AGENCY TESTIMONY
Foster parent training and support
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ACS has implemented comprehensive training programs for foster parents to ensure they can provide safe and supportive care for children with various needs.
- 98% of foster homes have no incidents of indicated neglect or abuse
- New statewide foster care training model: National Training Development Curriculum
- Trauma Responsive Informed Parenting (TRIP) program provided to all NYC foster parents
- Training on supporting LGBTQIA+ children and youth is required for all foster parents
Jess Dannhauser
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We've been consistently seeing the data regarding maltreatment and foster care decline this past year.
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98% of foster homes have no incidents of indicated neglect or abuse.
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As of January 2025, OCFS has shifted the foster care training model statewide to the National Training Development Curriculum.
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The training addresses separation, loss, grief, trauma, and addresses cultural differences.
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This training supports the foster caregiver's ability to determine their own capacity to parent and or explore additional supports, resources, training needed to enhance their capacity.
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It provides preparation for the foster caregivers by increasing their knowledge and ability to understand and respond to the unique needs of children placed in their care.
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Trauma responsive informed parenting, TRIP, is also provided to all New York City foster parents.
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TRIP is a learning program designed to prepare and support foster parents and child welfare professionals who are either parenting or working with children with therapeutic needs.
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It helps participants gain a trauma informed lens when caring for children of significant emotional behavioral needs.
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TRIP coaches participants to practice examining and reinterpreting the behavior of children in order to appropriately respond to their underlying thoughts, feelings, needs rather than react to their behavior.
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Finally, ACS expects all foster parents to be affirming and receive training on supporting LGBTQIA plus children and youth.