Many of our Caregiver Trainings are appropriate for all caregivers, including parents in traditional home settings, foster/adoptive parents, daycare providers, and alternative care and respite providers. Classes are designed to help build competencies to meet the needs of children. Many of our trainings are intended to help caregivers learn about child development, child specific trauma needs, and to help caregivers access resources and supports to help families thrive and remain whole.
If you need more information or have questions about Caregiver Training, please contact us.
Upcoming Caregiver Trainings
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
This workshop will allow for participants to become certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid. The certification is provided by American Red Cross.
Meets Required Topic: CPR & First Aid
Medication Management
This workshop will present information on medication management and how to stay compliant with DCY rules.
FP Support Group: Ask a Therapist
This support group is designed for Focus on Youth foster parent to connect and support one another.
Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard
This workshop will provide participants with a greater understanding of the concept of normalcy, agency expectations, and the responsibilities of their role as a foster parent.
Meets Required Topic: Elective
Communicable Disease - Protecting Your Family's Health Webinar
The primary purpose of this training course is to educate caregivers in identifying signs and symptoms of illness and contagious conditions, protect themselves from exposure, learn how to respond to an exposure risk, and how to transfer their knowledge to educate family and children in the home.
ODJFS Rules, Focus On Youth Policies, and MEPA Standards WEBINAR
This workshop will present information on the current ODJFS rules, the overview of the MEPA rules and applications, and Focus on Youth, Inc. Foster Parent Policies and MEPA Standards as it impacts policy.
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
This workshop will allow for participants to become certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid. The certification is provided by American Red Cross.
Meets Required Topic: CPR & First Aid
ODJFS Rules, Focus On Youth Policies, and MEPA Standards WEBINAR
This workshop will present information on the current ODJFS rules, the overview of the MEPA rules and applications, and Focus on Youth, Inc. Foster Parent Policies and MEPA Standards as it impacts policy.
Fall Virtual Conference: Hope for the Journey
Join us for Hope for the Journey, our fall virtual conference dedicated to deepening your understanding of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). This day of learning features 4 engaging teaching sessions, led by experienced educators, practitioners, and professionals in the field.
Inclusion Starts Here: Understanding Disabilities and Neurodiversity
An overview of various disabilities, including autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, ADHD, Down syndrome, sensory processing differences, and communication challenges.
NAMI: Friends and Family
Understanding diagnosis, treatment and recovery; effective Communication strategies; The importance of Self-care; Crisis preparation strategies; NAMI and community resources.
FP Support Group: Local Supports/Community Resources
This support group is designed for Focus on Youth foster parent to connect and support one another.
QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Beyond ACE's: How Positive Childhood Experiences Help Heal Trauma
In this training, participants will explore Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), and the science of resilience.
ODJFS Rules, Focus On Youth Policies, and MEPA Standards WEBINAR
This workshop will present information on the current ODJFS rules, the overview of the MEPA rules and applications, and Focus on Youth, Inc. Foster Parent Policies and MEPA Standards as it impacts policy.
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
This workshop will allow for participants to become certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid. The certification is provided by American Red Cross.
Meets Required Topic: CPR & First Aid
Anxiety- What it is and What to do with It?
Anxiety -what is it and what to do with it- for caregivers to help them understand how to navigate it with their kiddos.
FP Support Group: Independent Living
This support group is designed for Focus on Youth foster parent to connect and support one another.
Foster Parent Meeting: Adoption
This is a time to meet other Focus on Youth foster parents, support and network with each other, enjoy a meal together, while learning and growing in your role as a foster parent.
Helping Children Cope with Grief and Loss Around the Holidays
The Holiday season can be especially challenging for children dealing with grief and loss AND caregivers working to support these children
