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Foster & Adoptive Training Opportunities
CAFAF Post-Licensing Module Classes
The training classes in our program are referred to as “Modules.” Parents participate only in the modules that will best help develop their competencies as determined during the mutual assessment process with their DCF FASU Support Worker. CAFAF Training Modules are available to any DCF/Private Agency licensed home. Private Agency licensed homes must seek out-of-pocket childcare and transportation cost reimbursement through their licensing Private Agency. If you have questions, comments or need more information please contact Rochelle Calendar, Training Coordinator.
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Post-Licensing Training Requirements
for Foster & Adoptive Parents
Each licensed foster or pre-adoptive parent shall attend six (6) modules of training a year
What is the Requirement?
6 modules per year for all CORE foster parents
- 1 module of CPR for every two year licensing cycle
- 1 module in the subject of crisis intervention (discipline, child development, positive parenting)
- 1 module in the subject of trauma
What is a Module?
- Modules are defined as topics, no matter how long, but no less than one hour
- Different topics or speakers count as separate modules
- If one topic is one hour or 3 hours, it counts as one module
- For all day conferences, foster parents may earn credit for several modules depending on the number of topics
What different ways can I get the training?
- Support groups with training
- CAFAF modules
- Foster Parent College or other online training
- Conferences or symposiums
- Other training offered in the community (get approval from your FASU SW)
- Individual in-home training with FASU Support Social Worker (DVDs, books, printed materials)
What happens if I don’t meet the Requirements?
- At the time of re-licensing your home will be placed on hold
- No additional placements will be made, including respite
- An Assessment of Regulatory Compliance (ARC) will be completed which will include a plan for you to meet the requirement
- Renewal of license may be impacted by failure to complete the training requirement
What help will I get from DCF to meet the training requirements?
Your FASU Support Social Worker will:
- Let you know about trainings that you can take
- Help you find trainings that you want to take
- Let you know when you need to get more training to meet the requirement
- Keep track of the trainings you take
- Create an individualized training plan for you
Persons holding a child specific license, i.e., relative, special study or independent license, shall be provided with current training information and encouraged to attend post-licensing training in accordance with their individualized training plan.
Office of Children and Youth in Placement
January 2016
¿Cuál es el requisito?
6 módulos al año para todos los padres de crianza de CORE
- 1 módulo en el tema de intervención en crisis (disciplina, desarrollo infantil, crianza positiva)
- 1 módulo en el tema de trauma
- 1 módulo de RCP (Reanimación Cardiopulmonar) por cada ciclo de licencia de dos años
¿Qué es un módulo?
- Los módulos se definen como temas, sin importar su duración, pero no menos de una hora
- Diferentes temas u oradores cuentan como módulos separados
- Si un tema dura una hora o tres horas, se cuenta como un módulo
- En las conferencias que duran un día entero, los padres de crianza pueden obtener créditos para varios módulos en dependencia del número de temas
¿En qué maneras distintas puedo obtener la capacitación?
- Grupos de apoyo con capacitación
- Módulos de la CAFAF (Asociación de Padres Adoptivos y de Crianza de Connecticut)
- La Escuela para Padres de Crianza (Foster Parent College) u otro curso de capacitación en línea
- Conferencias o simposios
- Otra capacitación ofrecida en la comunidad (obtenga la aprobación de la trabajadora social de FASU)
- Capacitación individual a domicilio con la trabajadora social de apoyo de FASU (DVDs, libros, materiales impresos)
¿Qué sucede si no cumplo los requisitos?
- A la hora de obtener de nuevo la licencia su hogar se pondrá en espera
- No se harán colocaciones adicionales, incluyendo las de alivio
- Se realizará una valoración del cumplimiento del reglamento (VCR) que incluirá un plan para que usted cumpla con el requisito
- Puede haber consecuencias sobre la renovación de la licencia si no se cumple con el requisito de capacitación
¿Qué ayuda voy a recibir del DCF para satisfacer los requisitos de capacitación?
Su trabajadora social de apoyo de FASU:
- Le informará sobre la capacitación que puede tomar
- Le ayudará a encontrar la capacitación que usted quiere tomar
- Creará un plan individualizado de tratamiento para usted
- Llevará cuenta de las capacitaciones que usted tome
- Le hará saber cuando necesita obtener más capacitación para satisfacer el requisito
A las personas que portan una licencia específica de un menor, es decir, un pariente, licencia de estudio especial o independiente, se les entregarán informaciones actuales sobre capacitación y se les exhortará a asistir a capacitación después de obtenida la licencia de conformidad con el plan de capacitación individualizado.
Oficina de Menores y Jóvenes en Colocación
Enero de 2016
Foster Parent College
Foster Parent College is an online training program that allows individuals to receive post-licensing training within their own homes. Foster Parent College is for any “DCF” licensed home. Foster Parent college is not available to “Private Agency” licensed homes.
CAFAF Conference Series
CAFAF offers four yearly conferences, ranging from one-day symposiums to the two-day Annual Conference. These events draw on skilled, experienced child welfare experts and offer unique opportunities for networking and learning.
CPR Classes
In addition to the CPR Module that CAFAF offers, foster/adoptive parents and relative caregivers may take a course offered by approved independent organizations. Click the link below to consult the list of providers and guidelines for further information.
Additional Training Staff Picks & Community Partners
In addition to the training listed above, our staff maintains a list of other training opportunities for foster, adoptive, and kinship families which we think provide value. Click the link below to watch these additional online trainings.
Online Training from DCF and NTDC
Both the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and the National Training and Development Curriculum, funded by the Children’s Bureau, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, offer free online training courses for foster and adoptive families.
Visit the link below to learn more.
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