Foster Training and Online Resources
Kids Central offers training on a variety of topics throughout the year. During the first two years of licensure, each parent must complete 12 hours of training per year. Eight of these must be face-to-face trainings.
Kids Central offers training on a variety of topics throughout the year. Each foster parent association also offer training throughout the year.
You will find online training opportunities.
During the first 2 years of licensure each parent must complete:
- 12 hours of training per year, of these 12 hours, 8 hours must be face-to-face
Beginning the 3rd year of licensure:
- 8 hours of training per year, 4 must be face-to-face.
Additional Training Opportunities
Just In Time Training
Free expert information for your foster parenting needs. Trainings include live trainings which provide a certificate of completion. Live trainings count as face-to-face trainings. Archived trainings are also available. These too provide a certificate of completion. However, archived trainings do not count as face-to-face time.
Foster Parent College
Video trainings available on a wide variety of subjects. A certificate of completion is provided afterward. Two free units of training a year are available for homes licensed by Kids Central. Contact Joy Foreman at 352-387-3472.
Foster Club
A free website for foster youth and parents including news, training, and fun activities for youth. Training credits gained after reading documents and passing a test.
Other Resources
Quality Parenting Initiative: Excellent Parenting and Comfort Calls Training- Mandatory
