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Upcoming Training
Stay current with your certification and enhance your skills as a resource parent. All training sessions are conducted virtually for your convenience.
Training Calendar: May - August 2025
Monthly virtual information sessions and specialized training workshops
Training Calendar
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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).
Download CalendarNational 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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Maryland Resource Parent Association (MRPA)
Supporting Maryland's resource families
Focus: State-specific resources and training
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National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC)
Comprehensive training resources for child welfare
Focus: Professional development and training materials
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Child Welfare Academy
Online learning platform for child welfare professionals
Focus: Continuing education and certification
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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.