UPCOMING PPT TRAINING

The next required professional parenting training (PPT) course for foster parents is planned for the following dates. All training is subject to change. Attendees must pre-register for PPT so we are best prepared for you.

PPT Classes at West Florida Foster Care Office

Location: WFFCS Office, 3550 W. Waters Ave, Suite 264, Tampa, FL 33614
Class time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Class days:  Tuesdays and Thursdays for four weeks
January 21, 23, 2020
January 28, 30, 2020
February 4, 6, 2020
February 11, 13, 2020
 
Must attend all classes to complete. Please register with us in advance so we’re best prepared to assist you. No cost.
Register for Jan-Feb PPT at WFFCS

PPT Classes at South Tampa Fellowship Church, Ballast Point

Location: STF Church, 5101 Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33611
Class time: 10:00-2:00 PM
Class days:  Saturdays for five weeks
March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 2020
 
Must attend all classes to complete. Please register with us in advance so we’re best prepared to assist you. No cost.
Register for Mar-Apr PPT at STF

UPCOMING ORIENTATION

The next orientation meeting for potential foster parents interested in discovering more about foster care (no cost, obligation, or commitment required to attend). We’ll begin to lead you in the right direction as you navigate the opportunity for fostering. No registration required to attend an Orientation class.

2020 Foster Care Orientation Classes

Family Place
9391 North Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
6:00-7:30 PM (3rd Wednesday of each month)
Only need to attend one class.
February 19
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
 
No registration necessary. Show up and ask for a West Florida Foster Care representative. No cost.
ONLINE ORIENTATION COURSE

If you are not able to attend a Foster Care Orientation in person, we now offer an online, on-demand orientation you can take on your own time. 

Click on the button below and experience the orientation online.

On-Demand Online Orientation

Once you’ve completed the Orientation Course, please complete and email these three forms to WFFCS at jrsmith@wffcs.org

  1. Licensing Questionaire (pdf)
  2. Initial Family Form (pdf)
  3. Release of Information Form (pdf)