Foster Parent Training Requirements
At REAL PEOPLE, training is about more than meeting requirements — it’s about feeling supported, prepared, and cared for as you care for others. Below is a simple overview of what’s required and how we support you along the way.
Foster Parent Training Required Before Approval (Ontario)
Before REAL PEOPLE can approve you to provide foster care, all applicants must complete:
PRIDE Pre-Service Training
27 hours certificate | Ministry-mandated
Free and available online through Real People
Standard First Aid & CPR (Level C)
Includes infant and child CPR
Valid certificate required
REAL PEOPLE Orientation
Our policies, procedures, and approach
Completed before a child is placed in your home
Foster Parent Training Required After Approval (Ontario)
Within six months of approval, all applicants must complete:
First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis Cultural Competency Training (Exemption for those who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)
Kujali – Caring for Black Children
4-hour Ministry-mandated training
Trauma-Informed Care Training
4-hour Ministry-mandated training
Our Approach to Training
We believe foster parents thrive when there’s balance.
Our training philosophy supports Mind, Body, and Spirit, encouraging awareness of stress, health, self-care, and reflection — all essential in preventing caregiver burnout and sustaining long-term care.
This approach is embedded in our Policies and Procedures and has guided REAL PEOPLE from the beginning.
What We Support You With
You’re never expected to do this alone. REAL PEOPLE supports you with:
Guidance through all required training
Ongoing learning opportunities
Practical tools for real-life fostering situations
A holistic lens that supports both you and the children in your care
Have questions?
We’re here to chat—just real people helping real people.