Training
The training will help you:
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Understand the special needs of foster children and their families. |
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Understand the background of the children coming into foster care. |
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Understand the behaviors of the children and why they behave that way. |
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Learn how to deal with those behaviors. |
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Learn how to use community resources to help the children and families . |
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Understand the impact of a foster child into your home. |
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Identify your own limits and which behaviors you can or cannot deal with. |
To accomplish the above, you will:
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Participate in role playing. |
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Participate in "guided imagery" whereby you imagine going through a scenario . |
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Participate in problem solving within a group and brainstorm on how to deal with a problem. |
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Be provided with reading materials each week . |
By the end of the tenth training session, you will be better equipped to become a foster parent. A mutual decision will be made as to whether or not foster parenting is right for you.
Schedule:
The training consists of ten 3 hour sessions once a week. The trainings are given in the daytime and evenings.
Locations:
Trainings will take place in the Community Service Center where your Homefinder is located.
