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Foster Parents are required to have ongoing training each year to increase their knowledge of the dependency system, trauma, behavior management, safety, and self care.

A weekly training email is sent to all licensed foster parents covering a variety of training topics from behavior management and understanding trauma to the nuts and bolts of navigating the system of care. This weekly email counts for 15 minutes of ongoing training and includes a short life skill training. You can view PDF versions of past Training Tuesday emails sorted by topic in our Training Tuesday Catalog.

Upcoming Trainings

Below you will find an updated list of available training material and upcoming training opportunities. Visit the Foster Family Support Calendar to see what training opportunities are happing this month. Let your Foster Family Support Specialist know when you complete a training.

Community Groups 4th week of the month Monday-Friday. Reach out to your support specialist to connect with your local group.

Foster Parents of Teens Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month via Zoom. Reach out to your support specialist for more information to join.

Fostering 201 PowerPoint (by county)

Fostering 301 In-Person Training Schedule

Fostering 301 – In Person Training Schedule

  • February 20 & 27 in Pensacola (Fridays)
  • February 20 & 27 in Panama City (Fridays)
  • April 16 & 23 in Crestview (Thursdays)
  • April 23 & 30 in Tallahassee (Thursdays)
  • July 2026 in Pensacola (dates TBD)
  • September 19 & 26 in Crestview (Saturdays)
  • September 19 & 26 in Tallahassee (Saturdays)
  • October 10 & 17 in Panama City (Saturdays)

Registration Link: Fostering 301 Training (in-person) – Fill out form

 

Nurture Group – Virtual Training Schedule

“Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. Nurture Group Training provides families the tools to “practice outside the moment” as a family in ways that work best for YOUR schedule and family dynamic.

  • February 2, 2026 (Monday) at 7pm EST/6pm CST
  • June 5, 2026 (Friday) at 7pm EST/6pm CST
  • August 25, 2026 (Tuesday) at 7pm EST/6pm CST
  • November 5, 2026 (Thursday) at 7pm EST/6pm CST

Registration Link: Nurture Group Training (virtual) – Fill out form

TBRI Caregiver Training – Virtual Training Schedule

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. The TBRI Caregiver Training equips participants with practical tools to support children by teaching the Principles and Strategies of TBRI and how to apply them in daily interactions.

  • Tuesdays, March 3, 2026- March 24, 2026 at 6:30-9:30pm EST/5:30-8:30pm CST
  • Mondays, May 11, 2026-June 8, 2026 at 6:30-9:30pm EST/5:30-8:30pm CST **Skipping Memorial Day
  • Thursdays, September 10, 2026-October 29, 2026 at 7pm EST/6pm CST

TBRI Caregiver Training Information

Registration Link: TBRI Caregiver Training (Virtual) – Fill out form

 

 

CORE Teen - Virtual Training Schedule

CORE Teen – Virtual Training Schedule

  • Thursdays, January 6, 2026-February 19, 2026 from 7-9pm EST/6-8pm CST
  • Mondays, February 23, 2026- April 6, 2026 from 9:30-11:30am CST/10:30am-12:30pm EST
  • Mondays, April 13, 2026-June 1, 2026 from 6-8pm CST/7-9pm EST *Skipping Memorial Day
  • Tuesdays, July 7, 2026-August 25, 2026 from 7-9pm EST/6-8pm CST

Registration Link: CORE Teen Training (virtual) – Fill out form

Core Teen Training Information

 

Super Saturday

Super Saturday – In person

  • June 27, 2026 in Panama City
  • July 11, 2026 in Tallahassee
  • August 1, 2026 in Pensacola

Registration Link: Super Saturday 2026 (in person) – Fill out form

Ongoing Training Opportunities:

Other Training Resources:

Favorite Books:

  • The Connected Child by Dr. Karyn Purvis
  • The Connected Parent by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls
  • The Connected Therapist by Marti Smith
  • The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
  • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
  • From Fear to Love by B. Bryan Post
  • The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz
  • The Boy Who was Raised as a Dog by Dr. Bruce Perry
  • Brainstorm by Daniel J Siegel
  • Love Me, Feed Me by Katja Rowell MD

Podcasts:

Other Reading Material:

Department of Children and Families

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