Our Training Institute is also home to our Child Welfare Training services, which provides specialized education and training to kinship caregivers statewide who are pursuing licensure as kinship foster parents. Services include new caregiver information sessions, Kinship Licensing Classes, Car Seat Safety Classes, CPR/AED/First Aid Training, and Just In Time (JIT) training for kinship families involved with Clark County Department of Family Services (DFS), the Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS), and the Washoe County Human Services Agency (WHSA)
The Kinship Training Institute Video Library has hours and hours of training available for caregivers and professionals alike! The available trainings span a wide range of topics from the basics of Kinship Care, to the specifics of Guardianships in Nevada, and are presented by individuals by with unique experiences with Kinship Care and the Child Welfare field. You can also find testimonials from Kinship Caregivers who share their stories in hopes of inspiring others on their own journey, and a craft section with activities for children!
The Kinship Training Institute Blog and T.I.P.S. (Trauma Informed Parenting Strategies) Podcast are great ways to get bite-sized pieces of information about childhood trauma, managing challenging behaviors, helpful tips and tricks to parenting children from hard places, AND MORE! Hosted and written by TBRI® Michelle Rupe, new content is uploaded three times a month.
