Regulation .12 Training Requirements.
Regulation .12 Training Requirements.LinkCopy Citation
A.
An applicant shall complete 20 hours of training provided by the agency before the agency certifies the applicant as a foster parent.
B.
The agency shall document the applicant's attendance and understanding of material.
C.
The training shall include the following:
(1)
Role and relationships in foster care between agency, foster parent, parents, and the child;
(2)
Separation anxiety and the importance of the child's parents and siblings;
(3)
Developmental needs of children in care;
(4)
Care of children who have special needs;
(5)
Cultural and religious awareness and differences;
(6)
Child management and discipline techniques;
(7)
Child abuse and neglect;
(8)
The availability of supportive services in the community for the children and foster families;
(9)
Self-awareness;
(10)
Communication skills;
(11)
Problem solving;
(12)
First aid and home safety;
(13)
Human sexuality;
(14)
Foster care as preparation for adoption;
(15)
The need for adoption;
(16)
Adoption responsibilities;
(17)
The function of the Citizens' Review Board for Children (CRBC) and other case review processes described in COMAR 07.01.06 and the foster parent's role in these processes;
(18)
The legal, technical, procedural, financial, medical, liability, and educational aspects of child placement;
(19)
The nature and purpose of agency documents, including the permanent placement case plans and the service agreement; and
(20)
Requirements for certified foster parents as described in Regulations .04—.11 of this chapter and agency policy.
D.
Continuing Training.
(1)
Continuing training of foster parents shall include a minimum of 6 hours per year.
(2)
The training shall concentrate on the topics listed in §C of this regulation and additional foster care topics as needed.