Upcoming Training

Stay current with your certification and enhance your skills as a resource parent. All training sessions are conducted virtually for your convenience.

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Register for any training session or ask questions about our programs.

Training Calendar: May - August 2025

Monthly virtual information sessions and specialized training workshops

Training Calendar
💻 Virtual Training
🏢 In-Person Training
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May 2025

💻 Virtual

Virtual Information Session

May 15, 20256:00 PM - 7:30 PM
💻 Virtual

Trauma-Informed Care Training

May 22, 202510:00 AM - 12:00 PM

June 2025

💻 Virtual

Virtual Information Session

June 19, 20256:00 PM - 7:30 PM
💻 Virtual

Adolescent Development Workshop

June 26, 20252:00 PM - 4:00 PM

July 2025

💻 Virtual

Virtual Information Session

July 17, 20256:00 PM - 7:30 PM
💻 Virtual

Cultural Competency Training

July 24, 20251:00 PM - 3:00 PM

August 2025

💻 Virtual

Virtual Information Session

August 21, 20256:00 PM - 7:30 PM
💻 Virtual

Safety and Emergency Preparedness

August 28, 202511:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Learning Opportunities

Access training calendars and educational resources to enhance your skills as a resource parent.

Training Calendar
Child Welfare Academy
Resource Parent Training Calendar

Download the Child Welfare Academy Resource Parent Training Calendar for Fall 2025 (September - December).

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National Training Organizations

Additional resources and training opportunities from leading national organizations

External Resource
National Resource Parent Association (NRPA)
The voice of foster parents nationwide

Focus: Advocacy and support for foster families

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External Resource
Maryland Resource Parent Association (MRPA)
Supporting Maryland's resource families

Focus: State-specific resources and training

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External Resource
National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC)
Comprehensive training resources for child welfare

Focus: Professional development and training materials

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External Resource
Child Welfare Academy
Online learning platform for child welfare professionals

Focus: Continuing education and certification

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Training Information
Virtual Sessions: All training sessions are conducted via secure video conferencing. You will receive connection details after registration.
Certification Requirements: Resource parents must complete continuing education hours annually to maintain certification.
Registration: Email jenna.davis2@maryland.gov to register for any session. Include your name, contact information, and preferred session.
Questions? Contact our training coordinator at jenna.davis2@maryland.gov for more information about training requirements or scheduling.