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Foster Parent Training: Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standards (RPPS) and Away from Supervision (AFS) – Morning Class
Training Title: Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standards (RPPS) and Away from Supervision (AFS)
Training Date and Time: December 2, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Training Description: In this training, participants will learn about the Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standards (RPPS), and how they affect parenting. Participants will also learn what to do if a youth in their care is out of their supervision without permission, and how to prevent and reduce such incidents.
KVC West Virginia offers this virtual course at no cost to non-KVC staff and potential or current KVC foster parents (you!).
Trainer and credentials: Marsha Messer, KVC West Virginia Home Finder
CEUs available: None ($0)
Cost for non-KVC Staff and foster parents: None
For questions, contact: Marsha Messer, mmesser@kvc.org or 304-859-4243