Foster Parent Training - The Villages

Sign Up for a Foster Parent Training

If, after attending an information session, you feel foster parenting is the right fit for you, the next step is to begin your foster parent training. Trainings are free, and classes are offered to all interested in becoming foster and adoptive parents.

We request children not be present at these trainings so you can best engage with the trainer and have all your questions answered. If you are unable to attend a session of the training classes below, please contact us to find out when the next one is scheduled.

The Villages requires 20 hours of pre-service training before you can become licensed as a foster parent. Resource and Adoptive Parent Training (RAPT) is required by the Department of Child Services (DCS) and the State of Indiana. The specific required trainings are:

RAPT I – Introduction to DCS
RAPT II – Child Abuse and Neglect
RAPT III – Attachment, Discipline, and Effects of Caregiving on the Family
Trauma-Informed Care I (TIC)
Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviors (UMB)
Sexual Abuse 101 & 201 (SA)

We now offer monthly Statewide Virtual Training Classes, in addition to In-Person Training schedules led at our Office Locations across the state. Please view these two options below, and register for the class session you would like to attend by filling out the form or by clicking below to register by a phone call.

Virtual Pre-Service Training Sessions: Register by Form

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November*

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December*

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Virtual Pre-Service Training Sessions: Register by Phone Call

Phone: 317-775-6500
Toll Free: 800-874-6880
Call to Register: 317-775-6500

* NOTE: The times for the December virtual statewide trainings are listed in ET.

In-person Training Sessions: Register by Form

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Bloomington Session Dates*

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Elkhart Session Dates*

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Evansville Session Dates*

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Fort Wayne Session Dates*

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Indianapolis Session Dates*

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Kokomo Session Dates*

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Lafayette Session Dates*

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Marion Session Dates*

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Merrillville Session Dates*

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Terre Haute Session Dates*

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In-person Training Sessions: Register by Phone Call

The Villages Bloomington Office
2405 N. Smith Pike
Bloomington, IN
Phone: 812-332-1245
Toll Free: 800-822-4888
Call to Register: 812-434-2956

* See the Statewide Virtual Training schedules above or surrounding offices. Please contact us if you would like in-person classes. *

The Villages Elkhart Office
3132 Old US 20 West
Elkhart, IN
Phone: 574-354-9772
Toll Free: 800-765-5075
Call to Register: 574-354-9772

* See the Statewide Virtual Training schedules above or surrounding offices. Please contact us if you would like in-person classes. *

The Villages Evansville Office
100 N. St. Joseph Ave., Suite 200
Evansville, IN
Phone: 812-434-2956
Toll Free: 800-601-7754
Call to Register: 812-434-2956

* See the Statewide Virtual Training schedules above or surrounding offices. Please contact us if you would like in-person classes. *

The Villages Fort Wayne Office
2250 Lake Ave., Suite 160
Fort Wayne, IN
Phone: 574-294-5756
Toll Free: 800-765-5075
Call to Register: 574-294-5756

* See the Statewide Virtual Training schedules above or surrounding offices. Please contact us if you would like in-person classes. *

The Villages Indianapolis Office
3833 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN
Phone: 317-775-6500
Toll Free: 800-874-6880
Call to Register: 317-775-6500

The December training sessions will be offered VIRTUALLY and not in-person.

The Villages Kokomo Office
2739 Albright Rd.
Kokomo, IN
Phone: 765-455-8545
Toll Free: 800-465-9144

* See the Statewide Virtual Training schedules above or surrounding offices. Please contact us if you would like in-person classes. *

The Villages Lafayette Office
200 Professional Court, Suite F
Lafayette, IN
Phone: 765 455-8545
Toll Free: 800-465-9144

Call to Register: 765-455-8545

* See the Statewide Virtual Training schedules above or surrounding offices. Please contact us if you would like in-person classes. *

The Villages Marion Office
201 N. Baldwin
Marion, IN
Phone: 765-662-1712
Call to Register: 765-662-1712

* See the Statewide Virtual Training schedules above or surrounding offices. Please contact us if you would like in-person classes. *

The Villages Merrillville Office
233 East 84^th Drive, Suite 101
Merrillville, IN
Phone: 219-762-3465
Toll Free: 888-762-3163
Call to Register: 219-762-3465

* See the Statewide Virtual Training schedules above or surrounding offices. Please contact us if you would like in-person classes. *

The Villages Terre Haute Office
1400 E. Pugh Dr., Suite 6
Terre Haute, IN
Phone: 812-238-8700
Call to Register: 812-238-8700

The December trainings will be offered VIRTUALLY and not in-person.