20 hours of Pre-Approval Training is a required step in the RFA process. All 20 hours must be completed, though if you miss a day you may make it up in the next cycle. The training is offered online.

 

If you have any questions, please call Leslie Fields, 415-473-6418 or use the contact us form to send an email.

 

Choose one training cycle below, and click here to register

(Once registered, the link to the training will be emailed to you.)

 

March 2026

(Saturdays)

May 2026

(Mon/Wed)

Introduction to Child Welfare

3/7

9am - 12pm

5/4

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Accessing and Advocating For Services

3/7

12:30pm - 3:30pm

5/6

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Child Development & Positive Parenting

3/14

9am - 12pm

5/11

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Trauma Informed Caregiving

3/14

12:30pm - 3:30pm

5/13

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Cultural Awareness & Supporting Diversity

3/21

9am - 12pm

5/18

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Resource Parenting and the Courts, Youth/Parent Panels

3/21

12:30pm - 3:30pm

5/20

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Managing Expectations

3/28

9am - 11am

5/27

5:30pm - 7:30pm