Foster Ready
You’re licensed. Now what?
Foster Ready bridges the gap between traditional pre-service foster parent training and the real-life realities of parenting children impacted by trauma. Build confidence, gain practical trauma-responsive tools, and prepare for your first placement with support that goes beyond licensing requirements.
Course Content
Foster Ready
Week 1: Setting Realistic Expectations
- Online Learning | 4 Resources
Week 2: What Has the Child Lost?
- Online Learning | Coaching Call | 3 Resources
Week 3: Regulate First
- Online Learning | 4 Resources
Week 4: Building Connection
- Online Learning | Coaching Call | 7 Resources
4 Weeks of Hybrid Learning
Foster Ready combines self-paced online learning, live coaching, and practical resources to help you feel prepared for your first placement. Each week includes a 30-minute self-paced online learning session, with live coaching calls in Weeks 2 and 4 to reinforce what you’re learning and connect it to real-life foster parenting. You’ll also receive weekly resources and a Week 5 follow-up call to reflect, check in, and explore next steps for continued support.
Have Questions or Interested in Customized Options for Your Organization?
Angela Roberson, LCSW, is the Managing Director, Operations & Programs at ConnectionPlus. Her team is happy to answer any questions you may have about our Foster Ready and Parent Coaching services.
What Will I Learn?
Setting Realistic Expectations
Prepare for the realities of foster parenting and understand why the experience may look different than you imagined.
Understanding Behaviors
Learn to recognize how grief, loss, fear, and trauma can influence a child’s behavior.
Regulating Yourself First
Understand the powerful role your own regulation plays in helping a child feel safe and supported.
Building Connection with Practical Tools
Gain trauma-responsive strategies you can take with you into your first placement and beyond.
A Resource for Your Foster Care Journey
Practical Preparation →
Go beyond licensing requirements with tools designed for the realities of trauma parenting.
Confidence Before Placement →
Build your confidence and prepare for the challenges that can come with welcoming a child into your home.
Support Before Crisis →
Connect with support before you need it, rather than waiting until you're overwhelmed.
A Pathway to Continued Support →
Get introduced to the ConnectionPlus Parent Coaching model and learn where to turn for additional support after placement.
Take The Next Steps
You’ve completed the licensing process. Now let’s help you feel ready for what comes next. Equip yourself with practical tools, greater confidence, and support before your first placement arrives.
Course Content
Foster Ready
Week 1: Setting Realistic Expectations
- Online Learning | 4 Resources
Week 2: What Has the Child Lost?
- Online Learning | Coaching Call | 3 Resources
Week 3: Regulate First
- Online Learning | 4 Resources
Week 4: Building Connection
- Online Learning | Coaching Call | 7 Resources
A Resource for Your Foster Care Journey
Practical Preparation →
Go beyond licensing requirements with tools designed for the realities of trauma parenting.
Confidence Before Placement →
Build your confidence and prepare for challenges that can come with welcoming a child into your home.
Support Before Crisis →
Connect with support before you need it, rather than waiting until you're overwhelmed.
A Pathway to Continued Support →
Get introduced to the Parent Coaching model and learn where to turn for additional support after placement.