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 Training – Thursdays

If you’d like to see more Thursday trainings offered, contact us at training@focusonyouth.com!

Foster Parent Meeting: Beyond the Birds and the Bees

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.

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.This training is provided at no cost as a service to the community!

Beyond Sexual Abuse: Families Can Promote Healing WEBINAR

07/10/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Participants will be able to identify and define child abuse, indicators, and the dynamics of its behaviors. Meets Required Topic: Trauma, Sexual Abuse, or Elective

Empowering Voices: Navigating Educational Advocacy

08/07/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This workshop will present information on how to advocate for your child in the school setting.

Managing Placement Transitions: Supporting Stability and Emotional Well-Being in Foster Care

09/11/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This workshop will present information on how to manage and aid children during placement transitions.

Connecting Care: Navigating Community Health and Social Services for Foster Youth

10/09/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This workshop will present information on how to find and utilize community health and social service resources that are available to foster children and families.

Navigating Ethical Challenges Beyond Your Control: Foster Parent Advocacy with Integrity

11/13/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Participants in this training will learn about various ethical challenges that can arise regarding foster parent advocacy, particularly in situations with conflicting interests.

Foster Parent Meeting: "Focus-giving"

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.

Empowering Voices: Navigating Educational Advocacy

12/11/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This workshop will present information on how to advocate for your child in the school setting.

Foster Parent Meeting: January

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.

Foster Parent Meeting: April

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.

Foster Parent Appreciation : The Power of Connection

05/07/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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.

Foster Parent Meeting: June

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.