NFPA Training Institute

Sponsored by Centene

Centene Corporation and The National Foster Parent Association would like to welcome you to our new partnership to bring online training to caregivers nationwide via the NFPA Training Institute. Combining our child welfare expertise will allow us to disseminate training to caregivers more broadly, which will further support and empower them in providing the best possible care to our children and youth. Centene and the NFPA have committed to collaborate to create new curriculums and trainings that will give caregivers quick and easy access to education that addresses targeted issues they commonly encounter.

Look Around the Institute

Offerings at The Institute

  • Training Certificates

    A selection of our instructor-led curriculum offers training certificates. Upon completion, you will receive an email immediately with your document, or you can view all your certificates in your student dashboard.

  • 10 Minute Rescues

    Our series of rescues were designed to help parents handle those issues that need a quick response. Come back anytime to review these quick conversations with parental experts that have walked in your shoes.

  • Self-Guided Workbooks

    We have partnered with California State University's Long Beach School of Social Work to bring you two exclusive self-directed workbooks to assist with high school graduation and keeping hope after a loss.

Get Results With Better Conversations

Presented by Rhonda Sciortino, Training Certificate Provided

  • All Courses

    Get Results With Better Conversations // 3.5 Hours

    (14) 4.9 average rating

    We sought the input of child caring through leaders throughout the United States to learn what to do about kids who are using drugs, kids with anger issues, kids who steal and lie, and who are bullying and who get bullied.

    8 Lessons Free

10 Minute Rescues

Quick Help with Daily Concerns

Happy Pride Month

Celebrate #PrideInside

Being supported at home, in school and in the community is important for all children and youth – especially lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) youth.

From creating an inclusive learning environment for students – whether a student is in the process of transitioning or she has two moms – to understanding the challenges and resiliency of LGBTQ youth, check out a wealth of resources for supporting LGBTQ youth.

Resources for Supporting LGBTQ Youth

Family to Family

Training Certificates Provided

Family to Family: Panel Discussion

Join us for a panel discussion with Jerry Milner, D.S.W., Associate Commissioner at the Children’s Bureau, hosted by Cate Hawks with special guest panelist.

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Talking to Your Children about COVID-19

By Heather Ford, MHA, MSW, Training Certificate Provided

  • All Courses, COVID-19

    Talking to Your Children about COVID-19 // 1 Hour

    (46) 4.7 average rating

    An overview of COVID-19 while highlighting supportive resources. The training reviews preventive measures designed to help keep families safe and also examines practical strategies for supporting mental and emotional health needs.

    1 Lessons Free

Self-Guided Workbooks

California State University, Long Beach School of Social Work

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  • Albert Einstein