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.
RBWO Foundations Q&A: A Questions and Answers webinar/teleconference on RBWO Foundations was held on October 16, 2013. A general overview of the RBWO Foundations Standards Guide was covered, followed by open Q & A. If you missed the webinar,
click here to watch the archived recording. If you have any questions, please email opmtraining@dhs.ga.gov.
Upcoming Classroom Training Sessions
RBWO Foundations
Online Training
Monday, August 24, 2026 - Thursday, August 27, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The classroom training is conducted using a hybrid model. There will be four (4) days of virtual training via Microsoft Teams. Participants will then be required to take the test in person. The scheduled testing date is Tuesday, August 31, 2026.
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RBWO Foundations
Online Training
Monday, September 14, 2026 - Thursday, September 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The classroom training is conducted using a hybrid model. There will be four (4) days of virtual training via Microsoft Teams. Participants will then be required to take the test in person. The scheduled testing date is Tuesday, September 23, 2026.
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DFCS supervisors should use the online registration system to register DFCS staff, foster parents, and contractors for this class. Private agencies (including individuals who plan to contract with DFCS in the future) should use this form to register* for class. All parties interested in providing pre-service training to prospective foster parents will need to complete NTDC TTT only. Effective July 1, 2024, the agency will no longer offer or support the delivery of the previous IMPACT pre-service training. Please send all class availability inquiries and registration forms to ssregistrar@dhs.ga.gov.
*Save a copy to your computer and open it locally to use the fillable PDF feature. The form will not be fillable if opened in your browser. Form updated 04/10/2024.
4/10/24 - Cancellation Policy: All registration for NTDC TTT is non-refundable. If your registration is cancelled for any reason, a credit will be given for any registration fees already paid. This credit may be used to attend another session or to transfer registration to another individual. Credits will expire six months from the time of cancellation. No credit will be given for cancellations received less than five business days before the start of the training. Email SSRegistrar@dhs.ga.gov for all rescheduling/cancellations.
Upcoming Training Sessions
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Macon: Methodist Home for Children and Youth
304 Pierce Ave.
Macon, GA 31204
Monday, August 31, 2026 - Friday, September 4, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
3rd Floor - Training Room #1
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Athens: Athens Technical College
800 US Hwy. 29N
Athens, GA 30601
Monday, October 19, 2026 - Friday, October 23, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Building M - Room M-110
NTDC Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Dekalb Training Center
2300 Parklake Dr. NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
Monday, November 30, 2026 - Friday, December 4, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Room 156 Computer Lab
OPM provides additional live training to providers to support their ability to meet quality of care and performance expectations. Check here for upcoming training information and registration links.
Upcoming Training Sessions
Aug
19
Individualized Service Plan Refresher
Online Training
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is a 2 hour workshop that supports the dissemination of information about the creation of Individualized Service Plans as per the RBWO Minimum Standards.
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Sep
3
Resource Development Highlights
Online Training
Thursday, September 3, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is a 2-hour workshop that supports the dissemination of information about Resource Development requirements and policies.
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Sep
10
Significant Event Reporting
Online Training
Thursday, September 10, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This workshop will provide an overview of significant event reporting parameters and corrective action plan protocol.
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Additional Training Areas
- Understanding OPM (HSP, CSW, CSS, Direct Care Staff) - 2 training hrs.
- ECEM/EPEM (HSP, CSW, CSS) - 2 training hrs.
- Significant Event/Purposeful Reporting (HSP, CSW, CSS) - 2 training hrs.
- Navigating GA+SCORE (HSP, CSW, CSS) - 2 training hrs.
- Reasonable & Prudent Parenting Standards (HSP, CSW, CSS) - 2 training hrs.
- Casey Life Skills Assessment and the ISP (HSP, CSW, CSS) - 2 training hrs.
- Policy Violation Assessment (PVAs) (HSP, CSW, CSS) - 2 training hrs.