Explore upcoming foster care information sessions and required training to begin your foster parenting journey with FosterVA
Evening training is offered monthly. If evenings do not work for your schedule, weekend options may be available when a group is ready. Your Foster Parent Advocate will help you plan the best path forward.
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Meet Your Foster Parent Advocates!
Our Foster Parent Advocates support you from your first question through licensing and beyond.
Adasha Holdren
Ashlin Bayne
Sarah Ferguson
Important things to know!
- Training is free for FosterVA foster and adoptive parents
- Foster and adoptive parents complete the same training
- Training discusses sensitive topics and children should not attend
- Training cannot be transferred between agencies in Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take?
On average, about 90 to 120 days for most families to complete training.
What is required?
- Five required training sessions
- CPR and First Aid documentation
- Background checks
- Participation in training discussions
What does training cover?
- How foster care works in Virginia
- Supporting children through grief, loss, and trauma
- Child development and behavior
- Safety, licensing, and confidentiality
Not sure where to start
You do not need to attend an event to take the first step