In order to best meet the needs of the foster children, the State of Indiana requires foster parents complete a minimum of 20 hours of training per year; of these 20 hours, 12 hours or more must be classroom hours. There are several opportunities for licensed foster parents to receive the needed training.
Resources for classroom training:
Adult and Child provides classroom training through:
- Workshops (find upcoming trainings below)
- Field Training
Other resources for classroom training: IYI / In*Source / Valle Vista / IYG
Classroom Trainings Provided by Adult and Child
Check out our list of upcoming trainings and events below. All trainings will take place at 603 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, unless otherwise noted.
To register or for more information, contact Lynn Farmer at 317-893-0207 or email lfarmer@adultandchild.org. Schedule subject to change.
January 2020
Jan. 8: In-Service, 6 to 8 p.m.; topics TBA.
Jan. 11: Resource and Adoptive Parent Training (RAPT), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pre-Service
Jan. 18: CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Certification
February 2020
Feb. 8: Therapeutic Orientation, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pre-Service
Feb. 22: Power Hours, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; NFPW, Other Topics TBA
Feb. 22: CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Certification
March 2020
March 7: Resource and Adoptive Parent Training (RAPT), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pre-Service
March 11: In-Service, 6 to 8 p.m.; IL Skills Medical & Insurance
March 14: Every Child Symposium, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Star Church, 5750 30th St., Indianapolis.
March 21: CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Certification
April 2020
April 4: Therapeutic Orientation, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pre-Service
April 8: In-Service, 6 to 8 p.m.; Topic TBA
April 18: CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Certification
May 2020
May 2: CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Certification
May 13: In-Service, 6 to 8 p.m.; IL Skills Nutrition & Cooking
May 16: Resource and Adoptive Parent Training, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pre-Service
June 2020
June 13: Power Hours, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; NFPW, Other Topics TBA
June 13: CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Certification
June 27: Therapeutic Orientation, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pre-Service
July 2020
July 8: In-Service, 6 to 8 p.m.; Topic TBA
July 18: Resource and Adoptive Parent Training, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pre-Service
July 25: CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Certification
August 2020
Aug. 12: In-Service, 6 to 8 p.m.; Topic TBA
Aug. 15: Therapeutic Orientation, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pre-Service
Aug. 22: CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Certification
September 2020
Sept. 5: CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Certification
Sept. 9: In-Service, 6 to 8 p.m.; Topic TBA
Sept. 12: Resource and Adoptive Parent Training, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pre-Service
October 2020
Oct. 10: Power Hours, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; NFPW, Other Topics TBA
Oct. 10: CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Certification
Oct. 17: Therapeutic Orientation, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pre-Service
November 2020
Nov. 7: CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Certification
Nov. 11: In-Service, 6 to 8 p.m.; Topic TBA
Nov. 14: Resource and Adoptive Parent Training, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pre-Service
December 2020
Dec. 9: In-Service, 6 to 8 p.m.; Topic TBA
Dec. 12: Therapeutic Orientation, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pre-Service
Dec. 19: CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Certification