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Foster Parent Pre-Placement Training

Welcome to the online Foster Parent Pre-Placement Training. In order to successfully complete the Pre-Placement Training, you will need to complete all of the modules of this training, including reviewing the information contained in each module, completing all of the Check Your Understanding questions, and discussing the information with your licensing worker.

Depending on your certification level, you have certain requirements for Pre-Placement Training. If you are certified at Level 1 or Level 2, completion of all six modules of this training fulfills your requirement for Pre-Placement Training. If you are certified at Level 3, 4, or 5, completion of all six modules fulfills 6 hours of your requirements for Pre-Placement Training.

Before you begin:

• Download the Foster Parent Notepad document (.doc file) to record your notes, questions, and thoughts for each module.
• Plug in headphones or turn on your speakers (set volume low, then adjust).
• This course is best viewed with a high-speed internet connection.
• Please turn off your pop-up blocker or add *.wisc.edu to your allow list.
  • Some pop-up blockers interfere with the creation of the completion certificates.

Modules	Duration	Transcript	Feedback
Start: Course Introduction	16 min.
1. Foster Care Overview	42 min.
2. Expectations of Foster Parents	46 min.
3. Caring for Children in Foster Care Part One	29 min.
Part Two	35 min.
4. Developing & Maintaining Family Connections	38 min.
5. Foster Family Self Care	22 min.

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