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
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.
DCY 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.
Body Safety: Teaching Basics to Prevent Child Sex Abuse Waiting for Description
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
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
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
Empower & Advocate: Talking Sexual Health with Youth
Participants will explore the basics of sexual health, including common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), prevention methods, and access to care for children and teens in the child welfare system.
Understanding the Culture of Poverty
This training will help the audience gain a better understanding of poverty and how it impacts children and family
Foster Parent Meeting: Understanding Neurodivergence in Foster Care: Supporting Children Through Connection and Strength-Based Care
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.
Understanding IEP's, 504 Plans, and Educational Advocacy
Participants learn the fundamentals of special education law, parent rights, accommodations, supports, and how to effectively advocate for children within school systems.
Mitigating The Long-Term Effect of Substance Abuse
This course is an in-depth exploration of the signs and symptoms of teen substance abuse.
Connect Conference 2027
We are thrilled to announce this year's Connect Conference hosted by Focus on Youth! Join us on March 5 & 6, 2026, for a transformative [...]
Supporting Kids with ADHD
In this training, participants will learn how to best support kids with ADHD.
