The Center of Innovation, in partnership with the Children, Youth and Families Department, has launched a new resource hub for Foster Families—Foster Care Connect! Foster Care Connect houses programs, trainings, and resources available to Foster and Adoptive Families. These trainings include Foster Care Plus, the Nurtured Heart Approach, and eLearnings, coming soon in the new fiscal year! Want to learn more about Foster Care Connect or share it with a Foster Family that might benefit from additional resources? Visit our website here and subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to hear about future Foster Care Connect announcements!
Applications for FPS and YPS Now Open! | October 2026
We’re excited to announce that applications to become a Certified Family Peer Support Worker (FPSW) and Certified Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS) are now open!




