| Treatment Foster Care Parent
Candidate Training
In compliance with New Mexico State Licensing and Certification
standards, La Familia require 40 hours of pre-licensing training
for treatment foster parent candidates. Training includes
the history of Treatment Foster Care, grief and loss, working
with families of origin, La Familia's treatment philosophy,
managing and de-escalating aggressive behaviors, crisis intervention,
child and adolescent development, behavior management, passive
physical restraint, signs and symptoms of sexual abuse, side-effects
of psychotropic medication, and working as an effective member
of a clinical team. Treatment Foster Parent Continuing
Education
La Familia Incorporated is committed to providing on-going
support and training to treatment foster parent. Competency
based training is provided through the Training Collaborative,
as well as through La Familia's training department. The competency
based training is focused on professional relationship development,
clinical development and personal development. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does everyone living in my home need to complete the pre-licensing
training in order to qualify for treatment parent licensing?
All adults living in a home must complete the treatment foster
parent licensing process, including the 40-hour pre-licensing
training Q: What is the age requirement for treatment foster parent
candidates? In order to be considered for treatment parent
candidacy, adults must be at least 25 years old. Exceptions
can be made if an individual has extensive experience working
with severely emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children
or youth. Q: Am I required to repeat the 40 hours of pre-licensing
training if I am transferring my license from another agency?
Yes, all candidates must complete La Familia's pre-licensing
training. |
