The Shasta College Foster & Kinship Care Education program offers FREE continuing education trainings open to Foster Parents (or for those interested in becoming Foster Parents), Kinship Care Providers (relative’s caring for children) and other community members in Shasta, Tehama and Trinity counties. Topics range from Parenting Skills, Kinship Care Issues, Working with the System, Foster PRIDE Pre-Service training, Adoptions Through Foster Care, OPTIONS training (ages 0-5 substance exposure), other Special Needs Issues and much more... A Lending Library of books, videos and audiotapes/CD’s are also available to borrow free of charge (Please click here for a complete library list). To receive the monthly listing of classes, to register or get more information about these free programs, and to discover the locations of the lending library’s in each county please call:

Important Program Information:
Fees: There are no fees for our classes.
Pre-Registration: When registering, please include your name, phone number, and the name(s)
of the class(es) you wish to attend.
Why Pre-Register? 1. Pre-registration ensures that we have sufficient enrollment to hold the class (class may be cancelled if there is not sufficient enrollment). 2. Pre-registration ensures that you will be notified if the class is cancelled. 3. Pre-registration ensures that there will be sufficient space, materials, and refreshments for all participants.
Children: Childcare is not provided. Please note that many issues are discussed that may not be appropriate for children.
Certificates of completion: Certificates are awarded to individuals based upon actual training hours completed and qualify for Foster Care licensing requirements. Please remember to obtain the certificate at the end of the class; copies are not kept.
Refreshments: Complimentary refreshments may be provided.

These trainings are provided at no charge. Training hours apply toward foster care licensing requirements. Pre-registration is appreciated and may be required. Please make an appointment for reasonable accommodation.