Due to COVID-19 concerns, all in-person trainings are currently canceled.
Please contact your RFA worker for information about current online training offerings,
or email ppc@afs4kids.org for further information.
Resource Family Training Schedule
Registration is required to attend training series. To register, first sign up to be a resource family. Instructions on how to register will be in the application.
For all training registrations, please email ppc@afs4kids.org or call Jeana at (510) 852-9708. *To ensure registration, you must submit the 1713 Training Plan that includes Caregiver’s first and last name, phone number, email, primary language, desired training sessions, and whether there is currently a child placed in the home.
RFA Orientation Sessions
Resource Family Approvals — Also known as RFA — is a method of certifying care providers for the care and supervision of children, youth, and non-minor dependents (NMD) in the foster care system. Attend an Orientation Session to learn more. See here for more information on our Orientation Schedule.
During the Shelter in Place, orientations are being conducted through individual phone calls. These one-on-one phone calls are available to respond to any questions you may have or give you additional information. If you are interested in an initial orientation call, please email: Arlene.Hylton@sfgov.org
PPC Training FY 2020
Parenting for Permanency College Resource Family Training February 2020 to June 2020
PreService Approval Training 2020 (English)
| Start Date | Class/Event Name | Start Time | End Time | Hours | Location |
| 6/9/2020 | RFA Pre-Service: Child Welfare Overview E | 5:30PM | 9:00PM | 3.5 | 3801 3rd St. 2nd Floor Training Room |
| 6/11/2020 | RFA Pre-Service: Understanding Your Role E | 5:30PM | 9:00PM | 3.5 | 3801 3rd St. 2nd Floor Training Room |
| 6/16/2020 | RFA Pre-Service: Developmental Needs E | 5:30PM | 9:00PM | 3.5 | 3801 3rd St. 2nd Floor Training Room |
| 6/18/2020 | RFA Pre-Service: Positive Parenting E | 5:30PM | 9:00PM | 3.5 | 3801 3rd St. 2nd Floor Training Room |
Advanced PreService Training 2020 (English)
| Start Date | Class/Event Name | Start Time | End Time | Hours | Location |
PreService Approval Training 2020 (Spanish)
| Start Date | Class/Event Name | Start Time | End Time | Hours | Location |
Advanced PreService Approval Training 2020 (Spanish)
| Start Date | Class/Event Name | Start Time | End Time | Hours | Location |
SA/HIV Infant Training Series 2020 (English)
| Start Date | Class/Event Name | Start Time | End Time | Hours | Location |
| 5/30/2020 | Introduction E Child Development E |
9:00AM | 5:00PM | 8 | 3801 3rd St. 2nd Floor Training Room |
| 6/6/2020 | Nutrition For Infants and Young Children E Dental Health E Child Car Seat Safety E |
9:00AM | 5:00PM | 8 | 3801 3rd St. 2nd Floor Training Room |
| 6/13/2020 | Caring for Children with Illnesses E Asthma E HIV/AIDS E |
9:00AM | 5:00PM | 8 | 3801 3rd St. 2nd Floor Training Room |
| 6/20/2020 | Addiction E The Effects of In-Utero Drug & Alcohol Exposure E |
9:00AM | 5:00PM | 8 | 3801 3rd St. 2nd Floor Training Room |
| 6/27/2020 | Foster Care Medical Care, Access & Advocacy E Early Intervention E Graduation E |
9:00AM | 5:00PM | 8 | 3801 3rd St. 2nd Floor RM 210 Conference Room (just this date) |
SA/HIV Infant Training Series 2020 (Spanish)
| Start Date | Class/Event Name | Start Time | End Time | Hours | Location |
ABC’s of Baby Care 2020 (English)
| Start Date | Class/Event Name | Start Time | End Time | Hours | Location |
| 6/24/2020 | ABC’s of Baby Care E | 5:30PM | 8:30PM | 3 | 3801 3rd St. 2nd Floor Training Room |
CPR/First Aid 2020 (English)
| Start Date | Class/Event Name | Start Time | End Time | Hours | Location |
| 6/27/2020 | CPR/First Aid E | 9:00AM | 3:30PM | 6 | 3801 3rd St. 2nd Floor Training Room |
CPR/First Aid 2020 (Spanish)
| Start Date | Class/Event Name | Start Time | End Time | Hours | Location |
| 6/6/2020 | CPR/First Aid S | 9:00AM | 3:30PM | 6 | 3801 3rd St. 2nd Floor Training Room |
Ongoing Care Provider Training/Special Events 2020
| Start Date | Class/Event Name | Start Time | End Time | Hours | Location |
| Online | Online Training: Just in Time (offers a variety of training topics) | http://www.qpicalifornia.org/pages/Video.shtml | |||
| Online | Foster Parent College (offers aprox. 60 trainings 13 in Spanish) | http://www.fosterparentcollege.com/ | |||