Learn how to: 1) Register as a New User; 2) Log In; 3) Enroll in the Preservice Curriculum; 4) Locate and Register for Sessions; 5) Launch a Self-Directed Course; 6) Locate and Download Handouts; and 7) Complete the Evaluation

Foster & Adoptive Parents Pre-Service Training Series

Our Foster & Adoptive Parents Preservice Training Series consists of fifteen (15) required courses.

There are two types of  series: 1) Online Series and; 2) Hybrid Series (combination of online and in-person courses). The Online Series consists of: 1) courses that you can complete at your own pace and; 2) scheduled, instructor led courses. The Hybrid Series consists of: 1) eleven courses that are presented in a socially distant classroom format; 2) three online self-paced course and; 3) one online scheduled, instructor led course.

In-person training is held in Lucas County at The Northwest Ohio Regional Training Center at 711 Adams St., Toledo, OH 43604. While you are encouraged to complete the entire in-person program in one series, participants may “pick up” any missing classes during a future in-person series. 

Click the 2023 schedule below for dates/times that best fit your schedule.

Pre-Service Training Series
2023 Schedule (Lucas County)

Online Courses

Saturday, May 13, 2023

  1. The Basics of Placement (9am-11:30am)
  2. Trauma Overview (12pm-1:30pm)
  3. The Impact of Trauma on Children in Care (2pm-3:30pm)

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

  1. Child Development (5:30pm-7:30pm)
  2. Permanency (7:45pm-8:45pm)

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

  1. Maintaining Connections (5:30pm-7pm)
  2. Partnering with the Primary Family (7:15pm-8:45pm)

Thursday, May 25, 2023

  1. Adolescent Development (5:30pm-6:30pm)
  2. Effects of Caregiving (6:45pm-8:45pm)

Friday, May 26, 2023

  1. Diversity Foundations (5:30pm-7pm)
  2. Discipline Foundations (7:15pm-9:15pm)

Take the following online courses in the suggested listed order:

    1. Preservice: Orientation – self directed (1 hour)
    2. The Caregiver Role and Responsibilities (1.5 hour)
    3. Medication Management (0.5)
    4. Adult, Child, Infant CPR/First Aid/AED (3 hours)
      *You must complete the other online and in-person courses
      before receiving a link to this course.

      **Dates TBA
In-Person Courses

Location: The Northwest Ohio Regional Training Center (711 Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43604)

Monday, June 5, 2023

  1. The Basics of Placement (9am-11:45am)
  2. Trauma Overview (12:45pm-2:15pm)
  3. The Impact of Trauma on Children in Care (2:30pm-4pm)

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

  1. Permanency (9am-10am)
  2. Maintaining Connections (10:15am-11:45am)
  3. Partnering with the Primary Family (12:45pm-2:15pm)
  4. Effects of Caregiving (2:30pm-4:30pm)

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

  1. Child Development (9am-11am)
  2. Adolescent Development (11:15am-12:15pm)
  3. Diversity Foundations (1:15pm-2:45pm)
  4. Discipline Foundations (3pm-5pm)
Online Courses

Take the following online courses in the suggested listed order:

    1. Preservice: Orientation – self directed (1 hour)
    2. The Caregiver Role and Responsibilities (1.5 hour)
    3. Medication Management (0.5)
    4. Adult, Child, Infant CPR/First Aid/AED (3 hours)
      *You must complete the other online and in-person courses
      before receiving a link to this course.

      **Dates TBA
In-Person Courses

Location: The Northwest Ohio Regional Training Center (711 Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43604)

Friday, September 8, 2023

  1. The Basics of Placement (9am-11:45am)
  2. Trauma Overview (12:45pm-2:15pm)
  3. The Impact of Trauma on Children in Care (2:30pm-4pm)

Saturday, September 9, 2023

  1. Permanency (9am-10am)
  2. Maintaining Connections (10:15am-11:45am)
  3. Partnering with the Primary Family (12:45pm-2:15pm)
  4. Effects of Caregiving (2:30pm-4:30pm)

Sunday, September 10, 2023

  1. Child Development (9am-11am)
  2. Adolescent Development (11:15am-12:15pm)
  3. Diversity Foundations (1:15pm-2:45pm)
  4. Discipline Foundations (3pm-5pm)
Online Courses

Take the following online courses in the suggested listed order:

    1. Preservice: Orientation – self directed (1 hour)
    2. The Caregiver Role and Responsibilities (1.5 hour)
    3. Medication Management (0.5)
    4. Adult, Child, Infant CPR/First Aid/AED (3 hours)
      *You must complete the other online and in-person courses
      before receiving a link to this course.

      **Dates TBA
In-Person Courses

Location: The Northwest Ohio Regional Training Center (711 Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43604)

Saturday, October 14, 2023

  1. The Basics of Placement (9am-11:45am)
  2. Trauma Overview (12:45pm-2:15pm)
  3. The Impact of Trauma on Children in Care (2:30pm-4pm)

Saturday, October 21, 2023

  1. Permanency (9am-10am)
  2. Maintaining Connections (10:15am-11:45am)
  3. Partnering with the Primary Family (12:45pm-2:15pm)
  4. Effects of Caregiving (2:30pm-4:30pm)

Sunday, October 28, 2023

  1. Child Development (9am-11am)
  2. Adolescent Development (11:15am-12:15pm)
  3. Diversity Foundations (1:15pm-2:45pm)
  4. Discipline Foundations (3pm-5pm)
Online Courses

Take the following online courses in the suggested listed order:

    1. Preservice: Orientation – self directed (1 hour)
    2. The Caregiver Role and Responsibilities (1.5 hour)
    3. Medication Management (0.5)
    4. Adult, Child, Infant CPR/First Aid/AED (3 hours)
      *You must complete the other online and in-person courses
      before receiving a link to this course.

      **Dates TBA

How to register for
Foster & Adoption Parents Preservice Training

Call the LCCS Recruitment unit at 419-213-3336
or complete the online form below
(click BLUE button )

Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster/adoptive parent.
If you have any questions, please call 419-213-3336 or email [email protected]

To learn more about becoming a foster/adoptive parent:
Call 419-213-3336, attend a community recruitment event, 
and/or fill out the “Foster/Adoptive Parent Inquiry Form” form below.