Adoption Training
for foster/adoptive families & professionals
SOFA is an Ohio Licensed Training Provider
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All Ohio Licensed Foster Parents Welcome to Attend
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Adoptive Parents, Social Workers, Counselors, & Volunteers also Welcome!
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CEU Provider for the Ohio Social Worker and Counselor Board, # RCS111501
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Eligible for Training Stipends for Foster Parents
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CE Provider for the Ohio Board of Nursing OLN-S-3107-2022 for Ohio League for Nursing (OBN-006-92) through September 1, 2024
We Provide Live as well as Self-Directed Training Opportunities
Live Trainings:
A schedule of live trainings can be found below and pre-registration is required. All are welcome. Ohio licensed foster parents need to obtain 18 live training hours within your two year homestudy certification period.
Self-Directed Trainings:
Foster parents can also obtain up to (6) hours of self-directed training hours within your two year homestudy certification period. Self-directed trainings are completed on your own timeframe.
To Receive Training Credit:
An evaluation will be required at the conclusion of every training, whether live or self-directed, before training credit will be received.
Upcoming Live Training Opportunities
Pre-Service Training
Session #1: Introduction to SOFA and the Homestudy Process
Session #2: Forming Healthy Attachments
Session #3: Cultural Awareness
Session #4: Infant CPR and First Aid
*Self-Directed Ohio Adoption/Foster Trainings*
Read Kevin's Book + complete an evaluation.
- (6) hours self-directed Foster Parent Training credit available
Read Jennifer Mae's Book + complete an evaluation.
- (6) hours self-directed Foster Parent Training credit available
Read The Connected Child Book + complete an evaluation.
- (6) hours self-directed Foster Parent Training credit available
To Receive Credit for Self-Directed Trainings:
Ohio licensed pre-adoptive foster parents will need to:
1. Read the book or watch the video.
2. Complete an evaluation.
3. Notify Ellie Hartford that you completed the training.
4. Ohio licensed foster parents will receive a training stipend and certificate of completion for each hour of coursework completed.
5. Questions: ellie@spiritoffaithadoptions.org
*Please note that 6 of your 24 training hours in each renewal period (2 yrs.) are permitted to be self-directed/without a live trainer present.*
Coming Soon! More Live Training Opportunities
