FOR: People who wish to become Certified Administrators of children’s facilities or children’s programs ONLY.

Group Home ICTP: INITIAL CERTIFICATE TRAINING PROGRAM. ICTP, FOR PEOPLE WHO WISH TO BECOME ADMINISTRATORS OF CHILDREN’S FACILITIES (GROUP HOME/GH) AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS for children through 18 years of age and Non-Minor Dependents (NMD -18 years through 20 years). To become a certified administrator, you must complete the Initial Certification Training Program GH from an approved vendor. This training programs has been approved by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, Administrator Certification Section to meet licensing requirements per General and Group Home Regulations Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 1 & Chapter 5, and Health and Safety Code 1522.41

NOTE – The term Group Home only refers to residential homes, or facility/programs for Children   – Not Adults.

HOURS: 40
Regular Price: $450
Early Bird Price: $400   ***NOTE: Advertised price is Early bird price and requires at least a 14-day advance purchase.

LOCATION: ZOOM
You will receive handout/s, Via Email 5 days before class starts.

NOTE: If you want paper handouts you can purchase them for an additional charge.

A 1 Hour lunch and several 10 minute breaks will be observed throughout the day.
Note – the 1 Hour lunch is not included in the 40hr of instruction time per regulations.

All 40 HOURS (5 days) of training MUST be completed to receive a certificate. To make up a missed day (OR PORTIONS OF) you will have to wait for the next course offering.
See class attendance and cancellation policy below, for makeup days in the event you miss a day.

PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO CLASS MORE THAN 15 MINUTES LATE, WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL

NOTE: If you want paper handouts you can purchase them in class, for an additional charge.

COURSE SCHEDULE

• Saturday, 04/20/2024 @ 9 am to 6 pm
  Laws, Regulations, Policies & Procedural Standards Performance, Well-Being & Education
• Sunday, 04/21/2024 @ 9 am to 6 pm
  Business Operations & Management. Supervision & Training of Staff.
• Friday, 05/03/2024 @ 9 am to 6 pm
  Admission, Assessment, Retention, Non-Discrimination, Cultural Competency, Federal Indian Child Welfare Act, ICWA
• Saturday, 05/04/2024 @ 9 am to 6 pm
  Safety of Foster Youth, Non-Violent Emergency Intervention & Reporting, Community Support Services
• Sunday, 05/05/2024 @ 9 am to 6 pm
  Medications/Psychotropic Medications, Physical and Psycho-social Needs

A 1 Hour lunch and several 10-minute breaks will be observed throughout the day. Note – the 1 Hour lunch is not included in the 40hr of instruction time per regulations.

All 40 HOURS (5 days) of training MUST be completed to receive a certificate. To make up a missed day (OR PORTIONS OF) you will have to wait for the next course offering or pay for a private training session.
See class attendance and cancellation policy below, for make-up days in the event you miss a day. $30 rescheduling fee applies.

PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO CLASS MORE THAN 15 MINUTES LATE, WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL

IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT SKIP THIS SECTION

Exam Resources

Exam Fee FAQ’s

Please click the underlined links above for the following list of resources for the Exam:

How to Become an Administrator, How to Register for the Exam, 2022 Administrator Certification Exam Calendar, Exam Terms and Conditions, Exam Frequently Asked Questions, Blackboard User Guide, Sample Blackboard Exam.

Please Note:

All potential administrators are limited to three (3) attempts to pass the Administrator Certification Examination within 60 days of their ICTP course completion date.

ACS has addressed program relevant waivers in their Frequently Asked Questions.

Administrator Questions: AdminCertInfo@dss.ca.gov
Examination Questions: ACSExamInfo@dss.ca.gov

Administrator Application Resources:

• How to Become a Certified Administrator
• Extension Request
• What is the Process for a Background Check/Live Scan ?
• Administrator Certification Renewal Process
• Initial Application Expedited Process  NEW
• Administrator Information
• Administrator Qualifications, Duties & Certification Regulations

Please click the underlined link below for the following list of resources for Administrators:

Administrator Information

Administrator FAQ