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Support for School Staff

Open Arms Initiative provides training to help school staff understand foster children’s unique challenges and create a supportive classroom environment.

Tailored Educational Workshops

We offer workshops on recognizing trauma, building trust, fostering resilience, collaborating with foster families, and creating inclusive classrooms.

Interactive Learning and Resources

Workshops include real-life scenarios, group activities, and resources to help educators effectively support foster children.

Ongoing Support and Collaboration

We provide continued support through training, consultations, and networking to enhance collaboration between schools and foster care professionals.

Empowering Educators for Lasting Impact

Becoming a foster parent is a meaningful journey, one that requires the right preparation, support, and education. At Open Arms Foster Care, we offer comprehensive Foster Parenting Training Programs that equip individuals and families with the skills they need to provide safe, stable, and loving homes for children in care.

Our training programs are state-approved and designed to meet the diverse needs of both new and experienced foster parents. From understanding child development and trauma to learning discipline strategies and legal responsibilities, every aspect of fostering is covered in our curriculum.

For those in the metro area, we host regular Foster Parenting Classes in Oklahoma City, available in both in-person and virtual formats. These classes are led by experienced professionals and include interactive sessions that prepare you for real-world caregiving challenges.

Open Arms also specializes in Therapeutic Foster Care in Oklahoma City, and we offer advanced training for parents interested in supporting children with emotional or behavioral needs. This specialized training focuses on trauma-informed care, crisis management, and ongoing therapeutic support, all essential for helping children with complex backgrounds heal and thrive.

Whether you’re just starting your foster care journey or looking to expand your skills, our training programs provide the knowledge, tools, and confidence you need. With Open Arms, you’re not just fostering, you’re changing lives.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to Your Questions About Support for School Staff Programs.

Open Arms offers training and coffers to help academy staff support the unique requirements of foster children.

Foster children may face emotional and behavioral challenges that bear informed support at academy.

Yes, Open Arms provides foster care mindfulness and trauma-informed training for preceptors across Oklahoma.

preceptors can use trauma- informed approaches and unite with foster agencies for better issues.

Yes, academy counselors can pierce technical coffers and support through Open Arms.

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Join our sessions to support foster children’s success in school. Open Arms Initiative is here to partner with educators for every child’s growth.