The Training Academy is interested in providing a variety of opportunities to support the professional development needs of staff. As unique training offerings are shared with the Training Academy, they will be uplifted to share with others.
Back To Basics Safe Care Refresher Training Presented by Iowa HHS PowerPoint of Training
(Added 2/25/25)
Family Interaction Training Presented by Iowa HHS Handouts for Training PowerPoint with notes
(Added 2/15/23)
Safe Sleep Webinar Presented by Iowa SIDS Foundation for Iowa HHS
(Added 2/22/23)
Reunification Process Presented by Iowa HHS Description: Iowa HHS put on a Lunch & Learn with their staff regarding the Reunification Process.
(Added 09/28/22)
Reunification Presented by Iowa DHS Description: The training will provide more information about the standardized process for statewide implementation on how to best prepare children and their parents for a safe return home when reunification is the permanency goal.
(Added 01/07/22)
Kinship Caregiver Payment Program Presented by Iowa DHS and Four Oaks, Family Connections Program Description: The training will provide an overview of the Kinship Caregiver Payment Program. The program provides a time-limited payment for kinship caregivers. The training will cover the conversion process for existing kin/fictive kin placements and the responsibility of the Social Work case Manager with caregivers and the referral process to RRTS.
Benefits of Becoming a Licensed Foster Care Parent Kinship Caregiver Payment Program
(Added 12/16/21)
Kinship Navigator Services: Advocacy for Kin and Networking with Community Resources Presented by Families First Training Agenda Communication Continuum
Below the Waterline: Secondary Traumatic Stress and Opportunities for Trauma-Informed Supervision Presented by ACEs 360 Description: This course is designed for supervisors in the health and human services sector to reflect on their experiences leading teams and to identify trauma-informed strategies that can support themselves and their staff with difficult work.
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