The Foster Family-based Treatment Association (FFTA) is pleased to announce that it has endorsed Foster Parent College for online training for resource parents.

Foster Parent College strengthens agency efforts to train and support foster parents by providing quick and easy access - via online training - to expert help on specific parenting and behavioral challenges. Foster Parent College is the only online resource parent training site to be rated by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare, is also endorsed by the Canadian Foster Family Association, and is approved by CASA and the National Adoption Center.

As part of this new agreement, FFTA member agencies are eligible to receive a 10% discount on the purchase of FPC training units.

Each online training course is interactive and progressive to engage foster parents and enhance learning. The self-driven training is available at the foster parents' convenience, wherever internet access is available. The current lineup includes 27 courses, among them "Sexualized Behavior," "R.A.D.," "Culturally Competent Parenting," "Self-Harm," "Child Safety and Supervision," "Eating Disorders," and "Fire Setting."

To receive the 10% discount, FFTA member agencies may call Foster Parent College at 800-777-6636 and ask to set up an FFTA member agency account. The discount is not available to self-registered individual users; individual users who provide treatment foster care should contact their agency about training with Foster Parent College.

We invite FFTA member agency staff to participate in free Webinars to learn about training on Foster Parent College and to learn how to use the online management system. Webinars last one hour and are taught monthly. Watch for emails and newsletter notices with specific dates and times, or email or call Cynthia Hostetter at cynthia@northwestmedia.com or 1-800-777-6636.

Class List:
To preview all 27 classes and workshops offered on Foster Parent College — Click here

Research Reports:
To view a research report on the effectiveness of FPC courses — Click here

Faculty:
To visit our faculty page — Click here