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Preservice training for aspiring foster parents

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent with The Buckeye Ranch, preservice training is your first step. Browse the upcoming preservice trainings below and register for any that fit your schedule! We look forward to learning with you soon!

Already a licensed foster parent? View our ongoing foster parent training schedule.

If you have any questions regarding training, please contact fosterparenttraining@buckeyeranch.org.

  • Online: Preservice #6 Foundations of Discipline & Permanency
    #925, 926, 940, 948, 991
    class description

    This course teaches effective discipline strategies for children in care, focusing on behavior re-framing, relationship-building, and emotional management. It also covers permanency options, including reunification and adoption, adoption support, and preparing children for permanency.

    date
    Monday, 09/28/2026
    trainer
    Maliaka English, MSW, LSW
    time
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    online
    class
    Register
  • Online: Preservice #7 Maintaining the Childs Connections; Partnering with the Primary Family
    #928, 929, 947, 949, 951, 991
    class description

    This course emphasizes the importance of preserving a child’s connections to their primary family and significant adults and peers. Participants will learn about the C.A.R.E. Guide, Ohio’s recommended best practice for co-parenting, and explore strategies to support these crucial relationships. The course also highlights the need for collaboration with the primary family for the child’s well-being and examines child protection through the lens of empathy and the primary family’s perspective. 

    date
    Thursday, 10/01/2026
    trainer
    Alyssa Williams, MSW, LSW
    time
    6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    online
    class
    Register
  • Online: Preservice #1 Orientation & the Basics of Placement
    #922, 991
    class description

    This course provides an overview of the child protection system and the home study process, highlighting the distinctions between Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship care. Participants will learn how children enter the system and are matched with families, as well as the legal factors influencing these decisions. The course also emphasizes the importance of making informed placement choices and creating a safe, welcoming environment for the child. 

    date
    Monday, 10/19/2026
    trainer
    Sophia Keller, BA
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    online
    class
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  • Online: Preservice #2 Caregiver Roles, Responsibilities, & Medication Management
    #950, 980, 989, 991, 995
    class description

    This course outlines the caregiver’s role on the child protection team, covering responsibilities such as advocacy, mandated reporting, supporting the Family Case Plan, partnering with families, and meeting the child’s needs. It also addresses medication management, the five “rights” of medication administration, and relevant medication-related rules. 

    date
    Wednesday, 10/21/2026
    trainer
    Andrea Connell, MSW, LISW-S
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    online
    class
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  • Online: Preservice #3 Child and Adolescent Development
    #923, 941, 983, 991
    class description

    This course covers finding and applying child development information, emphasizing positive childhood experiences, and nurturing relationships. It introduces the concept of normalcy and the reasonable and prudent parent standard. The course also explores adolescence, including brain development, identity, life skills, and how to support adolescents during this stage. 

    date
    Monday, 10/26/2026
    trainer
    Andrea Connell, MSW, LISW-S
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    online
    class
    Register
  • Online: Preservice #4 Trauma Overview & the Impact of Trauma on Children in Care
    #924, 943, 991, 993
    class description
    date
    Wednesday, 10/28/2026
    trainer
    Andrea Connell, MSW, LISW-S
    time
    6:00 - 9:00 PM
    online
    class
    Register
  • Online: Preservice #5 Diversity Foundations & the Effects of Caregiving
    #927, 950, 980, 981, 987, 989, 991, 995
    class description

    This course promotes diversity competence and cultural humility, addressing disproportionality and disparity. Participants will examine their implicit biases and learn strategies for fostering an inclusive, equitable environment. It also covers caregiving challenges, including stress management, burnout prevention, and addressing secondary trauma. 

    date
    Monday, 11/02/2026
    trainer
    Maliaka English, MSW, LSW Live Sy
    time
    6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    online
    class
    Register
  • Online: Preservice #6 Foundations of Discipline & Permanency
    #925, 926, 940, 948, 991
    class description

    This course teaches effective discipline strategies for children in care, focusing on behavior re-framing, relationship-building, and emotional management. It also covers permanency options, including reunification and adoption, adoption support, and preparing children for permanency. 

    date
    Wednesday, 11/04/2026
    trainer
    Maliaka English, MSW, LSW
    time
    6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    online
    class
    Register
  • Online: Preservice #7 Maintaining the Childs Connections; Partnering with the Primary Family
    #928, 929, 947, 949, 951, 991
    class description

    This course emphasizes the importance of preserving a child’s connections to their primary family and significant adults and peers. Participants will learn about the C.A.R.E. Guide, Ohio’s recommended best practice for co-parenting, and explore strategies to support these crucial relationships. The course also highlights the need for collaboration with the primary family for the child’s well-being and examines child protection through the lens of empathy and the primary family’s perspective. 

    date
    Monday, 11/09/2026
    trainer
    Sophia Keller
    time
    6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    online
    class
    Register

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