Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE)

Shima 232 - 954-5528
The FKCE Program provides foster parent and kinship caregiver instruction to improve parenting skills, knowledge of the court system, and connections to on-going support. Classes emphasize understanding and skills in five essential competency categories:

• Protecting and nurturing children
• Meeting children's developmental needs and addressing developmental delays
• Supporting relationships between children and their families
• Connecting children to safe, nurturing relationships intended to last a lifetime
• Working as a member of a professional team

FKCE classes are offered for Delta College credit using FCS 96 & 99 course codes. The same classes-- offered for foster care licensing credit only, using the FCE 196 and 199 course codes--are free of charge. FKCE classes are included in the Humanities, Social Science and Education Division.