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 Appreciation : The Power of Connection

05/15/2025    
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.

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

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!

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.

TCC Module 6: Essential Skill 4 WEBINAR

12/18/2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This course will teach participants about how to be a trauma competent caregiver.

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.