Are you a new FACES member? If so, you can sign up for one FREE on-line training course from Foster Parent College as an introductory offer from FACES.

Here's all you do:

1) Visit the Foster Parent College website.
2) Decide on a course of interest to you.
3) Email FACES at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and tell us what course you want to take.

You will get an email from Foster Parent College with your username and password, so you can start your training! Isn't that simple? And, welcome to FACES!

FACES also provides training at the regional and statewide level. Learn more here...

FACES works with CRAFFT to deliver regional trainings throughout Virginia. Our upcoming meetings will open doors for established groups to become FACES chapters, and local support groups to begin forming to network families. Additional avenues of training will be coming as FACES explores online and teleconferencing modes of learning.

We currently have several regional training events scheduled for May.

Join us for an "Ask the Experts" evening with representatives from Medicaid, Early Intervention, Office of Comprehensive Services, Special Education, Behavioral and Developmental Services, and Social Services. These experts will be present for informal question and answer forums for parents and youth (workers are always welcome, too!). If you are interested in having an "Ask the Experts" evening on one of the Wednesdays in May, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us toll-free at 877 VA FACES (823-2237).

The other regional training we are offering is on trauma and healing. Expert Dawn Wadiak will be the featured training. We are looking to provide this training in each region during the month of May, so if you are interested in helping us organize the dates and locations for this training, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us toll-free at 877 VA FACES (823-2237).

You will find other training links following the calendar list below.

April 2010

April 21, 2010

Educational Advocacy Training in the Central Region
Please see "How to Register" instructions below.

May 2010

MAY Madness...A Bonanza of Training Opportunities
For registration and logistic information.

June 2010

June 11, 2010

Educational Advocacy Training in the Western Region
Please see "How to Register" instructions below.

June 25, 2010

Educational Advocacy Training in the Piedmont Region
Please see "How to Register" instructions below.

How to enroll in Education Law and Advocacy
First, follow instructions in the Community Partner Registration Protocol document. When asked "Reason for Access" please type in "Educational Law & Advocacy". This will help the Area Training Center Managers know that these community partners are to be given access to the Knowledge Center.

After registering, when you are logging in to the Knowledge Center you will enter your Login ID and password. This will bring you to a page where you have to select a domain. Select "Virginia Department of Social Services-external". On the screen that follows, select "Learning Cente".Then "Course Information and Enrollment".Then use the keyword phrase "education law" to produce a list of courses. Click the blue button next to VDSS - FAM1006: Education Law and Advocacy for Youth in Care [Classroom]. Select the class you want to attend from the list that appears on the right side of your screen (scroll down) , then click "enroll".