Foster Parent Training Conference 2026

Friday, February 27th
10am Community Partner Fair (up to 2 training hours)
11:30am Opening Session (1 training hour)
12:30pm Lunch
1:25pm Community Partner Fair Concludes
1:30pm Breakout Session #1 (3 training hours)
4:45pm Breakout Session #2 (1 training hour)
5:45pm Buckeye Ranch Foster Parent Appreciation Banquet
--- If you attend the full day you can earn up to 7 training hours ---

Saturday, February 28th
9am Opening Session (1.5 training hours)
10:45am Breakout Session #3 (1.5 training hours)
12:30pm Lunch
1:15pm Bio Parent Panel (2 training hours)
--- If you attend the full day you can earn up to 5 training hours ---

Name Name First Last
Email Address (That you check regularly):
Phone Phone - ### - ### ####
Which days will you be attending?

Which days will you be attending? Day 1 Only Day 2 Only Days 1 and 2 Combined
Are you a foster parent licensed with The Buckeye Ranch?

Are you a foster parent licensed with The Buckeye Ranch? Yes No
If you are not a Buckeye Ranch foster parent please remit payment as follows: .

Day 1 - $140
Day 2 - $100
Days 1 and 2 Combined – $240

Please type below "I Understand"
Agency will cover my cost

Agency will cover my cost Yes No
What Agency are you licensed with? (NECCO, NYAP, etc.)
Please give your agency's training coordinator's name and contact information.
Agency Contact Phone Number: Agency Contact Phone Number: - ### - ### ####
Please enter your coupon code if applicable:
Will you be attending the Appreciation Banquet on Friday Evening 5:45pm-9pm?

Will you be attending the Appreciation Banquet on Friday Evening 5:45pm-9pm? Yes No
Do you need any special accommodations? (Dietary restrictions/allergies/handicap entrance, etc.)

Do you need any special accommodations? (Dietary restrictions/allergies/handicap entrance, etc.) Yes No
Please list the accommodations you may need
Day 1- Friday 2/27

Let us know what parts of the conference you will be attending
10am-11:30am Community Partner Fair (1.5 training hours)

10am-11:30am Community Partner Fair (1.5 training hours) Yes No
11:30am-12:30pm Opening Session "Discovering Wellness: Keeping Yourself Healthy While Fostering/Adopting" - Jayne Schooler (1 training hour)

11:30am-12:30pm Opening Session "Discovering Wellness: Keeping Yourself Healthy While Fostering/Adopting" - Jayne Schooler (1 training hour) Yes No
12:30pm-1:25pm Lunch & Community Partner Fair Continues (0.5 training hours)

12:30pm-1:25pm Lunch & Community Partner Fair Continues (0.5 training hours) Yes No
1:30pm-4:30pm Breakout Sessions (3 training hours)

1:30pm-4:30pm Breakout Sessions (3 training hours) Executive Functioning: Brains Under Construction - Jayne Schooler Grief and Loss - Kristen Santel Caregivers on Point- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Team
4:45pm-5:45pm Breakout Sessions (1 training hour)

4:45pm-5:45pm Breakout Sessions (1 training hour) Mindfulness & Meditation - Amy Knisley Engaging Primary Families- Tara Shook Self-Care Cross Stitch - Emily Carlier
Day 2 - Saturday 2/28

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9am-10:30am Opening Session " Creating Your Own Calming Boxes" - Jayne Schooler (1.5 training hours)

9am-10:30am Opening Session " Creating Your Own Calming Boxes" - Jayne Schooler (1.5 training hours) Yes No
10:45am-12:15pm Breakout Sessions (1.5 training hours)

10:45am-12:15pm Breakout Sessions (1.5 training hours) Cultural Awareness in Foster Parenting- Asia Pope Somali Culture - Nafiso Jamale
12:30pm-1:15pm Lunch

12:30pm-1:15pm Lunch Yes No
1:15pm-3:15pm Bio Parent Panel (3 Mothers and a Father discuss their experience with the child welfare system as parents) (2 training hours)

1:15pm-3:15pm Bio Parent Panel (3 Mothers and a Father discuss their experience with the child welfare system as parents) (2 training hours) Yes No

Foster Parent Training Conference 2026

Foster Parent Training Conference 2026

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Day 2 - Saturday 2/28 Let us know what parts of the conference you will be attending

Day 1- Friday 2/27

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Day 2 - Saturday 2/28

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