Foster Parent Training

Training guidance for every step of your journey!

Whether you’re just beginning your foster care journey or looking for ways to continue growing in your role, this page offers helpful tools and guidance. You will find pre-service training requirements, in-service options, needed forms, and recommended resources like online courses, in-person training, support groups, books, and podcasts.

For New Applicants

Visit the Pre-Service Training page for details on the training requirements based on the type of care you’re applying for-Traditional Foster Care, Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC), or Intensive Treatment Family Care (ITFC). You’ll also find ann overview of the required training and topics covered for each program.

For Current Foster Families

Visit the In-Service Training page to learn more about:

• the ongoing training requirements for each type of resource home•available training options such as:
• online options
• in person options
• support groups
• books, magazines and article suggestions
• and podcasts

If you have any questions about an activity counting as a training credit, please check with your worker for approval prior to completing the training and submitting documentation.