RBWO Foundations is a 160-hour RBWO new-hire training course which supports the development of knowledge and skills of RBWO staff who serve in case support and supervisory positions within their RBWO agencies. Foundations addresses child welfare career preparatory areas that build general knowledge regarding child welfare practices and policy in DFCS, RBWO standards and working in partnership with DFCS case managers. The overall objective of Foundations is to provide RBWO staff with information to help them be successful in their RBWO roles which includes working within the DFCS practice model, understanding DFCS policies, RBWO standards and working in partnership with DFCS case managers to accomplish positive outcomes for children and families. Details are available in the RBWO Foundations Standards Guide.

 

RBWO Foundations Classroom Registration: The classroom component of RBWO Foundations is a one-week in-class session for only existing providers with staff in the roles CSS, CSW, and HSP. Register by clicking a training on the calendar; you will receive an immediate confirmation email. If you sign up for a training and cannot attend, you are required to contact the OPM Training Department go cancel your registration. To cancel or make changes to your registration, please contact the Training Department at opmtraining@dhs.ga.gov -- spaces are limited and your cooperation is essential.

 

RBWO E-Learning / Field Practice Registration: The E-Learning/Field Practice component is completely individual. Effective June 2016, registrations must be submitted through GA+SCORE (click here for details). Your registration confirmation and materials will be sent to you by the Office of Provider Management. Participants are allowed 90 calendar days in which to complete this component, which consists of 120 hours of material. Once you have registered, click here to access training materials.

 

For support with Foundations, please send inquiries to opmtraining@dhs.ga.gov.