Just as it is important for Caregivers to be equipped to meet the needs of children in foster care, it is equally important for professionals to develop skills. Focus on Youth is committed to collaborating and serving our community by providing education that helps professionals learn research and evidence based practice. Our trainings are designed to help enhance skills, provide trauma responsive care to clients, and build competencies.
Focus on Youth, Inc. is a handicapped-accessible facility approved for CEU’s for Social Workers and Counselors by the CSWMFT Board of Ohio. Most of our trainings are appropriate for:
- Parents
- Caregivers
- Educators
- Social Workers
- Counselors
- Therapists
- Advocates
If you need more information or have questions about Professional Development Training, please contact us.
Upcoming Professional Development Trainings
ODJFS 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.
Supporting Your Biological Child WEBINAR
This workshop will present information on how to support your biological child.
Independent Living WEBINAR
This workshop is designed to teach participants about the issues and skills needed to prepare children for independent living.
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
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.
TCC Module 3: Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver: The Journey WEBINAR
This workshop will review characteristics of a trauma competent caregiver.
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
In-Depth Training in TBRI
Participants will explore the principles of the TBRI approach, understand the impact of risk factors and adverse childhood experiences, and learn effective engagement strategies, including regulation techniques and fostering felt safety.
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
Co-Occurring Disorders: The Relationship Between Addiction and Mental Illness
This presentation will address the growing body of knowledge of this relationship and the role that mental illness and addiction (chemical & behavioral) have with one another.
Meets Required Topic: Substance Abuse, Trauma, Elective
ODJFS 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.
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.
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
TCC Module 4: Essential Skills 1 and 2
This course will give participants tools to understand the impact of trauma and maximize a child's sense of felt safety.
TCC Module 5: Essential Skill 3 WEBINAR
This course will allow participants to help a child to reduce overwhelming emotions and build connetions
Fall Virtual Conference: Hope for the Journey
Join us for a virtual event focused on enhancing your skills as a caregiver or helping professionals. Focus on Youth's fall conference will explore essential topics including financial literacy, anxiety management for teens, and navigating sexual health discussions. Expert-led sessions will equip you with practical tools and insights to confidently support the children in your care. Connect with fellow caregivers and professionals to gain valuable resources, and empower yourself to make a meaningful impact.
Meets Required Training Topic: Trauma; Mental Health, Independent Living, Child Development; or 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
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
TCC Module 6: Essential Skill 4 WEBINAR
This course will teach participants about how to be a trauma competent caregiver.
Save the Date - Connect Conference 2026
Thank you for your interest in attending this year’s Connect Conference hosted by Focus on Youth. Please check back for more information soon!
