Training Calendar
Instructor-Led In-Person and Video Conference Sessions
At the SFFA, we provide the highest quality, comprehensive training free of charge to foster carers and carers in assessment. We also offer training to individuals and organization trainees for a modest fee.
Check the calendar below for upcoming training opportunties.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Free for SFFA Members; non-members are encouraged to contact the SFFA.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Free for SFFA Members; non-members are encouraged to contact the SFFA.
Grief & Loss Session by Deb Mooney
Monday, November 27, 2023
Deb will cover topics related to Grief & Loss surrounding children entering and exiting care and effects on caregivers and family members.
Free for SFFA Members; non-members are encouraged to contact the SFFA.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.
Free for SFFA Members; non-members are encouraged to contact the SFFA.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Begins: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.
Domestic Abuse Awareness
Begins: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The SFFA is pleased to welcome Joan McDonald as she shares information regarding domestic abuse.
Domestic Abuse Awareness
Begins: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The SFFA is pleased to welcome Joan McDonald as she shares information regarding domestic abuse.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Begins: Monday, August 14, 2023
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.
Parent Life Guard Training
Begins: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Begins: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Parent Life Guard Training
Begins: Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.
