Training for Foster/Adoptive Families & Professionals


SOFA is an Ohio Licensed Training Provider

  • All Ohio Licensed Foster Parents Welcome to Register and Attend Live Trainings and Self-Directed Trainings
  • Pre-Adoptive Infant Foster Homes Adoptive Parents, Social Workers, Counselors, & Volunteers also Welcome! 
  • CEU Provider for the Ohio Social Worker and Counselor Board, # RCS111501
  • Eligible for Training Stipends for Pre-Adoptive Infant Foster Homes

Self-Directed Training Opportunities for Ohio Licensed Foster Parents

Click HERE to learn more.

Foster parents can also obtain up to (12) hours of self-directed training hours within your two year homestudy certification period.  Self-directed trainings are completed on your own timeframe.  To Receive Training Credit: An evaluation will be required at the conclusion of every training, whether live or self-directed, before training credit will be received.    

"Wow, such a good class! And I loved hearing from the panel of adult adoptees!"

Adoptive Parent

"Very helpful review! There was a lot of good information in this training!"

Foster Parent

"It was helpful to know that biological parents feel a lot the same way we do!"

Adoptive Mom of 2

"Exceeded expectations! I liked how this training wasn't geared just on the initial stages of adoption, but the life of the person and the family!"

Adoption Professional

Other Live Foster Parent Training Opportunities (Outside SOFA)

 Click to view training courses through the Ohio Regional Training Centers