On-Going Training – All licensed non-relative foster parents are required to receive

On-Going Training – All licensed non-relative foster parents are required to receive ten (10) hours of ongoing annual training to increase their skills and ability to care for foster children. 1. Approved Training. Non-relative foster parents are permitted to receive training, with approval of MDCPS, through participation in the following: a. Training sessions, seminars, workshops, or conferences specifically dealing with children or parenting issues that have been approved by MDCPS. b. Training provided by a MDCPS Licensure or Adoption Specialist; and c. Individual training sessions conducted as part of a home visit. The Licensure Manager has the authority to approve other training events. Non- relative foster parents who wish to participate in any other training event must get approval from the Licensure Supervisor prior to registering for and attending the training event. Each ongoing training should impart new skills or knowledge necessary to care for the children in the foster parent’s home. The foster parent cannot seek training on the same subject unless new and updated material is presented. 2. Proof of Training. Non-relative foster parents are required to provide proof of completion to MDCPS within three (3) months of the training. 3. Carryover Hours. Non-relative foster parents who exceed the required number of ongoing training hours may roll over up to three (3) training hours to the next year. 4. Areas of Training. The training will be provided in areas approved by MDCPS. MDCPS may require training in specific areas from time to time, e.g., trauma focused training, training in verbal de-escalation.