Foster and Adoptive Caregiver Certification Program
Foster and Adoptive Caregiver Certification Program (27.5 training credit hours)
This certification program is for those who will be caring for a child/youth they do not know or have a relationship with. The program comprises three courses, including NTDC Certification Training for Colorado Foster and Adoptive Caregivers, which is the preferred certifying foster parent curriculum of the Colorado Department of Child Welfare.
NTDC is three seminar sessions over a period of one to three weeks (depending on scheduling), in addition to independent learning assignments, from a self-assessment and course reading to WBTs and videos. This cutting-edge, comprehensive resource offers foster and adoptive caregivers relevant education around child development and behavior, trauma-responsive care, the importance of maintaining familial connections, and the role of foster parents in the child welfare system. NTDC is now rated a Promising practice in the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse, with a scientific rating of 3, with high relevance to the child welfare system.
The Foster and Adoptive Caregiver Certification Program also includes the following two WBT modules, which can be completed at your own pace:
- Mandatory Reporter Training
- Safe Sleep: Creating Safe Sleep Environments for Infants
If you are unsure which program or course you need to complete to be certified, please contact your certifying organization or county.
Visit the CWTS learning management system (LMS) to get started.
