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 *
*By December 31st of the following year of approval

 

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 January 2021

  • - The Art of Conflict Resolution - Webinar
    The Art of Conflict Resolution - Webinar

    The Art of Conflict Resolution - Webinar


    January 7, 2021

    Conflict Resolution is a taught skill where two or more people are able to reach a peaceful resolution to a dispute. With that being said, conflicts are inevitable but how a person resolves conflict is optional. Conflict resolution is a learned skill and must be practiced in order to master it. This webinar will teach parents how to resolve conflict and instill positive emotional intelligence in their child. Parents will be able to teach their child how to listen to others, communicate, be a critical thinker and find their own solutions to conflicts. Learning the art of conflict resolution will be the key that unlocks a child’s ability too effectively process and express their feelings and confidently state their needs which is a skill that they can use throughout their entire life.

    The Art of Conflict Resolution - Webinar

  • - How to Improve Relationships Utilizing the DISC Model of Human Behavior: Part 3 - Webinar
    How to Improve Relationships Utilizing the DISC Model of Human Behavior: Part 3 - Webinar

    How to Improve Relationships Utilizing the DISC Model of Human Behavior: Part 3 - Webinar


    January 19, 2021

    Part III: Recognizing and Responding to Triggers and Stressors for each personality type.

     

    Everyone gets stressed and can be triggered where we react less than ideally, especially those people, such as foster children, who have endured high levels of trauma. In this session we will discuss different situations that tend to trigger and stress out each personality types and how their friends, family, and others can respond to help them reset quicker.

    How to Improve Relationships Utilizing the DISC Model of Human Behavior: Part 3 - Webinar

  • - Human Trafficking 101 - Webinar
    Human Trafficking 101 - Webinar

    Human Trafficking 101 - Webinar


    January 28, 2021

    Participants will given information on the following: terminology, myths and facts about trafficking, different types of trafficking, tips on recognizing risk factors, signs and indicators of trafficking, dangers of social media, and who to contact if you suspect someone is involved. This training will be conducted by Lifehouse for Life, a non-profited committed to fighting human trafficking.

    Human Trafficking 101 - Webinar