Foster and Adoptive Care Essentials Training (FACES)

FACES is offered to individuals interested in providing foster/adoptive care and also to relative caregivers. It consists of a minimum of 21
hours of training that promotes a better understanding of the foster care system and working with children and families. This training assists
in preparing people to be skilled caregivers and professional team members. Modules are primarily instructed by foster and adoptive
parents.

Important Information:

• The Education and Training Partnership continues to provide FACES modules in your community. The schedule for Orientation and
  Regulations is listed below. The schedule for all other modules may be obtained by contacting your local DCYF offi ce or through the
  private agency with whom you are working.
• For current participants who need to fi nish FACES modules, please check with the DCYF or private agency offi ce you are working with
  to obtain a schedule.
• For new participants who have not taken any FACES modules, please check below to fi nd Orientation/Regulations module schedules
  in your local area.
• Dates are subject to change due to inclement weather. To confi rm training schedules and for up-to-the-minute, weather-related cancellations,
  call the E&TP at 271-6625.
• Participants with special needs should contact the E&TP Project Director at 271-6625.

Please Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the Foster and Adoptive Care EssentialS material, the Education and Training Partnership recommends that participants not bring children to class.