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 – Mondays

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

Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard

06/08/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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

FP Support Group: Common Behaviors & How to Support Kids from Hard Pasts

06/15/2026    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This support group is designed for Focus on Youth foster parent to connect and support one another.

ODJFS Rules, Focus On Youth Policies, and MEPA Standards WEBINAR

07/13/2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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.