• Your foster license is good for three years.
• During each three-year cycle, you must complete 24 hours of continuing education (training).
  • All trainings must meet one of the four Core Competencies:
    • Understanding and Working within the Child Welfare System
    • Parenting and Family Management
    • Caregiver Self-Awareness and Development
    • Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ)
• You must keep your CPR and First Aid certificate current.

To learn more about how to access training, visit the CaRES and Alliance training webpage. You will be notified in advance when your license will expire and given the steps to renew.

To renew or update your CPR certification:

1. Search the web for an in-person class near you that fits the age group you want to care for (adult, child, and infant is available).
2. Verify with the trainer that the class meets national standards set by the American Heart Association.
3. Pay for and take the class. Keep your receipt and certification card.
4. Once your license is issued, you can request payment for the class from your licensor.

Steps to Renewing Your License

For any questions about the status of your license, contact your LD licensor.