Current Training Schedule
Foster parents need six hours of training annually to renew their foster care license. Training is a key to parenting the special needs many foster and adoptive children exhibit. IFAPA offers the following three-hour and six-hour trainings for foster, adoptive and kinship families.
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR FOSTER PARENTS NEEDING CPR & FIRST AID
IFAPA understands that this is a new requirement that DHS has issued for foster families; however, please be aware that IFAPA is not able to provide enough CPR trainings to accommodate all of the foster families in Iowa. CPR and First Aid classes have limited spaces due to the required learning equipment needs (CPR dummies) to the ratio of students. IFAPA will not be offering any additional CPR & First Aid classes until this fall. The fall training schedule will come out in July, so please watch your mailboxes during that time and watch our website for spot availability. Our CPR & First Aid classes will fill up VERY QUICKLY. IFAPA advises families to seek other CPR and First Aid options this spring and summer to fulfill your requirement in a timely manner (see the CPR & First Aid training page for other CPR options).
About IFAPA Trainings
All three-hour and six-hour trainings are held on Saturdays, unless otherwise noted. Please be sure to double check the time of your training class. Six-hour classes will provide a one-hour lunch break, on your own. Children are not permitted at these trainings and child care will not be provided. All of IFAPA's trainings are approved for foster parent credit. There is no cost for foster, adoptive and kinship parents to attend the trainings listed below. After registering for a class, you can expect a confirmation e-mail about one week prior to the training date. This confirmation e-mail will tell you the location of the class and include information for the training location. Please be sure IFAPA has your e-mail address. For those who do not have an e-mail address, a confirmation letter will be mailed out.
PLEASE NOTE: IFAPA does not offer trainings during the months of July and August, so please plan accordingly. Some of the classes fill up quickly, while other classes must be cancelled because they do not meet the requirement of having at least 10 people enrolled. For questions about inclement weather / class cancellations, see the training requirements page.
How to Register for an IFAPA Training
Registration is required to attend any of the IFAPA trainings listed below. Please choose one of the following options for registering. Families will be contacted within two-business days, that their registration has been received.
REGISTER VIA PHONE (Leave message if no answer)
Call 800-277-8145 ext. 1 or 515-289-4567 ext. 1
REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE
To register for a training
through our website, click here.
IFAPA's Training Schedule
| Ames Service Area Upcoming Trainings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Name of Training | Credit | Location |
| Mar. 13, 2010 9am-1:15pm |
CPR & First Aid NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
4 hours | Ames to be announced |
| Mar. 27, 2010 9am-12:15pm |
What the Heck is Going On? Understanding the KidsNet System | 3 hours | Iowa Falls Ellsworth College |
| Mar. 27, 2010 1:30pm-4:45pm |
The Journey from Foster Care to Adoption and Beyond NEW! | 3 hours | Iowa Falls Ellsworth College |
| Apr. 10, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Fostering Hope and Attachment with Youth in Foster and Adoptive Families | 6 hours | Marshalltown IA Valley Cont. Ed |
| Apr. 17, 2010 9:30am-4:45pm |
Preventative Practices II: Updated Strategies for Minimizing the Risk of Abuse Allegations in Your Home | 6 hours | Ames Ames Public Library |
| May 8, 2010 1pm-4:15pm |
Are We Having Fun Yet? Parenting with Humor | 3 hours | Ames Country Inn & Suites |
| May 15, 2010 9am-1:15pm |
CPR & First Aid NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
4 hours | Fort Dodge to be announced |
| June 5, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Generation X, Y & Z - The Toxic Culture of Teens | 6 hours | Ames Country Inn & Suites |
| June 25, 2010 9am-12:15pm |
Understanding & Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Children & Adolescents (Friday Class) | 3 hours | Ames Country Inn & Suites |
| June 25, 2010 1:30pm-4:45pm |
Special Education Basics - Getting the Help Your Child Needs (Friday Class) |
3 hours | Ames Country Inn & Suites |
To register for a training:
Call IFAPA at 800-277-8145 ext. 1 OR REGISTER HERE.
| Cedar Rapids Service Area Upcoming Trainings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Name of Training | Credit | Location |
| Mar. 13, 2010 9am-1:15pm |
CPR & First Aid NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
4 hours | Ottumwa to be announced |
| Mar. 20, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Cultural Diversity NEW! | 6 hours | Cedar Rapids Kirkwood College |
| Apr. 10, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Beyond Consequences: A Love Based Approach to Helping Children with Severe Behaviors | 6 hours | Ottumwa Great Prairie AEA |
| Apr. 24, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
7 Ways to Foster Love, Respect and Communication NEW! | 6 hours | Cedar Rapids Four Oaks Bridge |
| May 22, 2010 9am-12:15pm |
Breaking Barriers: Effectively Working with Birth Parents | 3 hours | Washington Super 8 Hotel |
| May 22, 2010 1:30pm-4:45pm |
What the Heck is Going On? Understanding the Iowa KidsNet System CLASS CANCELLED |
3 hours | Washington Super 8 Hotel |
| June 5, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Transitioning Resources: A Toolbox for Transitioning | 6 hours | Iowa City Quality Inn |
| June 19, 2010 9am-1:15pm |
CPR & First Aid NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
4 hours | Cedar Rapids to be announced |
To register for a training:
Call IFAPA at 800-277-8145 ext. 1 OR REGISTER HERE.
| Council Bluffs Service Area Upcoming Trainings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Name of Training | Credit | Location |
| Mar. 13, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Generation X, Y & Z - The Toxic Culture of Teens | 6 hours | Council Bluffs Country Inn & Suites |
| Mar. 20, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
CPR & First Aid NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
6 hours | Carroll to be announced |
| Apr 17, 2010 1pm-4:15pm |
Changes & Stages: The Effects on Kids in Care | 3 hours | Council Bluffs Country Inn & Suites |
| Apr 24, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Teen Anger: How to Regulate Your Home Atmosphere! | 6 hours | Red Oak Red Coach Inn |
| May 8, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
7 Ways to Foster Love, Respect & Communication NEW! | 6 hours | Council Bluffs IWCC |
| May 22, 2010 9am-12:15pm |
My Brother, My Sister - Sibling Relationships in Adoption & Foster Care | 3 hours | Council Bluffs IWCC |
| May 22, 2010 1:30pm-4:45pm |
Breaking Barriers: Effectively Working with Birth Parents | 3 hours | Council Bluffs IWCC |
| June 5, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
CPR & First Aid (Cost $25 per person, must register 2 weeks ahead) NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
6 hours | Council Bluffs to be announced |
To register for a training:
Call IFAPA at 800-277-8145 ext. 1 OR REGISTER HERE.
| Davenport Service Area Upcoming Trainings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Name of Training | Credit | Location |
| Mar. 20, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Parenting Traumatized Children: The Recipe for Peaceful Parenting and Strong Kids | 6 hours | Muscatine Holiday Inn |
| Apr. 10, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Cultural Diversity NEW! | 6 hours | Davenport La Quinta Inn |
| May 8, 2010 9am-12:15pm |
Caring for Children with HIV | 3 hours | Burlington Great Prairie AEA |
| May 8, 2010 1:30pm-4:45pm |
Special Education Basics - Getting the Help Your Child Needs | 3 hours | Burlington Great Prairie AEA |
| May 15, 2010 9am-1:15pm |
CPR & First Aid (Cost $25 per person,
must register 2 weeks ahead) NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
4 hours | Davenport to be announced |
| June 5, 2010 1pm-4:15pm |
Breaking Barriers: Effectively Working with Birth Parents | 3 hours | Bettendorf Bettendorf Library |
| June 19, 2010 9:30am-4:45pm |
Preventative Practices II: Updated Strategies for Minimizing the Risk of Abuse Allegations in Your Home | 6 hours | Bettendorf Bettendorf Library |
To register for a training:
Call IFAPA at 800-277-8145 ext. 1 OR REGISTER HERE.
| Des Moines Service Area Upcoming Trainings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Name of Training | Credit | Location |
| Mar. 20, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
The World of Attachment, Trauma & Bonding: Knowledge in the Key | 6 hours | Clive Country Inn & Suites |
| Mar. 27, 2010 9:30am-4:45pm |
Cultural Diversity NEW! | 6 hours | Urbandale Urbandale Library |
| Apr. 10, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
For Better or Worse...Couples Who Foster (a class for couples) | 6 hours | Clive Country Inn & Suites |
| Apr. 17, 2010 9am-12:15pm |
My Brother, My Sister - Sibling Relationships in Adoption & Foster Care | 3 hours | Indianola Simpson College |
| Apr. 17, 2010 1:30pm-4:45pm |
Breaking Barriers: Effectively Working with Birth Parents | 3 hours | Indinaola Simpson College |
| Apr. 24, 2010 9am-1:15pm |
CPR & First Aid NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
4 hours | Des Moines to be announced |
| Apr. 24, 2010 9am-1:15pm |
CPR & First Aid NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
4 hours | Waukee to be announced |
| May 8, 2010 9:30am-4:45pm |
Teen Anger: How to Regulate Your Home Atmosphere! | 6 hours | Urbandale Urbandale Library |
| May 8, 2010 9am-1:15pm |
CPR & First Aid NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
4 hours | Waukee to be announced |
| May 22, 2010 9am-12:15pm |
The Journey from Foster Care to Adoption and Beyond NEW! | 3 hours | Clive Country Inn & Suites |
| May 22, 2010 1:30pm-4:45pm |
What the Heck is Going On? Understanding the Iowa KidsNet System | 3 hours | Clive Country Inn & Suites |
| June 5, 2010 9am-1:15pm |
CPR & First Aid NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
4 hours | Waukee to be announced |
| June 12, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
7 Ways to Foster Love, Respect & Communication NEW! | 6 hours | Clive Country inn & Suites |
| June 26, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Preventative Practices II: Updated Strategies for Minimizing the Risk of Abuse Allegations in Your Home | 6 hours | Winterset Winterset Library |
To register for a training:
Call IFAPA at 800-277-8145 ext. 1 OR REGISTER HERE.
| Dubuque Service Area Upcoming Trainings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Name of Training | Credit | Location |
| Mar. 13, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Cultural Diversity NEW! | 6 hours | Dubuque Keystone AEA |
| Apr. 10, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Preventative Practices II: Updated Strategies for Minimizing the Risk of Abuse Allegations in Your Home | 6 hours | Maquoketa Super 8 |
| Apr. 17, 2010 12pm-4:15pm |
CPR & First Aid (Cost $25 per person,
must register 2 weeks ahead) NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
4 hours | Dubuque to be announced |
| May 1, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Generation X, Y & Z - The Toxic Culture of Teens | 6 hours | Dubuque Keystone AEA |
| June 5, 2010 9:30am-4:45pm |
Teen Anger: How to Regulate Your Home Atmosphere! | 6 hours | West Union Super 8 |
| June 26, 2010 9am-1:15pm |
CPR & First Aid (Cost $25 per person, must register 2 weeks ahead) NEW! 12 SPOTS OPEN |
4 hours | Dubuque to be announced |
To register for a training:
Call IFAPA at 800-277-8145 ext. 1 OR REGISTER HERE.
| Sioux City Service Area Upcoming Trainings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Name of Training | Credit | Location |
| Mar. 27, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Beyond Consequences: A Love Based Approach to Helping Children with Severe Behaviors | 6 hours | Sioux City Briar Cliff College |
| Apr 10, 2010 1pm-4:15pm |
My Brother, My Sister - Sibling Relationships in Adoption & Foster Care | 3 hours | Sioux City Wilbur Aalfs Library |
| Apr. 24, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
CPR & First Aid NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
6 hours | Sioux City to be announced |
| May 1, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Up, Down & All Around - ADHD, ODD & Pediatric Bipolar Disorder | 6 hours | Sioux City NW AEA |
| May 8, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
CPR & First Aid (Cost $25 per person, must register 2 weeks ahead) NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
6 hours | Sioux City to be announced |
| May 15, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Preventative Practices II: Updated Strategies for Minimizing the Risk of Abuse Allegations in Your Home | 6 hours | Storm Lake Buena Vista University |
| June 19, 2010 1pm-4:15pm |
Breaking Barriers: Effectively Working with Birth Parents | 3 hours | Sioux City Wilbur Aalfs Library |
To register for a training:
Call IFAPA at 800-277-8145 ext. 1 OR REGISTER HERE.
| Waterloo Service Area Upcoming Trainings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Name of Training | Credit | Location |
| Mar. 13, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Beyond Consequences: A Love Based Approach to Helping Children with Severe Behaviors | 6 hours | Cedar Falls Holiday Inn Univ. Plz |
| Mar. 27, 2010 9am-12:15pm |
Understanding & Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Children & Adolescents | 3 hours | Mason City NIACC |
| Mar. 27, 2010 1:30pm-4:45pm |
Special Education Basics - Getting the Help Your Child Needs | 3 hours | Mason City NIACC |
| Apr. 17, 2010 12pm-4:15pm |
CPR & First Aid NEW! |
4 hours | Waterloo to be announced |
| May 15, 2010 9am-1:15pm |
CPR & First Aid (Cost $25 per person,
must register 2 weeks ahead) NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
4 hours | Mason City to be announced |
| May 22, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
7 Ways to Foster Love, Respect & Communication NEW! | 6 hours | Waterloo Hawkeye College |
| June 5, 2010 to be determined |
CPR & First Aid (Cost $25 per person,
must register 2 weeks ahead) NEW! CLASS FULL - NO OPENINGS |
4 hours | Waterloo to be announced |
| June 12, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
The World of Attachment, Trauma & Bonding: Knowledge in the Key | 6 hours | Mason City NIACC |
| June 26, 2010 9am-4:30pm |
Cultural Diversity NEW! | 6 hours | Waterloo Hawkeye College |
To register for a training:
Call IFAPA at 800-277-8145 ext. 1 OR REGISTER HERE.
