Sign Up for a Foster Parent Training
If, after attending an information session, you feel foster parenting is the right fit for you, the next step is to begin your foster parent training. Trainings are free, and classes are offered to all interested in becoming foster and adoptive parents.
We request children not be present at these trainings so you can best engage with the trainer and have all your questions answered. If you are unable to attend a session of the training classes below, please contact us to find out when the next one is scheduled.
The Villages requires 20 hours of pre-service training before you can become licensed as a foster parent. Resource and Adoptive Parent Training (RAPT) is required by the Department of Child Services (DCS) and the State of Indiana. The specific required trainings are:
- RAPT I – Introduction to DCS
- RAPT II – Child Abuse and Neglect
- RAPT III – Attachment, Discipline, and Effects of Caregiving on the Family
- Trauma-Informed Care I (TIC)
- Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviors (UMB)
- Sexual Abuse 101 & 201 (SA)
We now offer monthly Statewide Virtual Training Classes, in addition to In-Person Training schedules led at our Office Locations across the state. Please view these two options below, and register for the class session you would like to attend by filling out the form or by clicking below to register by a phone call.
Virtual Pre-Service Training Sessions: Register by Form
Virtual Pre-Service Training Sessions: Register by Phone Call
Call to Register: 812-434-2956
Monday, February 13, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | RAPT I
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | RAPT II
Thursday, February 16, 2023 – 5:30-9:30pm | RAPT III
Monday, February 20, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | UMB
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 – 5:30-9:30pm | TIC
Thursday, February 23, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | SA
Call to Register: 574-354-9772
Friday, March 3, 2023 – 5-8pm | RAPT I
Saturday, March 4, 2023 – 9am-12pm | RAPT II
Saturday, March 4, 2023 – 12:30-4:30pm | RAPT III
Friday, March 17, 2023 – 5-8pm | UMB
Saturday, March 18, 2023 – 9am-1pm | TIC
Saturday March 18, 2023 – 1:30-4:30pm | SA
Call to Register: 317-775-6500
Monday, May 8, 2023 – 6-9pm | RAPT I
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – 6-9pm | RAPT II
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 – 6-10 pm | RAPT III
Thursday, May 11, 2023 – 6-10pm | TIC
Saturday, May 13, 2023 – 9am-12pm | UMB
Saturday, May 13, 2023 – 1-4pm | SA
Call to Register: 219-762-3465
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 – 5:30-9pm | RAPT I (CST)
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 – 5:30-9pm | RAPT II (CST)
Thursday, June 8, 2023 – 5:30-9pm | RAPT III (CST)
Monday, June 12, 2023 – 5:30-9pm | TIC (CST)
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | TMB (CST)
Friday, June 16, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | SA (CST)
Call to Register: 574-354-9772
Monday, July 10, 2023 – 5-8 pm | RAPT I
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 – 5-8 pm | RAPT II
Monday, July 17, 2023 – 5-9 pm | RAPT III
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 – 5-8 pm | UMB
Monday, July 24, 2023 – 5-9 pm | TIC
Monday, July 31, 2023 – 5-8 pm | SA
Call to Register: 317-775-6500
Monday, August 21, 2023 – 6-9pm | RAPT I
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – 6-9pm | RAPT II
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – 6-10 pm | RAPT III
Thursday, August 24, 2023 – 6-10pm | TIC
Friday, August 25, 2023 – 9am-12pm | UMB
Friday, August 25, 2023 – 1-4pm | SA
Call to Register: 812-434-2956
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 – 5:30pm-8:30pm | RAPT I
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 – 5:30pm-8:30pm | RAPT II
Thursday, September 14, 5:30pm-9:30pm | RAPT III
Tuesday, September 19, 5:30pm-8:30pm | UMB
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – 5:30pm-9:30pm |TIC
Thursday, September 21, 2023 – 5:30pm-8:30pm | SA
Call to Register: 317-775-6500
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – 6:30 to 10pm EST | RAPT I
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – 6:30 to 10pm EST | RAPT II
Friday, October 13, 2023 – 6:30 to 10pm EST | RAPT III
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 – 6:30 to 10pm EST | TIC
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – 6:30 to 9:30pm EST | UMB
Saturday, October 21, 2023 – 10am to 1pm EST | SA
In-person Training Sessions: Register by Form
In-person Training Sessions: Register by Phone Call
The Villages Bloomington Office
2405 N. Smith Pike
Bloomington, IN
Phone: 812-332-1245
Toll Free: 800-822-4888
Call to Register: 812-434-2956
Monday, June 6, 2023, 10am-1pm | RAPT I
Monday, June 6, 2023, 2-5pm | RAPT II
Wednesday, June 8, 2023, 10am-2pm | RAPT III
Wednesday, June 8, 2023, 3-6pm | UMB
Thursday, June 9, 2023, 10am-2pm | TIC
Thursday, June 9, 2023, 3-6pm | SA
Monday, July 10, 2023, 10am-1pm | RAPT I
Monday, July 10, 2023, 2-5pm | RAPT II
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 10am-2pm | RAPT III
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 3pm-6pm | UMB
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 10am-2pm | TIC
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 3-6pm | SA
The Villages Elkhart Office
3132 Old US 20 West
Elkhart, IN
Phone: 574-354-9772
Toll Free: 800-765-5075
Call to Register: 574-354-9772
Tuesday, August 15th from 5-8pm RAPT I
Wednesday, August 16th from 5-8pm RAPT II
Thursday, August 17th from 5-9pm RAPT III
Tuesday, August 29th from 5-8 SA
Wednesday, August 30th from 5-8pm UMB
Thursday, August 31st from 5-9pm TIC
Tuesday, October 3rd from 5-8pm RAPT I
Wednesday, October 4th from 5-8pm RAPT II
Thursday, October 5th from 5-9pm RAPT III
Tuesday, October 17th from 5-8pm SA
Wednesday October 18th from 5-8pm
Thursday October 18th from 5-9pm
The Villages Evansville Office
100 N. St. Joseph Ave., Suite 200
Evansville, IN
Phone: 812-434-2956
Toll Free: 800-601-7754
Call to Register: 812-434-2956
* NOTE: Evansville time is CST and the times below are listed in CST.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 4:30-7:30pm | RAPT I
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 4:30-7:30pm | RAPT II
Thursday, December 7, 4:30-8:30pm | RAPT III
Tuesday, December 12, 4:30-7:30pm | UMB
Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 4:30-8:30pm | TIC
Thursday, December 14, 2023, 4:30-7:30pm | SA
The Villages Fort Wayne Office
2250 Lake Ave., Suite 160
Fort Wayne, IN
Phone: 574-294-5756
Toll Free: 800-765-5075
Call to Register: 574-294-5756
Monday, November 6, 2023 – 5-8pm | RAPT I
Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 9am-12pm | RAPT II
Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 1-5pm | RAPT III
Monday, November 13, 2023 – 5-8pm | UMB
Monday, November 20, 2023 – 5-9pm | TIC
Monday, November 27, 2023 – 5-8pm | SA
The Villages Indianapolis Office
3833 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN
Phone: 317-775-6500
Toll Free: 800-874-6880
Call to Register: 317-775-6500
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | RAPT II
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | RAPT III
Thursday, September 21, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | TIC
Saturday, September 23, 2023 – 9am-12pm | UMB
Saturday, September 23, 2023 – 1-4pm | SA
Monday, November 13, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | RAPT I
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | RAPT II
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | RAPT III
Thursday, November 16, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | TIC
Saturday, November 18, 2023 – 9am-12pm | UMB
Saturday, November 18, 2023 – 1-4pm | SA
Monday, December 4, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | RAPT I
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | RAPT II
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | RAPT III
Monday, December 11, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | TIC
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | UMB
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – 6-9:30pm | SA
The Villages Kokomo Office
2739 Albright Rd.
Kokomo, IN
Phone: 765-455-8545
Toll Free: 800-465-9144
* Please see Statewide Virtual Training schedules above or surrounding offices. No in-person classes offered at this time. *
The Villages Lafayette Office
200 Professional Court, Suite F
Lafayette, IN
Phone: 765 455-8545
Toll Free: 800-465-9144
Call to Register: 765-455-8545
Monday 6/26 5:30p-8:30p RAPT I – Introduction to DCS
Tuesday 6/27 5:30p-8:30p RAPT II – Child Abuse and Neglect
Wednesday 6/28 5:30p-9:30p RAPT III – Attachment, Discipline, and Effects of Caregiving on the Family
Thursday 6/29 5:30p-8:30p Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviors (UMB)
Wednesday 7/5 5:30p-9:30p Trauma-Informed Care I (TIC)
Thursday 7/6 5:30p-8:30p Sexual Abuse 101 & 201 (SA)
The Villages Marion Office
201 N. Baldwin
Marion, IN
Phone: 765-662-1712
Call to Register: 765-662-1712
Monday, September 11, 2023 – 12-3pm | RAPT I
Monday, September 11, 2023 – 3:30-6:30pm | RAPT II
Monday, September 18, 2023 – 12-4pm | RAPT III
Monday, September 18, 2023 – 4:30-7:30pm | UMB
Monday, September 25, 2023 – 12-4pm | TIC
Monday, September 25, 2023 – 4:30-7:30pm | SA
The Villages Merrillville Office
233 East 84th Drive, Suite 101
Merrillville, IN
Phone: 219-762-3465
Toll Free: 888-762-3163
Call to Register: 219-762-3465
* Training Times shown are CST *
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 – 5:30-9pm | RAPT I
Thursday, August 31, 2023 – 5:30-9pm | RAPT II
Friday, September 1, 2023 – 5:30-9pm | RAPT III
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – 5:30-9pm | TIC
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | TMB
Friday, September 8, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | SA
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 – 5:30-9pm | RAPT I
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 – 5:30-9pm | RAPT II
Friday, November 10, 2023 – 5:30-9pm | RAPT III
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – 5:30-9pm | TIC
Thursday, November 16, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | TMB
Friday, November 17, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | SA
The Villages Terre Haute Office
1400 E. Pugh Dr., Suite 6
Terre Haute, IN
Phone: 812-238-8700
Call to Register: 812-238-8700
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | RAPT I
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | RAPT II
Thursday, November 30, 2023 – 5:30-9:30pm | RAPT III
Monday, December 4, 2023 – 5:30-9:30pm | TIC
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | SA
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – 5:30-8:30pm | UMB