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!

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.

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

08/20/2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This workshop will present information on how to manage and aid children during placement transitions.

Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard

09/24/2026    
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