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Delta College is proud to partner with the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency in supporting foster families in our region!
About the Program
Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE) Program is education and support program for Resource Families in San Joaquin County. We partner with the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency (HSA) to offer required education classes for the Resource Family Approval (RFA) process. Additionally, we offer a community of support to help families continue offering welcoming and loving homes.
Services and support include:
- Orientation: A 3-hour class that explains everything involved in becoming an approved resource family. This includes definitions, steps, the application process and what your responsibilities would be if you decide to become a foster parent, relative caregiver, an adoptive parent, and/or guardian. No commitment is necessary to continue the approval process!
- Pre-Service Education classes: These classes start after your application and initial steps. Your RFA worker will sign you up for classes either online or in-person at Delta College.
- Annual Education classes: These classes are offered for resource families to maintain their approval status through San Joaquin County.
- CPR/First-Aid Training and Certification: This is offered for FREE to new resource families and at a low-cost for families needing re-certification.
- Resource Family Support Group: This group offers a caregiver-to-caregiver support network. Make connections with other caregivers, get support, learn about resources, and enjoy fun family activities together.
Questions? Email fkce@deltacollege.edu or call (209) 954-5850.