Online Training

self-paced training available 24/7, with effective classes on key topics. Most courses include: • video segments • informative handouts • interactive exercises • an interactive questionnaire • a printable summary

“The Foster Care Academy provides accessible, affordable, and transformational online training for foster parents to help meet licensing requirements and empower them to better care for the children they have taken into their home.”

Offers over 150 courses with new topics added continuously. Complete training hours from the comfort of your home. Courses are developed by professionals with extensive experience, and most hold a Masters or Ph.D. Certificates are immediately generated with the passing of course test. Certificates may be emailed or downloaded directly to your computer and printed out. Certificates contain your name, course title, hours credited, and date.

Online webinars and other resources covering a range of topics for the foster care and adoption community.

Foster parent training includes webinars and other resources covering a range of topics for the foster care and adoption community.  Dr. John DeGarmo, leading foster care expert, shares some of his own experience, as well as tips and strategies, designed to help you become a stronger foster parent.

Provides comprehensive, ongoing training online for foster parents.