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COLH Training Registration — 2026

Complete all DFPS & self-paced online trainings before attending any COLH instructor-led module. Modules 1–5 require the COLH access code.

Outside Organizations & Outside Participants

If you are not applying through Circle of Living Hope and want to take our trainings, you must contact us for pricing and approval before registering.

These trainings are part of the COLH foster parent training process and are not open for outside use without prior authorization.

Contact: training@colh.org | colh.org/contact

Step 1 — Complete First

Complete all applicable trainings below before attending any COLH instructor-led module. These are self-paced and publicly available.

Trauma-Informed Care Medical Consent Normalcy Training Runaway Prevention Psychotropic Medication Human Trafficking Prevention RN Medication Training Video Brain Development / SIDS / Shaken Baby Water Safety ACEs Video Suicide Prevention Video Cyber Security Training DFPS Training Hub Mandatory Reporting

Step 2 — COLH Modules 1–5

Enter Your COLH Access Code

Enter the access code provided by COLH to view module descriptions, dates, and registration links.

Incorrect code — please try again or contact training@colh.org.

Choose one date per module. All sessions are held via Microsoft Teams — click any date to register for that session.

Module 1 — COLH Trauma Systems Therapy for Foster Care (TST-FC)

Understanding and responding to the impact of trauma in foster care

Topics Covered

The impact of trauma
Strategies to address trauma
Coping with difficult behavior
Generating signals of safety
TST-FC Survey #2

Select a session date

Jun 18 Jul 11 Jul 15 Aug 8 Aug 12 Sep 12 Sep 16 Oct 10 Oct 14 Nov 14 Nov 18 Dec 12 Dec 16

Module 2 — Trauma-Informed Care, ACEs, Compassion Fatigue & Secondary Trauma

Building resilience, awareness, and sustainable caregiving practices

Topics Covered

Trauma-Informed Care

Understanding trauma
Trauma-informed response
Supportive relationships
Promoting recovery

Compassion Fatigue & Secondary Trauma

Recognizing the signs of compassion fatigue
Implementing effective coping mechanisms
Fostering healthy boundaries
Encouraging open communication
Accessing professional support resources

Select a session date

Jun 3 Jul 8 Aug 5 Sep 9 Oct 7 Nov 4 Dec 2

Module 3 — Emergency Behavior Intervention, Parts 1 & 2

Understanding, managing, and de-escalating challenging behavior in children

Annual

Topics Covered

Learning a child's behavior
Strategies and techniques
Understanding what affects behavior
Specialized ADD/ADHD strategies
Disruptive behavior disorders and oppositional defiant disorders
Discipline vs. punishment
Consequences
Benefits of appropriate discipline
De-escalation and preventing aggression

Stages of cognitive development
Brain development
Constructive guidance and discipline
Fostering a child's self-esteem
Positive interactions with children
Strategic techniques for working with children
Supervision and safety practices in the care of children
Documentation

Select a session date

Jun 24 Jun 27 Jul 25 Jul 29 Aug 22 Aug 26 Sep 26 Sep 30 Oct 24 Oct 28 Nov 21 Nov 25 Dec 9 Dec 19

Module 4 — Health & Safety Essentials

Critical health, safety, and supervisory standards for foster caregivers

Annual

Topics Covered

Communicable diseases
Medication training
Trauma-Informed Discipline
Supervision, Prudent Judgment & Child's Rights
Disaster & Emergency Preparedness Planning

Select a session date

Jun 17 Jul 22 Aug 19 Sep 23 Oct 21 Nov 18 Dec 17

Module 5 — Safety & Cultural Competency

Transportation safety and culturally responsive caregiving

Annual

Topics Covered

Car Seat & Transportation Safety

Proper car seat installation and usage
Safe transportation standards for foster children

Cultural Competency

Understanding cultural identity and background
Culturally responsive caregiving practices
Supporting a child's cultural connections

Select a session date

Jun 3 Jul 14 Aug 18 Sep 15 Oct 20 Nov 10 Dec 15

COLH Foster Parent Trainings

COLH Training Registration — 2026

Outside Organizations & Outside Participants

Enter Your COLH Access Code

Module 1 — COLH Trauma Systems Therapy for Foster Care (TST-FC)

Module 2 — Trauma-Informed Care, ACEs, Compassion Fatigue & Secondary Trauma

Module 3 — Emergency Behavior Intervention, Parts 1 & 2

Module 4 — Health & Safety Essentials

Module 5 — Safety & Cultural Competency

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