TN KEY T4T Materials
Contact Bethany.Henderson@tn.gov for additional information.
| Policy/Form | ID | Document | Policy Attachment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desired Characteristics of Foster Parents | Policy 16.3 | English | |
| Foster Home Selection and Approval | Policy 16.4 | English | |
| Required Foster Parent In-Service Training | Policy 16.9 | English | Required Training Chart |
| Discipline Policy | CS-0553 | English Spanish |
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| Foster Parent Training Delivery Procedures | English | ||
| Foster Parent Handbook | English | ||
| Tennessee KEY Assessment | CS-1227 | English | |
| TN KEY Mutual Assessment Process (MAP) Questionnaire | CS-1228 | English Spanish |
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| Foster Parent Pre-Approval Forms | Various | List | |
| Medical Forms | Various | List |
Beginning May 2022, DCS will transition to a blended delivery of TN KEY Training for Trainers. THis process will require multiple steps and we ask that participants review all information below.
Training will take place via WebEx, Formstack, and in person delivery. Participants will be REQUIRED to utilize webecams and communicate verbally with trainers and other participants during all virtual delivery. Participants will need to be in a distraction-free envrionement and are expected to fully particiate in the training process.
Training Process
1. Register for TN KEY T4T
2. Complete Formstack assignments (link received in registration confirmation email)
3. Complete Building Strong Brains prior to TN KEY T4T. If you have already attended Building Strong Brains, submit a copy of your certiificate upon registration for TN KEY T4T.
4. Participants will receive a pre-engagement email from the trainer providing detailed instructions prior to the start of the T4T.
5. Download or print all documents required for the T4T
a. Informational Meeting Facilitator Guide
b. Informational Meeting Participant Guide
c. Informational Meeting/Home Study Forms
d. TN KEY Facilitator Guide
e. TN KEY Participant Guise
f. TN KEY Tools for Training TN KEY (GPS Guide, used on day 1 of T4T)
6. Complete training
Training Schedule
Day 1: Virtual T4T
Day 2: Virtual teach backs
Day 3: In person activities (required for certification)
Communication
Contact Andrea.Nash@tn.gov or Bethany.Henderson@tn.gov for additonal questions.
Additional Resources