First Aid Training and CPR Certification
Individuals and groups interested in completing first aid training and CPR certification can attend classes held at DCCH. Classes are held weekly/monthly. Please call Tim Murphy (859-331-2040 x8732) for more information on First Aid training and CPR certification.
Social Work Continuing Education
DCCH offers training opportunities for area social workers in need of continuing education units. Please call Tim Murphy (859-331-2040 x8732) for more information.
Foster Care Training
Foster parents are required to participate in the following training before welcoming a foster child into their home:
- Attend an 1.5 hour orientation meeting;
- Fulfill 30 hours of pre-service training, typically held in a group setting, meeting for three hours one evening a week over a 10 week period. Individual training is available for potential foster parents unable to attend evening classes;
- CPR / First Aid certification;
- Complete Catholic Church’s Protecting God’s Children VIRTUS curriculum, a three hour class taught by DCCH staff.
Adoption Training
Adoption training is similar to foster parent training and includes:
- Attending an 1.5 hour orientation meeting;
- Fulfilling 30 hours of pre-service training, typically held in a group setting, meeting for three hours one evening a week over a 10 week period. Individual training is available for potential adoptive parents unable to attend evening classes;
- Requiring CPR / First Aid certification;
- Completing Catholic Church’s Protecting God’s Children VIRTUS curriculum, a three hour class taught by DCCH staff.
Respite Care Training
The Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home asks potential respite care providers to participate in the following training:
Attend an orientation meeting;
- Fulfill nine hours of training;
- Complete Catholic Church’s Protecting God’s Children VIRTUS curriculum, a three hour class taught by DCCH staff;
- CPR / First Aid certification preferred but not required.