COLH Instructor Led Foster Parent Trainings

COLH Foster Parent Trainings

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IT Training & Licensing (2.5 hrs) · 6–9pm

Casebook training (intro, access, medication, training), COLH oversight (licensing, samplings, investigations), and Heightened Monitoring.

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Module 1 — TST-FC (8 hrs) · 10a–5p

Impact of trauma, strategies to address trauma, coping with difficult behavior, generating signals of safety, and TST-FC Survey #2.

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Module 2 — Trauma & Infant Care (5 hrs) · 6–9pm

Jim Casey Trauma training (understanding trauma, trauma-informed responses, supportive relationships, promoting recovery), ACES trauma self-study, and Infant Training (SIDS, SBS, safe sleep requirements).

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Modules 3 & 4 — EBI Part 1 & 2 (4 hrs + 4 hrs) · 10a–5p

Part 1: Understanding behavior, strategies/techniques, ADD/ADHD & disruptive behavior disorders, discipline vs. punishment, de-escalation, preventing aggression. Part 2: Emergency behavior definitions, allowed vs. prohibited restraints, diffusing situations, documentation & notification.

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Module 5 — Safety & Prevention (5 hrs) · 6–9pm

Human Trafficking; Child Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation prevention; Suicide Prevention & Intervention; Cyber Security; Water Safety.

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Module 6 — Health & Emergency Preparedness (5 hrs) · 6–9pm

Communicable diseases; Texas Health Steps 3 & 30 Rule; psychotropic medications and administration; Disaster & Emergency Preparedness (DERP); Conflict of Interest.

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Modules 7 & 8 — PAPH Part 1 & 2 (4 hrs + 4 hrs) · 10a–5p

Part 1: Cognitive & brain development, constructive guidance/discipline, fostering self-esteem, positive child interactions. Part 2: Advanced techniques for supervision & safety, documentation, physical holds, releasing holds, and escape procedures.

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Module 9 — Supervision & Self-Care (4.5 hrs) · 6–9pm

COLH Behavior Intervention Policy, prudent judgment & supervision, child rights, and Compassion Fatigue/Secondary Trauma.

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Module 10 — Safety & Cultural Competency (5 hrs) · 6–9pm

Car seat/transportation safety and cultural competency training.

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COLH • DFPS Online Trainings

DFPS Online Trainings

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DFPS Training Hub

Sign in to the DFPS Training Hub to access the Sexual Abuse & Victimization course.

DFPS Learning Hub

Mandatory reporter guidance; how communities respond to protect youth and families.

Additional Required Trainings

Quick links to DFPS courses commonly required for foster caregivers.

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COLH Foster Parent Trainings
COLH Foster Parent Trainings