Individuals interested in being foster or adoptive parents are first required to complete preservice training. The State of Ohio is now offering virtual preservice classes as well as in-person sessions. Marion County Children Services offers Foster/Adoption Preservice Training once a year. Please see dates below and learn how to enroll by contacting our agency. To receive instructions on how to create an account and enroll in virtual preservice classes, click here.
We recommend that individuals complete all sessions during the same preservice training series. However, should you have scheduling conflicts, you can either attend the sessions you missed the next time the preservice training series is held at Marion County Children Services, when the series is being offered in another county, or you can take the missed classes virtually.
To enroll in virtual preservice classes, visit: The Child and Adult Protective Services Learning Management System.
Preservice trainings are valid for 18 months after you have completed them. If you do not complete the homestudy process within the two-year time period immediately following, you will have to take the preservice training classes again.
If you’re interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent, please complete our inquiry form to obtain more information. Contact moreinfo@marionkids.com with any questions or to receive information about how to register for training.
| 06/01/2024 | The Basics of Placement | 9:00am-11:30am |
| Trauma Overview | 12:30pm-2:00pm | |
| Impact of Trauma on Children in Care | 2:15pm-3:45pm | |
| 06/02/2024 | Permanency | 9:00am-10:00am |
| Maintaining Child’s Connections | 10:15am-11:45am | |
| Partnering with the Primary Family | 12:45pm-2:15pm | |
| Effects of Caregiving | 2:30pm-4:30pm | |
| 06/08/2024 | Child Development | 9:00am-11:00am |
| Adolescent Development | 11:15am-12:15pm | |
| Diversity Foundations | 1:15pm-2:45pm | |
| Discipline Foundations | 3:00pm-5:00pm |
CPR will be required during the licensure process. This will be scheduled with your homestudy assessor.