2009/10 - D and F Rate Pre-Service Training
This training is required by all licensed foster parents and other individuals who plan to become foster parent that reside in the Los Angles County.

Pre-registration is required for these classes

D-Rate Class

The D-Rate certification is specialized training for caregivers (licensed foster parents, relative caregivers, or non-relative legal guardians) to develop the skills necessary to effectively handle the unique challenges of caring for children with severe emotional and/or behavioral problems.

4 Mondays
5:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Sept 14 - Oct 5
  • Nov 9 - Nov 30

2010 Classes

  • Apr 5 - Apr 26
  • May 3 - May 24
  • Oct 11 - Nov 1
  • Nov 8 - Nov 29
Faculty Dining Room

F-Rate Class

The F-Rate certification is specialized training for caregivers (licensed foster parents relative caregivers, or non-relative legal guardians) to develop the skills necessary to effectively handle the unique challenges of caring for children with special medical needs such as severe asthma, traumatic brain injury, shaken baby syndrome, and prenatal alcohol or drug exposure.

4 Mondays
5:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Oct 12 - Nov 2

2010 Classes

  • Jan 25 - Feb 15
  • Jun 7 - Jun 28
  • Sept 13 - Oct 4
Faculty Dining Room

SB500 Certification

If you are interested in caring for and mentoring pregnant teens, or teens who have had their babies, then this class is for you. In this training, you will learn how to teach the teen responsibility for herself and her child, and help her prepare to care for the needs of herself and her baby once out of the system. You will also learn about the requirements of this new program, how to navigate the system, and about the additional SB500 stipend.

4 Mondays
5:30pm - 9:30pm
  • March 1 - March 22, 2010
Faculty Dining Room