Training
DSHS Foster Parent & Relative Caregiver Training site
The Resource Family Training Institute maintains detailed training information for you online at the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services website.
Proper and continued training is an important piece of the foster care system. In March of 2004, a work group of licensed caregivers, staff, private agency caregivers, and foster parent association staff met and agreed that ongoing training requirement was necessary for continued professional development of foster parents. It is required that 36 hours of certified training is completed every 3 years to maintain a license in Washington state.
Licensed Caregiver Mandatory On-Going Training Policy
First Aid, CPR & and Blood Borne Pathogens training please contact Keep the Beat.
REGION 1 – SELF-STUDY MATERIALS:
Each month we receive a new pamphlet from the Foster Care Support Network. The pamphlets are 3 pages with 10-12 Self-Test Questions. One hour of training credit is given for each pamphlet that you complete. We can mail upto 3 articles at a time. Once an article is read, return the attached questionnaire to Michelle Cutlip, 1313 N. Atlantic Ste 2000, Spokane, WA 99201, and a certificate worth 1 hour for each questionnaire will be mailed to your home.
To request an article please e-mail Michelle Cutlip
Washington State Resource Family Lending Library
The Lending Library offers books, tapes, and other training materials for Washington state foster parents and kinship provides to check out. The materials will be mailed to you in a re-usable pouch with postage pre-paid by DSHS for the return of the materials.
This service is free to all Kinship Caregivers and Foster Parents in Washington State. You do not have to have an open case with the Department in order to use this library.
For more detailed information on the lending library please visit the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services website, under on-going training. You can also review the catalog here.
Training Videos Available on Netflix
Check out this list of training videos available through Netflix.
Upcoming Events
02/08
Training:
Parenting Plus! - Module 3 - Sexual Behaviors 2/8/2012
This is a comprehensive and fun 36-hour training course designed specifically for foster parents, adoptive parents and kinship providers. It is taught in a relaxed and friendly manner that answers your questions, while allowing you to share the joys and frustrations of caring for someone else’s child.
Please commit to completing the entire module, even if you can’t complete the entire class at this time.
Module 3: Sexual Behaviors
2/8 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Dates: Wednesday’s, January 11, 2012 – March 21, 2012
Locations: Spokane, Moses Lake, Colville, Clarkston, Kennewick
You MUST register for location information as these classes will be held off site.
Pre-Registration is Required for All Classes listed…
Space is Limited
To register by e-mail:
Send your Name and Phone Number and the
Name, Date and Location of the class you will be attending.
For classes in Spokane and Clarkston register with Michelle Cutlip michelle.cutlip@dshs.wa.gov or (509) 363-4821
For all classes in Colville, or Moses Lake register with Nancy Leigh: nancy.leigh@dshs.wa.gov or (509) 846-2089
For all classes in Kennewick register with Ryan Krugerryan.krueger@dshs.wa.gov or (509) 737-2800
Foster Parent Training Policy:
• At least one licensed foster parent in the home must complete the entire course.
• Foster parents licensed after 10-15-2011 must be enrolled within their first year of licensure and complete Parenting Plus by the end of their second year of licensure.
• Foster parents licensed prior to 10-15-2011 must complete Parenting Plus by 10-15-2015.
02/15
Training:
Parenting Plus! - Module 4 2/15 - 3/14
This is a comprehensive and fun 36-hour training course designed specifically for foster parents, adoptive parents and kinship providers. It is taught in a relaxed and friendly manner that answers your questions, while allowing you to share the joys and frustrations of caring for someone else’s child.
Please commit to completing the entire module, even if you can’t complete the entire class at this time.
Module 4: Discipline
2/15 5:30 – 9:00 PM
2/22 5:30 – 8:30 PM
2/26 5:30 – 8:30 PM
3/7 5:30 – 8:30 PM
3/14 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Dates: Wednesday’s, January 11, 2012 – March 21, 2012
Locations: Spokane, Moses Lake, Colville, Clarkston, Kennewick
You MUST register for location information as these classes will be held off site.
Pre-Registration is Required for All Classes listed…
Space is Limited
To register by e-mail:
Send your Name and Phone Number and the
Name, Date and Location of the class you will be attending.
For classes in Spokane and Clarkston register with Michelle Cutlip michelle.cutlip@dshs.wa.gov or (509) 363-4821
For all classes in Colville, or Moses Lake register with Nancy Leigh: nancy.leigh@dshs.wa.gov or (509) 846-2089
For all classes in Kennewick register with Ryan Krugerryan.krueger@dshs.wa.gov or (509) 737-2800
Foster Parent Training Policy:
• At least one licensed foster parent in the home must complete the entire course.
• Foster parents licensed after 10-15-2011 must be enrolled within their first year of licensure and complete Parenting Plus by the end of their second year of licensure.
• Foster parents licensed prior to 10-15-2011 must complete Parenting Plus by 10-15-2015.
02/27
Training:
Becoming a Love & Logic Parent
Monday 2/27/12 & Tuesday 2/28/12 from 5:30 - 9:30, Spokane DCFS
Are you looking for easy to use techniques that will help you raise responsible kids who are fun to be around? Then you may want to attend Becoming a Love and Logic Parent classes. Taught by Nancy LeighPlease register with with Michelle Cutlip, cumi300@dshs.wa.gov or call 363-4821.
03/21
Training:
Enhancing Relationships Through Teaming Training; 9 - 3; Spokane DCFS SW conference room; 6 training hour credits; contact Kendal to register at kefe300@dshs.wa.gov or 509-363-3322.
06/05
Training:
Enhancing Relationships Through Teaming Training; 9 - 3; Spokane DCFS SW conference room; 6 training hour credits; contact Kendal to register at kefe300@dshs.wa.gov or 509-363-3322.
