Upcoming 2020 Foster Caregiver Conferences​

NCORTC 2020 16th Annual Caregiver Conference-  May 28- May 29, 2020.
Located at Corporate College East 4400 Richmond Road. Warrensville Heights Ohio 44128
 Contact: Mrs. Nefertiti McKinney-Wells Email Nefertiti.Mckinney@jfs.ohio.gov Phone : 216-881-4048

NEORTC 13th Annual Foster Parent Conference-  May 7- 9, 2020 
Located at Northeast Ohio Regional Training Center at Summit County Children Services Education Center
264 South Arlington Street Akron, OH 44306
Contact: Julie Hayden at 330-379-1976 or jhayden@summitkids.org or Deb Huff at 330-379-1931 or dhuff@summitkids.org
​or Vickie Webb at 330-379-1935 or webbv@summitkids.org

Ongoing Training for Foster Caregivers

According to rule 5101: 2-5-33 of the Ohio Administrative Code, each caregiver must complete training commensurate to the level of fostering they intend to provide. 

​Level of Fostering                       Training Hours Required
Infant-Only Foster Care             24 within 2-year certification
Family Foster Care                     40 within 2-year certification 
Specialized Foster Care             60 within 2-year certification 

The  continuing training topics must reflect the training needs of each foster caregiver, as identified by his or her recommending agency. 

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​​Distance Learning Courses  
Fundamentals of Fostering Training  
 
Individual Training Needs Assessment (ITNA)