Foster Parents
Digital PRIDE Online Training:
To log in using your VTC user ID, click here
If you don't have a VTC account, click here.
Digital PRIDE Training - General Information.pdf
List of CPR Training Providers April 2014.pdf
Lending Library Update Letter 3-20-14.doc
Lending Library 2012 4th Edition.pdf
Lending Library Request Form.pdf
CFS 2022-2_Referral_Form_for_DCFS_Adoption_Certification_Training.pdf
CFS 2022_Foster_Pride-Adopt_Pride_Pre-Service_Pre-Licensure_Training_Referral_Form).pdf
PRIDE FP Child Care and Mileage Travel Reimburse Rev Nov 29 2012.doc
Training Request and Training Credit Approval Procedures.pdf
Training Schedules
Training Schedules can be found here
Cook County and Northern Region's Spanish Mandated Reporter Training Schedule
A Guide for DCFS Foster Families.pptx
Training Materials
Foster Family Handbook
Complete 2014 Foster Parent Handbook-1.pdf
Foster Parent Handbook Cover 2014-1.pdf
FP Handbook Section 2 2014-1.pdf
FP Handbook Section 3 2014-1.pdf
FP Handbook Section 4 2014-1.pdf
FP Handbook Section 5 2014-1.pdf
FP Handbook Section 6 2014-1.pdf
FP Handbook Section 7 2014-1.pdf
FP Handbook Section 8 2014-1.pdf
FP Handbook Section 9 2014-1.pdf
FP Handbook Section 10 Reference Guide 2014-1.pdf
PRIDE Pre-Service Materials:
PRIDE Participants Guide 1-9.pdf
PRIDE Participant's Guide Appendices.pdf
PRIDE Connection Session One.pdf
PRIDE Connection Session Two.pdf
PRIDE Connection Session Three.pdf
PRIDE Connection Session Four.pdf
PRIDE Connection Session Five.pdf
PRIDE Connections Session Six.pdf
PRIDE Connection Session Seven.pdf
PRIDE Connection Session Eight.pdf
Post Adoption and Guardianship Services
Post Adoption and Guardianship Services (Spanish)
Educational Advocacy
Educational Rights and Responsibilities.pdf
Educational Rights and Responsibilities.pdf (Spanish)
If you wish to request a physical copy of Educational Rights and Responsibilities, please contact the Illinois State Board of Education at (866) 262-6663.
Adoption Certification
In-Service Modules:
DCFS offers 9 modules of in-service PRIDE training. Caregivers can order a CD for any module from the DCFS Lending Library, watch it, complete a TCAF and send it to DCFS Training, and learn important information about fostering as well as earning training credit hours. Click on the document below to read descriptions of each module:
Digital PRIDE Info for Modules 1-9.doc
Module 1- The Foundation for Meeting the Developmental Needs of Children.pdf
Module 2 Using Discipline to Protect, Nurture and Meet Developmental Needs.pdf
Module 4-Addressing Developmental Issues Related to Sexuality and Responding to Sexual Abuse.pdf
Module 5-Supporting Relationships Between Children and their Families.pdf
Module 6- Working as a Professional Team Member.pdf
Module 7- Promoting Children's Personal and Cultural Identity.pdf
Module 8- Promoting Permanency Outcomes.pdf
Module 9- Managing the Foster Care Experience.pdf
Module 12- Preteen and Teen Development.pdf
Attachment and the Teen in Foster Care.pdf
Caring for Children Who Have Experience Trauma Part 1.pdf
Caring for Children Who Have Experience Trauma Part 2.pdf
Caring for Children Who Have Experience Trauma Part 3.pdf
Child Trauma for Caregivers.pdf
