The State of Ohio requires anyone who wants to be a foster and/or an adoptive parent to complete a series of classes that prepare them for the job. The same Preservice Training Curriculum is offered by each county’s children services agency.
Foster/Adoption Preservice Training
Individuals interested in being foster or adoptive parents are first required to complete preservice training. The State of Ohio is now offering virtual preservice classes as well as in-person sessions. Marion County Children Services offers Foster/Adoption Preservice Training once a year. Please see dates below and learn how to enroll by contacting our agency. To […]Read More
Child Abuse & Neglect Training
The Marion community is invited to participate in a FREE training course to gain a better understanding of how the child protection system addresses issues of abuse and neglect. The training is intended to increase knowledge about child abuse and neglect and the reporting and assessment process. Our goal is to create awareness in the […]Read More
Foster Parent Ongoing Trainings
Ongoing foster parent trainings are held at Marion County Children Services. For more information or to pre-register contact the Placement unit, or visit CAPS.Read More