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.
 
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