Registration is required to attend training series. To register, first sign up to be a resource family. Instructions on how to register will be in the application.
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RFA Orientation Sessions
Resource Family Approvals — Also known as RFA — is a method of certifying care providers for the care and supervision of children, youth, and non-minor dependents (NMD) in the foster care system. Attend an Orientation Session to learn more. See here for more information on our 2018 Orientation Schedule.
Pre-Approval Training – English
Every applicant and co-applicant applying to be a resource family must complete the required pre-service trainings before being approved.
RFA PreService 12 Hour Approval Training
| Date | Course | Time | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3/18 | RFA Pre-Service: Child Welfare Overview | 9:00am – 12:00pm | 3 | 3801 3rd St San Francisco |
| 3/3/18 | RFA Pre-Service: Understanding Your Role | 12:30pm – 3:30pm | 3 | 3801 3rd St San Francisco |
| 3/10/18 | RFA Pre-Service: Developmental Needs | 9:00am – 12:00pm | 3 | 3801 3rd St San Francisco |
| 3/10/18 | RFA Pre-Service: Positive Parenting & Psych Meds | 12:30pm – 3:30 pm | 3 | 3801 3rd St San Francisco |
| Date | Course | Time | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3/18 | RFA Pre-Service: Child Welfare Overview | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | 3 | 3801 3rd St San Francisco |
| 4/5/18 | RFA Pre-Service: Understanding Your Role | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | 3 | 3801 3rd St San Francisco |
| 4/10/18 | RFA Pre-Service: Developmental Needs | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | 3 | 3801 3rd St San Francisco |
| 4/12/18 | RFA Pre-Service: Positive Parenting & Psych Meds | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | 3 | 3801 3rd St San Francisco |
Pre-Approval Training – Spanish
CPR/ First Aid Training
| TBD |
Trainings for Caregivers of Children Aged 0-3
If you intend to care for a child aged 0-3, you will need the following additional training before you are approved.
| TBD |
Advanced Trainings
The following are advanced trainings that resource families can attend to continue their learning and to earn training hours for their annual renewal.
| TBD |