An applicant shall complete 20 hours of training provided by the agency before the agency certifies the applicant as a foster parent. The agency shall document the applicant's attendance and understanding of material. The training shall include the following: Role and relationships in foster care between agency, foster parent, parents, and the child; Separation anxiety and the importance of the child's parents and siblings; Developmental needs of children in care; Care of children who have special needs; Cultural and religious awareness and differences; Child management and discipline techniques; Child abuse and neglect; The availability of supportive services in the community for the children and foster families; Self-awareness; Communication skills; Problem solving; First aid and home safety; Human sexuality; Foster care as preparation for adoption; The need for adoption; Adoption responsibilities; 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; The legal, technical, procedural, financial, medical, liability, and educational aspects of child placement; The nature and purpose of agency documents, including the permanent placement case plans and the service agreement; and Requirements for certified foster parents as described in Regulations .04—.11 of this chapter and agency policy. Continuing Training. Continuing training of foster parents shall include a minimum of 6 hours per year. The training shall concentrate on the topics listed in §C of this regulation and additional foster care topics as needed.