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 – Wednesdays

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

Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard

03/25/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 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

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

Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard

05/05/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 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

Medication Management

05/20/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This workshop will present information on medication management.

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