Training Calendar
Instructor-Led In-Person and Video Conference Sessions
At the SFFA, we provide the highest quality, comprehensive training free of charge to foster carers and carers in assessment. We also offer training to individuals and organization trainees for a modest fee.
Check the calendar below for upcoming training opportunties.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Free for SFFA Members; non-members are encouraged to contact the SFFA.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.
Free for SFFA Members; non-members are encouraged to contact the SFFA.
Trust-based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) Caregiver Training
Saturday, June 01, 2024
TBRI is an evidence based practice that meets the needs of the “whole child”. It is an approach to caregiving that is developmentally respectful, responsive to trauma, and attachment-based. TBRI is effective because it is founded in research, theory, and experience and by applying these principles, TBRI helps a child or youth return to a natural developmental trajectory.
Free for SFFA Members; non-members are encouraged to contact the SFFA.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Saturday, June 08, 2024
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Free for SFFA Members; non-members are encouraged to contact the SFFA.
Trust-based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) Caregiver Training
Begins: Saturday, April 06, 2024
TBRI is an evidence based practice that meets the needs of the “whole child”. It is an approach to caregiving that is developmentally respectful, responsive to trauma, and attachment-based. TBRI is effective because it is founded in research, theory, and experience and by applying these principles, TBRI helps a child or youth return to a natural developmental trajectory.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Begins: Monday, March 25, 2024
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Parent Life Guard Training
Begins: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.
Parent Life Guard Training
Begins: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.
Theraplay Pediatric Services
Begins: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Join David Ambrose, Occupational Therapist, as he describes how Theraplay provides individual occupational therapy treatment to children with a focus on self-regulation.
Theraplay Pediatric Services
Begins: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Join David Ambrose, Occupational Therapist, as he describes how Theraplay provides individual occupational therapy treatment to children with a focus on sensory processing.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Begins: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.
Opioid Poisoning Response
Begins: Monday, January 22, 2024
With widely increasing numbers of opioid poisonings across Canada , St. John Ambulance is offering this critical, online training program to support all Canadians seeking nasal naloxone administration training.
Opioid Poisoning Response
Begins: Monday, January 22, 2024
With widely increasing numbers of opioid poisonings across Canada , St. John Ambulance is offering this critical, online training program to support all Canadians seeking nasal naloxone administration training.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, January 20, 2024
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Begins: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.
Grief & Loss Session by Deb Mooney
Begins: Monday, November 27, 2023
Deb will cover topics related to Grief & Loss surrounding children entering and exiting care and effects on caregivers and family members.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, November 25, 2023
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Begins: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.
Domestic Abuse Awareness
Begins: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The SFFA is pleased to welcome Joan McDonald as she shares information regarding domestic abuse.
Domestic Abuse Awareness
Begins: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The SFFA is pleased to welcome Joan McDonald as she shares information regarding domestic abuse.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Begins: Monday, August 14, 2023
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.
Parent Life Guard Training
Begins: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Begins: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association provides assistance to the Ministry of Social Services to ensure all foster parents across Saskatchewan have completed their provincially mandated training.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Trauma Competent Caregiver
Begins: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Becoming a Trauma Competent Caregiver is a training session to increase competency and sensitivity in caring for children with a traumatic history.
Parent Life Guard Training
Begins: Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is excited to offer caregiver’s an opportunity to participate in Parent Life Guard Training. The Lifesaving Society provides parent lifeguard training to educate caregivers on the dangers of water and what to do to stay safe around water with the children in your care.
