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
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.
Monday, December 4, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | RAPT I
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | RAPT II
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | RAPT III
Monday, December 11, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | TIC
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | UMB
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | SA
In-person Training Sessions: Register by Form
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.
Monday, December 4, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | RAPT I
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | RAPT II
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | RAPT III
Monday, December 11, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | TIC
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | UMB
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | SA
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 84th 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.
Monday, December 4, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | RAPT I
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | RAPT II
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | RAPT III
Monday, December 11, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | TIC
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | UMB
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – 6-9:30pm ET | SA