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 – Tuesdays

If you’d like to see more Tuesday 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.

Beyond ACE's: How Positive Childhood Experiences Help Heal Trauma

11/03/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In this training, participants will explore Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), and the science of resilience.

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

Body Safety: Teaching Basics to Prevent Child Sex Abuse Waiting for Description

12/08/2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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

Understanding the Impact of Birth Order

05/11/2027    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This presentation will examine the significance of birth order and encourage participants to consider how it relates to foster and adoptive families.

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.