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.)

 

October 2026

(Tues/Thur)

November 2026

(Saturdays)

Introduction to Child Welfare

10/6

6 - 9pm

11/14

9am - 12pm

Accessing and Advocating For Services

10/8

6 - 9pm

11/14

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Child Development & Positive Parenting

10/13

6 - 9pm

11/21

9am - 12pm

Trauma Informed Caregiving

10/15

6 - 9pm

11/21

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Cultural Awareness & Supporting Diversity

10/20

6 - 9pm

12/5

9 - 12pm

Resource Parenting and the Courts, Youth/Parent Panels

10/22

6 - 9pm

12/5

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Managing Expectations

10/27

6 - 8pm

12/12

9 - 11am