Foster & Kinship Care Education Program
F-Rate, D-Rate, CSEC, WFHH, & STTY Trainings
July-December 2017
July 2017
F-Rate Pre-Service Training
(Medically Fragile)
F-Rate is the rate for children who have been classified medically fragile by DCFS. It is recommended that caregivers who have been licensed for at least two years or directed by DCFS child social workers (CSW) to take this training in order to be considered for F-Rate certification. The foster parent must then complete the 16-hour F-Rate Pre-Service Training Program in order to qualify and to receive the specialized rate. DCFS approval must be obtained before new or additional children with special medical conditions can be placed in their foster homes. 12 In-Service Hours (Renewal Hours) per year.
Sat. July 1st & July 8th, 2017 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
FKCE/DCFS Orientations
Spanish & English
Sat. July 15th, 2017 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
August 2017
D-Rate Pre-Service Training
(Severely Emotionally Disturbed)
D-Rate is the rate for children who have been assessed and classified by the Department of Mental Health who exhibit severe and persistent emotional and behavioral problems. It is recommended that caregivers who have been licensed for at least two years or directed by DCFS child social workers (CSW) to take this training in order to be considered for D-Rate certification. The foster parent must then complete the 16-hour D-Rate Pre-Service Training Program in order to qualify and to receive the specialized rate. 18 In-Service Hours (Renewal Hours) per year.
Sat. August 5th & 12th, 2017 8:30am–5:00pm
Adult/Child/Infant
CPR & First Aid
August 18th, 2017 9:00am–1:00pm
F-Rate Pre-Service Training
(Medically Fragile)
Sat. August 26th & September 2nd, 2017 8:30am–5:00pm
September 2017
WFFH: Whole Family Foster Home Training
W-Rate A Whole Family Foster Home provides care for a teen parent and her/his non-dependent child, and is specifically recruited and trained to assist the teen parent in developing the skills necessary to provide a safe, stable, and permanent home. During the certification, a Shared Responsibility Plan (SRP) will be completed; discussion in caring for the developing teen and baby, discussion in roles, rights, and responsibilities of teen parents and caregivers; information on available tools and resources, and a discuss ion on DCFS policies and compensation. 4 In-Service Hours (Renewal Hours) per year.
September 9th & 16th, 2017 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
D-Rate Pre-Service Training
(Severely Emotionally Disturbed)
Sat. September 16th & 23rd, 2017 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
An important issue affecting our children and state
CSEC-Commercially Sexually Exploited Children Awareness
September 30th, 2017-9:00am–12:00pm
October 2017
F-Rate Pre-Service Training
(Medically Fragile)
F-Rate is the rate for children who have been classified medically fragile by DCFS. It is recommended that caregivers who have been licensed for at least two years or directed by DCFS child social workers (CSW) to take this training in order to be considered for F-Rate certification. The foster parent must then complete the 16-hour F-Rate Pre-Service Training Program in order to qualify and to receive the specialized rate. DCFS approval must be obtained before new or additional children with special medical conditions can be placed in their foster homes. 12 In-Service Hours (Renewal Hours) per year.
Sat. October 7th & 14th, 2017 8:30 am –5:00pm
An important issue affecting our children and state
CSEC-Commercially Sexually Exploited Children Awareness
October 20th, 2017-9:00am–12:00pm
Domestic minor sex trafficking is the selling of our own American children for sex - child sex slavery. In a broader context, it's also known as Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSEC).In the United States, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended by the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 (JVTA), defines sex trafficking as “recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting of an individual through the means of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of commercial sex”. However, it is not necessary to demonstrate force, fraud, or coercion in sex trafficking cases involving children under the age of 18. The term “commercial sex act” is defined as “any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any person” (22 U.S.C. 7102). Anything of value could include a place to stay, drugs, clothing,food, or higher status in a gang.
Surviving Trauma throughthe Years
(In-Service Training)
Surviving Trauma and the Healing Power of Love
October 21st & 28th, 2017 8:30am–5:00pm
November 2017
CSEC-CommercialSexual Exploitation of Children
Awareness Empowerment & Resources
November 3rd,2017 9am-12pm
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST)
Domestic minor sex trafficking is the selling of our own American children for sex - child sex slavery. In a broader context, it's also known as Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSEC).In the United States, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended by the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 (JVTA), defines sex trafficking as “recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting of an individual through the means of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of commercial sex”. However, it is not necessary to demonstrate force, fraud, or coercion in sex trafficking cases involving children under the age of 18. The term “commercial sex act” is defined as “any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any person” (22 U.S.C. 7102). Anything of value could include a place to stay, drugs, clothing,food, or higher status in a gang.
While it is true that there are children who are at higher risk for becoming a victim, such as runaways and 'throwaways,'all children are at risk.The average age of entry into sex trafficking in the U.S. is 12-16 years old - children at this age are vulnerable in their very essence.
A lack of awareness in our country coupled with the explosion of the Internet makes the job of the pimp and the recruiter extremely easy, and the job of law enforcement extremely difficult. The scope of this horrific crime seems impossible, but each person can make a difference.
F-Rate Pre-Service Training
(Medically Fragile)
F-Rate is the rate for children who have been classified medically fragile by DCFS. It is recommended that caregivers who have been licensed for at least two years or directed by DCFS child social workers (CSW) to take this training in order to be considered for F-Rate certification. The foster parent must then complete the 16-hour F-Rate Pre-Service Training Program in order to qualify and to receive the specialized rate. DCFS approval must be obtained before new or additional children with special medical conditions can be placed in their foster homes. 12 In-Service Hours (Renewal Hours) per year.
Sat. November 4th & 11th, 2017 8:30am –5:00pm
D-Rate Pre-Service Training
(Severely Emotionally Disturbed)
D-Rate is the rate for children who have been assessed and classified by the Department of Mental Health who exhibit severe and persistent emotional and behavioral problems. It is recommended that caregivers who have been licensed for at least two years or directed by DCFS child social workers (CSW) to take this training in order to be considered for D-Rate certification. The foster parent must then complete the 16-hour D-Rate Pre-Service Training Program in order to qualify and to receive the specialized rate. 18 In-Service Hours (Renewal Hours) per year.
Sat. November 18th & 25th, 2017 8:30am–5:00pm
December 2017
CSEC-CommercialSexual Exploitation of Children
Awareness Empowerment & Resources
December 1st,2017 9am-12pm
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST)
Domestic minor sex trafficking is the selling of our own American children for sex - child sex slavery. In a broader context, it's also known as Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSEC).In the United States, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended by the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 (JVTA), defines sex trafficking as “recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting of an individual through the means of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of commercial sex”. However, it is not necessary to demonstrate force, fraud, or coercion in sex trafficking cases involving children under the age of 18. The term “commercial sex act” is defined as “any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any person” (22 U.S.C. 7102). Anything of value could include a place to stay, drugs, clothing,food, or higher status in a gang.
While it is true that there are children who are at higher risk for becoming a victim, such as runaways and 'throwaways,'all children are at risk.The average age of entry into sex trafficking in the U.S. is 12-16 years old - children at this age are vulnerable in their very essence.
A lack of awareness in our country coupled with the explosion of the Internet makes the job of the pimp and the recruiter extremely easy, and the job of law enforcement extremely difficult. The scope of this horrific crime seems impossible, but each person can make a difference.
D-Rate Pre-Service Training
(Severely Emotionally Disturbed)
D-Rate is the rate for children who have been assessed and classified by the Department of Mental Health who exhibit severe and persistent emotional and behavioral problems. It is recommended that caregivers who have been licensed for at least two years or directed by DCFS child social workers (CSW) to take this training in order to be considered for D-Rate certification. The foster parent must then complete the 16-hour D-Rate Pre-Service Training Program in order to qualify and to receive the specialized rate. 18 In-Service Hours (Renewal Hours) per year.
Sat. December 2nd & 9th, 2017 8:30am–5:00pm
“Empowering Caregivers, Strengthening Families”
All trainings are held on campus at 11110 Alondra. Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650 in the Community Education Building Room 3 (Ce-3) to Register Please Call 562-860-2451 Ext: 2496