PRIDE In-Service Courses are now available Online. 

DCFS is offering nine recently revamped PRIDE in-service modules online for licensed foster, adoptive and guardianship caregivers.

To log in and take the courses, click here. If you need assistance with your log-in, contact the DCFS Registration Unit at 877-800-3393.

Digital PRIDE Training - General Information-1.pdf

FAQ'S - Virtual Training Center

Questions about using the VTC?  

Click on link below for answers to the most frequently asked questions.

FAQ'S.doc

New TCAF Form Available

The Foster Parent Training Credit Approval Form (TCAF, CFS 574) has been revised. New requirements include:

• Submission of the form to the Office of Training within 6 months of the training event; and
• identification of the PRIDE competency the training addressed.

Please inform all staff and foster caregivers and adoptive parents they should use only this new form, dated 3/2011.  

If you have questions, please contact the PRIDE Regional Training manager for your area.

Download New TCAF Form cfs574.pdf

VTC Applications

If you are an Illinois Child Welfare professional who would like a VTC account, please click on the link below (DCFS/POS Staff) to complete the form on-line.

If you are a foster caregiver who would like a VTC account, please click on the link below (FP VTC application) to complete the form on-line.

 

FP VTC Application.pdf

Staff VTC Application Rev