Foster Parent Training
in Virginia
Join Intercept Health TFC's foster parent training program in Virginia. Our comprehensive 12-session program is designed to provide foster parents with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to effectively support foster children in care. With ongoing monthly training sessions covering topics like communication skills and behavior management, you'll be well-equipped to make a positive difference in a foster child's life. Connect with other foster families and become part of a community dedicated to nurturing and empowering foster children. Sign up today and start your journey with Intercept Health TFC's foster parent training.
Our Pressley Ridge Training program consists of a total of 12 sessions, each designed to equip foster parents with the skills and knowledge they need to provide effective care for foster children. Below is an overview of the training sessions:
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Professional Parenting I – Introduction to the core principles of professional parenting.
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Understanding Childhood Development I – Foundational concepts in child development to help foster parents understand children’s needs at various stages.
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Professional Parenting II – Builds on the first session, exploring advanced parenting strategies.
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Understanding Childhood Development II – A deeper dive into childhood development, focusing on the emotional and psychological growth of children.
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Developing Healthy Relationships – Techniques for fostering healthy relationships with children, families, and peers.
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Therapeutic Communication – Effective communication strategies to support children through trauma and build trust.
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Understanding Behavior – Identifying the root causes of challenging behaviors and understanding how to respond appropriately.
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Changing Behavior – Practical approaches to positively influencing and changing behavior over time.
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Skill Teaching – Methods for teaching essential life skills to children in care.
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Conflict Resolution – Approaches to resolving conflicts in a constructive, calm manner.
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Understanding & Managing Crisis – Tools for managing crises and supporting children in high-stress situations.
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Skill Teaching – Reinforcement of strategies for teaching important life skills and addressing specific needs.
Foster Family Initial Training
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Review and explain the expectations of “Professional Parents”
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Explore the roles of all treatment team members
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Reinforce "core" positive parenting skills and provide a “parenting tool kit” to respond to challenging behaviors
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Focus on self-awareness and self-management to help all parents be mindful of their own attitudes and behavior as they seek to help youth with theirs
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Emphasize the importance of forming deep meaningful, trusting relationships with the youth; provide tips and techniques for building attachments
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Build the ability to empathize to accurately read and respond to a child's feelings
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Review effective communication skills
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Promote the understanding the nature of true 'discipline' as an internalized set of principles that guide behavior rather than as a set of external punishment procedures
Ongoing Monthly Training
After you are approved as treatment foster parents, you will attend training sessions to expand your resources and knowledge.
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Monthly training may cover topics such as but not limited to:
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Medication management
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Mental health diagnoses
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Communication skills
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Behavior modification techniques
These are also great opportunities to interact with other foster families in your area!