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.
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.
Module I:
The Basics of Placement |
Saturday, February 4, 2023
9:00 am – 11:45 am |
Module II:
Trauma Overview |
Saturday, February 4, 2023
12:45 pm – 2:15 pm |
Module III:
Impact of Trauma on Children in Child Care |
Saturday, February 4, 2023
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm |
Module IV:
Permanency |
Saturday, February 11, 2023
9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Module V:
Maintaining the Child’s Connections |
Saturday, February 11, 2023
10:15 am – 11:45 am |
Module VI:
Partnering with the Primary Family |
Saturday, February 11, 2023
12:45 pm – 2:15 pm |
Module VII:
Effects of Caregiving |
Saturday, February 11, 2023
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
Module VIII:
Child Development |
Saturday, February 18, 2023
9:00 am – 11:00 am |
Module IX:
Adolescent Development |
Saturday, February 18, 2023
11:15 am – 12:15 pm |
Module X:
Diversity Foundations |
Saturday, February 18, 2023
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm |
Module XI:
Discipline Foundations |
Saturday, February 18, 2023
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Clermont County
Contact: Sharon Wiesenhahn Sharon.Wiesenhahn@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