Free Foster Parent Courses
Flexible online and in-person instruction for DFW guardians.
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Psychotropic Medication
This training (English/Spanish) explains Child Protective Services’ expectations for the safe and effective use of psychotropic medications by children in DFPS conservator-ship.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Estimated Time: 2 hrs.
Medical Consent
This training is for anyone who makes medical decisions for children in the legal custody of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Online booklet.
Abuse and Neglect
In Texas, anyone who has reasonable cause to believe that a child is being abused or neglected has a legal obligation to report it.
Department of Family and Protective Services
Slide Show with menu.
Normalcy
This course will help you understand the need for children in your care to have a normal living environment.
Department of Family and Protective Services
Online booklet.
Cybersecurity
Defending the DFPS organization , its data, system, and reputation from cyber criminals is to protect the unprotected confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountability of the Agency’s information technology resources for a safe and secure computing environment.
HHS (Texas Health and Human Services) website presents a list of cybersecurity courses from which to choose.
Transportation Safety
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of kids. Select Course under Foster Care Issues > Transportation Safety.
Foster Care & Adoptive Community Training
Monetary Online Courses.
Stories of Impact
Discover how trauma-informed care, community partnerships, and everyday support change the futures of children and families.