Preservice Training

Clermont County Preservice Training Registration

In order to register for preservice training you will need to set up an account within the CAPS system. This new system will enable you to register for upcoming preservice training courses. If you have difficulty getting registered please contact Trina Farrell, Clermont for Kids Recruiter at trina.farrell@jfs.ohio.gov. Use this link CAPS Registration to begin the process. Navigating the classes can be challenging, use this Preservice Training Checklist to help you get started.

Following are some basic directions that may help you navigate this new system.

Directions for completing the CAPS Registration

First Page
“Division (Agency)” field: search for Clermont County and select the “Clermont County DJFS”
“Primary Position” field: select “Prospective Foster/Adoptive Caregiver”.
“Primary Position (County)” field: search and select residential county.

Second Page
No required fields

Third Page
Create and re-submit a password of your choice.
Submit form.

Once you submit your form it goes to a statewide mailbox. Your request should be approved within 1
business day after submitting. You will not get an e-mail notice but once your account request is
approved you can log in using your email address (username) and whatever password was created at
submission to view and register for preservice training sessions.

 

Summer 2023 Round

Training Location: 2400 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia, Ohio 45103

Contact: Sandi Webster sandi.webster@jfs.ohio.gov

Trainer: Dave Zidar

The Basics of Placement Sat., Aug. 12, 2023 9:00AM-11:30AM
Trauma Overview Sat., Aug. 12, 2023 12:45PM-2:15PM
Impact of Trauma on Children in Care Sat., Aug. 12, 2023 2:30PM-4:00PM
Permanency Sat., Aug. 19, 2023 9:00AM-10:00AM
Maintaining the Child’s Connections Sat., Aug. 19, 2023 10:15AM-11:45AM
Partnering w/the Primary Family Sat., Aug. 19, 2023 12:45PM-2:15PM
Effects of Caregiving Sat., Aug. 19, 2023 2:30PM-4:30PM
Child Development Sat., Aug. 26, 2023 9:00AM-11:00AM
Adolescent Development Sat., Aug. 26, 2023 11:15AM-12:15PM
Diversity Foundations Sat., Aug. 26, 2023 1:15PM-2:45PM
Discipline Foundations Sat., Aug. 26, 2023 3:00PM-5:00PM

 

Fall 2023 Round

Training Location: 2400 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia, Ohio 45103

Contact: Sandi Webster sandi.webster@jfs.ohio.gov

Trainers: Angela Buckalew & Megan Wendling

The Basics of Placement Tue., Oct. 3, 2023 6:00PM-8:30PM
Trauma Overview Thur., Oct. 5, 2023 6:00PM-7:30PM
Impact of Trauma on Children in Care Thur., Oct. 5, 2023 7:45PM-9:15PM
Permanency Tue., Oct. 10, 2023 6:00PM-7:00PM
Maintaining the Child’s Connections Tue., Oct. 10, 2023 7:15PM-8:45PM
Partnering w/the Primary Family Thur., Oct. 12, 2023 6:00PM-7:30PM
Diversity Foundations Thur., Oct. 12, 2023 7:45PM-9:15PM
Child Development Tue., Oct. 17, 2023 6:00PM-8:00PM
Adolescent Development Tue., Oct. 17, 2023 8:15PM-9:15PM
Discipline Foundations Thur., Oct. 19, 2023 6:00PM-8:00PM
Effects of Caregiving Tue., Oct 24, 2023 6:00PM-8:00PM

 

Clermont County
Contact: Sandi Webster sandi.webster@jfs.ohio.gov
Location:  2400 Clermont Center Dr., Batavia, OH 45103

Southwest Ohio Regional Training Center (SWORTC)
Contact:  Brian Callahan  Brian.Callahan2@jfs.ohio.gov
Location:  420 Wards Corner Road, Suite J, Loveland, OH 45140