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
Medication Management
This one-hour training provides foster parents with practical guidance on the safe storage, administration, documentation, and disposal of medications for children and youth in their care. Participants will also learn how to monitor for side effects, support medication adherence, and communicate effectively with healthcare providers and the child’s care team.
Independent Living Basics WEBINAR
This workshop will present information on how to manage and aid children during placement transitions.
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.
Foster Parent Meeting: American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
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.
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
FP Support Group: Home Safety
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.
Vaping and Inhalants
This workshop will present information on the hidden risks and trends on Marijuana Edibles.
The Language of Trauma: Responding with Connection & Curiosity
This workshop will present information on the hidden risks and trends on Marijuana Edibles.
How To Get Your Training Needs Met
This workshop will present information on the hidden risks and trends on Marijuana Edibles.
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
FP Support Group: Back to School/Educational Advocacy
This support group is designed for Focus on Youth foster parent to connect and support one another.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
