Pre-Service Training

Pre-Service Training


Our next sessions will be held will be held in Columbus, Ohio

Location:  Fairfield Inn & Suites, 9000 Worthington Road, Columbus, Ohio 43082

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If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.

We look forward to seeing you in October!

Download the 2024 Preservice Training Schedule

Kids Count Too Offers Quarterly Pre-service Trainings at the Following Locations:

Columbus Area Training ‐ Fairfield Inn & Suites - 9000 Worthington Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43082

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Modules 1-5)

Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Modules 6-10)

Saturday, March 9th, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Modules 11-14, ODJFS & KCT Rules, Policies & Procedures)


Cleveland Area Training‐ Holiday Inn - 6001 Rockside Road, Independence, Ohio 44131

Saturday, May 4th, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Modules 1-5)

Sunday, May 5th, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Modules 6-10)

Saturday, May 11th, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Modules 11-14, ODJFS & KCT Rules, Policies & Procedures)


Bowling Green Area Training ‐  Best Western Falcon Plaza - 1450 E. Wooster St. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402

Saturday, July 13th, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Modules 1-5)

Sunday, July 14th, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Modules 6-10)

Saturday, July 20th, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Modules 11-14, ODJFS & KCT Rules, Policies & Procedures)


Columbus Area Training ‐ Fairfield Inn & Suites - 9000 Worthington Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43082

Saturday, October 12th, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Modules 1-5)

Sunday, October 13, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Modules 6-10)

Saturday, October 19, 2024 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Modules 11-14, ODJFS & KCT Rules, Policies & Procedures)

Pre-Service Training Modules:

  • Module 1:  Orientation
  • Module 2:  Basics of Placement
  • Module 3:  Child Development
  • Module 4:  Adolescent Development
  • Module 5:  Diversity Foundations
  • Module 6:  Caregiver Roles & Responsibilities
  • Module 7:  Discipline Foundations
  • Module 8: Trauma Overview
  • Module 9: Impact of Trauma
  • Module 10:  Effects of Caregiving on the Caregivers Family
  • Module 11:  Permanency
  • Module 12:  Partnering w/Families
  • Module 13:  Medication Management
  • Module 14:  Maintaining Connections
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