15 Hours |
| March | May | 15 Hours |
| April | June | 9 Hours |
| May | July | 9 Hours |
| June | August | 9 Hours |
| July | September | 6 Hours |
| August | October | 6 Hours |
| September | November | 3 Hours |
| October | December | 3 Hours |
| November | January | 15 Hours * |
| December | February | 15 Hours * |
Regional Trainings
Local or Regional training hours will be arranged by the resource development team assigned to your area. Please contact your local Caregiver Recruitment and Retention Unit Lead to learn more about what trainings are available to you.
Summits
Regional Summits provide current caregivers with an opportunity to gain insightful and practical information during an in-person training session.
Webinars
Online webinars allow caregivers to engage in interactive trainings with experts from across the child welfare field.
Caregiver Coaching Academy
The aim of the Caregiver Coaching Academy is to provide current caregivers with an instructive, informative and enjoyable learning experience with an emphasis on the practical application.
Annual AFPAG Conference
The annual AFPAG Conference is held each year in February and is an excellent opportunity for all resource caregivers across the state to receive training, resources, recognition, and to network other parents. Please contact your local/regional resource development team for more information on registration and possible scholarship opportunities.
Click here to view this year’s conference itinerary. For registration information, please visit https://afpag.net.
Events in March 2021
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- What Every Parent Should Know About Balancing Independence and Supervision with their Teens and Tweens - Webinar
What Every Parent Should Know About Balancing Independence and Supervision with their Teens and Tweens - Webinar
What Every Parent Should Know About Balancing Independence and Supervision with their Teens and Tweens - Webinar
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March 18, 2021Parents will learn how to bridge the gap between safety and freedom. Supervision is critical in protecting a child but mental and physical privacy is also just as important. Learning how to meet your child where he or she is as it relates to balancing independence and supervision will create a high level of trust, independence and at the same time communicate respect. Parenting tween and teens requires a delicate balance between showing them that you trust them by giving appropriate space while at the same time being attuned to their needs. Parent will learn various techniques on how to build a healthy and meaningful relationship with their teen and tweens.
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- Why a Forensic Evaluation? A Judges Perspective - Webinar
Why a Forensic Evaluation? A Judges Perspective - Webinar
Why a Forensic Evaluation? A Judges Perspective - Webinar
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March 22, 2021Imperative to the court process is the presentation of thorough, useful reports prepared by experts. The quality of a report can affect not only the admissibility of the evidence, but also the standards and treatment of the subject. Learn why and how forensic evaluations assist courts in determining what is in the best interest of the child.
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- Mental Health Effects Of Social Distancing - Webinar
Mental Health Effects Of Social Distancing - Webinar
Mental Health Effects Of Social Distancing - Webinar
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March 26, 2021It is undeniable that COVID-19 has taken the world by surprise with some negative effects from restrictions like Social Distancing. Social Interaction is a basic human need and is particularly important for the social development of young people. Participants will learn the values of social interaction, different virtual social interactions, mental health effects of social distancing, and best therapy approaches.