Resource Family Training Schedule
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.
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
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 – 3:30pm
3
3801 3rd St San Francisco
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
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.
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.