Caregivers must receive a minimum of 12 hours of Pre-Approval Training (not including CPR/First Aid) to successfully complete the Resource Family Approval (RFA) Process. Once approved, caregivers must receive a minimum of 8 hours of Post-Approval Training (also known as annual training) and maintain their CPR / First Aid certification. Training topics shall include, for example:
- Birth Parent Relationships
- Child / Adolescent Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Competency
- Education Advocacy
- Health Issues of Foster/Probation Youth and NMDs
- Independent Living
- Overview of Foster Care and Probation Systems
- Permanency
- Personal Rights of Foster / Probation Youth
- Positive Discipline
- Psychotropic Medication
- Role of Resource Family
- Trauma Informed Care and Attachment Resource Family Orientation
Training Schedule and Log
2021 Training Calendar-Winter and Spring (PDF)
Revised July Training Calendar (PDF)
2020 Training Calendar - Winter and Spring (PDF)
2020 Training Support Flyer (PDF)
Annual Training Log for Resource Families (PDF)
Zoom Trainings will continue until further notice.
All classes are 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at:
Napa County Health and Human Services
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
Building B
Napa, CA 94559
Dinner is provided. All interested applicants must attend the Foster / Resource Parent Orientation prior to starting training. Please call 707-253-4765 to RSVP.
Training Topics
Three Hour Modules:
- Orientation & Child Welfare Overview
- Understanding Your Role
- Developmental Needs
- Loss and Transitions
- Childhood Trauma
- Positive Parenting & Graduation
- ABCs of Baby (as needed for care of 0-1 y/o)
Resource Family Approval Licensing Unit
- Maria G. Fernandez, SW III 707-253-4761
- Diana Rosales, SW III 707-253-4894
- Supervisor: Nancy Lefler-Panela 707-299-2135
