This training offers essential guidance on recognizing and reporting suspected abuse or neglect, highlighting the critical role community members play in protecting youth and supporting families through timely intervention and appropriate response.

This training provides foster families with essential guidance on the proper use of psychotropic medications, including potential side effects and required monitoring for children in their care.

If you experience any issues accessing or renewing your certificate in the HUB, please visit the following link:

https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Training/Psychotropic_Medication/default.asp

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This training empowers foster families with the skills and understanding needed to recognize the effects of trauma and provide compassionate, supportive care that fosters healing and builds resilience.

Preventing and Recognizing Sexual Abuse and Victimization of Youth in Foster Care – Course Information

This training provides foster families with critical guidance on recognizing warning signs of sexual abuse, implementing effective prevention strategies, and responding appropriately to protect and support youth who may be at risk.

This training equips foster parents with the knowledge and guidance necessary to make informed medical decisions for children in their care. The course covers legal responsibilities, consent processes, and documentation requirements for both routine and emergency medical care.

This two-hour Normalcy Training helps foster parents promote age-appropriate, everyday experiences for children and youth in their care. The training focuses on making reasonable, informed decisions that allow foster children to participate in normal activities—such as school events and extracurriculars—while ensuring their safety and well-being.

Runaway Prevention Training equips foster parents with the tools to identify risk factors and early warning signs that may lead a child or youth to run away. The training emphasizes building trust, fostering a supportive home environment, and using proactive strategies to strengthen communication and emotional connections—helping promote safety, stability, and engagement in placement.

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention – Course Information

This training equips foster parents to recognize the signs of human trafficking, understand risk factors that increase youth vulnerability, and respond appropriately if trafficking is suspected. It also covers strategies for prevention, safety planning, and supporting survivors using trauma-informed care.

Cybersecurity Training – Course Information

This training helps foster parents learn how to protect children and youth from online risks such as cyberbullying, identity theft, and online predators. It covers safe internet practices, monitoring tools, and strategies for teaching youth responsible digital behavior while maintaining privacy and security at home.

Emergency Preparedness training equips foster parents with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively in a variety of emergency situations, including natural disasters, medical emergencies, and household incidents. The course covers creating safety plans, assembling emergency kits, and ensuring the well-being of children in care during unexpected events.

Reunification training prepares foster parents to support the goal of safely reuniting children with their biological families. The course explores the importance of family preservation, ways to foster positive relationships with birth families, and strategies to help children navigate the emotional aspects of transitioning back home.

ASK: Ask About Suicide to Save a Life is a suicide prevention training that empowers caregivers to recognize warning signs, ask direct and compassionate questions, and connect youth to life-saving support. This course provides practical tools and communication strategies to help foster parents respond confidently and effectively to youth in crisis.