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Training & Resources

At Caring Hearts, we empower foster families with comprehensive, supportive training and resources designed for success:

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  • Pre-Service Training (NTDC Curriculum)
    You’ll complete the National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC)—a 19-hour training covering child attachment, trauma-informed care, loss, grief, and working with the child welfare system. It equips you with foundational knowledge and best practices.

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  • Required Courses & Certifications
    To meet state licensing standards, you’ll also complete:

    • CPR & First Aid

    • Medical Consent training

    • Psychotropic Medication Training

    • Preventing & Recognizing Youth Sexual Abuse

    • Suicide Intervention & Prevention (ASK?)

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  • Annual Continuing Education
    Ongoing learning is required to stay current:

    • 10 training hours per family caring for children needing basic care

    • 25 hours per foster parent (50 hours per home) for those providing treatment-level care.

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  • Additional DFPS Training Options
    Caring Hearts fosters use DFPS-offered courses for deeper skill-building, such as:

    • Trauma-Informed Care Training

    • Normalcy Training (helping children engage in developmentally appropriate activities)

    • Runaway Prevention

    • Medical Consent and Psychotropic Medications Training.

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  • Ongoing Support & Community Resources
    Alongside training, we offer:

    • In-home visits and coaching from clinical coordinators

    • 24/7 on-call support in emergencies

    • Access to local and statewide foster parent associations, events, and peer networks

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  • Rainbow Room
    Houston & Harris County:

    • Located in Houston and Harris County, the Rainbow Room is operated by BEAR: Be A Resource for CPS Kids, coordinated by Merri Hahn.

    • Address: 3572 East TC Jester Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77018

    • Phone: (713) 274-9856

    • This resource center provides vital supplies—such as clothing, school supplies, diapers, and hygiene items—to children in foster care via CPS caseworkers.

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  • Community Support & Advocacy

    • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): Trained volunteers assigned to advocate for each child in foster care, offering stability and a consistent supportive presence.

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  • Foster Family Associations & Networks

    • Texas Foster Family Association (TFFA): Offers ongoing support, events, scholarships, and community for both new and experienced foster families in Texas

 

 

 

 

 

At Caring Hearts Child Placing Agency (CHCPA), our mission is to transform the lives of children by providing love, support, and stability in safe, nurturing homes. We are dedicated to creating environments where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

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Through trauma-informed care, comprehensive family support, and a commitment to advocating for each child’s well-being, we ensure children can heal, build trust, and reach their fullest potential. Our foster parents MUST BE compassionate caregivers who foster emotional growth, celebrate achievements, and  offer children the stability  they deserve. At CHCPA, we don’t just provide care—we create lasting impact, one home at a time.

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