Caregiver Education

Trainings and Programs

We understand that navigating parenthood can be challenging, especially when you're caring for a child impacted by trauma.

Our caregiver education and training classes are designed to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and support you need in a safe, welcoming environment. Whether you're a foster parent, adoptive, pre-adoptive, or a birth parent, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

We Offer Pre-Service Training

We offer pre-service training to prepare you for your fostering or adoption journey. We also provide ongoing support through in-service training for active families.

We Write Foster and Adoptive Home Assessments

We help families navigate the process of becoming a licensed foster or adoptive home. We'll complete your home assessment for the Children's Division, walking you through each step of the journey.

We Provide Classes and Curriculum for Birth Families and Professionals

The Caregiver Education program offers valuable classes and resources to caregivers and families. Through this program, families and professionals can learn together and build a strong support network.

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What to Expect

Our classes are thoughtfully offered at our Developmental Trauma Center with a variety of convenient times to accommodate your active schedule. If you’re connected with Children’s Division or another social service agency, they may refer you to our program. Once referred, you can look forward to a call or email from us, guiding you through the process of signing up for the classes that best suit your needs.

Program Information

Eligibility

Nurturing Parenting® Curriculum

The Caregiver Education program provides parenting classes for birth families Using a Nurturing Parenting® Program evidence-based curriculum where parents will explore what is required to create an intentional nurturing lifestyle that will enhance a child’s development and family life.

We also provide a Nurturing Parent Program curriculum to professionals which uses activities to nurture positive parenting skills and self-care, home practice exercises, family nurturing time and activities to promote positive brain development.

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Resources for Caregivers

Training and Education

Explore Our Calendar

We offer a variety of events, trainings, and programs for caregivers, professionals, and community members. Explore our events calendar for opportunities to connect with FamilyForward.

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Get Started

Call 314.534.9350 and ask for Intake or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org to learn more about FamilyForward’s services.

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Select Locations

Developmental Trauma Center

11358 Van Cleve Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114-1131
314.968.2350

News and Blog

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