Foster Care Education
Feel free to contact our FKCE office at 661- 722-6500
We are located in the Child Development Center building near parking lot B1
Our college provides the following:
Specialized Care Increment (SCI) initial training - 12 hrs.
SCI Specialized classes - 4 hrs. each
RFA, SCI, W renewal classes
When a child is placed in your home, you will begin receiving a monthly stipend to cover the cost of care for that child. Learn more about resource family funding and other financial assistance at:https://dcfs.lacounty.gov/caregivers/resource-family-financial-assistan…
How many hours of RFA are required for renewal? 8 hrs every year
What type of training is required for the SCI? Will D- and F-Rate certifications be grandfathered in?
- Initial SCI approvals require 16 hours of Resource Parent training (12 hours of a foundational curriculum - SCI Certification, plus four additional hours of a specialized course: Importance of Documentation or Caring for A Child/Youth with Healthcare & Other Special Needs.
- Six hours of specialized training, chosen by the Resource Parent, are required for annual recertification each year thereafter.
The classes are currently offered via Zoom and in order to receive credit hours, participants must adhere to the following:
Participants’ identity will be verified
Participants must attend the entire training
Participants’ video must be on with your presence in view during the entire training
Participants will be dismissed from the training without credit for the following behaviors:
Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct
Habitual profanity or vulgarity
Obstruction or disruption of teaching
Defiance or refusal to adhere to directions
Important Information: Please allow 3-5 workdays to receive a certificate. Our trainers do not issue certificates. The roster goes back to the FKCE office and after necessary verification, the class attendance will be input into the FKCE database and you will be issued a certificate and/or a transcript.
Classes are eligible for RFA, W, and SCI renewals.
(unless otherwise specified)
(Classes are offered via Zoom. Registration link will open 2 weeks prior to the class start date.)
April 2026
All classes are eligible for RFA, W, and SCI renewals (unless otherwise specified)
Attendance Today, Achievement Tomorrow: Every Day at School Matters
Thursday, April 9, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm (2 hours)
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeER8XBTeTd9FJqHxNYFX4OPtW_XmsDUqY67dsr7UPztbIYQQ/viewform?usp=preview
Firearms Safety & Storage for Caregivers
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm ( 3 hours)
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKcbIj4dvLovFOY8QOo_JiMcSDskdt2NNt2gek4fRbA90W1g/viewform?usp=preview
Foster Youth Legislation: Understanding the Educational Rights for all Children and Youth
Thursday, April 16, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm (2 hours)
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePY_mjRyYD9PY70Ug0UqPjQK3ke93OLUSI7DS0N1FpAKWVnA/viewform?usp=preview
Importance of Documentation
Friday, April 24, 2026
9:00 am -1:00 pm (4 hours)
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMGiSSqV4tNhku7a6TGyl_8sN5U_HkH06YCFv96LwEG8diCQ/viewform?usp=preview
Navigating DCFS, the Courts and Permanency
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:00am - 12:00pm (3 hours)
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd74Jc_rkLyKAYsizJbYk07ORvwIzW75mdW--1cnrkDWw4Qfw/viewform?usp=preview
SCI (Specialized Care Increment) Must attend all of the following sessions:
(not eligible for renewal/recertification hours)
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm (4 hours)
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm (4 hours)
Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm (4 hours)
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5bxVaX2Om_5WCMYY9r-ItiCLSdAkBl4vfxuC-Wo7BMtphTA/viewform?usp=preview
May 2026
All classes are eligible for RFA, W, and SCI renewals (unless otherwise specified)
Oral Hygiene
Saturday, May 2, 2026
9:00am - 12:00pm (3 hours)
Registration: Coming soon
Trauma Informed Practices for Caregivers
Thursday, May 7, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm (2 hours)
Registration: Coming soon
SCI (Incremento por Atención Especializada) en español. Debe asistir a todas las siguientes sesiones. (no elegible para horas de renovación/recertificación)
(SCI: Specialized Care Increment)
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 3:30pm - 7:30pm (4 hours)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 3:30pm - 7:30pm (4 hours)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 3:30pm - 7:30pm (4 hours)
Registration: Coming soon
Disabilities & Inclusion
Friday, May 15, 2026
9:00am - 11:00am (2 hours)
Registration: Coming soon
Higher Education Module 1 (6-10 Grades) Supporting Successful Transitions from High School to College (This class is only eligible for RFA & W renewal hours)
Saturday, May 30, 2026
9:00am - 12:00pm (3 hours)
Registration: Coming soon
June 2026
All classes are eligible for RFA, W, and SCI renewals (unless otherwise specified)
Human Trafficking 101: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know
Friday, June 5, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm (2 hours)
Registration: Coming soon
SCI (Specialized Care Increment) Must attend all of the following sessions:
(not eligible for renewal/recertification hours)
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm (4 hours)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm (4 hours)
Thursday, June 4, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm (4 hours)
Registration: Coming soon
Importance of Documentation
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm (4 hours)
Registration: Coming soon