Training for Experienced Foster Parents

Continuing Education For Idaho's Resource Families Anytime… Anywhere...

Now there is an alternative for busy resource families who find it difficult to attend foster parent training! Through the Resource Library's collection of training programs, you can complete required training hours from the comfort of your own home and within your own schedule. Printed and electronic lending materials are available to patrons of the ICW Resource Library.

How do I get started?

To become a patron of the ICW Resource Library and to access learning materials at no charge to licensed Idaho Foster & Adoption Resouce Families, visit the Resource Library. Patrons may view the collection catalog of available lending materials and submit a patron application online.

Online Web Training available: 

In addition and for a minimal fee, two different websites are available for online foster parent training courses.  Dozens of courses and topics are developed for independent foster care training by professionals with extensive experience in the foster care arena.

Foster Parent College – online continuing education:

Foster Parent College, www.fosterparentcollege.com, is an online, research-based, visual learning, curriculum using real case studies and national experts. This training material is available  online for a minumal fee. Selected titles from the Foster Parent College Series in DVD format are available at no charge from the Resource Library.

Do I need an e-mail address to be registered for online training?

Yes. Foster Parent College uses email addresses as log-in IDs. Email is utilized for most course communication. however, Contact Foster Parent College (800-777-6636) for more information.

My spouse and I currently share an e-mail address and we both want to register for online courses. Will this be a problem?

Each person must register with their own email address since Foster Parent College accounts are tied directly to certificates of completion. For our records, we accept certificates with only one name – hence one email address per account is necessary.  A spouse will need a separate account with an e-mail address if they each want to earn credit for the courses taken.

I only have dial-up internet. Will these programs still work on my computer?

Yes. Anyone with internet access can train through Foster Parent College. However, it is recommended to view the courses on a computer with high-speed internet access since dialup course downloads are much slower.

Foster Care & Adoptive Community – online continuing education:

Foster Care & Adoptive Community is home to the #1 Online Training Program related to working with at risk children.   FCAC Online Training offers 114 courses (4 interactive) with new topics added continuously. Training online offers flexible hours, allowing you to complete mandated training hours from the comfort of your home for a minimal fee. No need for baby sitters.

Courses are developed by professionals with extensive experience, and most hold a Masters or Ph.D.

Upon passing (80%) the course test, certificates are immediately generated. Certificates may be emailed or downloaded directly to your computer and printed out. Certificates contain your name, course title, hours credited, and date. Download and print your certificate and present it to the Resource Family Specialist upon re-licensure. You will have thirty days from the day you registered to complete the course.

Do I need an e-mail address to be registered?

Yes. Foster Care & Adoptive Community needs your email address to send course links to you. Course links will be sent to you within 24 hours of selection.

For more information and to register for this online training, visit FCAC at  www.fosterparents.com/idaho.

 If you need assistance or have questions regarding your order, you may Email FCAC or call 818-998-4462 (Pacific Standard Time).